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Carnivals And Beach Walks | Queens Events This Weekend
All the best events going on in Queens this weekend, from swing music to a silent disco.
QUEENS, NY — There's something for everyone this weekend in Queens. The annual Astoria Park Carnival isn't the only event taking the borough by storm. Whether you're into traditional flamenco music at the theater, reggae night at the club, Captain Underpants or the Astoria film festival, you've got something to look forward to this weekend.
Here's Patch's roundup of all the best events in Queens coming up:
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Astoria Park Carnival
Neighborhood: Astoria
What: The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. is hosting the annual Astoria Park Carnival. Come for rides, games, and food vendors in Astoria Park, right by the waterfront with views of the Manhattan skyline.
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Where: Astoria Park at 19 19th St.
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Tango and Flamenco Fusion Performance
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
What: Latin Grammy winner maestro Raul Jaurena, musician Diego Amador, and Thalia Theatre executive director Angel Gil Orrios have put together a fusion of Tango and Flamenco song and dance.
Where: Thalia Theatre at 41-17 Greenpoint Ave.
When: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday
Captain Underpants Free Family Screening
Neighborhood: Rego Park
What: Take the kids to see a free screening of the movie "Captain Underpants," starring Kevin Hart and Ed Helms, under the stars.
Where: Painter’s Playground at Dieterle Crescent and Alderton Street
When: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday
Astoria Film Festival
Neighborhood: Astoria
What: The first annual Astoria Film Festival will highlight local filmmakers from all around the world.
Where: The Zukor Theatre at Kaufman Studios, 34-12 36th St.
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday
World Oceans Day Local Marine Life Talk
Neighborhood: Rockaway Beach
What: The Urban Park Rangers will take you on a tour of the local marine wildlife along Rockaway Beach.
Where: 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday
House of Glory Wrestling
Neighborhood: Jamaica
What: The NYC Arena is bringing back the House of Glory wrestling event, including special guest WWE Hall Of Famer Jeff Jarret.
Where: NYC Arena, 91-12 144th Place
When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
Soca and Reggae Night at Jouvay
Neighborhood: Jamaica
Where: Jouvay Night Club, 147-02 Liberty Ave.
What: An award-winning dance party specially featuring Reggae, Soca, Afro Beats, and Hip Hop. Indulge in the Queens’ musical culture and dance the night away.
When: 10 p.m. Saturday
Ravel Hotel Rooftop Party
Neighborhood: Hunters Point
What: A free rooftop party with incredible skyline views. Make a reservation of five ladies or more and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne.
Where: Ravel Hotel Rooftop, 8-08 Queens Plaza South
When: 11 p.m. Saturday
Family Friendly Sunset Silent Disco
Neighborhood: Long Island City
What: A dance party on the scenic LIC Landing. Attendees will be lent a headset to listen to a channel of their choosing, be it top 40s, retro throwbacks, hip-hop or rhythm and blues.
Where: Hunter’s Point Park Conservancy at 52-10 Center Blvd.
When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
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