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A Hello Kitty Cafe, Designer Bingo & More: Queens Weekend Events
Here's what's happening in Queens this weekend.

QUEENS, NY -- If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, Queens won't disappoint.
This week in the borough, grab a custom sweet treat from the famed Hello Kitty Cafe Truck during its NYC stop in Flushing, drink your way through Astoria on a pub crawl or celebrate Wrestlemania at a viewing party in Bayside. The choice is yours.
Here's Patch's roundup of all the cool things happening in Queens this weekend:
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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
Neighborhood: Flushing
What: The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will stop in New York City this weekend, bringing its cute sweet treats to The Shops at SkyView Center. In addition to goodies like Hello Kitty pocket pies, pink bow water bottles and macarons, the truck also sells themed merchandise.
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Where: The Shops at Skyview Center, 40-24 College Point Blvd.
When: Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Designer Handbag Bingo
Neighborhood: Cambria Heights
What: The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority are hosting a Designer Handbag Bingo Event. Tickets - which include one game card, a card maker and a light snack - cost $45 and must be ordered in advance. For more information, contact a member of Delta Beta Zeta.
Where: Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center, 220-01 Linden Blvd.
When: Saturday, April 7, 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Astoria Pub Crawl
Neighborhood: Astoria
What: Drinking enthusiasts are invited to join in on an evening pub crawl of six Astoria bars, including: Blackbird's, Passage, Katch, Sek'end Sun and Mad Donkey Beer Bar. For $20 apiece, crawlers get an all-access wristband for deals at each bar on the list, a commemorative pub crawl drinking cup and a pretzel necklace to munch on the go. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and the first 100 people to theirs will get a free Georgetown cupcake.
Where: Meet at Blackbird's, 41-19 30th Ave.
When: Saturday, April 7, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Astoria Park Shoreline Cleanup & Community Volunteer Day
Neighborhood: Astoria
What: Clean up and beautify the Astoria Park and shoreline. Volunteers must wear work clothes (long pants for Shoreline cleanup) and closed toes shoes and are advised to wear sunblock and bug spray. Tools and gloves will be provided, so leave your valuables at home and travel light, but bring your own water.
Where: Meet at Astoria Park Field House, 19 Street between Astoria Park South and Ditmas Boulevard
When: Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. - noon
Cupcake Pop-Up Shop
Neighborhood: Cambria Heights
What: Come out and have some fun with different vendors, including the Traveling Dessert Ladies who will be there with tons of free samples and goodies for sale.
Where: 227-12 Linden Blvd.
When: Sunday, April 8, 4 - 9 p.m.
Fitter Vision Body Party
Neighborhood: Jamaica
What: Bring your favorite magazine and pictures of your dream body to create a vision board for the fittest, happiest, strongest you. Enjoy girl talk while you snip, clip and paste the body vision that best represents who you want to be.
Where: Page 1 Salon, 129-32 Merrick Blvd.
When: Sunday, April 8, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wrestlemania Viewing Party
Neighborhood: Bayside
What: Wrestlemania is finally here, but if you didn't get tickets to the big show in New Orleans, join wrestling fans for a viewing party at The Crown Room. There's no cover, but there will be $4 shots Mania Shots, $7 Bud/Bud Light pitchers and a special $20 shotski for the occasion. You can also opt for the $65 "W" package, which includes mac-n-cheese balls, a dozen wings, pepper jack sticks, loaded nachos, pigs in a blanket and a pitcher of Bud Light.
Where: The Crown Room, 39-17 Bell Blvd.
When: Sunday, April 8, 6 - 11:55 p.m.
Lead photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images.
Hello Kitty Cafe is seen in Los Angeles, California.
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