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LIST OF
20 THINGS TO DO
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
1 Vocalists Susanne
LoFaso and Vincent
Roccaro will come to
the Bay Terrace Library
in Bayside to perform
“Vintage Bliss Presents
Lyrical Ladies.” The program
offers a unique musical
look at women and son,
both performers with songs
written about them. 1 p.m.,
Bay Terrace Library, 18-36
Bell Blvd. For more information,
call 718-423-7004.
2 Instructor Zaneifa
Mycoosingh will
come to the Lefferts
Library in Richmond Hill
to present “ShapeUp NYC:
Low-Impact Dancercise for
Adults.” The class features
low-impact aerobics combined
with dance moves to
emphasize toning and cardio
while burning calories. Space
is limited and participation is
on a first-come, first-served
basis. 6:30 p.m., Lefferts
Library, 103-34 Lefferts Blvd.
For more information, call
718-843-5950.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
3 If you or someone
you know lives with
epilepsy, you can come
to NewYork-Presbyterian
Queens hospital for a day
of educational activities on
the condition. The program
begins with a lecture by Dr.
Hind Kettani about empowerment
and resources. There
will also be lectures on epilepsy
in the pediatric population
and seizures while
driving. Lunch included. 11
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a.m. to 3 p.m., NewYork-
Presbyterian/Queens, Lang
Auditorium, 56-45 Main St.,
Flushing. For more information,
visit nyp.org/queens.
4 Learn how to cope
with tough financial
times during a special
seminar at the Central
Queens Y in Forest Hills.
Financial Counselor Mark
Alpert will discuss topics like
preparing to take control of
your finances, basic budgeting,
expense prioritization,
debt prioritization and gross
income targets. Mark has
been a Financial Counselor
at NYLAG since 2009 and
spent over 20 years working
on Wall Street. 10 a.m.
to noon, Central Queens Y,
67-09 108th St., Forest Hills.
For more info/RSVP, contact
Carolyn Weinstein at 718-
268-5011 ext. 167.
5 Swing over to
Flushing Town Hall for
a delightful evening of jazz
music by one of the borough’s
finest musical acts.
Founded in 1986 by baritone
saxophonist Carol Sudhalter,
the Astoria Big Band presents
the music of Queens’ greats
including Dizzy Gillespie,
Louis Armstrong, Jutta Hipp,
Big Nick Nicholas, Sarah
McLawler, Clark Terry, Jimmy
Heath, and more. Fronting
the band is a group of swing
dancers, the Big Apple Lindy
Hoppers, who bring zest,
color, and movement to
this already engaging performance.
8 p.m., Flushing
Town Hall, 137-35 Northern
Blvd., Flushing. Visit flushingtownhall.
org for more information.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
6 Get ready to dance
the night away during
the Italian Charities of
America Saturday Night
Dance. A live DJ will be spinning
classic songs, oldies and
Give the gift of life during a special blood drive hosted by the Our Lady of Hope Holy
Name Society. The drive is in honor of Bernie Helldorfer, the society’s former president,
who began the blood drive more than 20 years ago. He died last December after
a long battle with cancer. Donors should be between 17 and 75 years of age, weigh
at least 110 pounds, be in good overall health and have a valid ID. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
on Saturday, Nov. 18. Our Lady of Hope Academy, 61-27 71st St., Middle Village. For
more information or to schedule an appointment, call 718-898-3222.
Italian and Spanish music.
$12 entrance fee at the
door, $10 for members and
includes food, coffee and tea.
Wine and beer will be available
for additional purchase.
8 p.m. to midnight, Italian
Charities of America, 83-20
Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. For
information, call 718-478-
3100.
8 Look for something
special during the
two-day St. Pancras School
Flea Market in Glendale.
Come and find great bargains
from vendors selling
all kinds of lightly used and
new items. The market is
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19,
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St.
Pancras School Auditorium,
68-20 Myrtle Ave., Glendale.
For more information or to
reserve a table, call 917-903-
5177 (no calls after 9 p.m.,
please).
9 Painter Eduardo
Anievas will have a
two-day open studio event
this weekend as part of
the LIC Arts Open Festival’s
Fall Open Studios. Anievas
will display 50 paintings
including a new series of NYC
cityscapes and large portraits,
and sangria will be served
on the house. Saturday from
noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday
from noon to 6 p.m., 10-15
48th Ave. between Vernon
Boulevard and 11th Street.
For details, visit anievasstudio.
com.
10 Fusing together
poetry, music, and
story in a mesmerizing live
performance, Kunqu is a
classic and elegant form
of traditional Chinese theater,
included on UNESCO’s
list of intangible cultural
heritage. Carefully curated
by Kunqu Society, the program
showcases a colorful
and entertaining selection of
music, singing and dramatic
pieces from the Kunqu repertoire
to celebrate the season
of fall. Kunqu will perform
at Flushing Town Hall
this afternoon, with subtitles
in English. 1:30 to 3 p.m.,
Flushing Town Hall, 137-
35 Northern Blvd., Flushing.
Visit flushingtownhall.org for
more information.
11 Bayside Historical
Society is decking
the halls, trimming the
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