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is holding an audition today for
new members to join its group
and perform at various shows. As a
program of the Ecuadorian American
Cultural Center — a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to promote
and educate about Ecuadorian culture
through the arts — Ayazamana
Dance Group performs at various
locations throughout the year. No
experience is necessary to audition.
You must be at least 13 years old,
available to assist at rehearsals and
performances, and willing to learn
the dance and culture of this very
diverse South American country. 5 to
7 p.m., Ecuadorian American Cultural
Center, 45-23 47th St., Woodside.
RSVP by emailing epayazamana@
gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
8 Celebrate fall with the whole
family during the St. Mary’s
Hospital for Children Autumn Festival.
The fundraiser benefitting the hospital
includes all kinds of fall-themed
activities, games, food, raffles and
more. Admission is $10 per person
and $35 per family. 11 a.m., rain or
shine, St. Mary’s Hospital for Children,
29-01 216th St., Bayside. For more
information, email vfalcone@stmarykids.
org or call 718-821-8817.
9 Sample delicious treats and
enjoy great entertainment
during The Shops at Skyview Moon
Festival. The day of activities include
live performances, arts and crafts and
a photo booth. It’s sponsored by The
Shops at Skyview Center, CPC and
Sky Foods. Noon to 3 p.m., 40-24
College Point Blvd., Platform Level D,
Flushing.
10 Queens College is again
hosting the U.S. Open
Martial Arts Championship, an annual
competition featuring some of the
best competitors in the world in a
variety of fighting styles. Hundreds
will compete for medals and cash
prizes in a diverse array of martial
arts styles including form competitions
(open hand and weapons)
in Modern Wushu, Northern
Kung Fu, Southern Kung Fu, Karate,
Taekwondo, Internal Martial Arts,
Taijiquan and much more. Program
starts at 8 a.m., 65-30 Kissena Blvd.,
Flushing. For more information, visit
wfmaf.org/en/championship.
12 “Shades of Bublé,” a
three-man tribute to
Grammy Award-winning singer
Michael Bublé, will perform at the
Queensborough Performing Arts
Center in Bayside. They’ll give the
audience seamless variety by combining
big-band standards from the jazz
era, classic hits from the ‘50s, ’60s
and ’70s, as well as Billboard chart
toppers from today in a high-energy,
singing and swinging concert. Tickets
start at $35. 3 p.m., Queensborough
Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th
Ave., Bayside. For more information,
check www.visitqpac.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
13 Get in shape and learn
a few new dance moves
during “ShapeUp NYC: Dance
Fitness” at the North Forest Park
library. Instructor Shirlyn Diego-
Lucas teaches easy-to-follow dance
steps designed to increase cardiovascular
fitness and tone your body.
Space is limited; participation is
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Noon, North Forest Park library, 98-27
Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. For
more information, call 718-261-5512.
14 Titan Theatre Company
will perform a staged
reading of Shakespeare’s “Romeo
and Juliet” at the Central Library
in Jamaica. Free admission. 5:30
p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick
Blvd., Jamaica. For more information,
call 718-990-0778.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
15 Do you love Italian music?
Then come to the Howard
Beach library for “An Italian Revue.”
Pete La Rosa brings the sounds of
Italy center stage with a variety of
Italian hits both past and present. 2
p.m., Howard Beach library, 92-06
156th Ave. For more information, call
718-641-7086.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
17 Unmask the history of
mask making from around
the world at the Forest Hills
library. This program will examine
how masks are created across the
globe, and give guests a chance to
create one of their own. This art
course is designed for older adults.
Space is limited, and registration is
required. 3 p.m., Forest Hills library,
108-19 71st Ave. For more information
or to reserve a spot, call 718-
268-7934.
The Vinyl Revolution Record Show returns to the Bohemian Hall and
Beer Garden in Astoria. Record enthusiasts can survey thousands
of rare and collectible vinyl albums from 55 dealer tables in two
rooms. There’s also great food and entertainment lined up, including
music provided by DJ Laura Rebel Angel. $3 admission. 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19
24th Ave., Astoria. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/
events/115391172414347/?active_tab=about.
The Queens Village Library offers young and old a lesson on eating
healthy with “Ready, Set, Shop … and Grow.” A nutritionist from the
Cohen Children’s Medical Center will lead this hands-on interactive
program where children will practice “shopping” for a healthy meal
after learning about the importance of choosing items from the five
basic food groups. 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, Queens Village library,
94-11 217th St. For more information, call 718-776-6800.
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