Things to Do This Week, September 16th - 23rd, in Queens.

The best things here are usually in a basement, a strip mall, or somebody's backyard, and none of them advertise.

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Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh" Free Exhibition

Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh" Free Exhibition

Wed, Sep 16 · 12:00 PM

Jamaica

Bangladeshi art & identity

“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition

“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition

Wed, Sep 16 · 12:00 PM

Jamaica

1976 nostalgia on display

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM

LIC • $$

Inventive cocktails & snacks

Yoga on the Waterfront

Yoga on the Waterfront

Sun, Sep 20 · 9:00 AM

LIC

Skyline yoga sessions

$18 4-Course Lunch Special

$18 4-Course Lunch Special

Wed, Sep 16 · 12:00 PM

Forest Hills

Asian fusion lunch

Steak Night

Steak Night

Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM

Howard Beach • $$$

Upscale steakhouse vibes

Happy Hour at Meli Estiatorio

Happy Hour at Meli Estiatorio

Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM

Forest Hills • $$$$

Creative cocktails & Greek bites

Two Coats Resident Artist Scott Wolniak

Two Coats Resident Artist Scott Wolniak Ending Soon

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM

LIC

Meditative nature paintings

Intro to Portraiture and Oil Painting

Intro to Portraiture and Oil Painting

Tue, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM

LIC

Paint your first portrait

The Garden of Creativity: An Evening For Growth

The Garden of Creativity: An Evening For Growth One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM

LIC

annual gala for arts

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Beginner Ballet with Suzana Stankovic

Beginner Ballet with Suzana Stankovic

Tue, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM

Astoria

Weekly adult ballet class

Il Gigante Brunch

Il Gigante Brunch

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM

Ridgewood

Cozy Italian brunch spot

Slow Rotations - Solo Exhibition by Luis Roldán

Slow Rotations - Solo Exhibition by Luis Roldán Star Performer

Wed, Sep 16 · 2:00 PM

LIC

Ceramic sculpture exhibition

LIVE MUSIC AT SANGER! FEATURING OLINGUITO, JULIANNE MASON, TIM REEDY, COPINGSAW & DARK NIGHT BLOOM

LIVE MUSIC AT SANGER! FEATURING OLINGUITO, JULIANNE MASON, TIM REEDY, COPINGSAW & DARK NIGHT BLOOM Up & Coming Artist

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM

Sunnyside • $$

Cozy local sounds

THE LOVE BRUNCH WITH SAUNDRA LEZZENBAUM! - LOVE SAUNGS, LOVE LEZZONS, LOVE BITES <3

THE LOVE BRUNCH WITH SAUNDRA LEZZENBAUM! - LOVE SAUNGS, LOVE LEZZONS, LOVE BITES <3

Wed, Sep 16 · 1:00 PM

Sunnyside • $$

Drag queen brunch lessons

BURGER & BEER $13 SPECIAL - DRAFT CHOICE - HARPOON, UFO, FOUNDERS GOLD

BURGER & BEER $13 SPECIAL - DRAFT CHOICE - HARPOON, UFO, FOUNDERS GOLD

Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM

Sunnyside • $$

Cozy neighborhood event bar

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