It’s In Queens! (October 23 to October 29)

Halloween-inspired fright fests mix with presentations by Johnny Mathis, George Clinton, former NYC Comptroller Alan Hevesi, and Bollywood star Nandita Das. There’s also a plethora of live jazz and pumpkins and a premiere celebration of National Chemistry Day. Here’s the rundown.

Oct. 23, Comedy Groupie Live, 10 pm. A night of stand-up from some of the funniest comedians in NYC and LA. Free with code LICVIP. Laughing Devil Comedy Club, 47-38 Vernon Blvd., LIC, www.laughingdevil.com.

Oct. 23, The First World War: A Brief History with Documents, 6 pm. Through novels, poetry, short stories, relevant documents, and first person accounts with moderator Al Ronzoni, participants get a diverse perspective and deep understanding of “The War to End All Wars.” This session focuses on the Penguin Book of First World War Poetry and The First World War: A Brief History with Documents. Free, but registration is required. Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Broadway, Fourth Floor, LIC, www.astorialic.org.

Oct. 24, From Spain to New York, 7 pm. “Cantos de Ida y Vuelta” are songs of wandering, shaped by journeys across foreign lands. This double-bill concert features some of the powerful voices in the NYC Latin jazz scene: Javier Ruibal, one of Spain’s most distinctive singer/songwriters; and Victor Prieto, a virtuoso accordionist and a composer. $15/$10 for students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

Oct. 24. The Exorcist, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is screening a dozen horror films, including everything from American classics to Korean psycho-thrillers. The Exorcist is Hollywood’s seminal modern horror film about a possessed young girl. It contains shocking imagery made possible by the pioneering work of makeup master Dick Smith. The film is presented in tribute to Smith, who died in August. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us.

Oct. 24, George Lamond, 9 pm. A live performance celebrating Lamond’s 25-year career, which spans Freestyle, Pop and Salsa. Special duet performances by Frankie J and K7. $30-$85. Resorts World New York City, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com.

Oct. 25, Seneca Avenue Stroll, noon to 5 pm. Ridgewood’s Seneca between Myrtle and Catalpa avenues is closed to traffic so participants can sample sweet and savory treats by Ridgewood Eats, 903 Seneca; Rudy’s Bakery, 905 Seneca; Nepalese Indian Restaurant, 907 Seneca; Zum Stammtisch, 69-46 Myrtle; BelGioioso Cheese; Finback Brewery; Wilk Apiary (Ridgewood Honey Tasting); and Viola Pretzels.

Oct. 25, Nosferatu 3 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is screening a dozen horror films, including everything from American classics to Korean psycho-thrillers. German director F. W. Murnau all but invented the modern horror film with Nosferatu, an unnerving, unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us.

Oct. 25, The Complete History of Comedy, 2 pm and 8 pm (Oct. 26 at 3 pm). This bawdy adult comedy takes audiences on a rollicking ride through centuries of laughter, from the high-brow to the low-brow, from the ancient Greeks to Charlie Chaplin to The Daily Show. $25-$35. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org

Oct. 25, Nandita Das, 7 pm. Indian movie star and human rights advocate Das attends a screening of Between the Lines, a movie about married lawyers who argue opposite sides in a criminal trial. Then, Das discusses her starring role, and DJ Rekha creates music during a reception. $20. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 25, ¡Oye Corona!, 2 pm to 5:30 pm. Queens Museum hosts a monthly, off-site celebration of art, music and exercise. This month features painting (with Andean motifs), masks, paper sculptures, dance therapy, and live music. Free. Corona Plaza, 103rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Corona, www.queensmuseum.org

Oct. 25, Beyond Diversity, 5 pm. A conversation among artists, activists, and neighbors about the dreams, divisions and direction of Jackson Heights. With an eye toward future collaborations and grassroots action, the organizers welcome everyone to participate. Free. Queens Pride House, 76-11 37th Ave., Ste. 206, Jackson Heights, www.queenspridehouse.org

Oct. 26, Fall Fest, noon to 4 pm. Trick-or-treating, photo opportunities with Mr. and Mrs. Met, fall-themed arts and crafts provided by Oriental Trading, costume contests, pumpkin-carving, apple-dipping, and a mini Oktoberfest with music, beer, cider, and bratwurst for sale. Plus, the Mets and City Harvest host a food drive from 10 am to 5 pm. Fans donating at least 10 items of nonperishable food receive a voucher for a pair of tickets to a select Mets game in April 2015. Donors also receive 15 percent off select merchandise. $10 for adults/$7 for children. Citi Field, www.Mets.com/FallFest.

Oct. 26, Johnny Mathis, 7 pm. One of the last in a long line of traditional male vocalists who emerged before the 1960s, Mathis’ romantic jazz and pop standards like “Chances Are” and “Misty” continue to delight audiences around the world. Mathis has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice and received the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. $35-$115. Colden Auditorium at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org

Oct. 26, The Phantom of the Opera, 3 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. Lon Chaney, “The Man of a Thousand Faces,” inhabits one of his greatest and scariest creations in the silent classic The Phantom of the Opera. Adapted from the novel by Gaston Leroux, the film follows an insanely jealous and horribly disfigured composer who haunts an opera house, obsessing over the beauty and talent of an up-and-coming young singer. Live music by Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, Carl Bartlett Jr. Jazz Quintet, 4 pm. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Bartlett and his quintet perform everything from classic jazz standards to modern, original tunes, followed by Q&A about jazz. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

Oct. 26, The Bride of Frankenstein, 5:15 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. In The Bride of Frankenstein, Boris Karloff reprises his role as the murderous yet melancholy patchwork monster, and Elsa Lanchester strikes a legendary pose as his newly minted mate in the beloved, occasionally outrageous sequel to the 1931 Frankenstein. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, National Chemistry Day, 11 am to 4 pm. Celebrate chemistry with the New York Section of the American Chemical Society. The event showcases chemistry principles using demonstrations performed by local college students and volunteers from local industries. Free with admission. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona, www.nysci.org

Oct. 26, Peace Through Understanding: The 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, 2:30 pm. Filmmakers Terri Marlowe and Curtis Cates’ documentary, Peace Through Understanding: The 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, interweaves recollections of participants with archival footage, photos and period music for a behind-the-scenes account. The story is told from numerous viewpoints by the men and women who were there and involved at many levels (pavilion owners, operators and employees; representatives of the World’s Fair Corporation; fairgoers; historians; collectors and curators). Queens Historical Society, Weeping Beech Park, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing, www.queenshistoricalsociety.org

Oct. 26, Night of the Living Dead, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. Night of the Living Dead is a black-and-white nightmare in which a group of terrified people hole up in a farmhouse as legions of hungry zombies move ever closer. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, Spooktacular 2014 Halloween Party, 2:30 pm. The Latin American Cultural Center of Queens presents dance and live music under the direction of Francisco Cantilo. The event is part of the Sunday to Remember series, a supportive, cultural and recreational program for individuals and families on the last Sunday of each month. $5 suggested donation. El Paraiso Tropical, 102-11 42nd Ave., Corona, 718.261.7664

Oct. 27, An Evening with George Clinton and Cosmic Slop, 7 pm. Clinton is one of the foremost innovators of funk and the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic (aka the P-Funk All Stars). On the occasion of his eagerly awaited memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?: A Memoir (2014, Atria Books), Clinton participates in a conversation with a screening of the groundbreaking cult-favorite TV special Cosmic Slop, which was hosted by Clinton, and a book signing. $20. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 27, Big Money, Congressional Combat & the 2014 Elections, 1:30 pm. Former Forest Hills Assemblyman, NYS Comptroller and NYC Comptroller Alan Hevesi discusses combative politics and big money in democracy. $8 suggested donation. Central Queens Y, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, www.cqy.org

Oct. 29, Your Time: Unleashed and Demystified, 6 pm. The Queens Council for the Arts hosts the ‘Build Your Own Business workshop on time management. Participants take a hard look at their time, schedule, and practice. $10 with RSVP required. QCA, 37-11 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.queenscouncilarts.org

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

It’s In Queens! (March 20 to March 26)

It’s In Queens! (March 20 to March 26)

The world famous Cirque du Soleil rolls into Queens this week to present Amaluna until May 11. This is a tremendous show, full of breath-taking acrobatics, routines, music and costumes. But the borough offers other, equally exciting activities during this period, too, including “rocking gospel,” film festivals, art openings, theater and even a bear hunt. Here’s the rundown.

March 20, Opening of Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna, 8 pm (runs until May 11 at various times). This circus show takes the audience to a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by moon cycles. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, www.cirquedusoleil.com.

March 20, D.B. Rielly, 9 pm. Award-winning musician D.B. Rielly performs a wide-range of Americana music, including Roots, Zydeco, Blues, and Alt-Country. He promises an “instantaneous cure for all afflictions.” Free. Rèst Âü Ránt, 30-01 35^th Ave., LIC, www.rarbarlic.com.

March 20, Samba Lessons, 7 pm. Dance instruction for all ages and all levels with renowned instructor Paul Ru Bao of Farrington Ballroom Dance School. After an hour lesson there is an hour of open dance. $10 single class/$45 for five classes. Skip the class and join open dance at 8 pm for $5. QT, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org.

March 21, Nuala Documentary, 7:30 pm. Nuala O’Faolain’s memoir shocked Ireland with revelations of her sexual history and bizarre upbringing. She was an enthusiastic heterosexual whose most lasting relationship was with a radical lesbian activist and a feminist who adored her neglectful father. She transfixed Ireland again when, ravaged by cancer, she turned to radio to talk frankly about her impending death. Evening includes a Q&A with the movie’s director. $11/$6 students, seniors, unemployed, New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC, www.newyorkirishcenter.org.

March 21, In-Between the Lines: A Performance & Writing Workshop, 7 pm. Queens Council on the Arts’ 3rd Space presents a writing workshop hosted by The In-Between People, a local performance collective. $5. QCA, 37-11 35th Ave., Astoria, www.queenscouncilarts.org.

March 21, Requiem for a Dream, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is hosting Indie to Epic: The Films of Darren Aronofsky. Based on the eponymous novel by Hubert Selby Jr., Requiem for a Dream follows a young couple’s downward spiral into heroin abuse amid a search for the key to their dreams. Includes a preview of Aronofsky’s latest film, Noah. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 21, Jim Campbell’s Evocative Low-Resolution Work, museum hours (runs until June 15). The Museum of the Moving Image presents the first solo museum exhibition in NYC of the work of Jim Campbell, the San Francisco-based artist best known for his evocative low resolution works. A tech innovator, he integrates and manipulates computers and custom electronics into visually arresting artworks. On March 22 at 2 pm, MMI presents a public conversation with Campbell and curator Steve Dietz. Free with admission. MMI, 36-01 35^th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 21, An Evening of Durang: 2 Short Plays by Christopher Durang, 4 pm (March 22, 7 pm; March 23, 3 pm; March 25, noon). The York College Theatre performs two of Durang’s short comedies for an evening of deranged laughter. In Dentity Crisis, Jane collides head-on with her father, brother, grandfather, her mother’s lover and her psychiatrist. In The Actor’s Nightmare, Durang’s hapless characters move in and out of plays by Noel Coward, Beckett, Shakespeare and Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons to keep the actors frantic and the audience in stitches. $10/$7 students.  94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, www.york.cuny.edu.

March 22, Rockin’ Gospel by Vince Anderson & Friends, 7 pm. Reverend Vince Anderson plays “rocking gospel,” soul and jazz to get audiences grooving in their seats. Free, but donations accepted. Sunnyside Reformed Church, 48-03 Skillman Ave., Sunnyside, 718-426-5997.

March 22, Pi, 4:30 pm; and The Fountain, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is hosting Indie to Epic: The Films of Darren Aronofsky. Pi, Aronofsky’s debut, is a sci-fi thriller, exploring tenets of number theory and spirituality from the perspective of an obsessive and nihilistic mathematical genius. Blending elements of fantasy, romance, and science fiction, The Fountain depicts men’s tumultuous quests for eternal love. A conquistador in Mayan country searches for the tree of life to free his captive queen; a medical researcher looks for a botanical cure to save his dying wife; a space traveler moves toward a dying star that is wrapped in a nebula. Includes preview of Aronofsky’s latest film, Noah. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 22, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, 2:15 pm (workshop at 1 pm). Michael Rosen’s award-winning children’s book comes to life on stage, telling an intrepid tale of a father, his three children and their dog in search of a bear. $12/$10 members/$8 children/$6 member children. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

March 22, Hands-on History: Weaving History, noon. Weave cloth and paper. Free. King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org.

March 22, Wildlife Photography, 1 pm. Learn how to take nature photos with the Queens Botanical Garden as the backdrop. Experienced nature photographer Shari Romar offers examples and advice on light and composition. All are welcome. Participants must bring their own camera. $10/$18 for two workshops. Advance registration and payment required at education@queensbotanical.org or 718-886-3800, x 230. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 22, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, 8 pm. These double platinum Swing chart toppers celebrate the Rat Pack’s music in a 1960’s era-inspired Las Vegas show. $35. Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, www.visitqpac.org.

March 22, People+Education+Art+Community+Engagement, 6 pm. An evening of art, poetry, music, dance and a lecture on murals celebrating the opening of a show by Gabino Abraham Castelán, a socially engaged artist committed to connecting the local community to art, artists, and organizations. Space Art Gallery, 29-09 39th Ave., LIC, www.spacegallerylic.com.

March 22, The World of Tomorrow, 1:30 pm. Learn about the 1939 World’s Fair, which encouraged visitors to take a look at the future. Free. Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Bway., 4th Fl., LIC, www.astorialic.org.

March 23, The Wrestler, 4:30 pm; Black Swan, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is hosting Indie to Epic: The Films of Darren Aronofsky. The Wrestler is a breathtaking comeback for Mickey Rourke, who plays a washed up 1980s wrestling star. In Black Swan, Natalie Portman plays a dancer who eventually caves to pressure from her retired ballerina mother, demanding artistic director, and the jealousy and deceit from her competition in the company. Includes a preview of Aronofsky’s latest film, Noah. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 23, Toying With Science, 1 pm & 3 pm. Combining circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement, Garry and his audience delve into the imaginations of scientists. $14 or purchase a Family Series Flex Pass for $100 (10 tickets to use however you want.) Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org.

March 23, MARCH for the Earth, 10 am and 1 pm (weather permitting). Celebrate the vernal equinox (historical Earth Day) by joining community groups for a day of volunteering and unity at Queens Botanical Garden, followed by a festive march to the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Unisphere. Free, but registration required at rforlenza@queensbotanical.org. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 23, Sundial Craft Workshop, 1 pm (while supplies last). Make your own sundial pendant from recycled materials. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 24, The Blue Note Sound, 6 pm. The Epistrophy Ensemble celebrates 75 years of Blue Note Records. York College Performing Arts Center, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, www.york.cuny.edu.

March 24, Happy Birthday, Forgotten New York, 7 pm. The often imitated and never duplicated Forgotten New York website is a godsend to those interested in NYC history. Webmaster Kevin Walsh celebrates 15 years with a PowerPoint presentation of some of FNY’s greatest hits and cake. Free. Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Bway., 4th Fl., LIC, www.astorialic.org.

March 25, Tuesday Morning Music Club of Douglaston, 11 am. Pianist Reed Tetzloff plays compositions by Debussy and Beethoven. Guitarist Edmund Nicodemi plays James Cohn’s works for guitar. Sopranos Carol Nicodemi and Betina Hershey Russo sing. Douglaston Community Church, 39-15, Douglaston Pkwy., 516-466-4034.

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com.

Its In Queens- January 9th - 15th

Neither snow, nor sleet, nor ridiculously cold temperatures can stop Queens from being a hot bed of enrichment, entertainment and fun. This week the borough smiles warmly at Mother Nature with plenty of live music, movies galore, an MLK recognition event, polar bears, Japanese art and a fiesta based on recycling electronic waste. Here’s the rundown.

Jan. 9, D.B. Rielly, 9 pm. Award-winning singer/songwriter D.B. Rielly performs a wide range of Americana music, spanning several genres, including Roots, Blues and Country. He promises an “instantaneous cure for all afflictions.” Free. Winegasm, 31-86 37th St., Astoria, www.winegasmeatery.com.

Jan. 10, David Hazeltine Trio, 8 pm. Hazeltine has his own distinctive piano style and musical voice. His trio features drum legend Louis Hayes and bassist Peter Washington. $15. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

Jan. 10, Little Feet and Old Moon, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look series shows inventive new cinema. In Little Feet, director Alexandre Rockwell’s children star as siblings who are barely cared for by their widowed father who dresses in an animal suit for a living and collapses drunk at night. When a pet goldfish dies, they set off to find a new mate for the fish. Rockwell and his children will be at screening. The short Old Moon, directed by a student of Rockwell and filmed in Puerto Rico, shows first, and a reception follows. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Jan. 11, Irish Music Concert, 7:30 pm. Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler, who were nominated as Top Duo by the Irish Music Association, perform with Donie Carroll, a singer/songwriter, and John Nolan, a button accordion maestro (1982 All Ireland Champion). $22/$11, seniors, students and unemployed. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC, www.newyorkirishcenter.org

Jan. 11, Songs of Freedom, 3 pm. Robbi K and Friends commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech with a performance of protest and freedom songs, a slide presentation and stories. Free. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, www.queenslibrary.org

Jan. 11, Storybook Discovery Day, 11 am. In a cozy parlor, Karyn Mooney welcomes the Year of the Horse by reading about Chinese New Year celebrations and making horse puppets. Suggested donation $5 per family. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing, www.vomuseum.org

Jan. 11, Rohmer in Paris, 2 pm; The Inner Jungle, 4:15 pm; and Vic + Flo Saw a Bear, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look series shows inventive new cinema. Director Richard Misek’s Rohmer in Paris is an ode to the Nouvelle Vague master Eric Rohmer and his beloved Paris. In director Juan Barrero’s autobiographical film The Inner Jungle, he returns from the Galapagos Islands to find his girlfriend is pregnant. The film expresses the combination of terror and amazement surrounding romance and pregnancy. Vic + Flo Saw a Bear is set in director Denis Côté’s native northern Québéc. It follows a pair of lesbian lovers and ex-cellmates after their release from prison. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us

Jan. 12, Electronic Waste Recycling, 10 am to 4 pm. Drop off unwanted or broken electronics, and the Queens Botanical Garden will dispose of them. From 1 pm to 3 pm, QBG hosts children’s crafts workshops using recycled and repurposed items. Free. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

Jan. 12, Twilight Concert by Con Brio Ensemble, 4:30 pm. Critically acclaimed violinist Alexander Meshibovsky and pianist Diana Mittler perform Respighi-Violin Sonata, Bloch-Baal Shem Suite and Sarasate-Introduction and Tarantella. Alan Hollander presents works for oboe and piano by Telemann, Ravel and Saint-Saens. Baritone Darian Worrell performs the Four Serious Songs by Brahms. $10 and $12. The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, www.thecitg.org

Jan. 12, Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930, 3 pm. Noguchi Museum’s Amy Hau and former Assistant Director Alexandra Snyder May discuss the new exhibit, which includes works given by Sotokichi Katsuizumi, a Japanese businessman and Chinese painting collector who introduced Isamu Noguchi to the Chinese ink painter Qi Baishi. Free with admission. NM, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC, www.noguchi.org

Jan. 12, Classical Music: Trio Cavatina, 3 pm. Five Boroughs Music Festival presents Trio Cavatina, winners of the 2009 Naumburg International Chamber Music Competition, in a program featuring works by Beethoven and Brahms, as well as an NYC premiere by Douglas Boyce. $25/$20 Queens residents/$15 students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org

Jan. 12, Open Mic Sunday, 2 pm. The event features poet, essayist and translator Claire Van Winkle, who teaches undergraduate writing and literature at Queens College. Free. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, www.queenslibrary.org

Jan. 12, Adventure Hour: Polar Bears, 1:30 pm. This class offers toddlers an opportunity to socialize and learn about nature in a relaxed environment. Activities include live animals, art project, outdoor play, trail walks and music. Pre-registration required at 718.229.4000. $16. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, www.alleypond.com

Jan. 12, Visitors, 2 pm; The Quispe Girls, 5 pm; The Summer of Flying Fish, 8 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look series shows inventive new cinema. Visitors consists of 74 black-and-white shots, taking viewers to the moon and back, while examining the human species and a gorilla from the Bronx Zoo. In the remote Chilean mountains in 1974, three goat-herding sisters survive after the death of a fourth sister in The Quispe Girls. Chilean documentarian Marcela Said’s debut feature The Summer of Flying Fish is coming-of-age story in the expansive terrains of southern Chile near Patagonia, as bright-eyed teenager Manena vacations with her family in their summer lake house, meets new friends, and finds her first love. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us

Jan. 13, Oratorio Society of Queens Auditions, 7:45 pm. Experience the joy of choral singing. Reservations are required, call 718.279.3006. Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.queensoratorio.org

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

It’s In Queens! (Dec. 5 to Dec. 11)

Holiday season magic is in the air. So are classic concerts, Irish ballads, the Marimba, doo woop and the Boston Pops. In addition to the wonderful sounds, Queens hosts a brand new play, various throwback movies, a historic house tour, tree lightings and the opportunity to edit Wikipedia entries about the borough. Here’s the rundown.

Dec. 6, The Dublin City Ramblers, 7:30 pm. This Irish band has thrilled audiences worldwide with ballads, folk, humor and foot-tapping music for over 35 years. $15 to $27. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC, www.newyorkirishcenter.org.

Dec. 6, Performances by Judith Sloan and Warren Lehrer, 7 pm. Famous for their award-winning book on Queens Crossing the Boulevard, Sloan and Lehrer’s performance fuses theatre, radio and poetry. A Q&A follows. $5. Queens Council on the Arts, 37-11 35th Ave., Astoria, www.queenscouncilarts.org.

Dec. 6, Boogie Woogie, Ragtime & Stride Piano, 8 pm. Multi-instrumentalist Ayodele Maakheru & The Windsong String Ensemble perform an ode to Ragtime, Boogie Woogie and Stride. $15/$10 students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.flushingtownhall.org.

Dec. 6, Help Queens Library Enrich Topics on Wikipedia, 10 am to 7 pm. Drop in at any time to write and edit Wiki entries about Queens for accuracy and style. Free. Queens Library-Central, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, www.queenslibrary.org.

Dec. 6, Bach & Brew, 6 pm. Pianist Dongsok Shin performs on King Manor’s fortepiano with accompaniment by violinist Leah Nelson. The program includes Johann Christian Bach and Muzio Clementi. Sample craft beer similar to what would have been enjoyed during Rufus King’s lifetime. KM, King Manor Park, Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org.

Dec. 6, Routes: The Spiritual Odyssey of Chinese American Artists, 5 pm to 8 pm. Noguchi Museum screens two episodes of the 12-part documentary Routes, featuring interviews with Shen Ruijin and Zheng Lianjie, taking the audience through each China-born artist’s working process. Free. NM, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC, www.noguchi.org.

Dec. 6, Sweet Smell of Success, 7 pm. Museum of the Moving Image’s ongoing series See It Big! presents 22 films on a huge screen. One of the great New York movies of the 1950s, Sweet Smell of Success, pits Burt Lancaster’s ruthless columnist J. J. Hunsecker against Tony Curtis’s desperate publicist Sidney Falco in a noirish morality play. MMI, 36-01 35^th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Dec. 6, The Re-Gift of the Magi (Opening), 8 pm. This comedic play reveals why the Wise Men made their perilous journey. Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar give Joshua an education in the shul of real life. Shows run until Dec. 21. $10. The Chain Theatre, 21-28 45th Rd., LIC, www.chain-theatre.org.

Dec. 6, Maspeth’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6 pm. A huge tree, a visit from Santa, entertainment by local musicians and a free raffle for a bicycle. Free. Maspeth Memorial Plaza, 69th Street and Grand Avenue, Maspeth, www.maspethchamberofcommerce.org.

Dec. 7, Making Music with the Marimba, 7:30 pm. International percussion virtuoso and Queens resident Makoto Nakura plays with violinist Jesse Mills and pianist Barbara Podgurski. The program includes Nakura’s own transcriptions of Bach’s Solo Partita in E major and Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso; the pyrotechnic display of Paganini’s Caprice no. 24 and Stravinsky’s Three Movements from Petrushka; and more recent works by Japanese composers Toshi Ichiyanagi and Toshio Mashima. $20 adults/$15 seniors/$10 students/free children under 12. The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, www.musicareginae.org.

Dec. 7, Jay & the Americans, 8 pm. A nostalgic evening with the icons of the 1950s and 1960s, starring Jay & the Americans, The Brooklyn Bridge, Vito Picone & the Elegants and the Del Satins. $35, $45 and $55. Queens College Colden Center, Kissena Boulevard and Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org.

Dec. 7, La Collectionneuse, 1:30 pm; My Night at Maud’s (Ma Nuit Chez Maud), 3:30 pm; The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, 6 pm. Museum of the Moving Image’s ongoing series See It Big! presents 22 films on a huge screen. La Collectionneuse mixes the ethical and erotic dilemmas of two male friends from the avant-garde art world who try to resist the charms of a bikini-clad young “collector” of men in St. Tropez. In My Night at Maud’s, a pious Catholic finds his beliefs challenged when a beautiful divorcee invites him to spend a platonic night in her apartment. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a reinvention of the Western genre with Casey Affleck as an awkward young acolyte whose life becomes dramatically intertwined with a charismatic criminal played by Brad Pitt. MMI, 36-01 35^th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Dec. 7, Cabaret Night, 8 pm. Community theater and indy film actress and singer Jean Ann Kump and singer, impressionist and actor Barry Feterman mix charm, wit and velvet tunes in an intimate cabaret club-like setting. $22 to $25. Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St., Bayside, www.theatrebythebayny.com.

Dec. 7, Queens World Film Festival Goes to Queens Museum, 6 pm. Two films — Way by Elizabeth Pasieczny and Welcome to Nowhere (Bullet Hole Road) by William Cusick (Founder’s Choice QWFF 2013). QM, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, www.queensmuseum.org.

Dec. 7, Taste of Rockaway Beach, 9 am to 11 pm. Ten restaurants — Irish Circle, 101 Deli, Playland Motel & Pizza, Veggie Island, Surfside Bagels, UMA’s, Elegante Pizza, Sayra’s Wine Bar, Thai Rock and Bungalow Bar — participate. $10, Rockaway Beach, www.rockawaybeachheart.org.

Dec. 7, Gifted 2013. The Rockaway Artists Alliance’s final show of 2013 is a juried exhibition including drawing, mixed media, photography, painting, watercolor, video, textile work and sculpture. Show runs until Jan. 19, 2014. Fort Tilden, www.rockawayartistsalliance.org.

Dec. 8, Holiday Historic House Tour, 1 pm to 5 pm. Visit seven landmarked properties in the Flushing area — Kingsland Homestead, Voelker Orth Museum, Lewis H. Latimer House Museum, Friends Meeting House, Flushing Town Hall, Bowne House and Louis Armstrong House Museum. Each one will offer special activities, refreshments and a glimpse at what life was once like during the holidays. $10. For more information, try www.queenshistoricalsociety.org or 718-939-0647.

Dec. 8, Holiday Pops with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, 7:30 pm. Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops perform their signature Sleigh Ride, other classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites. Santa Claus makes a guest appearance during the finale followed by the traditional sing-a-long. , Colden Auditorium, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org.

Dec. 8, Winter Solstice Celebration, 12:30 pm to 5 pm. Live musical performances, botanical craft workshops, photos with Santa, seasonal refreshments, a garden tour, special sales and a tree lighting. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

Dec. 8, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas and Tribute to “Faz” Fazakas and Diana Birkenfield, 1 pm. Screening of TV special about Ma Otter and her son, Emmet, who secretly enter a talent contest to win money for each other’s Christmas presents. This program includes Kermit the Frog segments, rare outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage and tributes to two Jim Henson colleagues who died in the past year: puppeteer and special effects designer Franz “Faz” Fazakas; and Diana Birkenfield, whose work with Henson dates to The Jimmy Dean Show. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Dec. 8, Holiday Market, 9 am to 4 pm. Local food artisans and crafters sell their products. Plus, the organizers participate in the Sandy Claus Project, collecting new, unwrapped toys for children affected by Hurricane Sandy. St. Francis of Assisi School, 46th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria.

Dec. 8, The Marriage of Maria Braun, 4pm; The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, 7 pm. Museum of the Moving Image’s ongoing series See It Big! presents 22 films on a huge screen. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a reinvention of the Western genre with Casey Affleck as an awkward young acolyte whose life becomes dramatically intertwined with a charismatic criminal played by Brad Pitt. The Marriage of Maria Braun stars the commanding Hannah Schygulla in her signature performance as an ambitious woman in devastated postwar Germany. MMI, 36-01 35^th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com.