The sheep at Queens County Farm Museum get their annual shearing this weekend. Then, they’ll be light and lean as they check out Mongolian throat singing, horseshow crabs, cabarets, community theater, and Victorian lawn tea. Please read on.
May 15, Celia Cruz 100: Migguel Anggelo’s ICONS, 8 pm. This show honors the Queen of Salsa on her 100th birthday with music, dance, and a
celebration of Latin culture. $30. Queens College’s Colden Auditorium, 153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing.
May 15, Sopranos Trivia Night, 6 pm. Free admission and Bada Bingo trivia and prizes. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District.
May 15, The Big Ball Squash 57 Pro Invitational, May 17. Professional handball, racquetball, and paddleball players compete in Squash 57, a recent invention that involves athletes using a racquetball racquet to hit a 57-millimeter rubber ball on an outdoor squash court. The tournament has a $6,000 purse. Maspeth Squash, Maspeth Welding, 59-30 54th St.
May 15, The Cabaret Burlesque, May 30. Nathalie Marrable transports audiences into a world where elegance and provocation intertwine, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of passion and connection. Shows are at 8 pm on May 15, May 16, May 22, May 23, May 29, and May 30. Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave.
May 16, Sheep Shearing Festival, 10 am. NYC’s only sheep shearing event! Watch live demonstrations, enjoy spinning and weaving exhibits, get
hands-on with activities, and shop for farm-made wool products. $17, Free for ages 3 and under. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park/Glen Oaks.
May 16, Queens College Choral Society: 85th Annual Spring Concert, 8 pm. The Queens College Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble and Treble Choir perform Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass: Cantata for Soprano Solo, Chorus and Orchestra (world premiere),” and Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem.” $28. Colden Auditorium, Queens College, 153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing.
May 16, Salsa Night, 6 pm. Forty-five-minute lesson for beginners with LIC Salsa School followed by dancing until 10 pm. Free with Happy Hour from 5 pm to 7 pm. Aloft LIC Hotel Courtyard, 27-45 Jackson Ave.
May 16, So Far From Home, May 17. The Garden Players perform an original musical about dragons, caves, Martians, ogres, and whatever else hits the stage. Shows are on May 16 at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm, and May 17 at 2 pm and 5 pm. The Community House, 15 Borage Pl., Forest Hills.
May 16, Queens International Children’s Festival, noon. Free entertainment and activities for the entire family as organized by the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning. Raising Cane’s in the sponsor. Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Ave.
May 16, Community Celebration, 10 am. This annual celebration is packed with hands-on, space-themed fun. See the sun safely with the Amateur Astronomers Association, help build a community mural, explore the microscopic world on the BioBus, and catch a live performance by Cetiliztli Nauhcampa. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
May 16, Gravestone Preservation Workshop, 10 am. The Bayside Historical Society presents a hands-on gravestone preservation workshop with John Griffin of Griffin Gravestone Conservation. Participants learn how to clean historic gravestones using approved methods and materials. The Lawrence Cemetery, 216th Street and 42nd Avenue, Bayside.
May 17, Tuvergen Band, 1 pm. This Mongolian Folk Rock ensemble blends traditional throat singing and horsehead fiddle with high-energy Rock, drawing from the country’s nomadic heritage and centuries-old practices that echo the natural world. Workshop at 1 pm; concert 2:15 pm. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.
May 17, Oratorio Society of Queens, 4 pm. With the theme “Let Freedom Sing,” this annual Spring concert celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Expect heartfelt and moving performances of American masterpieces showcasing liberty and U.S. history. Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside.
May 17, It’s Greek to Me Short Film Program, 3 pm. Seven Greek-American filmmakers show their work with the Hellenic Film Society. Museum of Moving Image, 37-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District.
May 17, Horseshoe Crab Festival, 10 am. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, American Littoral Society, NYC Bird Alliance, Plover Project, NYC Parks, and the National Park Service for the Annual Horseshoe Crab Festival. Attendees meet at Broad Channel American Park, 82-66 Cross Bay Blvd.
May 17, Victorian Lawn Tea with Victrola DJ MAC, 1:30 pm. Tea, finger food, and music from a 1900s Victrola. Sing-alongs and dancing are encouraged. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing.
May 17, Fantasy Crafts + Drafts, 2:30 pm. An afternoon of crafts inspired by fantasy and fairytales in a relaxed, open-house style craft event designed for ages two and up. Adults can have a drink while their children have fun. The Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse, 10-15 43rd Ave.
May 17, Astoria Spring Festival, 11 am. Now in its 48th year, this seven-hour street fair features food, games, merchandise, crafts, and more. Vicinity of 31st Street and Ditmars Boulevard.
May 17, Papermaking with Artist Chloe Seibert, 10 am. Utilize recycled and organic materials sourced from the garden to make handmade paper during this free workshop in conjunction with the artist’s Twin Urns project. Participants can take home their handmade paper. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.
May 17, Les Petites Gallery, Dec 20. Artists, vendors, and events from 9 am to 6 pm on 29 Sundays until Dec. 20. 82nd Street and 34th Avenue, Jackson Heights.
May 20, The Jackson Heights Orchestra, 7:30 pm. A night of Classical music featuring compositions by Mendelssohn and Lee. Trinity Lutheran Church. 31-18 37th St., Astoria.
May 21, Dancing with the Queens Stars, 6 pm. Teams of Queens leaders train with professional choreographers and then perform in front of a panel for prizes, bragging rights, and fun. MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City.