Long Island City event round-up; November 11th-15th

Super sale at Ethereal Boutique coming up on Saturday in Long Island City

Wednesday 11/11

• Shi Restaurant is hosting karaoke on Wednesday nights. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450

Thursday 11/12

• ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ is the inaugural production at the Secret Theatre‘s brand new 3000 sq ft, 100-seat theatre, running from November 12th-29th to December 2nd-5th @ 8pm with matinees @ 3pm on November 28th & 29th and December 5th. Tickets are $15, on sale now. “Packed with dazzling poetry and wordplay from our hero Cyrano, this play produces a range of emotions that run from funny to sad and finally tragic.” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722

• One of 2 November Kimchi-ology workshops at Flux Factory, 7-9pm. “Ex-Flux Resident, ceramic artist, and food guru Ellen Kleckner will teach you how to slice-n-dice, prepare and devour your own homemade kimchi!” $20, includes tasting session. Every participant will walk away with a self-made “starter jar” to enjoy later. Sign up on EventBrite. 39-31 29th St, LIC

• Opening night film screenings of the Queens International Film Festival (including several held throughout the day at LIC’s Holiday Inn Manhattan View) will be followed by their opening night party at the Ravel Hotel at 9:30pm. Tickets to the opening night film & party are $20. 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC, 718.289.6101

• It’s Ladies Night every Thursday night at Shi Restaurant, offering drink specials. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450

• Court Square Wine & Spirits hosts FREE wine tasting events every Thursday & Friday of the week from 4:30-7:00pm. 2420 Jackson Ave, LIC, 718.707.9911

Friday 11/13

• New exhibition ‘Burnt Bridges’ by artist Domenick Di Pietrantonio opens at Local Project, 6-9pm. Runs through November 30th. Gallery hours Sat/Sun: 12-6pm, other hours by appointment: 718.358.5536. 45-10 Davis St, LIC

• New exhibition ‘Beatus Abjectus,’ a collection about the abject and the artists’ relation to the subject, opens at Space Womb gallery, 6-8:30pm. Runs through November 30th. Gallery open Thursday-Monday 12–6pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. 22-48 Jackson Ave #1, LIC, 718.670.1342

• Bar Domaine hosts local jazz musician Steve Blanco twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. 9pm-midnight. 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350

• Court Square Wine & Spirits hosts FREE wine tasting events every Thursday & Friday of the week from 4:30-7:00pm. 2420 Jackson Ave, LIC, 718.707.9911

Saturday 11/14

• Super Sale at Ethereal Boutique, with most items marked down to $50 and under. Enjoy cocktails and music as you shop the trunkshow. Be one of the first ten customers to purchase and receive a holiday gift! 12pm-6pm. 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.482.8884

• Workshop at The Yoga Room: Hot Yoga for Women from 3-5:30pm, $35 by 11/11 and $40 after 11/11. “This Hot Yoga workshop is a powerful, empowering, and deeply cleansing practice.” All levels, beginners welcome (minimum of 3 Hot Yoga classes prerequisite). 10-14 47 Road, LIC, 718.786.7962

• Green Space Dance Studio presents their Take Root series featuring Jen Browne & Ryan McNally. The performance: “Handler’s Freedom Opera is an evening-length performance piece seamlessly blending physical theater and modern dance into a unique, abstract form.” 8:30pm, tickets $15. 37-24 24th St, LIC, 718.956.3037

• P.S. 1 kicks off their Saturday Sessions series (a new program of emerging performance art that takes place on the second Saturday of every month) at 4pm with multimedia performances from Sahra Motalebi and J. Patrick Walsh 3. 22-25 Jackson Ave @ intersection of 46th Ave, LIC, 718.784.2084

• The LIC Greenmarket is open in Hunters Point every Saturday until Nov 28th, 8am-3pm. Rain or Shine. 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd & 5th St, LIC

• Manducatis Rustica has begun serving its long-awaited weekend brunch from 11am-3pm every Sat & Sunday. Not to be missed. 46-33 Vernon Blvd, 718.937.1312

Sunday 11/15

• Green Space Dance Studio presents their Fertile Ground new works showcase featuring Yoshito Sakuraba, Kaitlin Hines, Coreen Robledo, Fumihito Shimizu, and Djuna Passman. 7pm, tickets $10. 37-24 24th St, LIC, 718.956.3037

Continuing

• Dean Project gallery presents their new exhibition ‘Mirror on Mirror Mirrored’ featuring Karlos Carcamo, Nicholas Kashian, & Barbara Weissberger. Through November 19th. More info in PDF. 45-43 21st St, LIC, 718.706.1462

• SculptureCenter‘s Fall shows continue through November 30th. Check out the newly opened exhibitions: Grand Openings, A Voyage of Growth & Discovery, & In Practice Fall 2009. 44-19 Purves St, LIC, 718.361.1750

• The Space‘s Fardom Gallery presents Radar Eyes, an exhibition of hallucinogenic prints featuring over 200 prints by more than 50 international artists. More work & installation by Sakura Maku in a nearby secret location. Runs through December 2nd. 25-17 41st Ave, LIC

• P.S. 1‘s fall exhibitions are now on view, including ’1969′ and ‘Between Spaces’. Exhibitions run through April 2010. 22-25 Jackson Ave @ intersection of 46th Ave, LIC, 718.784.2084

• Socrates Sculpture Park‘s EAF 09: Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition is on view through March 2010, featuring 16 artists awarded fellowships with the Park to create and exhibit their work in the outdoor studio. 32-01 Vernon Blvd (@ Broadway), LIC, 718.956.1819

Beyond

• Internet Radio Workshop at Local Project on November 17th and 19th, 7pm to 9pm (2 hours each session). Learn how to build your own internet radio station and broadcast audio from your house or office. Students should bring their own laptops. Cost: $35. For more information contact Local Project.

• Custom framing/gift shop Matted LIC presents an exhibition of New York collage artist Michael Albert, whose work is made from cereal boxes and advertising materials. Featuring originals, limited editions, posters, and books. Opening on November 19th, 6-8pm.

• Workshop at The Yoga Room: Yogaspanda: DJs and Downdogs on November 20, 8:30-10:30pm, $25 if paid for by Monday of event and $30 otherwise. “A class that unites downtempo, hip-hop, house, soul and funk with a breath-centered, vinyasa flow.” All levels welcome.

• Save the date: LICBDC presents their Annual Luncheon and Trade Show on November 18th at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. 150 exhibitors and 3,500 attendees are expected. Register now for exhibit tables and luncheon tickets. For more information, contact Indra Smith at 718.786.5300 x 21 or ismith@licbdc.org. Registration also available online.

• 2nd of 2 November Kimchi-ology workshops at Flux Factory on November 23rd, 7:30-9:30pm. “Ex-Flux Resident, ceramic artist, and food guru Ellen Kleckner will teach you how to slice-n-dice, prepare and devour your own homemade kimchi!” $20, includes tasting session. Every participant will walk away with a self-made “starter jar” to enjoy later. Sign up on EventBrite.

• Secret Theatre presents their 4th round of Secret Burlesque on November 21st at 10:30pm. Burlesque, pole dancing, stand-up comedy, and bring your appetite for the BBQ and 4/$10 drink special. Admission is $10.