All Weekend
► Broadway Around The World: A Musical Revue
Where: Immaculate Conception School, 179-14 Dalny Road, Jamaica Estates
This musical, presented by the Royal Star Theater, is composed of songs that will take you on a world tour: from the beaches of the South Pacific to the New York City streets. Donation of $15 for general admission. Shows start at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For reservations, visit the theater's website or call (718) 428-8681.
Friday, Oct. 23
► Last Day of Sunnyside Restaurant Week
Where: Various Locations
Enjoy the last day of this year's annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week, where you can enjoy a 3-course meal for just $25 at more than two dozen local eateries. On Friday, arts groups No Longer Empty and the Queens World Film Festival will also host screenings of horror and dark comedy films at The Dog and The Duck to close out the festivities, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A full list of participating restaurants can be found here.
► 'In Jackson Heights' Screening
Where: P.S. 69, 77th Street an 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights
Frederick Wiseman's documentary on Jackson Heights, which was filmed last summer, will screen at P.S. 69 on Friday with a question and answer session with the filmmaker following the screening. Tickets for the event are sold out but there may be additional tickets day-of the show. The three-hour movie begins at 5:30 with refreshments provided.
Saturday, Oct. 24
► This Old House: A Behind the Scenes Tour
Where: King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
Here's your chance to see all 29 rooms of the house where Rufus King, one of the framers and signers of the United States Constitution, once lived. Caretaker Roy Fox and executive director Nadezhda Williams will lead the tour exploring the history of the building, from a mid-18th century cottage to the museum we know today. Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. Tour runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations are required.
► Fourth Annual "Woofside" Halloween Pet Festival
Where: Windmuller Park, 52nd Street and 39th Drive, Woodside
Dress your dog up in an adorable Halloween costume for Woodside on the Move's annual holiday pet parade. The festival is free, and runs from 12 to 2 p.m. at the park. Those who want to enter the pet costume contest can register beforehand starting at 11 a.m. at Skillman Pet Store at 49-16 Skillman Ave. for a $10 donation.
► Watch 'Miracle' at Rockaway's Brand-New Hockey Rink
Where: Hockey Rink, Beach 108th Street, Rockaway Beach
'Miracle' is the fictional film about the 1980 United States hockey team who miraculously defeated the Russian national team. The film will screen, appropriately, at the newly-built hockey rink on Beach 108th Street, near the beach, in Rockaway. The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free.
Sunday, Oct. 25
► Mideast Ambassador Dennis Ross Talks on U.S./Israel Relationship, from Truman to Obama
Where: Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills
Ambassador Dennis Ross, who has been one of the leading figures in Middle East peace negotiations for almost three decades, will discuss the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. The talk starts at 3 p.m. Minimum donation is $18 in advance and $25 at the door.
► Long Island City Brewery Run
Where: Rockaway Brewing Company, 46-01 5th St., Long Island City
This leisurely 4-mile run is perfect for local brew-lovers, as the route will include stops at four of the neighborhood's breweries, with samples of beers along the way. The run will loop through the neighborhood, starting at 12:15 at Rockaway Brewing. The $50 entry fee will get you a free t-shirt and celebratory pint after the run.
► Utopia Parkway: The Life and Work of Joseph Cornell Discussion
Where: Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Author Deborah Solomon discusses the latest edition of her biography on the artist Joseph Cornell, known for his avant garde films, sculptures and shadow boxes. He lived most of his life inside a cramped house in Queens, on Utopia Parkway, and Solomon's book details his life as an artistic genius as well as a "hermit" who cared for his family while exploring his art. The discussion begins at 12:30 p.m. and a $10 admission fee to the museum is suggested.
