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6 Things for You To Do in Staten Island's Neighborhoods This Weekend

By Nicholas Rizzi | November 19, 2015 7:18pm
 The 3rd annual Musication music and arts festival returns to 5050 Skatepark.
The 3rd annual Musication music and arts festival returns to 5050 Skatepark.
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Keri Sheheen and David Fonseca

Friday, Nov. 20

► Inspired by Us: Musication

Where: 5050 Skatepark, 354 Front St., Stapleton
When: 6 p.m. to midnight

The third-annual "Inspired by Us: Musication" music and art fundraiser returns to 5050 Skatepark. The event, hosted by the Projectivity Movement and Stereotype Co., features eight DJs from across the city, five video installations, a live photo booth, a custom headphone gallery painted by seven artists and more than 20 different artists donating paintings and other work around this year's theme of technology. A portion of the proceeds from the event go towards the Staten Island Arts' Lark Fund, which helps bring music and art supplies to public schools in the borough. Admission is free.

Saturday, Nov. 21

► Music & Movement Family Workshop and Acopladitos

Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Livingston
When: 1 to 3 p.m.

The Lincoln Center Education program brings a Music & Movement Workshop for families and a performance by the Brooklyn-based band Acopladitos to Snug Harbor. The band blends electronic and folk instruments to sing original songs in Spanish for the whole family. The event is free and recommended for children aged 3 to 6. .

► "Skywalkers: The Legacy of the Mohawk Ironworker at the World Trade Center"

Where: Staten Island Museum History Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Livingston
When: 2 to 4 p.m.

The Staten Island Museum will host an opening for its new exhibit "Skywalkers: The Legacy of the Mohawk Ironworker at the World Trade Center." The exhibit features artist Melissa Cacciola's tintype portraits of the Mohawk Ironworkers who volunteered in the rescue efforts after 9/11 and were part of the construction of One World Trade, Towers 2, 3 and 4 and the Calatrava Transportation Hub. The exhibit runs until Feb. 22, 2016.

► Punksgiving

Where: Mother Pug's Saloon, 1371 Forest Ave., Elm Park
When: 8 p.m.

Ring in Thanksgiving with some punk rock cover bands at the 6th Annual Punksgiving cover show at Mother Pug's Saloon. The $8 shows features Dinner & Tournament covering NOFX, Ball and Chain covering Social Distortion, Certified Pre-Owned as Brand New and Nine Inch Kales as Nine Inch Nails. The show will also have free turkey cooking in the backyard and DJ Gutter Trash playing tracks in between bands.

► The Riverside Opera "Giving Thanks for Great Singing"

Where: Snug Harbor Music Hall, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Livingston
When: 8 p.m.

The Riverside Opera will have maestro Alan Aurella conducting music by Bizet, Mozart and Verdi along with Broadway and Pop arrangements at their "Giving Thanks for Great Singing" concert. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at door and students and children are free.

Sunday, Nov. 22

► "Scott’s Wife, Mistress & St. Paul Sisters" Discussion

Where: Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Blvd., Rosebank
When: 3 p.m.

Staten Island OutLOUD continues its month of events and discussions about F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" with a look at his wife Zelda Fitzgerald, his mistress Sheila Graham and some contemporary writers from his hometown of St. Paul.