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7 Things To Do In Your Queens Neighborhood This Weekend

By  Jeanmarie Evelly and Katie Honan | March 17, 2016 3:52pm 

 Take in a museum discussion, see a former Irish Tenor sing opera or take part in an LGBTQ youth summit this weekend in Queens.
Take in a museum discussion, see a former Irish Tenor sing opera or take part in an LGBTQ youth summit this weekend in Queens.
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All Weekend

Queens World Film Festival

Where: Various locations throughout the borough
When: All weekend

Now in its sixth year, the borough's film festival brings a slate of movies from around the world to screens across Queens. Check out their schedule for the full list of movies. 

Friday, March 18

Karl Scully in Concert

Where: New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
When: Doors at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m.

Keep the St. Patrick's Day celebration going with this concert featuring Irish opera singer Karl Scully, a former member of The Irish Tenors who has performed at acclaimed spaces like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Tickets are $28 in advance, or $30 at the door.

Saturday, March 19

LGBTQ Summit in Jackson Heights

Where: Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st St., Jackson Heights
When: 11 a.m to 8 p.m.

"Live Your Truth: Above the Rainbow" is a summit organized by the Hetrick-Martin Institute to connect at-risk youth with city and other services. 

Culinary Tour of Astoria

Where: Starts at Rio Market, 32-15 36th Ave., Astoria
When: 1 p.m.

Strap on your walking shoes and loosen your belt for this walking tour of the neighborhood led by Noshwalks, which will focus on local eats. The culinary journey costs $57 and can be booked online.

"Center of Attention" Art Discussion

Where: Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., Astoria
When: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Noguchi Museum for this hour-long discussion series that focuses specifically on one work of art in the museum. Saturday's will explore Isamu Noguchi's sculpture "Black and Blue."

Sunday, March 20

Queens College Chamber Orchestra

Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
When: 1 p.m.

Listen to a performance from between 26 and 35 players in the orchestra as they perform a mix of classic and contemporary pieces. Tickets are $5, and free for students. 

Book Signing: "Hidden Waters of New York City"

Where: Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor, Astoria
When: 2 p.m.

Join the Greater Astoria Historical Society and author Sergey Kadinsky for a discussion of his book, a history and guide to the city's overlooked waterways. The event is free.

These listings were compiled by DNAinfo New York's Queens reporters Katie Honan and Jeanmarie Evelly.