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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.