Astorian Weekend Edition - June 16
By Flooz of Joey in Astoria

After work Friday go check out the tons o' purses and jewelry at Brazilianiki, the new store on Ditmars and 32nd St. With such a random Brazilian/Greek name it could have been a fusion cuisine restaurant! They have all sorts of girlie things, but the emphasis is definitely on bags and baubles. At least from the accents of the employees, I can tell you it is Brazilian!

So there's this little party going on this Saturday (6-8 p.m.) over at the Sculpture Center (44-19 Purves St. LIC). Not For Tourists Guidebooks is celebrating the first and "only" printed guide to Queens. You might be familiar with these handy little books "an annotated, map-based Yellow Pages that fits in your pocket." If not, check their site. They retail for about $10 bucks but those attending, will walk away with free copies. Not bad, huh?

Sunday is Father's Day. How's about taking him over to Agnanti for dinner? This Greek gem on Ditmars and Astoria Park is sure to please the palate. You could also take him over to the Irish Rover for a good cause. They are "throwing" a cancer fundraiser Darts For Dollars. Starting at 3 p.m. there will be prizes, raffles, darts, and auctions- a good time all around!

Back in May, we told you about the Hell on Reels [Astoria Moving Picture Festival] over at Hell Gate Social (12th St and Astoria Blvd). Well, it was such a hit that they are getting together a summer series! On June 25, July 30, and September 10, they will be screening films outdoors in true NYC summer style. I'm telling you about this now because it's time to send in your submissions! *This Sunday they will be continuing the "V" miniseries viewing that started last weekend! What an 80's flashback!