Astorian Weekend Edition - August 21, 2008
By Meg of Joey in Astoria

The Astoria Park Concert Series continues with Gary US Bonds. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Astoria Park Lawn, Shore Blvd between Hellgate Bridge and the pool.

On Friday, join Recycle-A-Bicycle's Summer Ride Club. Learn on-the-bike riding skills and safe maneuvering in city traffic in this family-friendly event. The session lasts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at RAB's training center (46th Ave and 5th St). Contact rideclub@recycleabicycle.org for more information.

More music on the weekend! LIC Bar (45-58 Vernon Blvd) continues its outdoor music series. On Saturday come listen to Dave Barckow (folk, powerpop) 5-7 p.m., followed by Charlotte Cornfield (folk). No cover and BBQ to boot!

Hell Gate Social (12-21 Astoria Blvd) is putting on what they hope to be an annual event, the Hell Gate Social Music Festival. The event is on Sunday. They have gathered eight bands from different music genres: hip hop, electronic, and rock for a full day of music enjoyment.

The doors will be opening at 3 p.m., and there will be a $3 cover. Out back on their outdoor patio they will be BBQ'ing hamburgers and hot dogs for $2 each. Happy Hour will also be extended from 3 to 9 p.m., along with drink specials with every new band. The schedule is more or less: Lead the Resistance 4 p.m.; Luneur 4:45; Speak Onion 5:30; Puppet Show 6:15; Buddy Hollycost 7 on the nose; Dead by Choice 8:30; D Music Productions 9:15; and Sweet Magma at 10.

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