Chop, Chop
MulchFest at NYC Parks - January 7 and 8, 2012 Bring your Christmas tree to a participating park and get it chopped to bits. NYC Parks will mulch your tree and give you a bag of mulch to use in your garden. There are 11 sites in Queens. In addition, this year you can bring a tree to a drop-off site January 2-8.There Will Be Videodrome Coming Out of Your TeeVee
David Cronenberg Series at Moving Image Museum - January 21-February 12, 2012- The many twisted movies of David Cronenberg are the subject at the Moving Image Museum this January. He brought us such sci-fi-horror as Dead Ringers and Videodrome, plus The Fly and Crash. Getting twisted in your seats like a perfect way to while away a winter evening in Astoria.
Eat and Enjoy the Manhattan View for Less
NYC Winter Restaurant Week in Queens - January 16 - February 10, 2012 (weekdays)- There's only one restaurant in Queens that's slipped into NYC Winter Restaurant Week, but it's a definite score. Water's Edge in Long Island City has fantastic views.
Tangoing with the Five Senses
You TANGO? at Thalia Spanish Theatre - January 27 - March 18, 2012- Thalia Theatre brings big names in tango to Sunnyside, including Latin Grammy winner Raul Jaurena. The theater calls it a " exploring the five senses with new music," which means you may need to bring your dancing feet.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon
Lunar New Year/Spring Festival in Flushing - February 4, 2012- The Flushing Lunar New Year Parade is a great way to spend a winter Saturday. It's also the best time to combine a parade. fireworks, dragons, and dim sum when you're in downtown Flushing. Sure, it's in February this year, but that's close enough!
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