Much Ado About Nothing
From Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 19 at 6 p.m., enjoy Shakespeare on the Rocks’ free performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” at various locations. Thursday, June 16 and Sunday, June 19 at the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater. Friday, July 17 at Panino Bozza (Beach 96th Street and Shore Front Pkwy.). Saturday, July 18 at the Beach 108th Hockey Rink.
Jamaica Bay Book Club
On Friday, July 17 at 2 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for book club! Read selections of nature-themed literature and hold respectful discussions. Please bring your thoughts and questions.
Hangar B Tour
On Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m., head to Floyd Bennett Field to learn about the aviation history and explore restored aircrafts on a ranger-led tour of a historic airplane hangar.
Rockaway Rally Volleyball Tournament
On Saturday, July 18 at 12 p.m., head to Beach 77th and Shore Front for a 4 x 4 volleyball tournament. Cash prizes. Contact 917-979-6328 or email Rockawayrally@gmail.com to register.
Knights of Columbus Luau
On Saturday, July 18 at 4 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th St.) for their third annual luau. Music by DJs@Work, food, beverages, 50/50 and fun. $50 entry. Hawaiian shirts encouraged.
Guided Walk
at JBWF
On Sunday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join for a park ranger-led program highlighting the nature and history of Jamaica Bay. For more information about a week’s tour, call 718-318-4340.
Rockaway Refresh Beach Cleanup
On Monday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Beach 17th St. and the boardwalk to join JBRPC for a beach cleanup. Sign a waiver at www.jbrpc.org/events
Moth Ball: A Night of Moth’s & Moonlight
On Monday, July 20 at 8 p.m., head to The Nest at Floyd Bennett Field to join Don Riepe for the Moth Academy. Enjoy a moth mask art station, practice photography skills at a UV “Glow-up” station, and then head outside for sugar baiting and a guided UV light walk to find moths.
Community Bird Outing
with Russell Jacobs
On Thursday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m., head to Beach 60th St. and the boardwalk to join NYC Bird Alliance to search for shorebirds like Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers.
Kayaking for Beginners
On Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m., head to the Floyd Bennett Field Sea Plane Ramp for a free kayaking program for beginners. Open to ages 6 and up with an adult. Dress to get wet. Kayaks, personal floatation devices and instruction provided.
Riis Park Boardwalk Pop-up
On Sundays at 1 p.m., head to Bay 9 in Riis Park to stop by NPS’ boardwalk table to get summer beach essentials, park information, and partake in activities and programs.
Yoga/Human Movement
On Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., head to the beach at Beach 102nd Street to join Kevin Campbell for yoga. Call 347-804-2559 for more info.
Body Weight Circuit Training
On Tuesdays at 7 p.m., head to the Sorrentino Recreation Center (18-48 Cornaga Ave.) for a free body weight circuit training class with Edith.
Zumba Under the Stars
On Thursdays at 7 p.m., head to Beach 17th Street’s O’Donohue Park for a Latin dance fitness class led by Lisa G. Through Aug. 27.
Cardio Punch
On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head the Beach 60th boardwalk to join Gloria for Cardio Punch, a total body workout. Punch to the rhythms of motivating music.
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