In a clear sign of the times, the Easter Bunny visits Queens this week. Pete the Cat will be here, too. The rest is all human with a plethora of Jazz, Opera, Boom Boom, shoegazing, and locally grown herbs.
April 4, The Hunger & The Haunt, April 5. This event mixes an original theatrical song recital with a community resource fair. Abagael Cheng (soprano), Marie Lloyd Paspe (dancer), and Amber Scherer (piano) explore how Asian diaspora members connect to their heritages and find pathways to ancestral nourishment. Both shows start at 7 pm. Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave.
April 4, Patricia Alcivar: Courage, 7 pm. Forest Hills resident Patricia “Boom Boom” Alcivar discusses her memoir “Courage.” Living alone since age 15, Alcivar overcame parental abuse to become a boxing champion and then a high-altitude mountain climber. Queens Historical Society, Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing.
April 4, Photos With Bunny, April 19. The Easter Bunny returns for photos and fun. Look for the beloved character next to The UPS Store every day, but with different schedules: April 4, 2 pm to 7 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 9 pm; other days, 11 am to 7 pm. The Shops at Atlas Park, 80-00 Cooper Ave., Glendale.
April 4, Shoegazer: Original Works, 6 pm. Opening reception for Paul Flinder’s solo exhibition of new works on paper and paintings. The show runs through the month of April. Astoria Arts Center, 27-02 Ditmars Blvd.
April 4, Free First Friday, 11 am. Admission is free on the first Friday of every month. (Reservations are highly recommended.) The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., Long Island City.
April 5, Brooklyn Folk Festival in Queens, 8 pm. Organized in partnership with the Jalopy Theatre & School of Music, this festival presents World Folk music, down-home tunes, cultural diversity, and rich musical traditions. Queens College, LeFrak Concert Hall, 153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing.
April 5, Job Fair, noon. Apply for a variety of positions, including usher, VIP staff, production assistant, box office, concessions, security, cleaning, and more. Open to individuals ages 18 and over. Forest Hills Stadium, One Tennis Pl.
April 5, Majors and Minors of Jazz, 7:30 pm. Youngsters (age 12 to 19) and oldsters (age 80 to 97) share the stage. The elders are Berth Hope (piano), Steve Little (drums), Keisha St. Joan (vocals), and Carol Sudhalter (saxophone) with special guest Houston Person (tenor saxophone). The Minors are Marielle Hyacinthe (piano), Jeremiah Mosquera (bass), Ezra Kessler (drums), Lexi Maire (vocals), and Ben Punzalan (alto saxophone). Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.
April 5, Immanuel Wilkins, 3 pm. Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins presents the results of his residency at Louis Armstrong House Museum, a deep and personal exploration of Satchmo’s archival legacy. Louis Armstrong Center Jazz Room, 34-56 107th St., Corona.
April 5, Old Thyme Spices, 10 am. The Colonial Culinary Series continues with a workshop on how to prepare a meal with locally grown herbs and imported European spices that were precious commodities during the Colonial Era. Blend spices and learn about their origins. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park.
April 5, Caribbean Artist Gregory Garcia, May 31. Garcia unveils his latest watercolors at 6 pm. His artwork captures the lush greenery of Trinidad and Tobago and the vibrant urban landscapes of New York City. 3636 Studio, 36-01 36th Ave., Astoria.
April 5, Trumpet Program, May 24. Open to youth ages eight to 14, this beginner class meets periodically at 11 am. Posture, fingering, technique. Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona.
April 6, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, 3 pm. New Jersey-based Verismo Opera puts on a full-scale, traditional Italian staging of Puccini’s beloved opera with beautiful sets and costumes, orchestra, chorus, and accomplished American soloists. Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside.
April 6, Pete the Cat, 1 pm + 4 pm. Theaterworks USA presents a play about a groovy blue cat that meets the Biddles and gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for Jimmy, the most organized second grader on the planet. After some issues, Jimmy and Pete go on an adventure to Paris and back in a VW Bus. (The 4 pm show has sign language interpretation.) Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
April 6, The Rich Tapestry of Greek Music, 3 pm. The Kostas Psarros Ensemble takes the audience on a journey through Greek music, introducing rhythms, melodies, and harmonies, while discussing the genre’s history. The Castle, Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave., Fort Totten.
April 6, Celebrating Prof. Edward Smaldone’s Retirement, 2 pm. A concert in honor of Edward Smaldone on his retirement from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College after 35 years. Students, alums, and faculty members plan to perform. Queens College, LeFrak Concert Hall, 153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing.
April 6, Chosen Fam: A Work In Progress, 8 pm. Queens-bred comedian Natan Badalov does standup as part of an ongoing monthly promotion. Tootles & French, 36-15 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria.
April 8, 20th Annual Real Estate Breakfast, 8 am. A discussion on the state of the market and networking with 300+ business and civic leaders. Brewster LIC, 41-21 27th St.
April 9, Monthly Jazz Jam, 7 pm. Musicians, students, educators, hobbyists and others get together to improvise under the direction of house band leader Carol Sudhalter. Don’t play? Come listen! Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.
April 10, Not Fade Away’s East Coast Premiere, 7:30 pm. The Sopranos creator David Chase screens and discusses his deeply personal, coming-of-age 2012 drama “Not Fade Away.” Alessandro Nivola moderates the chat with music supervisor Steven Van Zandt and actors John Magaro and Will Brill. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District.
April 10, Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Dabin Ryu, 8 pm. South Korea native Dabin Ryu is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer based in New York City. She has degrees from Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave.
