Mets Game And Angie Martinez Barbecue: Queens This Weekend

QUEENS, NY — Looking for an end-of-summer barbecue? How about a ballgame? There's so much to do in Queens this weekend. Here's the lowdown:

Merdeka Family Potluck Picnic
Neighborhood: Between the Flushing, Corona and Willets Point neighborhoods
What: In celebration of Malaysia’s 61st Independence Day, this picnic event will bring together members of the Malaysian community for a day of culture-based talks, food demonstrations, kids programs, games and more.
Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the Meadow Lake boat rental parking lot
When: Saturday at 11 a.m.

Angie Martinez Barbecue
Neighborhood: Astoria
What: Join Power 105.1 radio DJ Angie Martinez and special guests Ray J, Tory Lanez and Hoodcelebrityy at this rain-or-shine event. Admission includes one specialty cocktail. Lineup subject to change. Click here for more information.
Where: The Garden at Studio Square NYC, 36th Street between 35th and 36th avenues
When: Saturday at 2 p.m.

Mets Versus Nationals
Neighborhood: Located between the Flushing, Corona and Willets Point neighborhoods
What: The New York Mets (54-70) take on the Washington Nationals (62-63) in a game at which Habitat for Humanity board member Jeremy Honig will sing the Star-Spangled Banner.
Where: Citi Field inside Flushing Meadows Corona Park
When: Saturday at 4:05 p.m.

Beach Sessions Dance Series
Neighborhood: Rockaway Park
What: A free evening of dance performances featuring moves from New York-based choreographers. Click here for a full schedule of events.
Where: Rockaway Beach, Beach 110th at the boardwalk
When: Saturday at 5 p.m.

Breath/Bread of Life: Creating Treasures with Wordplay
Neighborhood: Flushing
What: A free, all-ages poetry workshop led by writer Sherese Francis. This event will “knead together new poetic creations, using language in unexpected ways and even creating new words."
Where: Lewis H. Latimer House Museum, 137th Street at Levitt Street
When: Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

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