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ENTERTAINMENT

HORROR FILMS

Through July 22  the American Museum of the Moving Image presents a look at horror films. 784-4520.

PARAPSYCHOLOGY

Saturday, June 30  at 2 at the Auburndale library, 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing. Professional psychic leads this lecture/demonstration on psychic phenomena and invites you to

explore your own telepathic abilities.

SHINING PEARL CONCERT

Saturday, June 30  Chinese Musical arts, Inc. presents The Shining Pearl Concert at 2 at the Flushing library, 41-17 Main Street.

SUMMER FEST

Saturday, June 30  annual community picnic on the great lawn at the North Presbyterian Church of Flushing, 25-33 154th Street starting at 1. Woody Mack performs, food, fun, entertainment, more. Free.

MAIN STREET

Sunday, July 1  12-12:30 Children’s Magic Show. 1-3 4th Annual Independence Sunday Concert at Freedom Square, across from the US Post Office. Rain location Young Israel of Queens Valley, 141-51 77th Avenue. Sponsored by the Queens Jewish Community Council, Queens Jewish Historical Society and the Jewish War Veterans of the USA. 544-9033.

FOREST HILLS

Sunday, July 1  6:30-7:30 Children’s Magic Show. 7-8:30 1st Annual Independence Sunday Concert at MacDonald Park, across from the Forest Hills Jewish Center. Sponsored by the Queens Jewish Community Council, Queens Jewish Historical Society and the Jewish War Veterans of the USA. 544-9033.

POPPENHUSEN CONCERTS

Sunday, July 1  The American Concert Band.  Sunday, July 8  Turnpike Joe and Traffic Jams present music of the 60s and 7s.  Sunday, July 15  Risky Business performs the sounds of the 50s and 60s.  Sunday, July 22  Phil Costa and the Something Special Orchestra perform the sounds of the Big Bands. 6 at MacNeil Park, 5th Avenue and College Place, College Point. Bring a blanket or chair. 358-0067.

WATERFRONT CONCERTS

Thursday, July 5  The Platters. Thursday, July 12  The Elsbeary Hobbs Drifters.  Thursday, July 19  the Cab Calloway Orchestra, directed by Cab’s grandson Calloway Brooks.  Thursday, July 26  Cornell Gunter’s Coasters.  Thursday, August 2  The Marvelettes.  Thursday, August 9 the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition presents their free waterfront concert series at 7:30 in Astoria Park, on the Astoria Park Lawn, Shore Blvd., between the Hell Gate Bridge and the pool. 728-7820. Bring friends, chair or blanket. Fireworks included.

FOREST PARK

Thursday, July 5  John Pizza, magician and ventriloquist and Musique, the #1 disco group from the 70s at 7..  Thursday, July 12  Irish Festival, starring Andy Cooney and stepdancers at 7:30. Friday, July 13  Billy C and Kitty, an evening of karaoke for all ages from 6-9. Thursday, July 19  Jerry Cardone sings Sinatra classics at 7:30. Friday, July 20  Billy C and Friends perform rock and roll from 6-9. Sunday, July 22  NYPD Auxiliary Band performs at 4. Thursday, July 26  Kirsten Thien performs an evening of light music starting at 7:30.  Sunday, July 29  the Queens Symphony Orchestra performs at 5. 326-4455 information. Thursday, August 2  Ray Abrams Swing Band at 7:30.  Friday, August 3  BR and Timebomb, hip-hop combination of R&B, rock, reggae, funk, soul and pop at 7:30.  Sunday, August 5  the Queens Symphony Orchestra performs at 5. 326-4455 information. Thursday, August 9  Plastic Sole and the 4 Pops, an evening of 50s-70s music at 7.  Friday, August 10  Billy C and Kitty, an evening of karaoke for all ages from 6-9.  Sunday, August 12  the Queens Symphony Orchestra performs at 5. 326-4455 information. Thursday, August 16  “ET” presented at 7:30.  Friday, August 17  Billy C and Friends rock and roll from 6-9.  Sunday, August 19  Kitcherie, a splendid pageant depicting a traditional East Indian village singing, dancing, costume and decoration from 12-7.  Thursday, August 23  Russian American Kids’ Circus at 7.  Sunday, August 26  NYPD Auxiliary Band at 4.  All performances at the George Seuffert Bandshell.

OPEN MIC POETRY

Mondays, July 9, August 13, September 10  Open Mic Poetry at 7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows.

OUTDOOR CINEMA

Wednesday, July 11  “Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul” from Turkey.   Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC. Socratessculpturepark.org.