tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11850259.post-29938793985451693842008-07-03T11:26:00.004-04:002008-07-03T11:58:24.936-04:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_2ViteHxE3Ts/SGzw5f2D-FI/AAAAAAAACrM/nJfSiU6ACdQ/s1600-h/P6280101.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218810938807023698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_2ViteHxE3Ts/SGzw5f2D-FI/AAAAAAAACrM/nJfSiU6ACdQ/s320/P6280101.JPG" border="0" /></a>Not sure about your plans for the 4th? Although this weekend may be quiet in the city, there are plenty of fun happs in Astoria.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://bohemianhall.com/"><strong>Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden</strong> </a>for their <strong>4th of July Festival</strong>. They'll serve over <strong>40 types of beers</strong> and have a live band on-site. Drink, party and celebrate Independence day at this <strong>outdoor haven</strong>--but get there early because seating is hard to come by. $5 admission. <strong>19-19 24th Avenue, Astoria. 718.274.4925</strong><br /><br />Enjoy a <strong>nice brunch</strong> at our favorite neighborhood hangout, <strong><a href="http://www.foodistanyc.com/2008/07/bistro-33-unbeatable-brunch.html">Bistro 33</a></strong>. I recently tried their <strong>blueberry pancakes</strong> (picture above) and they're out of this world. The <strong>cranberry mimosa</strong> is also a nice complement to brunch. <strong>19-33 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria. 718.721.1933</strong><br /><br />This <strong>Saturday</strong>, check out the <strong><a href="http://www.sawlady.com/musicalsawfestival.htm">6th Annual NYC Musical Saw Festival</a></strong>. You'll enjoy the music of about <strong>20 saw players</strong> from around the world as well as an <strong>exhibition</strong> featuring musical <strong>saw paintings and a video installation</strong>. The music starts at 2p at Trinity Church - <strong>31-18 37th Street, Astoria.</strong> $10 at the door.<br /><br />Also on <strong>Saturday</strong>, keep Astoria Park sparkling and join the <strong>Post Independence Day Clean-Up</strong>. You can meet your fellow cleaner uppers at the bottom of the <strong>green lawn</strong> on Shore Blvd from 7a - 9a. For more information contact, <a href="mailto:astoria_park_alliance@googlegroups.com">astoria_park_alliance@googlegroups.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Final reminder:</strong> The <a href="http://nightlife.meetup.com/694/calendar/8173338/"><strong>Great Astoria Water Balloon Fight and Picnic</strong> </a>has been moved to <strong>this Saturday</strong>. Meet at <strong>Noon sharp</strong> at <strong>19th Street between Hoyt Avenue North &amp; 24th Road</strong> and water balloon fight till you drop!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Astoria, "Long Island City"</div>Foodistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00927382832751244890noreply@blogger.com