Saturday

• Learn to Play Basketball at Kissena Corridor park

• Local History Club at Fort Totten

• Denizens of the Dark at Cunningham Park

• Patricia Brintle - Open Studio - Whitestone

• Rosetta Wines - Tasting and reopening at Atlas Park

Sunday

• Duck, Duck, Goose - Birding at Flushing Meadows

• Opening - "Mangano Antipast" by Gabrielle Mangano - Photography - Rockaway Center for the Arts (RoCA) - Fort Tilden - Through February 15

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This weekend it's a simple toast to Rio: check our new review of Rio's Mania Brazilian Cafe (37-05 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103, 718-77-1017).

"I HAD to order the "with everything" or what they call X-Tudo ($6.50). It does in fact have everything on it and did not disappoint! In the warm bun, layered oh so carefully- there was a perfectly herb seasoned beef patty, some ham that had been set on the grill for a slight toasting, fresh bacon, a fried egg with a touch of softness to the yolk, corn nibblets, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Sounds crazy right? Somehow this was so delicious and light that it filled me up but I was still able to comfortably eat half the dessert without that "oh no I ate too much" feeling! I highly recommend this dish."

• Previously on Joey in Astoria
• Neighborhood Profile - Astoria, Queens

If Obama's Inauguration is too big for your small screen, you can go to Flushing Meadows or the Jamaica Multiplex to watch the Tuesday event.

Inauguration in Flushing Meadows Park

As the world watches Obama take his oath of office, you can do it inches from our big globe, the Unisphere. The Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Park will host a live broadcast of the event -- from the swearing in until the end of the parade.

Tickets are free, but as of this morning, there were only 35 seats left, so make your reservations now! (There will also be a waiting list.)

• Queens Theatre in the Park - Flushing Meadows Corona Park
• Tuesday, January 20, 11:30 a.m. (doors open at 10:30)
• Reservations: 718-760-0064
• Tickets are free; first come, first seated
• They are accepting food donations for the Queens Interfaith Hunger Network, so bring those canned goods along.

Inauguration Broadcast in Jamaica, Queens

For all you Rachel Maddow fans, head to Jamaica to see a telecast of Rachel, Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, and the rest of the MSNBC gang covering the Inauguration on the big screen at Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas. Reserve your free tickets at MSNBC's website. (Note: The site says ticket does not guarantee admission.)

• Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas
• 159-02 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
• Tuesday, January 20, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Reservations can be made online only:
• http://www.msnbcevents.com

Can you name the neighborhood? Spell it out in the comments.

Photo (c) Dave Cook of Eating in Translation