From l., Jonathan Ke Quan, Corey Feldman and Sean Astin star in ‘The Goonies,’ a kiddie adventure film from 1985
GOONIES BUSTIN OUT ALL OVER. Remember the 1985 movie The Goonies? The Tribeca Drive-In is screening this cult classic about kids who go on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map. The movie, which starred Sean Astin and Corey Feldman, begi ns at 8:15 p.m., but doors open at 6 p.m. Arrive early for a Truffle Shuffle contest and live music by Afro-jazz pioneers NOMO. Seating is first-come, first-serve. Free. World Financial Center, 220 Vesey St. (212) 941-2400.
WRITE ON! Learn How to Write Short Poetry, hosted by the Bronx Writing Center, at Barnes & Noble. 6 p.m. Free. 290 Baychester Ave., Bronx. (718) 862-3945.
NOGUCHI COUP. The Noguchi Museum, created by famed Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, displays his many drawings and designs and features an outdoor sculpture garden. Admission is usually $ 10, but now through Sunday, its free in honor of the closing of the exhibition Civic Action: A Vision for Long Island City. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 9-01 33rd Rd., Queens. (718) 721-2308.
LOUNGE WIZARD. Singer-guitarist Joe Gallant takes the stage at the Googies Lounge above the Living Room. Hell play hits from his latest EP, My Own Divide. 7:30 p.m. One-drink minimum per se t and suggested $ 10 donation. 154 Ludlow St. (212) 533-7237.
BE THE KING OF CHESS. Teens, 13-18, can enjoy Math Gaming Chess and Tangrams at Great Kills Library. Students will learn how to make the right moves in chess, and learn to look for hidden shapes in geometry. 3:30 p.m. Free. 56 Giffords Lane, Staten Island. (718) 984-6670.
PRETTY' ENTERTAINING.Musicals Tonight! revives Sitting Pretty, the 1924 Jerome Kern musical comedy about a millionaire, twin sisters and jewel thieves. It will star Scott Guthrie, Diane Phelan and Chelsea Barker and run through April 29. 7:30 p.m. $ 25. Lion Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St. (212) 239-6200.
FOR PETES SAKE. Petes Candy Store hosts the Multifarious Array, a poetry reading series with Todd Colby, Kate Schapira and Leigh Stein. 7 p.m. Free. 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn. (718) 302-3770.
OH, SO SPLENDID. Stop by Splendid in Soho for its store opening. The brand, which makes colorful c lothing and body products for spring, is giving away five custom-made tandem bikes in a special contest. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 111 Spring St. (212) 966-6600.
THE CLIQUE THAT CLICKS. The American Bolero Dance Company will perform Tablao Flamenco at the Chian Federation Building. This troupe of fleet-footed dancers aims to recall the rhythm and spirit of ancient Andalusia and colonial Spain. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $ 17-$ 25. 44-01 Broadway St., Astoria. (718) 392-8888.
THE QI GONG SHOW. Get in some outdoor fun when the Central Park Conservancy hosts Qi Gong exercises on the Cloisters lawn. 9:30 a.m. Free. Fort Tryon Park, Riverside Drive to Broadway, between West 192nd and Dyckman Sts.
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