Hello Astoria!
No need to scroll a dozen Instagram accounts — we did it for you. This week's roundup includes fresh bread, waterfront concerts, punk shows, and even a little hawk drama... only in Astoria. Here's everything happening around the neighborhood this week.
Local Gossip:
- Did you know that there is a NYC Dog Mayoral race, spearheaded by an Astoria resident? The first matchup of the pawmaries kicks off on Wednesday, July 22nd. Follow the canine-dates journey on the official account at @dogmayornyc
- Port of Peri Peri appears to be taking over the former Yaya's location.
- A pair of Astoria Park's resident red-tailed hawks gave onlookers quite the scare after getting tangled in sweetgum seed pods. Thankfully, both managed to free themselves and fly to a nearby tree.
- Burmese Bites looks to be opening in the former Point Brazil space on 31st Avenue.
- Kinship Coffee has agreed to a settlement after the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection found more than 90 workers were denied protected paid time off, according to an announcement from Zohran Mamdani.
- A local creative is looking for NYC-based co-founders to launch a storytelling and film podcast.
- Cyclists are organizing a celebratory community ride along the newly completed 31st Street bike lane. The ride will start and end at 31st Ave Open Streets.
- Lights, camera... Dexter? Film crews were spotted on both 28th Street and 31st Street this week, sparking speculation about what was filming.
- "Queen of Cinema: A Movie Theater Blooms in Queens" highlights Stuart Cinema's move to town, with hopes of boosting the borough's growing independent film scene.
Featured Astorian
Meet Sen, an Astoria pup running for NYC Dog Mayor! Rescued from the streets of Azerbaijan in 2019, Sen transformed from a timid rescue into a trick dog and advocate for nervous pups. Her campaign motto? "New York is for the Underdogs."
Her platform stands on the belief that every dog deserves patience, love, training and a home that understands them. Follow her journey at @feelingkindaferal
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Cheers,
Angelina & Stacey
This week in Astoria
Monday, July 13, 2026
Lap Swim
7am, Astoria Park Pool
Take part in a long-distance lap swim competition. To participate in the competition, please speak to an Aquatics Specialist on the pool deck and indicate this on your application. An awards ceremony will be held at the end of August to celebrate the health and fitness achievements of swimmers who complete 15 miles or more. Visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/lap-swim to register.
Indie Movie Monday - And Through The Portal We Go
7:30pm, QED Astoria, @andthroughtheportalwego
Catch the award-winning Queens-made fantasy comedy And Through the Portal We Go at QED Astoria. After the screening, stick around for a conversation with the filmmakers and a chance to connect with fellow creatives. Tickets are $15.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Free Sourdough Bread Tasting
3:30pm, In front of Sac's Place, @crescentbakess
Sample fresh sourdough loaves, baguettes, focaccia, and ciabatta rolls for free outside Sac's Place. Bread will also be available for purchase, and everyone is welcome.
Sunset Meditation with Mindful Astoria
7pm, Socrates Sculpture Park, @socratespark
Unwind with a free guided sunset meditation featuring mindful breathing, gentle movement, and loving-kindness practices. All experience levels are welcome.
Trivia Tuesday
8pm, The Bonnie, @zoehoststrivia @thebonniebar @nyctrivialeague
Trivia is every Tuesday at 8pm at The Bonnie! Free to play and tons of fun. Great food and drinks!
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sunset Yoga in the Park
6:30pm, Astoria Park Pool Deck, @giselluna
We’re so excited to continue this series in July! Join us each Wednesday evening for a power yoga session at the Astoria Park Pool Deck. Just bring your mat, water, and a sweat towel. RSVP to save your spot! Free, or pay what you can.
Group Reiki Healing: Empowerment Through the Chakras
7pm, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspace_astoria
Join Reiki Master Amy for a guided meditation and distance Reiki session focused on self-esteem, self-expression, and self-love. The evening concludes with time for journaling and reflection. Cost: $40.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Tiny Anchors of Magick with Jessi Bennet
4pm, Medusa Art Studios, @spellbound_oracle
Create intuitive acrylic magnets inspired by creativity, symbolism, and personal growth in this hands-on workshop.
Waterfront Concert Series: CC & The Boys
7:30pm, Astoria Park Lawn
Join us for concerts on the waterfront! Taking place on the Great Lawn at Astoria Park, a performance by CC & The Boys, a band singing country music. We hope to see you there!
Friday, July 17, 2026
The Honey House 3rd Bee-Day Celebration
12pm, The Honey House at Astor Apiaries, @astorapiaries
Join us on Friday, July 17th, for an all-day anniversary celebration at The Honey House at Astor Apiaries. Celebrating three years of honey tastings, bee classes, workshops, local gifts, observation hive visits, and sweet moments with the Astoria community
Cannavita Gallery Exhibition
6–11pm, Cannavita Dispensary, @cannavita_dispensary
A weekly celebration with local art, games, live DJs, and a community gathering featuring work from Queens artists and creatives.
Chakra Yoga Pop-up Class with Kim
6:15pm, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspace_astoria
Focusing on both the physical and energetic benefits of yoga through the wisdom of the chakras (energetic points in the body), these pop-up classes will incorporate pranayama (breath practices), meditation, energetic clearing, and asana.
Movies Under the Stars: The Princess and the Frog (2009)8:45pm, Astoria Park, @astoriaparkalliance
This week, the Astoria Park Alliance is screening The Princess and the Frog! Each week, we will be screening a classic throwback movie, with the title selected by our followers on Instagram. Follow @astoriaparkalliance to vote for next week's movie!
Saturday, July 18, 2026
NYRR Open Run
8:45am, Astoria Park, @nyrr
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.
Live in the Lot!
2pm, Culture Lab, @culturelablic
Live in the Lot is Culture Lab's free summer concert series, featuring live music every weekend! Enjoy live music, curated pop-up vendor markets, and a variety of drinks and snacks from the concession stand.
Tikkun BBQ Block Party at 31st Ave Open Streets
3pm, 31st Ave Open Streets, @tikkunbbq
Join us at 31st Ave Open Streets for our free community event series! Featuring live-fire, Queens-style BBQ (free while supplies last!), live bands, DJs, and an outdoor screening of CLUE the movie!
Sunset Power Yoga at 31st Ave Open Streets
6:30pm, 31st Ave Open Streets, @giselluna
Normally held on the Astoria Park Pool deck, we're bringing Power Yoga to 31st Ave Open Streets! Just bring your mat, water, and a sweat towel.
GIFTSHOP live at Irish Rover
8pm, Irish Rover, @giftshop_the_band
Local punk rockers, GIFTSHOP, will join Motel Men at Astoria's Irish Rover for a night of fantastic live alt-rock/punk pop hits and super new wave/dance electronica.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Yoga at Socrates with Astoria Yoga
10am, Socrates Sculpture Park, @socratessculpturepark
Socrates is delighted to offer FREE yoga classes of Vinyasa yoga – a series of flowing poses linked to the awareness of breath with instructors from Astoria Yoga (on Sundays). Classes are designed for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or a towel. No RSVP or pre-registration required.
Crafts & Drafts: Over the Rainbow Kids Crafting Event
11am, Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse, @missjailenn
Join Miss Jay at The Greats of Craft - LIC Warehouse for an afternoon of rainbow themed process art! Join us for a relaxed, open-house style kids craft event - designed for ages 2 and up.
Powerful Breathwork Journey
11:30am, Forte Lab, @fortelabnyc
Powerful Breathwork Journey & Sound bath. Find a moment of relief during stressful times.
Beeswax Luminary Making Workshop - 7/19/26
5pm, The Honey House at Astor Apiaries, @astorapiaries
Join us at The Honey House for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own beeswax luminaries. $55
Make sure to confirm all event details with the organizers!
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