Hello Astoria,
Our neighborhood is beautiful this time of year, and I'd love to feature your local photos! Send them my way and I'll share them on instagram with credit. I'm also still accepting local Astorian spotlights. Just reply to this email if you'd like to be featured :)
Local Gossip
- The new street murals on 31st Ave are complete (and AMAZING!) - swing by 33rd - 35th streets to take a look!
- Sign up is open for Astoria Pickleball at Bohemian Beer Garden
- Ladies First Astoria has a True Crime Podcast Club!
- After the horrible fire a few weeks ago, a beautiful but abandoned church built in 1888 is being demolished
If you have events you'd like to share, just submit them here!
Cheers,
Stacey
This week in Astoria
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
POP UP! Contemporary/Modern Class
6:15pm, 3AM Studio, @_3amstudio_
Sliding Scale: $12-$18
Open-level contemporary/modern class is a welcoming space for beginner through intermediate movers. We focus on functional movement and body alignment, while making room for expressive flow—discovering enjoyable, new pathways for the body.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Raising Astoria Presents: SAH Parent Coffee Date
3am, Qahwah House, @raisingastorianyc
Ceramic Slumber Party, Screening: Night B*tch
6:30pm, Mostly Good Studios, @mostlygoodstudios
Ceramic Club presents Ceramic Slumber Party!! A movie night (with clay & friends)!! Enjoy a cozy night of movies and making at Mostly Good Studios. A low instruction, process-y, play based ceramic club session. We’ll go over the basics at the top of the session before settling in, and then you’ll be off sourcing inspiration for your art from the screen.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Tarot Talk
6:30pm, QNS Collaboratory, @esocleric @qnscollaborative
Have you ever wanted to learn more about tarot? Or maybe you're a seasoned practitioner and looking for more folks who share your vibe... Tarot Talk is an opportunity for tarot readers of all levels to meet up, exchange readings, learn from others, and find community.
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Cabaret Burlesque presents Emerald Enchanted
8pm, Culture Lab LIC, @culturelablic
Join The Cabaret Burlesque, by Nathalie Marrable, for an evening that will transport audiences into a world where elegance and provocation intertwine, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of passion and connection. Designed to expertly showcase the seductive, crisp art of Parisian strip tease, this event will push the boundaries of traditional burlesque performance, infusing it with a contemporary twist that celebrates individuality, self-expression, and storytelling. All flavors of audience are invited, whether eager to get tied up onstage or desiring a voyeuristic night as a spectator. $35 GA/$55 VIP
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Yoga in the Park
11am, Astoria Park, @hang10hana
Flow in the park with Hana! All levels welcome, bring your own mat, donation based.
Screen Printing
12pm, Mostly Good Studio, @mostlygoodstudios
Learn the basics of screen printing in this 4 hour beginner-friendly workshop! 1 t-shirt and all printing materials provided! Take home your heat pressed, machine washable, printed tee AND your screen so you can print again at home! No prior experience is needed, and all tools and materials are provided.
Studio 34 Open Studios and Group Exhibition
12pm, Studio 34, @aliceabstract
Studio 34 Gallery presents Collective Pulse, a dynamic group exhibition featuring the work of Studio 34 artists alongside invited guest artists as part of LIC Arts Open. Curated by Alice Lipping and Tina Glavan, the exhibition highlights a diverse range of contemporary voices through painting, mixed media, and expressive visual storytelling rooted in the creative energy of Long Island City.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, May 16 from 6:30–9:30 PM with live music by Sunshine Music, and explore participating open studios throughout the weekend during LIC Arts Open on May 17–18.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Astoria Side Quest Scavenger Hunt & Fundraiser
11 AM–3 PM, Kitty Sullivan’s
Grab a team of up to 6 and explore Astoria through an interactive scavenger hunt using the Goosechase app. Complete challenges, solve riddles, snap photos, and hit up local businesses all for a great cause.
Crafts & Drafts: Fairytale Magic Kids Craft Events
2:30pm, Greats of Craft: LIC Warehouse, MissJailenn
Join Miss Jay at The Greats of Craft - LIC Warehouse for an afternoon of crafts Inspired by fantasy & fairytales! Join us for a relaxed, open-house style kids craft event - designed for ages 2 and up.
Astoria Food Pantry Fundraiser
4pm, Bar Dalia, @sophie_lesser
Please join us to raise funds for Astoria Food Pantry, a mutual aid organization founded on the belief that community is safer when we take care of each other. This event is free to attend, but all are invited to partake in our raffle including generously donated prizes from more than 35 local businesses.
Maddie McClouskey and Brandon James Gwinn are Unsupervised at Singlecut Tap Room
6pm, Singlecut Tap Room QNS, @singlecutqns
Award-winning downtown cabaret darlings Maddie McClouskey and Brandon James Gwinn are ditching their piano bar night job at the world-famous Marie’s Crisis Cafe and swapping the showtunes for an evening of nostalgia on millennial themes. Expect belted throwbacks, bar snacks, and no backing tracks. 6:00-8:00. No cover— just grab a drink or a bite and hang!
Monday, May 18, 2026
Raising Astoria Presents: SAH Parents Play date at Laughing Floor
10am, The Laughing Floor, @raisingastorianyc
$10/child for unlimited play and schmooze with other parents
Nerd Night: The Future of Queens Streets
6pm, Fresco's Grand Cantina, @31staveopenstreet
Join us along with 31st Ave Open Streets, 34th Ave Open Streets, and Civic Pulse on Monday, May 18th for Nerd Night: The Future of Queens Streets - a fun discussion on how we can build people-first streets in the neighborhood and explore ideas like Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs) to reduce cut-through traffic.
Make sure to confirm all event details with the organizers!
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