Hello Astoria,
If you didn't burst into flames during today's preview of scorching summer, there are lots of events coming up for you this week! And, a 3-day weekend ahead, perfect for strolls along the waterfront, and staying up late Sunday night without the Sunday Scaries. Enjoy the best of the neighborhood!
Cheers,
Stacey
This week in Astoria
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Junk journaling club
6:30pm, Astoria FEC, @shaunahmargaretart
A free junk journaling event for people who love to craft, journal, and make friends ✨
Small Business Mixer
6:30pm, Our House, @alznycc
Join our Small Business Mixer for the Queens Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Connect with community leaders, enjoy refreshments, and learn to support team members and neighbors affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Discover how to build a corporate fundraising team and use walk sponsorships to market your business. Join us to strengthen Queens while championing a vital cause!
Sunset Power Yoga in the Park
6:30pm, Astoria Park Pool Deck, @giselluna
Enjoy the summer weather and sunset while doing yoga! This sunset power yoga flow is open to all levels, and will include heart openers, core strengtheners, and balance challenges. Bring your yoga mat, water, small sweat towel, and optional props (ex: blocks.) Community-based class, pay what you wish!
Book Launch for Kayla Rae Whitaker's RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
7pm, Astoria Bookshop, @AstoriaBookshop
Celebrate the launch of Kayla Rae Whitaker's newest novel, RETURNS AND EXCHANGES, a sweeping, tragicomic novel of one Kentucky family’s rise and fall throughout the 1980s.
Ceramic Sampler
8pm, Heart of Gold, @mostlygoodstudios
Enjoy experimenting with clay in a warm and welcoming environment under the instruction of artist Kaitlyn Sather. Learn the fundamental approaches to hand building with techniques like coiling, slab building, and the pinch pot method to help inform your creation. In this Ceramic Sampler experience we’ll design and sculpt a ceramic work using food safe stoneware clay! Ticket includes 1 draft beer or soft drink! Your work will be glazed, fired & ready for pickup at Mostly Good Studios (located at 920 35th avenue in Astoria) in 2-3 weeks!
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Frida Sip & Paint
6pm, Ayy Chihuahua, @made.by.lucy_
Frida Sip & Paint is a fun, creative event where guests enjoy one free margarita while painting a Frida on their plant pot or their own design with all materials included. Each guest also takes home a complimentary plant, making it the perfect social night out and the ticket price is $40 per person.
May Meetup: Astoria Gay Book Club
6:15pm, Fresco's Grand Cantina, @astoriagaybookclub
Friday, May 22, 2026
Zine Swap and Celebration with Astoria Zine Club and the Close Friends Collective
6:30pm, Astoria Bookshop, @AstoriaBookshop
BYO zines to swap, socialize, and chat with two NYC zine makers, and our May/June creatives in residence: Jules Burke of the Astoria Zine Club and the Close Friends Collective, who will have zines onsite to sell.
Heated Rivalry Trivia Night!
7pm, Pig Beach BBQ, @pigbeachqueens
Join us for Heated Rivalry Trivia Night at Pig Beach BBQ! Big prizes, themed cocktails, and all new questions!
Emo Night Live! (Emostoria Launch Party)
8pm, Murphy's Bar, emostoria_
Barstoria will be officially launching its "Emostoria" brand this weekend, kicking off with a live show by Songs For Your Mixtape at Murphy's Bar. The band will be performing over 40 of your emo/pop-punk favorites, there will be Emostoria merch for sale & raffles where you can win concert tickets, merch and more! The band will be performing from 8-11 PM but the party will continue all night. Misery loves company!
Dungeons & Decanters
8pm, Tootles & French, mtstorrs
Dungeons & Decanters is a live, interactive adventure blending Dungeons & Dragons gameplay, comedy, and immersive storytelling. Your $50 ticket includes a bottle of Red or White wine and snacks.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Raising Astoria Presents: Hall of Science Playdate
10:30am, NY Hall of Science, @raisingastorianyc
Subhah Agarwal: Comedy Special Taping
8pm, Grove 34 Comedy Club, @grove34nyc @subhaha
Subhah Agarwal presents her third one-hour comedy special recorded live at Grove 34 Comedy Club. Subhah has written for Netflix’s “Arsenio! Live,” “The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, "Comedy Knockout" on TruTv, and has appeared on HBO's West World, and just returned from performing at the Netflix is a Joke festival in LA. Tickets $20.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
If Books Could Kill Listener Meetup
12:30pm, Bohemian Beer Garden, Liz Winston
Join a listener-organized meetup for fans of the books and culture podcast “If Books Could Kill” at Bohemian Beer Garden in Astoria. Free, self-pay for drinks. Tables at Bohemian Beer Garden are available first-come, first-serve, so please arrive closer to the start of the event and look for yellow and blue tablecloths.
Emostoria Social & Karaoke
8pm, Rivercrest, emostoria_
Emostoria continues its "Emomorial Day To Remember" weekend over at Rivercrest, with their Emo Social & Karaoke. Come hang out with fellow elder emos, watch your favorite emo/pop-punk music videos and sing some karaoke. There will be raffles for concert tickets, collectable, and more. Emostoria merch will also be available for purchase.
Make sure to confirm all event details with the organizers!
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