Hello Astoria,
May the 4th be with you! The weather is absolutely gorgeous. Go out and enjoy some backyard and sidewalk dining under the trees.
Welcome to all the new subscribers this week! I'm Stacey, an Astoria resident for over 10 years. I created Astoria Live to share local happenings and updates with the community each week. I love hearing from readers, so feel free to reply to this email with thoughts or ideas. If you ever have events you'd like to share, just submit them here!
Read on for the best events happening in our neighborhood this week :)
Cheers,
Stacey
This week in Astoria
Monday, May 4, 2026
May the 4th @ Dominies
7pm, Dominies Astoria, @Literalinguist
Celebrate Star Wars Day at Dominies from 7-10pm! Casual and fun vibes, laid back atmosphere, it's a great space to meet other Astoria Star Wars fans (Astarians). Be sure to come decked out in your best Star Wars gear. May the Force be with you.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Live Music Tuesday w/ Carl M Banks!
7pm, Oliver's Astoria, @oliversastoria
Live Music w/ Carl M Banks from 7pm - 10pm + Cinco De Mayo specials!
Friday, May 8, 2026
Raising Astoria Presents: Moms Night Make and Mingle
6pm, The Ditty, @raisingastorianyc and @missjailenn
Join us for an artist-led crafting workshop! For $40 participants will paint and design a tote bag to take home and a complimentary drink voucher.
Make & Mingle: Adult Craft Night with Raising Astoria
6pm, The Ditty Astoria, @raisingAstoria
Join us for a creative night out at The Ditty in Astoria! You’ll design your own one-of-a-kind tote bag while enjoying a drink with new or old friends.
Monthly Crafting Social
6pm, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspace_astoria
Bring your own supplies or try out some of ours! No experience needed for this gathering focused on creating in community. $15
Live Stand Up @ Oliver's Astoria
8pm, Oliver's Astoria, @popcorncomedynyc @oliversastoria
Live Comedy with Popcorn Comedy @ Oliver's headlined by Shafi Hossain. Ticketed event.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Mother's Day Brunch
12pm, Mostly Good Studios, @mostlygoodstudios
Be a momma, bring a momma, design, and toast, and brunch, and sculpt amongst many mommas. Learn some fundamental hand building techniques and create your own original work of art, all over brunch & with champagne!
Jewelry Swap for Black Mamas Matter Alliance
12:30pm, 31st Ave Open Street, @yam_nyc
Bring jewelry you no longer wear and swap it out for something new! This is a free event with suggestion donations supporting Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Bad Movie Night: Madame Web
5pm, Q.E.D Astoria, @astoriacomicreaders
Bad Movie Night at QED! Where cinematic disasters become unforgettable fun. Join us for a screening of Madame Web and experience every baffling twist together. Laugh, groan, and heckle to your heart’s content. We’ll have drinking games ready to help you survive (and maybe even enjoy) the chaos! $15 online/at the door.
Pop Talks: Bravo-verse Breakups & The Profitability of Heartbreak6:30pm, Grove 34, @poptalksnyc
Pop Talks is a live pop culture lecture series hosted by Izzy Ingram. Join us for drinks and snacks on 4/28 as Josh Banfield breaks down the network’s biggest breakups - and how Bravo’s women turn the fallout into success! ($32/ticket, use code BRAVOVERSE for 10% off!)
Famagusta Film Festival Kick Off Party
7pm, Medusa Arts Studios, Remy Levin
Join us for an evening where film, music, and community come together before the screenings begin. This special event brings film lovers and industry professionals into the same space for a night of connection, conversation, and celebration set to the energy of a live DJ.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Mother's Day Brunch
10am, Oliver's Astoria, @oliversastoria
Mother's Day Brunch! Specials and bottomless available!
Queens Get The Funny
7pm, QED Astoria, queensgetthefunny
Jokes from the world, told in the World's Borough. Queens Get The Funny is a standup comedy show celebrating the charm and chaos of immigrant life of New York City. Tickets ($12) can be purchased through the QED website or at the door.
Make sure to confirm all event details with the organizers!
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