Good afternoon, Astoria!
Last week, we had an abundance of figs. This week, we’ve got more cultural festivals, outdoor movies, plant shopping, performance art, and dozens of more reasons to fill your bellies and empty your wallet!
Local Gossip:
- The Astoria Art Walk begins Monday, Sept. 14! Check out the work of 14 local artists in 13 businesses throughout the Ditmars community.
- Shoutout to @aph_757 for this gorgeous sidewalk pansy made entirely from bottle caps.
- Outdoor Cinema is back at Socrates Park! Next screening is Sept. 26. More info at @socratespark.
- The free Party in the Park takes over Socrates Sept. 19 with live performance, music and more.
- Astoria Park now has a Yeti’s Belly Fort made of rocks, sticks and leaves. Someone asked how much the rent is. Honestly, fair question.
- Brunch & Citi Field is hitting both The Bonnie and Sweet Afton on 9/20! Sign ups for the final home game of the season are still open.
- Shoutout to the guy cruising down Ditmars on a scooter with TWO huskies. One had sunglasses. Incredible.
Cheers,
Angelina & Stacey
Featured Catstorian
Diamond is the tiny, four year old, cat-manager of Fresh One Deli & Grill, located at 34-02 31st Avenue. When she's not playing hockey with half-and-half lids, she cautiously holds the deli floor from afar. Although she's a bit shy, the owner is clear: "This is her house."
Photography by Gulce Kilkis, story from Bodega Cats of New York, out November 24 from Epic Ink. Follow them for more at @newyorkbodegacats
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This week in Astoria
September 14th - September 20th |
Monday, September 14, 2026
Astoria Art Walk Begins!
9/14-9/30, Ditmars, @astoriaartcenter; @ditmarsblvd
The Destination Ditmars Merchants Association is teaming up with Astoria Arts Center for our 2nd Ditmars Art Walk! For two weeks, 13 local businesses will be featuring the work of 14 local artists throughout the Ditmars community. And the best part? It’s completely free!
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Sip & Henna
7pm, Oliver's Astoria, @bitter_sweet_preet
Join us for a chill evening of sipping drinks and learning the basics of applying henna at Oliver's Astoria! $40 per person and includes drink ticket! No prior experience with henna is necessary.
Author Event: The Midlife Plot Twist by Lindsay Goldwert & Gabrielle Moss
7pm, Astoria Bookshop, @astoriabookshop
Come out to the Astoria Bookshop to celebrate The Midlife Plot Twist -- both the book and the rite of passage -- with authors Lindsay Goldwert and Gabrielle Moss!
Ceramic Sampler
8pm, Heart of Gold, @mostlygoodstudios
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!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Millennial Throwback Karaoke Night + Dance Party!
7:30pm, Pig Beach BBQ, @nexus.trivia
Grab the mic and belt out your favorite songs from the 1990s and 2000s. Dance along to hits from your childhood! A friendly environment that's open to all - singing ability not required!
Thursday, September 17, 2026
St. Markella’s Greek Festival
6pm, Cathedral of Saint Markella, @saintmarkellagoc
Saint Markella's Greek Festival is held on September 17th-20th and we offer delicious homemade Greek food, games, raffles, rides and traditional Greek dance performances.
The Language Of Intuition: An Intro To Psychometry
6pm, Medusa Art Studios, @spellbound_oracle
Explore psychometry, the intuitive practice of reading energetic impressions held by everyday objects. You’ll practice noticing your intuitive signals, separating impressions from interpretation, and building trust in how your intuition speaks to you.
Ceramic Slumber Party screening JURASSIC PARK
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.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Trivia Night!
7pm, Pig Beach BBQ, @nexus.trivia
Come celebrate this awesome series and see how you stack up against your fellow Astorians! Big prizes and Avatar-themed cocktails! Please RSVP with the link provided.
Friday, September 18, 2026
HANDS, KARL!
7:30pm, 3AM Theatre, @3amtheatre
Award-winning playwright, actor and aerial clown Kati Schwartz stars in HANDS, KARL! a new solo production directed by Elizabeth Munn and premiering at 3AM Theatre in Long Island City. With puppetry, aerial rope, and physical comedy, this solo show channels the spirit of Ernie and Bert in a nostalgic, high-energy tribute to odd couples everywhere.
Sound Bath
7:45pm, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspace_astoria
Sound baths are a great way to dip your toes into the vast ocean of sound healing. Various sounds and vibrations are brought forth from a variety of instruments to instill a sense of deep calm and relaxation within all the layers of the physical and energetic bodies that will continue to ripple long after the session. Session is $40.
Raising Astoria Presents: Moms' Night Out
8pm, Break Bar, @raisingastorianyc
Come connect with other moms at Break Bar!
St. Joseph Church Annual Padre Pio Festival
St. Joseph Church, 28-46 44th Street, Astoria, NY 11103, St. Joseph Church
Free admission to St. Joseph Church’s Padre Pio Festival September 18–20:
Friday 6–10pm: Irish Heritage Night
Saturday 6–10pm: Italian Heritage Night , and
Sunday: family street fair 11:30am–4:30pm and Spanish Heritage Day 11:30am–6pm
Community tip from Bryan at Stumblday, an independent guide, not the organizer; official schedule here.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Raising Astoria Presents: Swap & Play
10am, Charybdis Playground War Memorial, @raisingastorianyc
Bring a blanket and any baby/kids' clothes, toys, books, or gear you'd like to pass along. Browse, swap, and take home new-to-you treasures. Please take home any unclaimed items at the end of the event.
Yoga Sculpt in the Park
10:30am, Astoria Park Pool Deck, @giselluna
Join Gisel for an energizing Yoga Sculpt class in Astoria Park! Taught by a recent 50-hr Yoga Sculpt training grad and host of this summer's Sunset Power Yoga in the Park series, you'll get a wonderful mix of yoga flow and strengthening. BYO Mat, water, and weights (3-5lbs).
31st Ave Open Street
12:30pm, 31st Ave Open Street, @31staveopenstreet
Join us for our weekly street fair! This week features The Queens Women United Market, We Make the Future: A Community Banner Lab, Your World Cup Memories!, Indivisible Western Queens, Astoria Door Knocking with Dems!, and No More 24.
Tipsy Scoop Boozy Ice Cream Cocktail Classes
1pm, Tipsy Scoop Astoria, @astoriabarlour
Learn to make boozy ice cream cocktails at the Tipsy Scoop Barlour in Astoria! Classes hosted weekly with rotating themes throughout the year.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Yoga at Socrates with Astoria Yoga
10am, Socrates Sculpture Park, @socratespark
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.
Cool Kids Club Ice Cream Sundae Decorating Class
1pm, Tipsy Scoop Astoria, @astoriabarlour
Frozen fun for the whole family! Kids will decorate their own (alcohol-free!) ice cream sundae masterpieces while parents sample Tipsy Scoop boozy ice cream flavors.
Artemis Guitar Duo
3pm, Church of the Redeemer, @redeemerconcertseries
In this concert, the Artemis Guitar Duo beautifully balances sacred lyricism and intellectual depth with the soulful warmth of Ibero-American traditions.
Sunday Scaries at Sacred Space
6:30pm, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspace_astoria
Many people experience heightened anxiety on Sunday before the new week arrives. In this 45-minute mini workshop with Amy, you'll work with the root chakra for stability, solar plexus chakra for self-esteem, heart chakra for self-compassion, and throat chakra for self-expression. The cost for this workshop is $30.
Make sure to confirm all event details with the organizers!
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