Tag: astoria-community-events

Astoria Cook Club brings neighbors together through monthly potluck meetups

July 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello Something’s definitely cooking in Astoria, thanks to the monthly potluck meet-ups hosted by Sweet Tones founders Toni Critelli and Mike Mroz, known as the Astoria Cook Club. The potluck meetups, which have been taking place at Our House Astoria, located at 23-71 31st St. since the start of the… Read more »

Astoria kicks off early July 4th celebration with 41st annual fireworks show

June 29, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team Astoria Park lit up the sky Thursday night as hundreds of Queens residents gathered for the 41st annual Central Astoria Independence Day Celebration. The June 26 event, held a week ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, is hosted by the Central Astoria Local… Read more »

Socrates Sculpture Park announces 2025 artist fellows and full slate of spring events

April 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring has sprung—and so has the season at Socrates Sculpture Park. The 2025 lineup is officially underway at the beloved Astoria waterfront park, featuring everything from hands-on classes and live performances to thought-provoking art exhibitions and community gatherings. Located at 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Socrates Sculpture Park has long served… Read more »

Shop small and win prizes with Destination Ditmars Spring bingo in Astoria

March 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Shoppers in Astoria can enjoy exclusive savings and exciting prizes with the launch of the first-ever Spring Bingo from the Destination Ditmars Merchants Association. The event, designed to support small businesses and encourage community engagement, kicks off on March 20 and offers participants over $250 in savings at local… Read more »

Q.E.D. Astoria enters a new era: Celebrating 10 years and a leadership shift

Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria comedy club and entertainment hub Q.E.D. is celebrating a milestone 10th anniversary as it prepares for an official ownership transition on March 1. The popular venue plans to mark the occasion by introducing new events and programs while expanding its operations to seven days a week, ensuring even… Read more »

Q.E.D. Astoria to close in early 2025 after a decade as a community staple

Photo: Q.E.D. Astoria Facebook

Nov. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The curtains are closing on a beloved performance venue after a decade as a neighborhood cornerstone. Q.E.D. Astoria owner and creative director Kambri Crews has announced that the popular arts venue will shutter permanently at the beginning of 2025. Crews opened Q.E.D. at 27-16 23rd Ave. in 2014, and the… Read more »

Astoria’s Steinway School set to host third annual Winterfest holiday market

A stall from a previous Winterfest event. Photo: PS 84Q PTA.

Nov. 7, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  PS84Q, also known as the Steinway School, will host its third annual Winterfest holiday market at the beginning of December to raise funds for residencies and extra-curricular programs throughout the school year. The school, located at 22-45 41st St., will host Winterfest in its cafeteria between 11 a.m. and… Read more »