Aug. 29, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Laughter is the best medicine, and a comedy show in Astoria proves it every month. Q.E.D. Astoria is set to host the third installment of Heckling Hand: Comedy for a Cause on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. for a purpose-driven afternoon of community and laughter. This month,…
April 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Looking to celebrate Mother’s Day with a little laughter, creativity, and a lot less stress? Astoria comedy club and performing arts space, Q.E.D., is pulling out all the stops to make this Mother’s Day “one to remember” — offering a packed lineup of candle-making workshops, sip-and-paint nights, and a… Read more »
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 »
Dec. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Just when it seemed like the final curtain was about to fall, Q.E.D. Astoria is getting an encore. Q.E.D. Astoria founder and creative director Kambri Crews announced she had found a buyer for the beloved entertainment venue after revealing last month that it would close for good. On Nov…. Read more »
Nov. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The tenth annual Shop Small Astoria retail crawl is set to kick off this Friday, featuring a record 32 local businesses. Shop Small Astoria, first launched for the 2015 holiday season, will run from Friday, Nov. 29, until Wednesday, Dec. 4. It aims to celebrate and promote independently owned… Read more »
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 »
Nov. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Q.E.D. Astoria is set to host four comedy events this week as part of the ongoing New York Comedy Festival. Q.E.D., a performance venue located at 27-16 23rd Ave., already hosted its inaugural event of the festival, a stand-up performance by Myq Kaplan, on Sunday night. It will now… Read more »