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By Queens Collaborative

Join the Hidden Gems Book Club on Weds. 1/28 to discuss their January selection, _Pick A Color_. Meetings are held once a month here at the Astoria Bookshop, hosted by friend of the shop Mar. Book club picks are 10% off!

Spend an evening with neighbors learning about and taking meaningful action on a variety of climate topics. Together, we will develop our knowledge about solutions for a just and livable future and build new skills for creating the world we want. No pre-registration required - feel free to show up for a session.

The Astoria Bookshop welcomes Amy Shearn to our "Story Time" for Parents & Caregivers series -- a recurring DAYTIME event featuring local authors reading their works about parenthood. Bring your baby and meet other Queens caregivers navigating life with a new small human.

By Queens Collaborative & Laura

Join us for Tarot Tuesdays, a monthly meetup for local tarot enthusiasts to meet and mingle and pull some cards. Tarot Tuesdays are a space focused on community and care. Everyone in the indoor space during these events will be required to wear a mask. (We'll have extras if you forget to bring one.) Please do not attend this event if you are feeling unwell. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our Queens community safe. _**About the Host **_**Meg Jones Wall**(they/she) is a queer, chronically ill tarot reader and teacher who creates tarot resources and courses for spiritual misfits through her business, 3am.tarot. Meg is the author of _Finding the Fool: A Tarot Journey to Radical Transformation_ and _Tarot Spreads: How to Read Them, Create Them, and Revise Them_ , with another book on The Devil tarot archetype forthcoming. They are based in NYC. You can follow Meg at @3am.tarot and learn more about their work at

Closed for private event.

By Queens Collaborative & Fan Kong

Hosted by Lynn Bixenspan and Morgan Pielli, Relationshit features a mix of stories about all kinds of relationships and good old-fashioned new-fangled advice from REAL-LIFE THERAPISTS ONSTAGE. Featuring: Ian Goldstein Hattie Hayes Be a voyeur into one person's therapy session!

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Be sure to keep an eye out for special guests and other surprises! Save $5 when you buy in Advance! $20 At the Door.

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout. For info on all our mics, visit & bookmark: https://qedastoria.com/collections/open-mic-nights

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout. For info on all our mics, visit & bookmark: https://qedastoria.com/collections/open-mic-nights

A monthly gathering focused on community building and creativity. Bring any project that you've started or have yet to start and work on it with neighbors. Light refreshments and good vibes provided. All projects welcome spanning art, crafts, writing, digital work, books, etc.

Its our Eeeek its still only January special! Every month StandUpTown brings you some of NYCs and the countries hottest comics to QED! We know its already been a long year and its only January! Come laugh off those January blues with us and our killer line up! The Line Up: Daniel Perafan Lauren Davis Katie Haller Dorian Debose David Jin Aidan Kelly Jeff Dylan

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Be sure to keep an eye out for special guests and other surprises! Save $5 when you buy in Advance! $20 At the Door. 1/23 LINEUP: Troy Alan Jonathan Huynh Zoe Levy Talal Alyan Gabe Pacheco Lineups subject to change.

Every Friday at 11pm, End of The Line Standup at QED is the place to be in Astoria! We curate a unique, laid-back night of some of the best comedians in NYC and beyond. You can check out our lineups (subject to change) on the show's Instagram stories. If you bought a ticket for the earlier 9:30pm QED Presents show your admission to End of the Line is FREE! Just keep your seat and let the manager or host know you're sticking around. No minimums, though we encourage you to buy something (and tip your friendly bartender)!

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout. For info on all our mics, visit & bookmark: https://qedastoria.com/collections/open-mic-nights

By Queens Collaborative & sayo wata

On My Obituary Show, writers and comedians read their own obituaries, honoring the lives they had and making fun of the lives they could have had. Hosted by Mike Drucker (Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers). Join the party on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30! OCTOBER LINEUP: Alex Grubard Brooks Allison Myq Kaplan Greg Iwinski Chloe Schneider Danya Trommer Lineups subject to change.

Comedian Dan Frank (New York Comedy Festival, PN & Friends) brings together New York’s funniest comics to test out their newest bits. Before a joke appears on a televised special or on an album, it lives a fascinating life of twists and turns. The rules are simple: Laugh if it's funny… And maybe politely fake laugh a little if it’s not because hey, trying new things is hard! This show is a favorite of Time Out New York and you just can’t bottle the infectious energy that erupts every single show! This is a guaranteed good time for a solo outing, date night or group hang. We of course also highly recommended this show to all our beloved Astoria comedy nerds. This is where the magic happens! JANUARY LINEUP: Dan Frank Katie Compa Natan Badalov Julianna Dudley Jenny Tian Jeff Medoff Pamela Rae Schuller Eion Falance Christian Mangual Sam Litchenstein Lauren Hope Krass Lineups subject to change

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout.

A night of learning and discussion with the local tech and tech-adjacent community. Community demos will be featured. If you want to share something you've been working on, or a cool tool you discovered recently, come on by and let one of the organizers know you're interested in presenting.

Our open mics are free to watch or perform after making any purchase from QED. Do NOT bring in outside food or beverage. Making a purchase helps keeps our open mics free. We have items as low as $2. To perform, sign ups are in person and first come, first serve. All who sign up in person, get to perform approximately 3-5 mins of stage time. That can vary depending on the mic & how many people show but 4 mins is a safe bet. When you sign up, your name is entered into a bucket and drawn at random. Sign up begins 1/2 hour before posted show time.

Break out the board games and bring your friends to play anything you like. We'll have games to play, but you're welcome to bring your own group and games if you'd like! Weekday meetups are RSVP required due to limited space. Free admission with $5 or more purchase from QED. Weekend meetups, the more the merrier! No outside food or drinks are allowed. Snacks are in stock as well as a small hot foods menu. QED has beer, wine, ciders and lots of non-alcoholic options all day. Happy hour is until 6pm. Hosted by Mar Asayan and Paul Squire.

By Queens Collaborative

The Astoria Bookshop invites all 'Fast & The Furious' fans to an irreverent celebration of our favorite movie franchise about fast cars and found family. Film critic Barry Hertz, author of _Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World_, will join Tuck Woodstock--co-editor of the anthology _2 Trans 2 Furious_ --for a conversation, Q&A, and trivia contest.

Want to brush up your artistic skills and hang with a community of fellow artists? QED has got you covered! This social drawing event focuses on figure drawing from a live model. $15 in advance / $20 day of event. Advanced signup encouraged due to limited space! Model poses range from 1 to 15 minutes. No need to be a pro; stick figures and hand-turkeys welcome! Bring your friends or enjoy an evening of creative exploration and meeting local artists. Bring your own materials. QED has a small collection of art supplies for sale. Interested in modeling? Email us at QEDNewYork@gmail.com.

Closed for private event.

Need something fun to do on your day off school? Join Hannah and Kaili for two jam-packed hours of arts and crafts! Recommended for ages 4-8. $40/child ($30 to register additional siblings). Questions? Email Hannah at qednewyork@gmail.com

Our open mics are free to watch or perform after making any purchase from QED. Do NOT bring in outside food or beverage. Making a purchase helps keeps our open mics free. We have items as low as $2. To perform, sign ups are in person and first come, first serve. All who sign up in person, get to perform approximately 3-5 mins of stage time. That can vary depending on the mic & how many people show but 4 mins is a safe bet. When you sign up, your name is entered into a bucket and drawn at random. Sign up begins 1/2 hour before posted show time.

Closed for private event.

Stop by the bookstore to see your bookseller friends and read some stories on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Bookseller Emily will be reading 2-3 books, unless otherwise noted (i.e. Special Sunday Storytime with a guest author or illustrator). All ages welcome! _Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Walk-ins are VERY welcome! Click the RSVP button below if you'd like a reminder email!_

Anoush Froundjian and Aida Zilelian bring their vowels to the stage to show you what this Armenian thing is really about. See three guest storytellers: one who is Armenian, and two wildcards, as they delve into the concept of cultures, both known and lesser-known, followed by an end-of-show Q&A with the performers where they each share something they love about their backgrounds. Watch and find out how you, me, Cher, and all of System of a Down, are not as different as we thought because, ultimately, we’re just here to make friends. Come over, sit back, and, in the words of our fathers: “Feel yourselves at home.” ***Lineups subject to change. **_NOTE:_ To purchase tickets you will need to affirm that you have read and agree to the QED ticketing policies.

Myq is baq with all new jokes! Join Myq Kaplan and friends for a night of brand spankin new material. Lineups subject to change.

Anthony Vines brings you a night of hilarious Puerto Rican comedy! LINEUP: Alana J Daniel Rivera Tracy McClendon Christopher Lopez Anthony Vines *_Lineups subject to change_

An intersectional feminist reading and discussion group in Astoria, Queens, NYC. Visit the Astoria Feminist Book Group at astoriafeministbookgroup.com for more including book selections. Purchase books from The Astoria Bookshop right here in Queens or via Bookshop.org which supports small, indy bookstores across the USA. We’ll meet at QED Astoria. You can pick up a copy of the book at Astoria Bookshop at a 10% book group discount! Please be prepared to make a cafe purchase at QED. Please follow us @astoriafeministbks.bsky.social. Curious about our past selections? You can view them all here and order your new favorites! This event is free with a $5+ purchase from QED. Please be prepared to support QED with a food or beverage purchase during your visit. Outside food and drink are not permitted. APRIL SELECTION: Creep by Myriam Gurba

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Hosted by Matt Storrs, "How Was It?" is a storytelling show where we gather the best storytellers in NYC to share their most engaging, fascinating, hilarious and unforgettable stories. January Lineup: Tracey Starin Rima Roy Kelli Dunham Sophie Brown Michelle Carlo Brian Bouche If you'd like to tell a story, fill out this form or contact Matt on Instagram at @mtstorrs. Lineups subject to change. NOTE:To purchase tickets you will need to affirm that you have read and agree to the QED ticketing policies.

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Be sure to keep an eye out for special guests and other surprises! 1/17 LINEUP: Shosh Brodman Adam Nate Levine Shivani Davé Max Fine Dan Wilbur Lineups subject to change.

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout. For info on all our mics, visit & bookmark: https://qedastoria.com/collections/open-mic-nights Check our calendar for dates & times and to make sure the mic is still on the schedule as sometimes they are bumped for private parties or special events. Do NOT bring in outside food or beverage. PERFORMERS PLEASE READ BELOW... Our open mics are free to watch or perform after making any purchase from QED. Do NOT bring in outside food or beverage. Making a purchase helps keeps our open mics free. We have items as low as $2. To perform, sign ups are in person and first come, first serve. All who sign up in person, get to perform approximately 3-5 mins of stage time. That can vary depending on the mic & how many people show but 4 mins is a safe bet. When you sign up, your name is entered into a bucket and drawn at random. Sign up begins 1/2 hour before posted show time. MUSICIANS & SINGERS PLEASE READ: We are more than happy to have you perform with backing tracks by plugging your phone into our sound system, but you MUST let the hosts know before the show so they can accommodate you. Late arrivals needing tech may not be accommodated.

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout.

The ultimate comedy variety show is BACK with a wild lineup. Stand-up! Music! MAGIC! Gather a group of friends to take advantage of our Group Ticket deals. Lineups subject to change.

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Be sure to keep an eye out for special guests and other surprises! Save $5 when you buy in Advance! $20 At the Door. 1/16 LINEUP: Lauren Hope Krass Aditya Shankar Joey Rinaldi Katie Heneghan Torrey Huggins Lineups subject to change.

Every Friday at 11pm, End of The Line Standup at QED is the place to be in Astoria! We curate a unique, laid-back night of some of the best comedians in NYC and beyond. You can check out our lineups (subject to change) on the show's Instagram stories. If you bought a ticket for the earlier 9:30pm QED Presents show your admission to End of the Line is FREE! Just keep your seat and let the manager or host know you're sticking around. No minimums, though we encourage you to buy something (and tip your friendly bartender)!

By Queens Collaborative & Queer Craft Club Team

Our open mics are free to watch or perform after making any purchase from QED. Do NOT bring in outside food or beverage. Making a purchase helps keeps our open mics free. We have items as low as $2. To perform, sign ups are in person and first come, first serve. All who sign up in person, get to perform approximately 3-5 mins of stage time. That can vary depending on the mic & how many people show but 4 mins is a safe bet. When you sign up, your name is entered into a bucket and drawn at random. Sign up begins 1/2 hour before posted show time.

Comedian Chase Shanahan brings comedy and music to QED Astoria.

Paid Protest is a comedy show that raises money for the Democratic Socialists and Other left leaning causes. Since 2017 we've had an awesome monthly show in Brooklyn and we decided to expand the show to Queens at QED. This month we are raising money for the Queens DSA.

Comedians Vicki Ferentinos and Liam Welsh invite some of their very funny friends to have a formidable night of comedy. Lineups subject to change. NOTE: To purchase tickets you will need to affirm that you have read and agree to the QED ticketing policies.

Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout.

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout. For info on all our mics, visit & bookmark: https://qedastoria.com/collections/open-mic-nights

The Astoria Bookshop is thrilled to celebrate the release of I.V. Ophelia's Gothic dark romance The Poisoner! Join author I.V. Ophelia, conversation partner S.T. Gibson (A Dowry of Blood), and fellow fans at this special event at the Greats of Craft in Long Island City. The authors' conversation will be followed by audience Q&A and book signing. Choose from 2 ticket options: Party Ticket w/ Book (includes the book, refreshments, and signing line priority) or Basic Ticket (admission only). Additional copies of the book and refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue.

Are You Smarter Than A Comedian isn’t your average comedy show. Enjoy a night of comedy with a bonus opportunity to match wits with New York’s smartest standups in a round of trivia!

Our open mics are free to watch or perform after making any purchase from QED. Do NOT bring in outside food or beverage. Making a purchase helps keeps our open mics free. We have items as low as $2. To perform, sign ups are in person and first come, first serve. All who sign up in person, get to perform approximately 3-5 mins of stage time.

Whether you're vying for our coveted Queen Bee grand prize from Honey House Apiaries or just need closure from a bitter loss back in third grade, Spelling Bee is the competition for you! A bit too nervous to compete yourself? Grab a spectator ticket for only $8! Hosted by comedian and two-time spelling bee champ Calvin Cato and QED owner Hannah Lieberman.

Closed for private event.

Loss changes everything. We invite you to join our Grief Support Circle, which provides a compassionate and safe space to process the pain, share your experience, and listen to others. Join those who understand the landscape of grief. Together, we will create a space for reflection, connection, and support. This is not therapy, but a shared experience of mutual care and community. What to expect: A guided, open format focused on sharing and listening. All forms of loss are honored. This event is free with a $5 purchase from QED's cafe.

A 90-minute facilitated conversation inviting us to ask: How do we keep hope alive? How can the inspiration we've felt in the streets, at the polls, and in community be carried into our daily lives? Together, we'll reflect on hope as both a political and personal practice: something we tend to, return to, and build from. Through conversation, connection, and light refreshments, we'll explore how to transform the energy of this moment into ongoing action and renewal.

Queens Get The Funny is a stand-up showcase celebrating the chaos, charm and comedy of immigrant life in NYC. Featuring comedians from Queens and beyond, come hear stories of the world told in the world's borough. Hosted by Omar Naimi

Creature Feature late night mic is every Wednesday at QED. Free with one item minimum purchase. No outside food or drinks. QED serves beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda & lots of snacks with hot pub food available for order prior to the show. Signup starts at thirty minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for ~90 minutes, depending on turnout.

Exhibition of color pencil drawings documenting the immense variety and culture of Astoria, capturing the neighborhood from the Steinway & Sons factory to the Museum of the Moving Image.

A jam-packed morning of hands-on robotics! Ages 6-8 explore Space Exploration, building rovers and satellites. Ages 7-9 tackle Mega Machines, creating cranes and excavators. Two 80-minute sessions of building, programming, and problem-solving. All materials provided. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

A thorough introduction to the dynamic astrological shifts of 2026 and creating magical planetary sprays with Tara Belmont. Topics covered: Planetary ingresses, Eclipses, Retrogrades, Major Transits. You'll receive a digital copy of the workbook plus a copy of your own chart. Beginner friendly workshop where all levels are welcomed.

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Be sure to keep an eye out for special guests and other surprises! Save $5 when you buy in Advance! $20 At the Door. 1/10 LINEUP: Suzanne Sheperd Mark Henely Tony Chou Paul Ollinger Christiana Jackson Lineups subject to change.