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An unruly bunch of improvisers have been randomly drafted onto teams to perform a night of long-form improv comedy. Everything is unscripted, made up on the spot, and inspired by suggestions from the audience.

A night of unscripted comedy featuring the city's top improvisers.

Become a robotic animal trainer. Young builders will create their very own collection of adorable robotic pets - from playful puppies to slithering snakes to roaring dinosaurs. Through our RoboPets theme, students discover the magic of robotics while caring for their digital animal friends and learning how real animals move and behave.

Uninstructed 2-hour figure drawing session with a live model. All models will be clothed. The posing schedule includes (4) 2 minute poses, (4) 3 minute poses, 10 minute break, (4) 5 minute poses, 10 minute break, (2) 10 minute poses, 10 minute break, and (1) 20 minute pose.

Join us for a jigsaw puzzle meet up. The meet up will have tables of people puzzling together and a fun game of puzzle chess. We'll provide all the puzzles for you to work on, so all you need to do is bring yourself. No need to R.S.V.P., just show up and bring your puzzle energy.

Break out the board games and bring your friends to play anything you like. Games provided, but you can bring your own. Weekend meetups, no RSVP required. No outside food or drinks allowed. Snacks and hot foods available. Beer, wine, ciders and non-alcoholic options available. Happy hour until 6pm. Hosted by Mar Asayan and Paul Squire.

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Lineup: Sunny Outlaw, Hollie Harper, Nick Viagas, Atheer Yacoub, Mike Drucker. Lineups subject to change.

Free open mic night with one item minimum purchase. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts. Performers get approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Names are drawn at random from a bucket. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system (must notify hosts beforehand). No outside food or beverages allowed.

Free open mic event. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts. Performers get approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Names are drawn at random from a bucket. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system with prior notice to hosts.

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Lineup includes: Lauren Hope Krass, Lindsay Theisen, Luke Thayer, Setareh, Sammy Anzer, Peter Wong. 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.

A monthly artist group meeting where artists can present their work, provide feedback, and get to know fellow artists in the community. 6 formal presentation spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each presentation slot is 10 minutes including feedback. Remaining time for mingling.

Free open mic event. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts. Mics usually go for approximately 90 minutes depending on turnout. All who sign up in person get to perform approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Names are drawn at random from a bucket. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system (must notify hosts before the show).

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 DSA Afrosocialist Caucus.

Free open mic night with signup starting 30 minutes before the show. Performers get approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Names are drawn at random. Musicians and singers can use backing tracks by plugging into the sound system with advance notice. No outside food or beverages allowed.

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.

Pitching improv movies since 2024! Titanic! Oppenheimer! Barbie! ...All movies we passed on. But not this time! The Little Pitchers are former child stars so we KNOW Hollywood! Give us your title and let us flesh out your story- everything from casting, music, and scenes to craft services! Hosted by Rory Scholl and Annie-Sage Whitehurst

A two-hour gentle yoga class offering a return to yourself. Beginning with slow, grounding movement to release tension from the legs, hips, and lower back, followed by gradually opening the heart and softening the chest, shoulders, and upper back. Concludes with restorative rest to settle the body and allow the nervous system to exhale. A practice of honoring everything you've moved through without needing to make sense of it.

Free open mic event. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for approximately 90 minutes depending on turnout. All who sign up in person get to perform approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Names are drawn at random from a bucket. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system, but must notify hosts before the show. No outside food or beverages allowed.

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. 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.

Social drawing event focusing on figure drawing from a live model. 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. Advanced signup encouraged due to limited space.

James Quesada & Julia Schroeder bring you a night of comedy featuring NYC's funniest improv duos.

We are thrilled to welcome Queens author David Ezra Stein and his newest picture book starring Interrupting Chicken--just in time for the Christmas holidays and Nutcracker season! At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic.

Queens Craft Brigade is a local makers' market in Astoria showcasing the best artists, designers, and creators from Queens. Each event features unique handmade goods, art, and community spirit. This event is free to attend.

Get into the holiday spirit with cohosts (and teachers) Hedya and Beth for this month's Heckling Hand cause, featuring a stacked lineup, tons of laughs, and a chance to give back. Come support the cause and the chaos... and maybe some carolling too!

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

Become a robotic animal trainer. Young builders will create their very own collection of adorable robotic pets - from playful puppies to slithering snakes to roaring dinosaurs. Through our RoboPets theme, students discover the magic of robotics while caring for their digital animal friends and learning how real animals move and behave.

Comedian Bryan Stoops has performed in over twenty countries on five continents. In this monthly show, Bryan curates a line-up of some of the best comedians performing around NYC today. Each show has a different theme, or gimmick, around which all of the comedians have to base some of their material.

Every second Saturday, enhance your weekend with some laughs starring the best comedians from Astoria and beyond! Hosted by Sean Harper and Farzin Moradi. December lineup: Andrew Schiavone, Jared Waters, Carmen Lagala, Terry Thomas Jr., Farzin Moradi, Sean Harper

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Lineup: Suzanne Shepherd, Brittany Cardwell, Edd Hedges, Sunny Laprade, Ryan Rogers, Zach Sims. Lineups subject to change.

Open mic event. Free to watch or perform after making any purchase from QED. Signup is in person and first come, first serve. All who sign up get approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Signup begins 30 minutes before show time. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging phone into sound system, but must notify hosts before the show.

Whether your child is a budding pop diva or needs some help finding their voice, this is the class for them! With the help of instructor Ashley Tobias, a recording artist and touring singer, and assistant teacher Hannah Lieberman, owner of QED, we'll work together to create original songs, come up with rockin' choreo, perfect our Pop Star Personas, record music videos and conclude with a live performance right here at QED on Dec 12! Recommended for ages 7-10.

Free open mic event. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts. Performers get approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Signup is first come, first serve, in person. No outside food or beverages allowed. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging phone into sound system (must notify hosts beforehand).

Join Comedy Mob and Phat Set on the second Friday of the month for a royally entertaining evening! This show is now free, but there is a one-item minimum at the bar.

QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. Lineup includes: Katie Compa, Eman El-Husseini, Alexis Bradby, Greg Capra, Terry Huang, Sandeep Sen. 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!

The final vinnydotcomedy of the year is an unmissable one! Our final headliner of 2025 is the hilarious James Tom, writer for HBO's Our Flag Means Death and as seen on Netflix and Just For Laughs' New Faces of Comedy. Also featuring: Jessica Levin (New York Comedy Festival) Jonah Nigh (Don't Tell Comedy) Alex Bradley (funny lil guy) Hosted by Vinny Seeram

Free open mic event. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts. Performers get approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Names are drawn at random from a bucket. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system with prior notice to hosts. No outside food or beverages allowed.

Free open mic night. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts; mics usually go for approximately 90 minutes depending on turnout. All who sign up in person get to perform approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system, but must let hosts know before the show.

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.

Booze and Build is a place where adults are allowed to be kids again! Admission includes the evenings rental of your very own building set and instructions or challenge yourself with freestyle building bricks and build from your imagination. Grab a drink, make some friends and build solo or as a team. For attendees who love a competition, we will have drinking games, fun challenges, and prizes throughout the evening! Great for a date night, meeting new people, or a group of friends just looking for new unique activity.

Students will learn how to break down objects into basic shapes and combine forms through copying approachable, skill-building exercises. Students will progress to studying value (light and shadow), composition, and color theory by drawing from still lifes. Led by Natasha Fishelson, founder of Astoria Art Center. Parents and guardians are encouraged to hang out and observe.

Comedian Gary Gulman (HBO, Comedy Central) performs an extended set of new material in preparation for his next special, and invites a few of his favorite local and visiting comedians to make you laugh.

A night of unscripted comedy featuring the city's top improvisers.

Adrienne is taping her special Dec 6th at Grove 34. Get your tickets asap, this will sell out.

Become a robotic animal trainer. Young builders will create their very own collection of adorable robotic pets - from playful puppies to slithering snakes to roaring dinosaurs. Through our RoboPets theme, students discover the magic of robotics while caring for their digital animal friends and learning how real animals move and behave.

Join us for the final volunteer date of 2025, as we wrap up our efforts in the park before APA goes into winter hibernation. We will return as always in Spring 2026, but let's give the park some end of season TLC. Beautification projects TBD. After we wrap up at noon, all volunteers are invited to come along to an End of Year Social where we'll hang out and have some food, drinks, and good times celebrating the end of a great 2025 in Astoria Park. Location TBD.

Explore Kerala's Rich Culinary Dishes with dishes inspired by its Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Christian communities. Includes 5 courses and a specialty cocktail.

Raanan Hershberg is bringing his Fat Lispy Jew Tour to GROVE34

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.

Discover the Stage: A Kids' Shakespeare Ensemble. This isn't just an acting class—it's a hands-on journey into the world of theater! Our Kids' Shakespeare Ensemble is a creative experience where you'll do more than just act. You'll become a true part of a production, building a show from the ground up alongside your castmates. This class meets on Tuesdays AND Thursdays.

Free open mic night. Signup starts 30 minutes before the mic starts. Performers get approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Names are drawn at random from a bucket. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system (must notify hosts beforehand). No outside food or beverages allowed.

Break out the board games and bring your friends to play anything you like. Games provided, but you can bring your own. Weekday meetups are RSVP required due to limited space. No outside food or drinks allowed. Snacks and hot foods available. Beer, wine, ciders and non-alcoholic options available. Happy hour until 6pm. Hosted by Mar Asayan and Paul Squire.

ASTC is back for Fall 2025! Instructors Jaymie Jenks and Hannah Lieberman will lead our ensemble through the fundamentals of story-making, culminating in the public performance of an original play right here at QED. No experience? No problem! All kiddos welcome (this course is recommended for ages 8-11). Class meets on Mondays from 3:45-5:15 starting September 15. Final performance will be Dec 8 at 5 pm.

Open mic event where performers sign up in person on a first come, first serve basis. Each performer gets approximately 3-5 minutes of stage time. Signup begins 30 minutes before the show. Musicians and singers can perform with backing tracks by plugging their phone into the sound system (must notify hosts beforehand). No outside food or beverages allowed.

Join your favorite corporate underlings and comedians Sam Doctor and Rosemary Cipriano for an evening of raging against the workplace. Featuring the funniest women in your team meeting, and one man (for diversity purposes). December 2025 Big Boss Headliner: Vannessa Jackson December 2025 Thought Leaders: Becky Granger Shane Allen Gretchen Hahn Yoshiko Watson

Tired of mics where comedians tell their jokes unobstructed and nothing happens to them at all? Yearning for stand-up comedy with some spectacle? Chaos? Terror? Come try your luck at The Wheel, where every set includes a spin of a mysterious wheel loaded with challenges that promise to test brave comedians and dazzle spectators! Will your spin have you breathing fire? Or will it find you locked in a battle of wits? Take your chance at The Wheel and find out! Comics: come hang out and try out your jokes! Audience: come watch funny comics work on their material and also (possibly) eat hot sauce while doing it. Still not convinced? There will be raffles for prizes for both comics and audience! You wheel not regret spending your Tuesday night with us.