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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)!

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

Closed for private event.

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.

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. 1/17 LINEUP: Sunny Outlaw Chris Barnes Kenice Mobley Peng Dang Moody McCarthy 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.

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.