What to Do in Astoria This Week: Open Mic Nights, HiFi Records Grand Opening Party, & More

In our new weekly series, we’re bringing you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week.

Got suggestions of your own? Share in the comments!

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Astoria summer reading series by Rage Readings

Join us for the third installment of Rage Readings, Monday July 6th at 8PM. Come out early to hang out and sip on wine, beer, coffee, and tea

Free

Monday, July 6th at 8pm

Astoria Coffee

30-04 30th St Astoria

 

Open Mic at Albatross Bar

All types of performers are encouraged to attend, participate and enjoy live music, comedy and more.

Free (performer gets a free shot!)

Every Wednesday, Signup starts at 8:45pm

Albatross Bar

3619 24th Ave, Astoria

 

No Feelings Presents: Year One

Q.E.D., home to comedy, art, classes, and more is hosting this variety show, but with 73% more variety than the next leading brand! From sword swallowers to fire breathing magicians*, olde tyme circus strongmen to traditional Indian dancers, No Feelings has provided true variety for our audiences..

$7

Friday, July 3rd, 9pm-12am No Feelings Presents: Year One

Q.E.D.

27-16 23rd Avenue Astoria

 

Outdoor Cinema at Socrates Sculpture Park

Head to Socrates Sculpture Park and enjoy LIVE-IN MAID. Norma Aleandro, the grande dame of Argentine cinema (think Meryl Streep crossed with Penelope Cruz) plays a still-elegant haute-bourgeois divorcée, living in a fashionable Buenos Aires apartment, surrounded by a lifetime of consumer goods, but with little cash.

Free

Wednesday, July 1st, 7pm – 9pm

Socrates Sculpture Park

32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City

 

SCREENING Invention for Destruction (The Fabulous World of Jules Verne)

A dazzling blend of live action and animation, with an eye-popping style based on the look of old engravings, the film became a global phenomenon, playing in 96 cinemas in New York alone.

$12

Friday, July 10 at 2pm

Museum of the Moving Image

36-01 35th Ave, Long Island City

 

HiFi Records Grand Opening Party

We Heart Astoria is thrilled to welcome HiFi Records & Cafe, our very own record store, to the neighborhood! This is a free, all-day event. Stop by HiFi for live music, food, coffee, raffles, and your first chance to peruse HiFi’s magnificent selection of new and old vinyl.

Free

Saturday, July 11 at 12:00pm

HiFi Records & Cafe

23-19 Steinway St, Astoria

 

Keller Williams Community Appreciation Festival

There will be inflatables for children, face painting, entertainment, live DJ, food, vendors, exhibitors, raffles, giveaways and more. Our ambassador for Keller Williams Kids Care, Hazel Ron, will talk about KW Cares and their importance in our communities. Our vendors will provide valuable information such as Real Estate (Selling and Buying, Foreclosure Prevention, Loan Modification, First Time Home Buyers and Programs for Veterans), Nutrition, Insurance, Legal Assistance and many more.

Free

Saturday, July 11 at 11-7pm

KELLER WILLIAMS LANDMARK II REALTY (MALL AREA)

75-35 31st Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11370

 

Smorgasburg Queens: The World’s Fare

The Brooklyn food market finally makes its way to Queens. There will be plenty of food ranging from exotic fermented eggs to the comfort of grilled cheese sandwiches. The vendors hail from all over Queens and represent a variety of cultures.Come hungry and bring your A-game so you can make sure to hit more than one vendor.

Saturday, July 11-6PM

43-29 Crescent St, Long Island City, NY 11101

 

Do you know of any events going on this week? Share the details in the comments!

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