Astoria, Event, Featured
Jul 26, 2015
What to Do in Astoria this Week: The Princess Bride, Queens Lit Fest, and More
We will continue to bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week. Got suggestions of your own? Share in the comments! Our 50+ Things to (…)
Share this Scoop
total shares!
We will continue to bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week. Got suggestions of your own? Share in the comments! Our 50+ Things to Do in Astoria & LIC post is still packed with fun ideas throughout the summer as well.
Want your event included? Submit it here: weheartastoria.com/share-a-scoop
Movies on the Waterfront: The Princess Bride
What better way to pass a summer’s eve than by watching a classic in the park?
July 27th
8:30pm
Free!
Astoria Park Lawn on Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool
Q.E.D. Fast Track
What’s better than laughing on a Tuesday night? Nothing. FastTrack features some of the best comedic storytelling talent in New York City.
Tuesday, July 28th
7:30-9:00pm
$5
Q.E.D. 27-16 23rd Avenue
Socrates Sculpture Park: KINGS OF THE WIND & ELECTRIC QUEENS / India
Documentary as a Bollywood film. This starry-eyed impression of the festival is sensory overload, complete with all the frenetic pacing and explosions of neon that only a visit to this fair could offer.
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Pre-screening performance begins at 7PM
Free!
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Vernon and Broadway
Waterfront Concert Series 2015: Piece of the Rock
Piece of the Rock is a six-member group featuring a wide range of doo-wop, hip adult contemporary music, and classic rock. Together they’ll have you dancing, swaying, and reminiscing.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Astoria Park Lawn
Free!
Astoria Creatives Meetup
Join creatives and those who enjoy creative things for a casual meetup at Astoria Coffee. Hosted by moi and my co-organizer, another Astoria local Nick Hoefly, this event is a fun way to meet new and interesting people.
Friday, July 31st
7-10pm
Free!
Astoria Coffee, 30-04 30th Street
Find Waldo Party
The search is officially over, time to celebrate! Show off how many stamps you collected and stick around for the prize drawing!
Friday, July 31st
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Free!
Astoria Bookshop, 31-29 31st Street
Os Clavelitos at The Queens Kickshaw
Os Clavelitos is an “American Samba” band, based in New York City, whose original music combines traditional Brazilian rhythms (samba, baiao, bossa nova, and frevo) and English lyrics.
Friday, July 31st
9pm
Free!
The Queens Kickshaw, 40-17 Broadway, Astoria, New York 11103
Yoga in the Park
Yoga classes are free and designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and, for yoga, bring a mat or a towel.
Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art.
Saturday, August 1st
9:30-10:30am and 11:00am – noon
Free!
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Vernon and Broadway
Want your event included? Know of something awesome going on? Submit events to be featured here: weheartastoria.com/share-a-scoop
Leave a Reply