What To Do This Weekend! Feb. 14-16, 2020

From V-Day to taco tours to self-care Sunday activities, start planning your weekend NOW!

It’s that famous (Hallmark?) holiday about loveeeeee! Check out our Valentine’s Day guide to the weekend here!
Grab cocktails near the fireplace in The Astorian’s upstairs studio bar, plus there will be live music with Wayne Tucker playing the trumpet and piano. 28-50 31st St.
Treat yourself to a some wine at Passage Irish Bar–they’re offering half-price bottles for Valentine’s Day! 40-11 30th Ave.
After you have a few drinks, why not try out some salsa dancing? Salsa In Queens is hosting a Valentine’s Day Party with salsa + bachata class for all levels, paired with wine and desserts. Find out more here. 34-27 Steinway St. #117

Astoria Film Festival

Watch a Galentine’s Film Celebration at 5pm in the Zukor Theater at Kaufman Astoria Studios. They will be featuring local female and LGBTQ+ filmmakers with screenings and panels. Tickets here.
If you’re looking for something to do with the kiddos, how about a silent disco for the kids and a boozy brunch for the grown-ups at Katch? Kids will have a blast dancing and singing to three live DJs as they lead them in fun line dances and games. They’ll also have a craft table for making your own Valentine cards, while parents enjoy a delicious brunch including a complimentary glass of champagne. More here. 31-19 Newtown Ave
Go on a taco tour of Astoria! Did you catch our IG story tour last weekend?
Grab a pint of the Devil’s Path IPA at Katch, new to their draft beer menu from Catskill Brewery. 31-19 Newtown Ave
Support Planned Parenthood with a LIVE Galentine’s concert at The Paper Factory Collective and amazing raffle prizes. More here. 37-06 36th St., Long Island City

Center yourself for the week ahead at Sacred Space Astoria’s Urban Zen restorative yoga class, which “incorporates mindful movement (in a chair or on the floor), restorative yoga, breath awareness, body awareness meditations, reiki, and essential oils.” Read more about the new wellness space here. 29-05 21st Ave
Get a manicure at WellShow Nail Spa on Steinway. Our social media editor, Anna Dore, is loving this local spot, and just got the below style! 30-44 Steinway St.

Visit Newtown HQ, Astoria’s latest retail store! They have a wide array of new and used clothing, collectibles and art (and these hilarious soaps are back in stock). 36-12 34th Ave.