Movies

Who knew we’d be boasting two drive-in movie theaters in Queens in 2020?! After the Bel Aire Diner did its thing, our own local Museum of the Moving Image has (…)

The Bel Aire Diner’s drive-in movie nights have quickly become the hottest tickets in Astoria…and all of NYC, really. And now some lucky hospital workers can enjoy a free movie (…)

We’re returning to the drive-in move era! The Bel-Aire Diner at 31-91 21st St. has been hosting socially distant drive-in movie nights in their parking lot off Broadway. They kicked (…)

Though times are different, there’s still plenty to do in Astoria—safely at home! Here are our top picks for the best virtual events and new local businesses to support this (…)

Though the Museum of the Moving Image is of course temporarily closed, you can still enjoy renowned film screenings like always. As the Museum works to create and share online (…)

From a killer sci-fi film festival to pre-St. Patrick’s Day festivities, here are all the fun things to do in Astoria this weekend. And we’re unofficially welcoming spring! *ALL WEEKEND! (…)

From V-Day to taco tours to self-care Sunday activities, start planning your weekend NOW! Friday, February 14 It’s that famous (Hallmark?) holiday about loveeeeee! Check out our Valentine’s Day guide (…)

Here’s what on deck for the weekend, Astoria! Friday, February 7 Watch a local theater production at the Astoria Performing Arts Center. Astoria’s main performing arts center is putting on (…)

Our friendly neighborhood museum, the Museum of the Moving Image, announced in November they were opening a brand new, extensive exhibition on iconic filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. And now the time has finally (…)

Phil Cappadora LOVES learning. But when his acting career wasn’t going as he hoped, he decided to take things into his own hands and start the Astoria Filmmakers Club this (…)

Happy Fall! Here’s a round-up of all of the amazing arts programming going on this season, as we share from time to time. Enjoy and let us know what you’re (…)

The Backlot Festival is BACK! This second annual free festival celebrating community though performances, musical acts, readings and exhibitions takes place this Saturday, Sept 21 from 2 to 8 p.m. (…)

Embrace Astoria’s Greek Culture–along with a dash of humor–this Sunday, 9/8 (postponed because of the rain on Friday) with an outdoor screening of the iconic family comedy “My Big Fat Greek (…)

Film distribution and production studio A24 has been behind Indie mega-hits like Moonlight, Lady Bird, Room and more. This summer, they’re bringing back a selection of their films to the very settings (…)

We have you all set for the warm, sunny days of summer in Queens, but what about when it’s dreary and rainy? (And, uh extremely humid?) We’ve definitely had our (…)