Arts and Culture

With Memorial Day over, we can’t help but think about all things summer! This year we’re bringing you our favorite things to do around town (and a few slightly outside (…)

Astoria Coffee will be filled with local creative types this Tuesday, May 26, at 8pm, when the coffee shop hosts RAGE Readings, a new Astoria-focused reading series. Founded by Tim Bell, (…)

Your free chance to experience the 2015 inagural event for Quiet Clubbing, Battle of the DJs at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

The Best of Astoria awards celebrate the very finest Astoria has to offer, voted on by our readers. After the well-deserved winners get their time in the spotlight, the writers (…)

  We’re so excited to check out the newest Socrates Sculpture Park exhibitions, which open this Sunday, May 17th. The Living Pyramid, seen in progress above and rendered below, is (…)

If you’re looking for family-friendly activities this summer, no need to travel outside the neighborhood! The office of Councilman Costas Constantinides has announced two upcoming all-ages events for Astorians both young (…)

  Fans of Shakespeare’s cursed Scottish play are in for a treat with Wombat Theatre Co.’s presentation of Macbeth at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City. The production opened Thursday, April (…)

Multitalented artist Eric Leiser is an award-winning filmmaker, puppeteer, animator, writer, and holographer based out of both New York and LA. Starting this week, he will be sharing his most (…)

Bookworms, mark your calendars! The first annual Independent Bookstore Day is happening this Saturday, May 2, at bookstores throughout New York City, and across the country. If there was ever (…)

Imagine a music festival that involves no travel, no badges, and no pretentious outfits. This day-long festival comes to you: while you pick up a morning coffee, go for a (…)

It’s no secret we’re big APAC fans around here. Local theater adds to the character of our neighborhood and is an important addition to the cultural fabric of the area. (…)

Do you have a way with words? Is poetry your passion?  Are you enthusiastic about sharing your love of Queens through writing? If so, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has an (…)

The Astor Room is launching their outdoor dining space in the best way possible; a weeks worth of music, shows, and swing dance. We’re so excited to be a part (…)

What do you get when you mix Shakespeare, audience immersion, and cabaret-style singing? First Day Productions‘ The Tempest, performing through Tuesday at various locations throughout Astoria. I attended Thursday evening’s opening (…)

Brave storytellers will be taking the stage at the Broom Tree Theatre tonight at 7pm for “The First Time I Ever:” an evening of autobiographical tales focusing on firsts. Whether dishing (…)