The Candy Bar of Astoria is Closing — So There’s Cheap Candy to be Had! by WHA Guest The Candy Bar of Astoria, a local shop by Astoria Park, is shutting down and moving completely online starting August 1st. Until then, they are selling everything at their store (…)
Astoria What to Do in Astoria this Week: The Princess Bride, Queens Lit Fest, and More by WHA Guest 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 (…)
Astoria Beautiful Vintage Photos of Astoria and Beyond from The Queens Memory Project by WHA Guest The Queens Memory Project, which has been running since 2012, “is a dynamic testament of collective memory for the residents of Queens, New York; the most diverse county in the (…)
What to Do in Astoria This Week: Open Mic Nights, HiFi Records Grand Opening Party, & More by WHA Guest 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! Want (…)
Astoria New places to Eat Outside Coming Soon: Enthaice and Madame SouSou by WHA Guest A few days ago officially marked the beginning of summer—although we all know it’s been summer in our hearts for a while now. So it’s no wonder we’re all scouring (…)
Astoria The Best Street Art in Astoria You’ve Been Missing: Welling Court Mural Project by WHA Guest Just over a year and a half ago, one of Queens’ most memorable landmarks disappeared overnight. In order to convert the large warehouse into new condos, Jerry Wolkoff, the owner (…)
Where to Go in Astoria to Cool Down in the Summer (When You Don’t Have an AC) by WHA Guest Summer is officially here, and so is the heat. Whether or not you’re blessed with an AC unit, there are moments where you just need to escape your stuffy apartment and head (…)
Astoria The Newtown Road Backyard Film Festival Announces Their 2015 Schedule by Lindsay Goyette The most charming summer film festival in Astoria is back! Kicking off Saturday, June 20, The Newtown Road Backyard Film Festival celebrates its ninth year of intimate movie screenings with (…)
Astoria Long Island City Make Music New York: A Complete Guide! by Lindsay Goyette This Sunday, June 21, over 1,000 musicians will take to the streets to participate in Make Music New York: a free, city-wide outdoor music festival across all five boroughs. Astoria and (…)
Astoria Ophelia Theatre Group Presents Floyd Collins: Opening This Weekend! by Lindsay Goyette If Sunday night’s Tony Awards left you itching to see live theater, but you’re not ready to shell out big Broadway bucks, we have good news! Astoria’s Ophelia Theatre Group (…)
Astoria Long Island City Summer Happenings at the Garden at Studio Square by Lindsay Goyette Summer is here (whether Mother Nature decides to cooperate or not!) and the Garden at Studio Square wants to shake out the chilly weather blues with a diverse lineup of (…)
Astoria Broom Tree Theatre Welcomes “Not as Cute as Picture” Friday, June 5 by Lindsay Goyette On Friday, June 5, the Broom Tree Theatre welcomes JD Cerna as he performs his GLAAD-nominated one-man show Not as Cute as Picture. This critically acclaimed show has received praise (…)
Astoria Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Astoria Summer Events! by Lindsay Goyette 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 (…)
Astoria Bonchon Now Open on Broadway by Lindsay Goyette Adding to the already diverse array of food options on Broadway, Bonchon, a Korean-fusion chain known for its fried chicken, has recently opened its doors. In addition to their signature dishes (…)
Astoria Queens Beer Week Kicks Off May 8! by Lindsay Goyette In case Astorians need an excuse to drink more beer, we’ve got one: Queens Beer Week kicks off Friday, May 8! Featuring tap takeovers, beer pairing dinners, and drink specials, there’s something (…)