Hello Astoria,
We made it! The trees are in bloom and we have seasonably appropriate weather lol. If you'd like to see your photos featured on the Astoria Live instagram (with credit!) - please send them to me via email, let's share the beauty of Astoria this season :)
If you want to fill your home with flowers, sign ups are now open for the Queens Perennial Flower CSA.
If you have an upcoming event you'd like to share you can submit it, or if you would like to be featured in a future Astoria Spotlight, just send me an email! I want to highlight the amazing people in the neighborhood, whether you are a local artist, business owner, or just someone looking for friends or love in the neighborhood. See last week's spotlight on Melissa of Honeybee Home Org as an example.
Cheers,
Stacey
This week in Astoria
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Astoria Sketch Club
6pm, Ostro Cafe
Spring Break Activities - Honey Bee Slime Making
10am, The Honey House, @honeyhouse.nyc
We're making Honey Bee Slime. The suggested age range for this event is 3-12, but all are welcome. This is a 1-hour event with all materials provided.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Tarot Talk
6:30pm, QNS Collaboratory, @esocleric @qnscollaboratory
Have you ever wanted to learn more about tarot? Or maybe you're a seasoned practitioner and looking for more folks who share your vibe? Tarot Talk is an opportunity for tarot readers of all levels to meet up, exchange readings, learn from others, and find community. Sliding scale $5-$25.
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
6pm, Astoria Park, Free!
Book Party: The Midnight Show
7:00 PM, Heart of Gold
An ‘80s-themed book launch party celebrating a new novel
Harry Potter Trivia
7pm, Pig Beach
Honey Tasting Class
7:15pm, The Honey House, @honeyhouse.nyc
Learn how bees, flowers, and seasons influence honey’s unique flavors, aromas, and textures. Discover the origins of each varietal, gain insight into the beekeeping process, and discuss the critical role bees play in our ecosystem.
Spring Break Activities - Rolled Beeswax Candles
10am, The Honey House, @honeyhouse.nyc
We're making Rolled Beeswax Candles. The suggested age-range for this event is 5-12, but all are welcome. This is a 1-hour event with all materials provided.
Friday, April 10, 2026
45th Anniversary Screening of NIGHTHAWKS on 16mm
8pm, Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse, @boxsetmicrocinema
Box Set Cinema's 45th Anniversary 16mm screening of NIGHTHAWKS starring Sylvester Stallone & Rutger Hauer, shot on location in Manhattan like a time capsule of NYC in 1980 -- and one that will be incredible to watch with the skyline all around you on the GoC rooftop. $25 ticket includes 1 drink & zine.
Spring Break Activities - Dipped Beeswax Birthday Candles
10am, The Honey House, @honeyhouse.nyc
We’re making Dipped Beeswax Birthday Candles.The suggested age-range for this event is 8–16, but all are welcome. This is a 1-hour event with all materials provided. Participants will learn how to dip and build their own set of hand-crafted beeswax birthday candles to take home.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Crafting Community: A Textile Arts Fair
12pm, Our House Queens, @theribbitfactory
Bringing together textile designers, fiber artists, and craftspeople from NYC for a circular maker’s market, sustainable craft workshops, and fiber art exhibition. Sponsored by The Ribbit Factory, a bespoke repair and remanufacturing studio based in Long Island City, Queens. Bring your damaged clothing or textile items to the event to drop off repair orders in person!
Comedy Magic of Kristoff the Magician
9pm, Grove34
Astoria Softball Kickoff Party w/ Alt Side Parking Live!
9:30pm, The Irish Rover, @barstoria_
Astoria Softball kicks off its 2026 season on Saturday April 11th with Barstoria & The Irish Rover hosting the official afterparty. Alt Side Parking will be performing all your favorite millennial Alternative & Top 40 records while the Rover will be slinging up drink specials for all league members! The music and party kick off at 9:30.
Party Right Here (Vol. 16)
8pm, Culture Lab LIC, culturelablic/partyrighthereastoria
Party Right Here is back in The Theater for Volume 16 on Saturday, April 11. The signs were there all along… Booming bass. Custom visuals. DJs mixing absolute fire. And tons of fog pouring out of that place. But what really gave it away? It was the looks on the faces of everyone attending. Laughing, dancing, even smiling?
Watch, Cheer, Smile, and Support USWNT in Style!
5:30pm, Rivercrest, @ao_qns
As New York prepares for the 2026 World Cup, join the American Outlaws Queens chapter at Rivercrest for U.S. soccer watch parties, enjoying BIG SCREEN action WITH SOUND and HAPPY HOUR pricing. On April 11, a documentary film crew will capture the excitement, so wear your best red, white, and blue to show your star-spangled spirit and love for USA!
"It's My Park" Volunteering at Astoria Park
1pm, Astoria Park
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Make Your Mark! Abstract Painting with Alice Lipping
5pm, Single Cut Beersmiths Queens, @aliceabstract
Looking for a creative way to unwind in Astoria? Step into a relaxed, social atmosphere where you can de-stress and express through abstract painting—no rules, no pressure, just pure creativity. This isn’t your typical paint-and-sip. There’s no step-by-step to follow—instead, you’ll explore intuitive mark-making, layering, and texture using a variety of tools and techniques. Think brushes, palette knives, and unexpected materials that bring your painting to life.
Queens Get The Funny
7pm, QED Astoria, queensgetthefunny
Jokes from the world, told in the World's Borough. Queens Get The Funny is a standup comedy show celebrating the charm and chaos of immigrant life of New York City. Tickets ($12) can be purchased through the QED website or at the door.
YUG Stretch class & Clothing Swap
4pm, Yug Wellness
Crafts & Drafts: Spring Blossom Bash - Kids Art Party
2:30pm, The Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse, @missjailenn
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with Miss Jay at The Greats of Craft - LIC Warehouse! Join us for a relaxed, open-house style kids craft event - designed for ages 2 and up.
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