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✨ This week in Astoria: Dec 1 - 7

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ASTORIA LIVE | December 1st, 2025

Hello Astoria!

We're in the final month of 2025 and Astoria is filled with opportunities to gather, celebrate, and even check off some of those New Year's Resolutions you set 11 months ago.

I put together a gift guide of 15 special items and experiences crafted right here in Astoria. I don't get a penny from this - I just want to support local small businesses and artists. Please do let me know if you find it helpful or make a purchase for yourself or someone else!

Beyond that, there are several fun events and meetups happening this week. Scroll on for the full list!

Cheers,

Stacey

This week in Astoria

December 1 - 7

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Monday, December 1, 2025

​Uno Night​

Moka & Co, @astoriamondayclub

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

​Tarot Tuesday​

7pm, Astoria Bookshop, @AstoriaBookshop

Join us for Tarot Tuesdays, a free monthly meetup for local tarot enthusiasts to meet and mingle and pull some cards. (Masks required, and can be provided!)

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

​Astoria Tech Meetup​

Our House, @astoria.tech
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​Rosh Chodesh Jazz & Art Night​

The Ditty, @ashreynu
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​Astoria's Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting​

30th Ave & Newtown Ave, @centralastorialdc

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​Gremlins Movie Screening​

Singlecut Beersmiths, @singlecutqns

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Friday, December 5, 2025

​Ugly Sweater Night & Toy Drive​

Murphy's Bar, @murphysbarastoria
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Saturday & Sunday, December 5th & 6th

​Apex Holiday Market + Elf & The Grinch screenings, Cookie Decorating, Dog adoption, Santa photos, Lantern making, Mahjong, & More​

Pig Beach, @apex.associateboard

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

​MA Supper Club: Explore Kerala's Culinary Tradition​

Our House

​Draw(Ings) and Drag (Kings)​

4pm, Astoria Food Pantry, nicky_icky_

​Please join Nick at the Astoria Food Pantry and figure draw with a Queens local drag king, Muscles Monty! Figure drawing will be taking place from 4PM - 6PM with additional socializing time between 6PM - 6:30PM. This event is masks required.

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​Baked Goods Popup (Gluten & Dairy Free)​

1pm, Incasa Decor, Sweettonesnyc

Sweet Tones Gluten and dairy free baked goods will be at Incasa decor! Preorder and walk-in available

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

​Manifesting Me: The Magnetic Power of Identity Design​

Our House

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​Astoria Park Tree Lighting Ceremony​

Astoria Park, @centralastorialdc

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​Sunday Story Time​

11:30am, Astoria Bookshop, @astoriabookshop

Stop by Astoria Bookshop to see your bookseller friends and read some stories together!

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​Natan Badalov presents: Chosen Fam - A Work In Progress Show​

8pm, Tootles & French, @natanbadalov

In his new work-in-progress show, comedian Natan Badalov (Adult Swim, NY Comedy Festival) tackles empathy, family, and the Middle East. $5 with a one item minimum

Remember to verify all event details with the organizers!

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