✨ This week in Astoria: Feb 11th - 15th


ASTORIA LIVE | February 11, 2026

Hello Astoria,

Love is in the air! 💕
Sorry for the slightly later-than-usual send this week, but I am making up for it with the most stacked Friday roundup of local events I've ever gathered. And, the roster for Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday are pretty full as well!

Whether you are looking for love, planning to enjoy some time with friends, celebrating your sweetheart, or enjoying some quality solo time - we've got you covered.

Cheers,
Stacey

This week in Astoria

February 11th - 15th

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Valentine' Market at Bar Dalia

5pm, Bar Dalia, Astoria NY, @aliceabstract

Shop local and find one-of-a-kind Valentine’s gifts from a curated group of artists and makers at Bar Dalia. Sip cocktails, enjoy great food, and make a night of supporting small businesses and local love. 💘

Galentine’s Sip & Craft

7pm, Murphy’s Bar, @glasscherryevents

$45 per person - decoden air clay & picture frame design

Speed Dating for Music Lovers

Oliver's Astoria, @questforconnectionnyc

Galentine's Evening - perfume making & floral arranging

Fern Botanica, @planetsisco

Thursday, February 12, 2026

vinnydotcomedy

9:15pm, QED Astoria, @vinnyseeram

A stand-up comedy show headlined by Ayanna Dookie, as seen on HBO, TruTV, and NPR. Hosted by Astoria comedian Vinny Seeram. $15

Tarot Talk

6:30pm, QNS Collaboratory, @esocleric @qnscollaborative

Tarot Talk is an opportunity for tarot readers of all levels to meet up, exchange readings, learn from others, and find community. A limited number of decks will be available to borrow if you don’t have your own. Sliding scale tickets $5-$25

Sweet Afton Singles Mixer

Sweet Afton, @sweetaftonbar

D&D Night

Medusa Studios, @dragoneventsnyc

Friday, February 13, 2026

The Love & Clay Soirée

6pm, Mostly Good Studios, @mostlygoodstudios

An evening of getting dirty in the name of love (and also clay). A ceramic workshop, a sexy valentines day party, a love ritual, a very fun flirty silly time!! Celebrate love (the very thing you are) by channeling that energy into a work of art.

Hearts + Crafts

6pm, Sacred Space Astoria, Sacred Space Astoria

Join Sacred Space Astoria for an evening of hearts, handmade magic, and creative connection as yoga studio transforms into a cozy crafting haven. We invite you to gather with fellow makers and joy-seekers for a Valentine’s crafting social designed to celebrate love in all its forms—self-love, friendship, tenderness, and play. Join us from 6-9PM, $15 to attend

Just Kidding - Idris Alton - Live Comedy Taping

7pm, Grove 34, @eyedrease

Just Kidding is a live stand-up comedy showcase headlined by New York–based comedian Idris Alton. Blending sharp observations, cultural commentary, and personal storytelling, Alton’s comedy explores masculinity, relationships, and navigating faith as a Muslim in modern America—delivered with warmth, confidence, and bite.

Emo Night Live! Valentine's Eve Edition

9:30pm, The Wolfhound, @barstoria

Emo/Pop-Punk cover band Songs For Your Mixtape are back at The Wolfhound for another edition of Emo Night Live! They'll be playing all your favorite love and breakup songs just in time for Valentine's Day. Come sing your little emo heart out and as always, admission is free!

Best Judy Piano Bar Sing Along

9pm, Heart of Gold, thevery_best_judy

A special Friday Night love songs edition of Best Judy: a piano bar sing along! Like karaoke, but specializing in musical theatre and with a live accompianist!

Drucula Movie Night

Sweet Scene Astoria, @sweetsceneastoria

Valentine's Popup

Rosalie's, @wildkeepstudio

Galentine's Pajama Party

The Queens Room, @queensroomnyc

ValenZINES Day @ AFP

Astoria Food Pantry, @astoriafoodpantry

A Goth Galentine's Day w/ Astoria Bookshop

Greats of Craft LIC, @astoriabookshop

Astoria Women's Cirlce

Astoria Family Enrichment Center, @astoria_fec

Live Music: Lolux

Mad Donkey, @astoriamusiccollectivenyc


Saturday, February 14, 2026

SCULPT YOUR SWEETIE

3pm, Mostly Good Studios, @mostlygoodstudios

Bring your sweetie (bestie, boyfriend, betrothed, lover) to mostly good studios, for a valentines day event! Sculpt a portrait bust of one another under the romantic moonlight (studio lights). A silly, flirty prelude to your romantic evening! One ticket purchase admits 2 people (one ticket per pair!)

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board Workshop

1pm, The Honey House at Astor Apiaries, instagram.com/honeyhouse.nyc

Join us at The Honey House on February 14 for a hands-on Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Workshop where you’ll create and take home a heart-shaped board for 2–3 people. Learn ingredient selection, pairing, and styling while enjoying tastings throughout the class, plus complimentary wine and soft drinks. $125/person

Box Set Cinema Valentine's Date Night: Body Double (1984) on 16mm

6:30pm, Greats Of Craft, LIC Warehouse, @dvdboxset

This Valentine's Day, witness a seduction, a mystery, a murder in this dreamlike neon erotic Hitchcock homage from cinematic master Brian De Palma. The screening will take place on the enclosed, heated rooftop bar of Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse. $25 ticket includes access to the pre-show & feature, 1 complimentary drink, and a collectible zine.

Crafts & Drafts: Valentines Kids Event

2:30pm, Focal Point Brewery, Missjailenn

Valentines event for kids ages 2-10, $30 per child - 50% off second child (friend/sibling). Your two take home crafts and two sensory activities, while you watch with a drink in hand!

Crafts and Drafts- Valentines Day Kids Event

2:30pm, Focal Point Brewery, @missjailenn

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Miss Jay at Focal Point- Join us for a relaxed, open-house style kids craft event - designed for ages 2 and up ($30 per child/50% off fod second child). They craft while you enjoy a drink! This is a free play/non structured **come-and-go event.**

L'amour le woof: Valentine's Dinner for you and your dog

Chateau le Woof, @chateaulewoof

Valentine's Mixology Class

The Last Word, @thelastword_astoria


Sunday, February 15, 2026

Dipped Beeswax Candle Making Workshop

2pm, The Honey House at Astor Apiaries, https://instagram.com/honeyhouse.nyc

Learn how to make hand-dipped beeswax taper candles in this hands-on 2-hour workshop, where you’ll create a set of 8 pure beeswax tapers from start to finish. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with clean-burning, naturally scented candles to use at home or give as gifts. $85/person

Draw(ings) and Drag (Kings) - Valentines Day Edition

4pm, Astoria Food Pantry, nicky_icky_

Join Nick once again for a special Valentine’s Day edition of drawings and drag kings! Sweaty Eddie will be the incredible drag king for the event! Sliding scale tickets $8 - $15. This event is MASK REQUIRED. Starting at 4PM - 6PM.

Wuthering Heights: Ladies First Astoria Movie Club

Regal Astoria, @ladiesfirstastoria


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