✨ This week in Astoria: Jan 19th - 25th


ASTORIA LIVE | January 19th, 2026

Hello Astoria,

Happy MLK day! Keeping the intro short today, read on for the events happening later this week!

Cheers,
Stacey


This week in Astoria

January 19th - 25th

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Office Epic Trivia Night!

7pm, Pig Beach BBQ, @nexus.trivia

Show off your Dunder Mifflin knowledge - play in a team of your friends or fly solo - we can match you up with other players if you want! Awesome prizes and entry is free - just RSVP!

Friday, January 23, 2026

Screen Printing

6pm, Mostly Good Studios, @mostlygoodstudios

Learn the basics of screen printing in this 3 hour beginner-friendly DIY workshop! 1 t-shirt and all printing materials provided! No prior experience is needed, and all tools and materials are provided.

StandUpTown @ Q.E.D.

7:30pm, Q.E.D. Astoria, @standup_town

Its our "Eeeek its still only January" special! very month StandUpTown brings you some of NYCs and the countries hottest comics to QED! We know its already been a long year and its only January! Come laugh off those January blues with us and our killer line up! (Tickets $15)

The Best Stand-Up Comedy in Queens

9pm, Grove 34, @danjperlman

One of the best comedians in the city, Dan Perlman headlines Grove 34 in Astoria. Dan co-created, wrote and starred in Flatbush Misdemeanors, Showtime's critically-acclaimed comedy series which holds a unanimous 100% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Dan has appeared on Comedy Central and headlined The Kennedy Center in DC. Most recently, Dan directed and starred in the award-winning documentary short, Being Bublé. Dan's performance in the film was praised in The New York Times as "spectacular."

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Bad Bunny Night

Sissy McGinty's, @barstoria_

U.S. Soccer Watch Party: USWNT vs. Paraguay

5:30pm, Rivercrest, @ao_qns

As New York gears up for the 2026 World Cup, join the American Outlaws Queens chapter for U.S. soccer watch parties at Rivercrest, the home bar in Queens for U.S. soccer. Bring your passion and energy to cheer alongside the best fans and be a part of a vibrant community of supporters, while enjoying BIG SCREEN action WITH SOUND and HAPPY HOUR pricing!

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Hand Building Long Form Course

10am, Mostly Good Studios, @mostlygoodstudios

Over 6 weeks, learn and explore various hand building methods like slab building, coiling, pinching, and modeling. This hand building course is great for anyone looking to learn more about working with clay, build on and gain confidence in their already developed skill set, or commit to their art practice with time set aside once a week to learn and grow!

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