✨ This week in Astoria: Jan 5th - 11th


ASTORIA LIVE | January 5th, 2026

Hello Astoria,

Welcome to January! If you've managed to avoid the flu ravaging the city, stay busy in our neighborhood with some of the events happening below :)

As we wrap up the year, I would also LOVE to know what you want more of in 2026, in case you haven't shared yet. I put together a super quick survey to get your thoughts!

Cheers,

Stacey


This week in Astoria

January 5th - 11th

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Monday, January 5, 2026

The Blindfold Show

7:30pm, Q.E.D., @sarahkomedy

Take part in a one-of-a-kind comedy event where you get to watch a whole comedy show without seeing it at all! As you arrive, you’ll be given a blindfold and you’ll be told when to put it on. Then the host and comics will take it from there! $10

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Fundraiser for Brian Romero for NY Assembly

Fresco's Grand Cantina

Drink & Draw @ Q.E.D.

7pm

Cool Runnings (movie) @ The Ditty

8:30pm

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Roasted - Roast Battle League NY

8:30pm, Grove 34, @rblnewyork

Dan Wickes presents a curated lineup of comedians to compete in insult battles as an affiliated part of Brian Moses' Roast Battle League. New York has the best joke writers in the world, come see what happens when they're put to the test, $10 tickets.

Bingo @ Kitty Sullivan's

7pm

Friday, January 9, 2026

Believe in Ghost (Live Music)

@ Mad Donkey Beer Bar & Grill


Saturday, January 10, 2026

W3AM - Sixth Edition

7pm, 3AM Theatre, @3AMTheatre

Join us for the sixth broadcast of W3AM — a one-night-only (January 10th) variety program hosted in the style of a live broadcast radio program. This show blends circus, dance, music, and unscripted moments from the city’s most compelling performers. Tickets start at $20

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Astoria Trash Club pick up: meet @ Elevenses

11am

Astoria School of Plant Wisdom @ AFP

Astoria Food Pantry, 2-4pm


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