Hello Astoria,
FAKE SPRING HAS ARRIVED!!! I spent yesterday taking a long walk to Socrates Sculpture Park and along the waterfront, popping into the new No Borders Bookstore in the Side B space, and enjoying a free hot dog with kimchi and gochujang mayo in celebration of Between the Bagel's 6-year anniversary.
It feels like 70 degrees out right now, so if you can get outside do it!
Have a great week!!!!!
Cheers,
Stacey
This week in Astoria
Monday, March 9, 2026
Maria Kaushansky Trio at Sweet Afton
7pm, Sweet Afton, @masha_piano_gal
Maria Kaushansky is a pianist based in Astoria. She will return to Sweet Afton to perform a set of original music from her new album "Northbound to Finch", jazz standards and pop favourites!
Free GED Classes
6:30pm, Beacon Free GED classes, Beacon Variety Boys and Girls Club
Free GED classes every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. If anyone has any questions, please call (718) 777-9202 or email us at beacon10@varietyboysandgirlsclub.org
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Sip & Henna
7pm, Oliver’s Astoria, @bitter_sweet_preet
Join us for a chill evening of sipping drinks and learning the basics of applying henna at Oliver's Astoria! Tickets are $40 and include 1 drink.
Rough Draft Festival 2026
7pm, LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, @lpacinnyc
The Rough Draft Festival, presented by the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, is a theater festival that provides innovative and boundary-pushing artists with space, resources, and support to further develop their works-in-progress.
This year, LPAC will present five works-in-progress selected through a highly competitive review process, as well as one returning artist and the Artist Incubator, March 10-22, 2026.
FREE ESL classes
6:30pm, ESL Classes, Beacon Variety Boys and Girls Club
Free ESL classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. If anyone is interested, please call (718) 777-9202 or email us at beacon10@varietyboysandgirlsclub.org
Karaoke League
7pm, Shillelagh Tavern, @ShillTavern @Karaokeleague
Karaoke League this week is highlighting classic R&B songs!
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Express Yourself! Abstract Pain n’ Sip
7pm, Fifth Hammer Brewing Co., @alipp_paintnsipp
Warmer days are on the way… celebrate with a Paint n’ Sip at Fifth Hammer Brewing in Long Island City. No experience needed — just come sip, paint, and express yourself.
Open Mic Night
7:30pm, Shillelagh Tavern, @ShillTavern @AstoriaMusicCollective
Weekly Open Mic night hosted by the amazing Jeannie Skelly! Come watch or participate! Either way you’ll be a part of a fantastic evening!
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Tarot Talk
6:30pm, QNS Collaboratory, @esocleric @qnscollaboratory @qnscollaborative
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.
Trivia Thursdays
8:30pm, Shillelagh Tavern, @ShillTavern @NYCTriviaLeague
Test your knowledge for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Weekly and free to play!
Friday, March 13, 2026
Very Angry Women
6pm, Mostly Good Studios, @mostlygoodstudios
Move with the juicy waves of rage and let it transform into something you can feel, hold, and cherish! Punch and smash and squish clay! Cry into a pinch pot! Mush it all up and begin again! Anger into courage!! Courage into creation!!! Together, together. This workshop enthusiastically welcomes any and all persons who embrace being a woman some or all of the time.
45th Anniversary Screening of THE HOWLING on 16mm
6:30pm, Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse, @boxsetmicrocinema
This Friday the 13th, join us for the 45th anniversary of Joe Dante's THE HOWLING on 16mm film, preceded by a 16mm clip show of creepy and cursed footage. $25 Ticket includes reserved seat, 1 complimentary wine or beer, raffle ticket, & collectible zine.
Art in Motion
6pm, Cannavita, @brett.masterson.art
FREE Art Event: Fresh Acrylics x Cannavita x Ovono Agency present Art in Motion: An Exhibition. All are welcome. 21+
Bomb Shelter Comedy
8pm, Shillelagh Tavern, @ShillTavern @BombShelterComedy
Come by for a NO COVER Comedy show!! Talented comedians, biweekly, join us on stage in the back room! It’s always a great Friday when you support local artists!
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Karaoke Saturdays
11pm, Shillelagh Tavern, @ShillTavern
Join us for some late night Karaoke! Hosted by our dear friend Jack, Saturdays are a great night for singing way your weekly woes!
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Oscars Watch Party + Trivia Night
6:30pm, Oliver’s Astoria, @triviacity
Reserve your table for an Oscars trivia night while we watch the ceremony with sound!
Drafts & Crafts: St. Patrick's Day Kids Art Party
2:30pm, The Greats of Craft : LIC Warehouse, @missjailenn
Celebrate St Patrick's Day 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. $30 per child, 50% off one additional child (sibling/friend) at time of purchase for $45 total. ADULTS ARE FREE
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