Good morning, Astoria!
Fall is flying by, so squeeze in one more Astoria Park stroll while the foliage is still hanging on! Meanwhile, there's been some exciting neighborhood news: Mamdani, AOC and Gov. Hochul made a pit stop at a local sports bar, Maison Mekong landed on Eater's Best New Restaurants in Queens list, and one very fabulous cat is looking for a forever home. Plus, we've rounded up this week's trivia nights, live music, creative workshops and weekend happenings.
As Veterans Day draws near, we wanted to quickly highlight a local non-profit dedicated to helping Veterans! According to their website, Veterans Rebuilding Life (VRL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to assisting victims of global conflict and humanitarian crises. Established in 2011 by American veterans of the Global War on Terror, VRL is an award winning charity that delivers direct aid and essential services to vulnerable communities worldwide.
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Local Gossip & Community Updates:
- Mamdani, AOC and Gov. Hochul walk into a bar... Last week, the trio stopped by Murphy's to watch the Buffalo Bills take on the Baltimore Ravens (and chat with locals during the first half).
- A little Astoria restaurant recognition: Maison Mekong made Eater's list of Best New Restaurants in Queens! The Southeast Asian spot has been turning heads with its flaming bone marrow pho, duck curry and crispy pig ears. Have you been yet? Check out the list.
- The Queens Public Library is dealing with a ransomware attack. Its online systems have been affected, but the library is working through it. Gothamist has the latest.
- Calling all Astoria women entrepreneurs! Bubbles & Mane is looking to bring local women business owners together for meaningful connections, practical business education and conversations about growing their businesses. Interested in joining the community? Reach out to Bubbles & Mane to get involved.
- And just like that, farmers market season is over. The Astoria Farmers Market wrapped up its final Sunday of the season yesterday, November 8. Guess we'll have to get our fresh produce fix elsewhere until next year!
- A little cat needs an Astoria comeback story. Reddita, a sweet and playful kitty with the best microbangs we've ever seen, is looking for her forever home. After being found on the streets of Astoria and spending time in foster care, she's thriving in a pet-free home. She's looking for an adopter who can appreciate her curious, cuddly side and respect her boundaries. She's also looking to be your one and only cat. Apply to adopt Reddita and help give this girl her happy ending.
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Cheers,
Angelina & Stacey
This week in Astoria
November 9th - November 15th |
Monday, November 9, 2026
Astoria Gay Book Club Discussion - Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
6:15pm, Heart of Gold, @astoriagaybookclub
Join the Astoria Gay Book Club on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:15–7:15 PM at Heart of Gold for a discussion of Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart.
Astoria Gay Book Club is a welcoming space rooted in the LGBTQ+ community, open to readers of all identities and backgrounds.
Astoria Horror Club Movie Night
7pm, The Ditty, @astoriahorrorclub
Free weekly horror movie in The Ditty's backyard, hosted by Astoria Horror Club.
Maggie Hall's Trivia Night
8pm, Maggie Hall's, @maggiehallsastoria
Monday pub quiz hosted by Paul Hosts Trivia.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Donation Based Play Time
7:30am, Ebb & Bloom Cafe, @ebbandbloomcafe
Tuesdays are donation based play at ebb & bloom. Pay what you want to use the play area with a purchase from the cafe!
The Bonnie Trivia Night
8pm, The Bonnie, @zoehoststrivia
Tuesday trivia hosted by NYC Trivia League, with prizes.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Open Studio Day at Sacred Space Astoria
9:30am, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspaceastoria
Join Sacred Space Astoria for a FULL DAY of studio offerings. From yoga classes, ear seeding and reiki, community lunch, and open studio hours for coworking, reading, and hanging out, the studio has something for everyone
Veterans Day Slime & Craft Drop-In
10am, 2nd Chance Candles, @2nd_chance_candles
No school? Come spend the day creating! 🎨✨ Join us for Slime & Crafts Day! Each child gets an 8 oz slime to customize with their choice of color, glitter, and mix-ins—plus a bonus craft. $20 per child Wednesday, November 11 | Drop in anytime from 10 AM–2 PM and stay as long as you like! Complimentary coffee or tea for caregivers ☕
Cookie Swap at Sacred Space Astoria
6pm, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspaceastoria
Join Sacred Space Astoria for our first Community Cookie Swap! Bring a batch of your favorite homemade cookies and leave with a delicious assortment of treats made by your fellow bakers, registration is free!
Ink & Intuition - Oracle Card Creative Writing Workshop
6:30pm, Medusa Art Studios, @spellbound_oracle
Six strangers, one shared story, and a little Oracle card magic! Explore your intuition and creativity as you build a story together through playful writing prompts. No experience needed.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Bier & Cheese Collective Trivia Night
7pm, The Bier & Cheese Collective, @bierandcheesecollective
Thursday trivia hosted by NYC Trivia League. Book a table ahead.
Pig Beach Trivia Night
7pm, Pig Beach, @nexus.trivia
Pop culture-themed trivia every Thursday, with barbecue on hand; check their Instagram for the week's theme.
Live Jazz Thursdays
DiWine
Live jazz every Thursday with Jazz Generation at the natural wine bar.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Friday night family movie
5:30pm, Ebb & Bloom Cafe, @ebbandbloomcafe
Join us Friday after work & school to unwind with movie night! Free hot chocolate for the kiddos and $2 off beer & wine for you.
Monthly Crafting Social
6pm, Sacred Space Astoria, @sacredspace_astoria
Join Kim and Tenneille for an evening of bright ideas, colorful supplies, and creative connection as our cozy studio turns into a playful crafting oasis.
Whether you are a seasoned maker or just testing the creative waters, this night is designed to help you get comfortable with creating.The cost for this workshop is $15.
A Turning Leaves Festival Event
9pm, The Gaf Astoria
A night of music to remember! FAITH/VOID, Buddy System Forever, and Hot Head will be performing on the back stage! It’ll be a night full of music and friendship, just what we like here! Immediately following the comedy show. And sponsored, as always, by our friends at Lizzy Guitar and Astoria Music Collective!
Karaoke at The Local Bar
11pm, The Local Bar, @the.local.bar.astoria
Karaoke hosted by Jack Boise, 11pm to 3am.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Leaf Fest Day One: Astoria Park Volunteer Day
10am, Astoria Park, @astoriaparkalliance
Help rake, collect and bag fallen leaves in Astoria Park with the Astoria Park Alliance.
Queens Cook Club Holiday Potluck
3pm, 2nd Chance Candles, @queenscookclub
join us for holiday potluck featuring the cookbooks, Pan Y Dulce and Sobremesa
From Bands to Brands: How Merch Changed the Music Industry
5pm, QED Astoria, @poptalksnyc
From Taylor Swift's Showgirl hairbrush to Rolling Stone's iconic tongue-out t-shirts, band merch has always been a major pop culture fixture. Join us on 11/14 at 5pm as we listen to writer, fashionista, and pop obsessive Nicole Tremaglio deliver a deep dive into the world of music merchandising. Come dressed in your favorite band tee and stay for the post-show Q&A with our speaker!
Tickets: $25
Use code: POPOFF for 10% off your tickets
Presented by Pop Talks.
Lo-Ray-Gift Show!
8pm, The Gaf Astoria
Saturday night we have the BEST lineup planned! LOLUX, Raymond & Co., and GIFTSHOP!!! This is a show we’ve been trying to get for awhile! Make sure you come early, and make sure you stay late! You don’t want to miss this!
Sunday, November 15, 2026
31st Ave Open Street
12pm, 31st Ave Open Street, @31staveopenstreet
Car-free 31st Avenue with markets, performances, classes, tabling and family activities every weekend. Check the weekly schedule; it can be cancelled for weather.
Woodside Open Studios
12pm, Woodside Studios
The visual artists who work out of Woodside Studios will be opening their doors for their 4th semi-annual Open Studios. Come out and see and/or purchase affordable art, support local artists and connect with neighbors!
Guinness + Oysters at The Wolfhound
1pm, The Wolfhound, @thewolfhound
Oyster Popup and all-around good people The Wandering Shuckers are coming to The Wolfhound for the afternoon! They'll be shucking fresh oysters and selling them while The Wolfhound is open for business, as usual. Go for the classic pairing of oysters and a perfect pour of Guinness!
Screening, Bright Vignettes: How Astoria Got Its Pride
3pm, Regal Cinema Battery Park, @iprhff
Not in Astoria, but about Astoria! A screening of the first film about Astoria's Queer communities by award-winning local filmmaker. Screening is followed by a Q&A with participants interviewed in the film. Centered around Astoria's first Pride event the film covers 30+ years of Astoria's Queer histories and performers. Tickets are $16
Make sure to confirm all event details with the organizers!
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