Posts by sonia
Halloween Harvest Festival Time Is Here
As we're nearing the day of the Gauls and Goblins, Socrates Sculpture Park's annual Halloween Harvest Festival is upon us. This Saturday, October 24th, Astorians will get a chance to have some Halloween fun at Socrates Park, for FREE! There will be: – Make your own costume: Where you can create a cool Halloween costume…
Read MoreAstoria Underpass To Be Transformed With Art
501, founded by Noah Sherrof in 2014, is an organization that goes around New York City, taking drab and doll walls and turning them into art, reported qns.The non profit organization does so in order to help people of the neighborhood get more involved in their communities, and next on the list is Astoria. Sherrof, who…
Read MoreHow High Is Astoria Getting?
It’s no secret, the joint is out and it seems like it’s here to stay. With heavier debates on the legalization of marijuana circulating for the last few years, it’s no wonder that the city is already seeing a boost in open smoking. This goes hand in hand with the fact that in Nov 2014,…
Read More“So Get This…” A Comedy Storytelling Show!
Producers/Comedians Brandon Collins ("Comedy Outliers") and Mike Feeney ("On the Offensive") bring you "So Get This…" – A Comedy Storytelling Show! During this FREE showcase professional comedians will be ditching their material and telling one TRUE hilarious, honest story from their lives. Things are bound to get weird and personal in what guarantees to be…
Read MoreBest Hot Chocolate In Astoria
Winter’s not just coming anymore, it’s pretty much knocking down our door, and there’s no better way to battle the chill then a nice soothing cup of hot chocolate. So whether you’re snuggling up with a loved one in the corner of a cafe, or just passing the time people watching with a good book,…
Read MoreWhat’s Going On This Weekend?
Well the weekend is once again upon us, and just in case you were thin on things to do, here's a few things you can check out: NYC Cupcake Run Sat October 17th, 2015 – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Astoria Park Compete in this 3.1 mile run, while stopping at checkpoints along the way and stuffing…
Read MoreDennis Syntilas To Be Honored With Street Co-Naming
Dennis Syntilas was a pillar of the community. A civil leader and a community organizer, Syntilas helped solidify Greek culture in Queens. Syntilas founded the Greek-American Homeowners Association, which helps to connect Greek-Americans with government resources, also promoting civic engagement. The Athens Square Plaza, a cultural and recreational hub, would also not have been made possible…
Read MoreDrink n’ Draw
This month's D&D is sponsored by Queens Brewery! We'll be offering 16oz Queens Lager by Queens Brewery for $3 each while supplies last! Want to get out of the house or studio and refresh your artistic skills? Looking to meet local creatives, network and exchange ideas? Well, never fear! Q.E.D. is here! On the first Friday of every month, Q.E.D. hosts a…
Read MoreNight Of The Laughing Dead
Linda Buttski, America's oldest porn star, made a deal with the devil to host the most amazing comedy line up of all time– in exchange for her mortal soul. Come celebrate Linda's last night on earth with belly laughs and then stick around for the costume contest! Featuring: co-hosts, Jenn Dodd & Satan (Tim Girrbach)…
Read MoreNo Meat Thanks!
Astoria, a place that’s filled to the brim with food options. Whatever you want, we got it. Greek, Italian, Thai, Indian, Peruvian, Chinese, Turkish, Lebanese, Australian and so much more. You won’t be running out of a place to go and a meal to taste in Astoria any time soon, and with the spark of new…
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