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This Week at QED: March 2nd - March 8th
So far, March is living up to it's name and coming in like a lion. A really big, mean, hangry lion. Duck into our doors for safety. Monday, March 2nd: Frank Conniff's Cartoon Dump - 8PM It's dark, it's different, and it may be dumpy, but it's hilarious. TV's Frank Conniff (TV's Frank on Mystery Science Theater 3000) is back for his monthly Monday night shenanigans! This time, he brings: Hari Kondobalu, Kevin Avery, Carolina Hildago, and Livia Scott. Tuesday, March 3rd: Plan B Open Mic - 7PM Due to some schedule adjustments, we're having a last-minute open mic! Crazy gals Kambri...
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This Week at QED: February 23rd - March 1st
Let's wrap up this wretched February weather together! Monday, February 23rd: Saw Her Stand Up There - 8pm It’s Ladies Night! This monthly stand-up show features a cast of all female players. Host Andrea Shaprio (from the weekly Bunk Bed Hour open mic) recruited some of her all-star friends to visit this month, including: Caitlin Brodnick (Glamour, The Moth) Giulia Rozzi (MTV, Chelsea Lately), Poppi Kamer (VH1, E!), Jessica Delfino (“What Would Jesus Buy?”, CNN). Sponsored by Raising Astoria! Tuesday, February 24th: FastTrack - 7pm It’s an open mic, it’s storytelling, it’s standup - and its all happening on a...
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Oscar Party Giveaways
IT'S OSCAR TIME, NEW YORK! Instead of hibernating on your couch, get up, get out, and join like-minded movie/fashion/pop culture enthusiasts at our Oscar Watch Party this Sunday at 6, hosted by comedic power couple Kambri Crews and Christian Finnegan! In addition to the $4/$5 select beer and wine specials and hot catered food, we’re giving away these items to lucky guests: Christian Finnegan, “The Fun Part” CD Now you can take the soothing sounds of Christian Finnegan (VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” “Chappelle’s Show,” “Are We There Yet?”) into your home, on the road, or uploaded directly to your iTunes....
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This Week At QED: February 16th - February 22nd
Well, this weather is awful. But, instead of shriveling up and hibernating on your couch, come join us to beat the winter blues! Monday, February 16th: Ted Alexandro and Friends - 8pm Astoria Native Ted Alexandro returns for his routine check-up at QED - this time with artist Esteban del Valle, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Todd Barry (who is rumored to be the hottest comedian on the planet). Tuesday, February 17th: 500 Days of Summer Live Read - 8pm Comedian Brandon Collins kicks off his...
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Artist Spotlight - Louie Pearlman
On any given night at QED, you’ll likely find people from all walks of life - rambunctious comedians, pensive musicians, or brainiac historians. If you stroll in on a Wednesday morning however, you’ll find the polar opposite. In fact, these little people can hardly walk at all. Louie, the leader of the Sing-A-Long, is a chipper young man with the charisma of a person who just came off a stint in a Broadway production. Armed with his ukulele and years on a musical improv troupe, Pearlman...
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This Week at QED: January 26th - February 1st
We have a lot of shows and classes coming up, so take a peek at what this week has in store. Monday, January 26th - Saw Her Stand Up There, 8pm This all-female stand-up show is a monthly feature at QED - and for good reason. Hosted by Andrea Ilene Shapiro, the night starts with some of NYC’s best comedians, and ends with a “lady symposium” on...