News / Queens
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Nominated for Best of Astoria!
Read more →Today QED: A Place to Show & Tell was nominated as "Best Newcomer" and "Best Place to Experience the Arts" in We Heart Astoria's annual "Best of" awards for Astoria, Queens! This week at QED we prove it by debuting a new art installation by Joseph Meloy, Shakespeare's The Tempest, two solo shows by Anna Drezen & Joanna Shaw Flamm, a lecture/class on making stone tools for the zombiepocalypse taught by an African archeologist, and, of course, stand up comedy. Yeah, I'd say we're THE place to experience the arts in Astoria!
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This Week at QED: March 2nd - March 8th
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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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This Week at QED: Hearts and Crafts
Read more →Whether you love it, you hate it, or you love to hate it, you can’t ignore Valentines Day. We’ve got a boat-load of classes, shows and events this week to fill your hearts desire. Monday, February 9th: Closed for Renovations In an effort to become even more beautiful, we'll be closed this Monday. Keep your eyes peeled for the changes! Tuesday, February 10th: New Release Day with Christian Finnegan 7:00 pm Comedian, VH1 talking head, and all-around nice guy Christian Finnegan returns for “New Release...
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This Week at QED: February 2nd - February 8th
Read more →Let’s kick off the shortest month of the year together with some comedy, arts, and graduations. Monday, February 2nd: Frank Conniff’s Cartoon Dump - 8pm Frank Conniff returns for another installment of his monthly show! He mixes NYC’s smartest comics with history’s weirdest cartoons for an unforgettable show. This lineup includes: Myq Kaplan, Anthony Atamaniuk, Carla Rhodes, Kathleen Roll, and Ken Schultz. Tuesday, February 3rd: No You Tell It! Showcase Show - 7pm Graduates from the switched-up storytelling workshop take the stage to show off their new talents. Storytelling is a complicated and captivating art,...
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Now Showing: Artprov
Read more →Now Showing: ARTPROV What do a flamingo, a giraffe, and a cab-driving ape have in common? Well, nothing really. But they are all subjects of the newest art piece hanging in QED, and that’s got to count for something. The untitled painting was created last Tuesday night during a performance by the artistically-inclined improv group, Artprov. You might recognize the artist, Brandon Sines, from his Frank Ape character, who makes a cameo in the piece. Even if you’re not familiar with the NYC art world, you can appreciate the selfless passion that...
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Artist Spotlight - Louie Pearlman
Read more →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
Read more →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...
