Cool events going on First Tuesdays of the month

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On the first Tuesday evenings of the month, there are not one, but two cool things happening in the area. First, at 7:30pm at Q.E.D., there’s a trivia show called The Big Quiz Thing, which gets the audience involved with interactive elements, like video and audio. The Queens Courier gave it a write-up, and you can check that out with this link.

That ends at 9:30, then at 10pm, there’s a show at the Creek and the Cave called Creek Bros, which is a fun frat-party themed stand-up show. The lineup for August 4 is May Wilkerson, Casey James Salengo, Shakir Standley, John Bilancini, Peggy O’Leary, Scotland Green, Nick Naney, and the headliner for the evening: Anthony P. DeVito.

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You can find out more about these events on their websites, linked above, and on the BOAST Happening page.

4th of July fireworks come early in Astoria

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The NYC fireworks on July 4th will be over the East River this year, but if you want to get in on the action early, there will be fireworks over Astoria Park this Tuesday night. The festivities start at 7:30pm with a performance from the West Point Band, followed by fireworks around 9pm. So get over to the Astoria Park Great Lawn, bring a blanket, a picnic, and enjoy the sky light up!

Here’s more info on the NYC Parks page.

New BOAST survey is LIVE!

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Hello, and happy (almost) summer.

We wanted to let you know that the next BOAST: Best of Astoria survey (warm weather edition) is now live on the web! Here is the link:

http://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/LBWyWcme

Some categories are the same as last time, and there are some new ones as well. The survey will be live until Friday, July 3 at 5pm, so please take it soon. Even if you skip some categories, go ahead and fill out the ones you do know, and it would be great if you could do short write-ups for your choices (1-2 sentences). You may see your writing on the site!

We are trying to reach as many people as possible, so please share the survey.

As a refresher, you can check out the current winners in the EAT category, the DRINK category, and the DO & SEE category.

And once more, you can click here for the survey.

We’re looking forward to seeing the results!

Warm Up at MoMA PS1

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It’s June, and this is the month that the Warm Up 2015 series starts at MoMA PS1. Starting Saturday, June 27 at noon, and happening every Saturday until September 5, there is a huge concert/jam/party that goes on all day. From its website: “A New York summer staple now in its 18th year, MoMA PS1’s highly anticipated Warm Up outdoor music series continues its tradition of introducing audiences to the best in experimental live music, sound, and DJs—both local and international—across a range of genres.” Tickets are $18 in advance, and $20 at the door, but if you live in a zip code 11101–11109, you get in free. Score one for LIC and Astoria residents. You can get more info about the Warm Up 2015 series on the MoMA PS1 Facebook page, and on our HAPPENING page.

Additionally, there are some excellent exhibits at the museum, including Wael Shawky: Cabaret Crusades, which is on view until August 31. Videos featuring beautifully-made marionettes recount the history of The Crusades from an Arab perspective. Check out a picture from the exhibit below.

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Warm Weather Means Bohemian Beer Garden

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Even if people haven’t been to Astoria, they probably have heard of the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. It’s NYC’s oldest beer garden, and it attracts huge crowds every weekend in the summer. Because really, what’s better than being outside and throwing back a few with a couple hundred of your closest pals? There are a couple events coming up this weekend to start off the summer season.

Interested by the new phenomenon of Quiet Clubbing? Starting this Friday at 10pm, and happening every other Friday for the rest of the summer, you can see what it’s all about. Choose between three channels of live DJ sets, and get your groove on. $5 online at quietevents.com, or $10 at the door.

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On Saturday and Sunday starting at noon is the Czech and Slovak Festival, which will feature live entertainment and authentic Czech and Slovak cuisine. And of course good beer. Cheers!

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Sweet Afton was just written up in the New Yorker

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Kudos to the Sweet Afton, BOAST winner for Bar with Best Atmosphere, for being written up in the May 18 issue of the New Yorker in the Bar Tab section. Here’s the article. Their beers on draught are excellent (the Allegash White is especially tasty), as are their signature cocktails. If you feel like snacking, they are famous for their fried pickles and mac & cheese. They also have live Bluegrass/Folk/Jazz every Monday night at 9pm. You can find out more information on our HAPPENING page, and on their website as well.