QED Astoria

QED Astoria QED hosts comedy, storytelling, open mics, movie screenings, readings and more. Q.E.D. It's a labor of love, really. At Q.E.D. WHAT DOES Q.E.D. MEAN? WHO ARE YOU?

Since COVID, we added an excellent little gift & bookshop & serve snacks, beer, wine & cider and lots of non-alcoholic drinks. is the only independent, woman-owned and operated venue for the arts in Astoria, Queens in NYC. As a small community space, we're very proud to pay artists, producers, teachers and creatives for their work and provide a free space for performers of all types at our open mi

cs. you’ll find stand-up comedy shows with performers ranging from the beginner to the very famous. We also have arts and crafts workshops, writing classes, board game meet ups, storytelling, movie screenings, watch parties and more. Our affordable classes and shows are as diverse as Queens itself. With 100 or more events each month, there’s something for everyone. Plus we have an awesome beer, wine and cider, coffee, tea and sodas, and low-proof rum, vodka & tequila. For food we have a small hot foods menu courtesy of Zorba's, pastries from This Chick Bakes in LIC, chips, nuts, candy and fresh, hot popcorn. is also available to rent for private events, film shoots, podcasting and more. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "quod erat demonstrandum". If you ever do a crossword puzzle, you'll thank us for this bit of info. It translates to "that which was demonstrated", but if you want it to stand for Queens Ed, that's cool, too. was created by Queens resident Kambri Crews. A long-time producer and promoter of stand up comedy, Kambri brought the laughs and creativity home to Astoria. For four years she served as the Director of Marketing and PR for the comedy club Comix, during which time she also owned and operated the 50-seat venue Ochi's Lounge. She followed that by becoming the comedy booker for the 92Y Tribeca. Kambri is also the author of the New York Times best selling memoir BURN DOWN THE GROUND (Random House) and an accomplished public speaker and storyteller, giving speeches and performing around the USA. By creating Q.E.D., Kambri hopes to bring the community together to share in learning and laughter. ABOUT THE CLASSES:
Classes range from arts and crafts to flower arranging to home brewing. Pickling? Sure, why not! American Sign Language? Throw your hands in the air! Twisted balloon animals? Hey, whatever you're into, pal! Best of all, the classes are very affordable with low commitment. No need to pay a few hundred bucks for an 8-week course only to find out you hate pickled vegetables (because you're a monster!) or you got a gig that means you'll miss most classes. They're usually only a couple of hours long and kept to one or two sessions. Our list of upcoming classes can be found here. We make up class topics and search out instructors, but suggestions are highly welcome! If you have an idea for a class you'd like to teach or take, email us. And click here to learn more about teaching. ABOUT THE SHOWS:
Shows consist of stand up comedy, sketch, improv, poetry, storytelling, readings, solo shows and more performed by talent ranging from the novice to the veteran. Check out our upcoming shows here. If you want a shot at hosting or producing a show, check out our producer guidelines and email us. WANT TO SHOW OR TELL? We like performers and teachers of every stripe. If you're excited to teach it, chances are someone wants to learn it. We're always looking for something new to learn from history to art to DIY projects to languages, you name it. Click here to learn more about teaching. If you're brand new at performing, we suggest coming to a few open mics and other shows and introducing yourself to the other performers and the producers of shows. Plus we offer a wide selection of classes on the craft of writing, performing and breaking into the business.

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Check out this SWEET Saturday programming over here on 23rd Ave!SAT, JULY 13, 2024:11AM: Shut Up & Write! A quiet contai...
07/12/2024

Check out this SWEET Saturday programming over here on 23rd Ave!

SAT, JULY 13, 2024:

11AM: Shut Up & Write! A quiet container for focus and flow

3PM & 5PM: Bryan Stoops tapes his comedy special!

7:30PM: Best of Astoria: standup comedy from the cream of the crop from Queens and beyond

9:30PM: QED Presents (see previous post for lineup)

11PM: Last Stop Laughs: get in FREE with your 9:30PM show ticket!


Hey, kids—much like a Slip n Slide, EXCELLENT COMEDY is just the cool summer refreshment you need:QED Presents:Fri, July...
07/12/2024

Hey, kids—much like a Slip n Slide, EXCELLENT COMEDY is just the cool summer refreshment you need:

QED Presents:
Fri, July 12 & Sat, July 13 @ 9:30PM!

Stick around for the 11PM late night shows, and your ticket gets you in for FREE!


happy Thursday, party people!7:30PM: From the BQE to QED returns with more amazing New York stories!9PM: QED Presents: D...
07/11/2024

happy Thursday, party people!

7:30PM: From the BQE to QED returns with more amazing New York stories!

9PM: QED Presents: David Jin & Peng Dang co-headline!

The A/C is rockin and rollin! ⚡️

NEW SHOW ALERT! brings his beloved kids’ show SHOW UP, KIDS to QED and we are jumping for joy!What happens when the kids...
07/07/2024

NEW SHOW ALERT!

brings his beloved kids’ show SHOW UP, KIDS to QED and we are jumping for joy!

What happens when the kids are in charge of the story, characters, costumes & set? Find out at this outrageous, critically acclaimed, family-friendly, musical comedy for 3-10 year olds and their grownups.

“Comedy gold!” -NJ Arts

“A small theatrical miracle!” - The Scotsman

“Usually the kids are just watching the show, but here kids are actually a part of the show!” - Kids News NYC

“Teaches young audiences some valuable lessons about honoring your commitments, being creative, expressing your ideas, and being true to yourself.” - DC Theater Arts

Featuring Denisse Estefany Mendoza
Created by Peter Michael Marino & the kids
Directed by Michole Biancosino & the kids
showup-theshow.com

Running Time: 45 minutes

Your sassy Sunday plans have arrived! 😎12-5PM: BOARD GAME MEETUP! Free with any purchase.5PM: Open Mic7PM: StandUpTown: ...
07/07/2024

Your sassy Sunday plans have arrived! 😎

12-5PM: BOARD GAME MEETUP! Free with any purchase.

5PM: Open Mic

7PM: StandUpTown: delicious comedy to wash down your weekend 🍻

See you here in our A/C! 🧊

TONIGHT: Fly your freak flag with us on this 5th of July!FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024:7:30PM: Transplants Comedy9:30PM: QED Pres...
07/05/2024

TONIGHT: Fly your freak flag with us on this 5th of July!

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024:

7:30PM: Transplants Comedy

9:30PM: QED Presents: Headliner comedy showcase

11PM: End of the Line: your stand-up comedy nightcap


SATURDAY GROOVES 😎July 6, 2024:11AM: Shut Up & Write!3PM: The Queens Poet: Poetry & Music Open Mic5PM: How Was It? Story...
07/05/2024

SATURDAY GROOVES 😎

July 6, 2024:

11AM: Shut Up & Write!

3PM: The Queens Poet: Poetry & Music Open Mic

5PM: How Was It? Storytelling Show

7:30PM: Caregivers, a solo show double header by Jeff Simmermon & Erin Barker

9:30PM: QED Presents: Stand-up Comedy All Star Showcase

11PM: Last Stop Laughs: Late Night Comedy!

Come in for the laughs, leave with a new beach read and a new lease on life. 🏖️


FRIDAY OPEN MIC CANCELED! See you at the next one, friendos. 🎤
07/05/2024

FRIDAY OPEN MIC CANCELED! See you at the next one, friendos. 🎤

These firecrackers are at  this weekend! Buy in advance and save $5!
07/04/2024

These firecrackers are at this weekend! Buy in advance and save $5!



Have a safe and happy 4th of July wherever you are! We’ll be putting the finishing touches on our shelter while popping ...
07/04/2024

Have a safe and happy 4th of July wherever you are! We’ll be putting the finishing touches on our shelter while popping hot dogs and grilling fireworks. Something like that. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Back tomorrow for a weekend of comedy, open mics, storytelling & more!

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BAD TRIP = GOOD STORY Come out on FRIDAY, June 28 @ 7:30PM to be regaled with some hilarious tales from comedians who to...
06/27/2024

BAD TRIP = GOOD STORY

Come out on FRIDAY, June 28 @ 7:30PM to be regaled with some hilarious tales from comedians who took the hit… so you didn’t have to. 🎤 ✌🏻


Serving up PRO COMEDY this weekend: it’s good for your health. 😎FRI, 6/28 & SAT, 6/29 @ 9:30PMStick around after on both...
06/27/2024

Serving up PRO COMEDY this weekend: it’s good for your health. 😎

FRI, 6/28 & SAT, 6/29 @ 9:30PM

Stick around after on both days and get into the 11PM show for FREE with your ticket to QED Presents!


FRIYAY, INDEED!JUNE 21, 2024:Come get slap-happy with a nonstop feast of stand-up comedy.7:30: Moody McCarthy & Tony Dey...
06/20/2024

FRIYAY, INDEED!

JUNE 21, 2024:

Come get slap-happy with a nonstop feast of stand-up comedy.

7:30: Moody McCarthy & Tony Deyo present half hours, w/featured host Jenn Wehrung

9:30: QED Presents (see next post for lineup!)

11:00: End of the Line: your comedy late-nightcap



ASTORIA FEMINIST BOOK GROUP returns for its monthly meeting!  SATURDAY, JUNE 15 @ 12PM This month’s selection: Daughters...
06/14/2024

ASTORIA FEMINIST BOOK GROUP returns for its monthly meeting!

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 @ 12PM

This month’s selection: Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung


WOWOWOW! Get a break from the heat of the dog days and enjoy some COOL COMEDY + A/C!QED’s Summer Buy-One-Get-One special...
06/14/2024

WOWOWOW! Get a break from the heat of the dog days and enjoy some COOL COMEDY + A/C!

QED’s Summer Buy-One-Get-One special:
Buy a ticket to one show, get a second show* for FREE! (Dozens of shows & events to choose from - LINK IN BIO!)

*Eligible shows till end of July, 2024

Use the discount code DOGDAYS when checking out on our site, qedastoria.com.

See you soon, neighbors! ☀️ 😎✌🏻


Thanks to  for including our watch party as a top thing to do in NYC this weekend! We & the hosts  agree! Get yer ticket...
06/13/2024

Thanks to for including our watch party as a top thing to do in NYC this weekend! We & the hosts agree! Get yer tickets before they sell out!

IT’S TONY SEASON! 💃🏻 🪩 🕺🏻 And you know what that means…Dust off your party clothes and hit the red carpet for the Tony A...
06/13/2024

IT’S TONY SEASON! 💃🏻 🪩 🕺🏻 And you know what that means…

Dust off your party clothes and hit the red carpet for the Tony Awards at QED with !

Broadway Bods is a non-profit theater company that puts larger performers in the spotlight. We’ll be showcasing some of our members during commercial breaks along with fun Broadway themed Trivia! There will be prizes!

7:30PM doors for red carpet arrivals and pre-show hang out.

Don’t worry, we don’t talk during the telecast...only during select commercial breaks!

THURSDAY, June 13:New Material Night returns with special guest host ! 🎉 The lineup is jam-packed with fantastic comics ...
06/13/2024

THURSDAY, June 13:

New Material Night returns with special guest host ! 🎉

The lineup is jam-packed with fantastic comics trying out new bits so you can say, “I heard it here first!”

Featuring:
Vic Tran
Igor Martinez
Lindsay Theisen
Christiana Jackson
Jaymie Jenks
Collin Chamberlin
Will Abeles
Jessica Levin
Jacob Williams

Come through! 🍻

PRIDE at QED continues and we have one more fabulous lineup for LGBTQED!JUNE 15 @ 7:30PM:🎤 Hosted by , with:🎤  🎤  🎤  🎤  ...
06/12/2024

PRIDE at QED continues and we have one more fabulous lineup for LGBTQED!

JUNE 15 @ 7:30PM:
🎤 Hosted by , with:
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🎤
🎤
🎤

COME THRU AND CELEBRATE THE RAINBOW 🌈

xoxo, QED

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Summertime thirst quenchers are back! The QEDelight is like a sparkling sangria without all the fruit and is a sweet way...
06/06/2024

Summertime thirst quenchers are back!

The QEDelight is like a sparkling sangria without all the fruit and is a sweet way to sip through an event!


Bookend your Friday night with us and sample some summer quaffs!7:30pm: Transplants Comedy Show(9:30pm: QED Presents - s...
06/06/2024

Bookend your Friday night with us and sample some summer quaffs!

7:30pm: Transplants Comedy Show

(9:30pm: QED Presents - see previous post for lineup!)

11pm: End of the Line - late night comedy for your nightcap pleasure

QED Presents: FRI, JUNE 7 & SAT, JUNE 8 @ 9:30PMGet yer hot hot comedy lineups in the sweetest little club in NYC!      ...
06/06/2024

QED Presents:
FRI, JUNE 7 & SAT, JUNE 8 @ 9:30PM

Get yer hot hot comedy lineups in the sweetest little club in NYC!

It’s THURSDAY, June 6, and that means… the wwwkens begins!7:30PM: From the BQE to QED - stories by NYers about this wild...
06/06/2024

It’s THURSDAY, June 6, and that means… the wwwkens begins!

7:30PM: From the BQE to QED - stories by NYers about this wild, raucous city we call home!

9PM: Squeaky & Cheeky - comedy that has an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other 😈

It’s hot and sticky outside; come in for AC and a cold bev! 🧊 🍻

Address

27-16 23rd Avenue
New York, NY
11105

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 12:30am
Saturday 12pm - 12:30am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+13474513873

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We like to think of Q.E.D. as a fun after-school space for grown-ups.  Our affordable classes and shows are as diverse as Queens itself. At Q.E.D. you’ll find arts and crafts, stand-up comedy, tastings, DIY projects, poetry slams, game nights, walking tours, storytelling, gardening, improv, and everything in between. Have an idea? Pitch it to us!  We also have a café with delicious coffee and a sweet selection of beer & wine. Our backyard garden is a private oasis where you can enjoy free wifi and an ice cold drink. Our stage and space are also available for private events and classes. Call 347.451.3873 or email [email protected] for more info. Q.E.D. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "quod erat demonstrandum". If you ever do a crossword puzzle, you'll thank us for this bit of info. In English it means "that which was to be demonstrated", but if you want it to stand for Queens Ed, that's cool, too. THE SHOW: Shows consist of stand up comedy, sketch, improv, poetry, storytelling, readings, solo shows and more performed by talent ranging from the novice to the veteran. THE TELL: Classes range from arts and crafts to flower arranging to home brewing. Pickling? Sure, why not! American Sign Language? Throw your hands in the air! Twisted balloon animals? Hey, whatever you're into, pal! Best of all, the classes are very affordable with low commitment. No need to pay a few hundred bucks for an 8-week course only to find out you hate pickled vegetables (because you're a monster!) or you got a gig that means you'll miss most classes. They're usually only a couple of hours long and kept to one or two sessions. We make up class topics and search out instructors, but suggestions are highly welcome! So if you have an idea for a class you'd like to teach or take, email us! We like performers and teachers of every stripe. If you're interested in teaching it, chances are someone's interested in learning it. We're always looking for something new to learn from history to art to DIY projects to languages, you name it. If you want a shot at hosting or producing a show, let us know that, too. If you're brand new at performing, we suggest coming to a few open mics and other shows and introducing yourself to the other performers and the producers of shows. Plus we offer a wide selection of classes on the craft of writing, performing and breaking into the business.

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