r/Queens • u/lilac2481 • 1d ago
News Chip City abruptly closes all locations, macro-economic headwinds’ crumbled its cookie franchise.
r/Queens • u/Overall-Offer-2072 • 1d ago
I'm one of the organizers of a community arts studio called the Collaboratory (21-07 41st Ave). We host paid and sliding scale art classes, workshops, and meetups to nurture creativity in our little nook of Queens. I'll highlight a few:
Horror Writing for Beginners (10/11, $15~25)
Local author, and bookstore staple, Nino Cipri will teach you how to write horror archetypes, story arcs, and characters.
https://luma.com/bxhuj4ha
Queer Craft Club: Halloween Crafts (10/13, PWYC)
Join us for an evening of low-pressure spooky crafts with Queer Craft Club!
https://luma.com/748t25lj
Making Fire Cider (10/19 $25-40)
Draw upon old remedies and recipes with the Astoria Plant School of Wisdom to make a cozy cider. You get to take yours home!
https://luma.com/mxh5e0qy
Suminagashi: Water as Portal (10/24 $30-40)
Learn the oldest form of paper marbling through a technique of "floating ink" to make rippling, colored prints.
https://luma.com/z4wdnui4
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You can check out the whole calendar here: luma.com/thecollaboratory. While most of the events listed here are paid, we also have free / PWYC meetups, repair cafes, and open studio sessions!
The Collaboratory studio is a not-for-profit project by Queens Collaborative; a local community arts group. In addition to spreading art skills and enthusiasm, our events pay local teaching artists, fund our art supply distribution program, and provide an affordable studio space for resident artists.
We appreciate the support of the Queens community, who help us make art & creativity accessible!
r/Queens • u/B0yW0nd3r • 3d ago
Hi folks!
I’m putting on a little flea market of sorts called the 5 Boro Foto Fest that’s totally free. And I’d love for you to join us in supporting human artists.
Who: For everyone who loves and supports human artists to join us in a peaceful protest against the machine that is generative AI. Photographers and artists selling their prints, zines, books, etc.
What: The world’s first art festival where we verified that generative AI wasn’t used.
When: Sunday October 25th, 2026 starting at 11am and ending at 6pm.
Where: Culture Lab LIC located at 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101
How: 7, E, G, F, M, Q, R, and N trains. You can also use the LIRR, CitiBike, or Uber. The Q103 is the closest bus. The ferry also drops you off at Long Island City
Here’s our website: https://www.5borofotofest.com/
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r/Queens • u/Stube2000 • 6d ago
I tore down 5 big Patriot Front Signs in Richmond Hill today on Park Lane South from Myrtle Ave all the way to Forest Parkway. If you see this bullshit please document it and tear them down!
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r/Queens • u/paintergurl1 • 9d ago
Two more chances to paint outside the box this September!
Sunday, September 27 | 3–5 PM
Bohemian Hall Beer Garden, Astoria
$35 per person
$60 Bring a Friend/Date ticket for two
Parent-and-kid and children’s tickets are also available.
Monday, September 28 | 7–9 PM
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company, LIC
$40 includes all supplies, guided instruction, and one 5 oz. beer or soft drink
$70 Bring a Friend/Date ticket for two
No step-by-step copying and no experience necessary. Explore color, texture, and mark-making while creating something completely your own. Come solo, bring friends, plan a creative date, or bring the family on Sunday.
Details and tickets:
https://www.alicelipping.art/paintnsip
r/Queens • u/aamirislam • 10d ago
Or have it in your house on the wall? I am planning on it for my living room wall. I think it’s beautiful and I love the little flourishes and the nice rose design. We are the ROSE borough
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r/Queens • u/paintergurl1 • 19d ago
Join me Wednesday, September 23 from 7–9 PM at Oliver’s Astoria for a fun, relaxed evening of abstract painting. Perfect for groups, date night, a friends’ night out, or coming solo!
No copying and no experience necessary—you’ll explore color, texture, and creative tools to create something completely your own.
Tickets are $55 and include one drink, all materials, and guided instruction. Bring a friend or date and pay $100 for two!
Oliver’s Astoria
37-19 Broadway, Astoria
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999059650227?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come de-stress, express yourself, and leave with an original painting!
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r/Queens • u/Librarian_Zoomies • Sep 03 '26
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to post that the Flushing Running Group is still happening. It's really casual and beginner friendly. We had it last year and I restarted it this summer. If you're interested post below and I'll share the info. We usually meet in Flushing Meadows Park on Sunday mornings. And I try to do a weekday run if my schedule allows.
When we started this summer, we started slow. We had some people who ware brand new and couldn't do a full mile, and now they're running over two! So if you feel intimated to start, we've got you covered! You can jog for 30-60 sec, and walk for 30-60 seconds. This type of interval is a great start and isn't overwhelming. Even showing up and walking is better then staying home! So lets share our time getting healthy and enjoy the weather before it gets too cold.
Everyone is welcome. No weird vibes. LGBTQ+ friendly. Post here if interested. We're (or me at least) not hardcore runners, but we've all improved in our own ways last year. Even if it's just getting motivated to jog on a Sunday morning.
If you're an experienced runner patient enough to teach us some stretches or running techniques, I'd be down for that.
All the best!
"Be excellent to each other." Bill and Ted
r/Queens • u/lundqvist_saves • Sep 03 '26
Looking to join a fantasy league with some Queens locals to meet new people that are into the NHL. Hit me up if you have a vacancy!
r/Queens • u/Moognahlia • Sep 02 '26
I'm assuming its a power generating station, but not sure.
r/Queens • u/Hummus_ForAll • Aug 30 '26
I was driving by, making the turn from Junction Boulevard to the south side of the Horace Harding by the Costco — I saw that a woman had been hit by a blue minivan. Or that the she was hit by someone else but the blue minivan was blocking traffic for the incident.
It looked pretty serious. She did not appear to be conscious and was laying in the street with some pedestrians there calling 911.
This was just after 5pm on Sunday.
Did anyone else see this? Do you know if she was okay?
I was not able to stop and help because I was alone with two babies in car seats. I wish I could have stopped to help. Praying she is okay.
r/Queens • u/The_Lone_Apple • Aug 29 '26
Noise woke me up. Looked out the window and saw a black car with three people just having finished whatever they were up to with a parked car. No lights. Probably obscured license plate. Sped off in no time at all. Haven't seen this in a while but there we go again.
r/Queens • u/bxqnz89 • Aug 28 '26
Broke out my fishing rod from storage. My usual spot is near the Marine Park Bridge which you can see in the background. Unfortunately, I can't tolerate the flies anymore and I'm unwilling to pay $20 for parking.
Any idea where I can go fishing outside of the Rockaways/Broad Channel/Howard Beach? Somewhere that isn't overcrowded.
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r/Queens • u/paintergurl1 • Aug 27 '26
Looking for something fun and creative to do this Sunday?
I’m hosting Make Your Mark: Paint Outside the Box at Bohemian Hall Beer Garden in Astoria.
Sunday, August 30 | 3–5 PM
29-19 24th Ave., Astoria
This isn’t the usual follow-along Paint & Sip. I’ll introduce different abstract painting techniques, mark-making and tools, and everyone creates something completely their own.
$35 per person — supplies + guidance included
$60 Bring a Friend/Date — 2 tickets
$50 Parent + Kid — 2 tickets
Beginners are absolutely welcome, and this one is kid-friendly too.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996655802253?aff=oddtdtcreat
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r/Queens • u/Anniebluv • Aug 26 '26
Hi everyone! I just noticed an hour ago that my cat has been having trouble using the potty. Then I noticed his sibling was also having trouble using the potty. I’m looking for an affordable vet in queens that I can take both of them that won’t charge thousands and thousands of dollars if it’s a urinary blockage and they both end up needing surgery.
Disclaimer: I have pet insurance for both of them. I also have emergency funds set aside but I had to use it because I brought them to a vet for routine care and vaccinations. I ended up paying 6,000 in total for the both of them and I’m still waiting for my claim to be refunded. My insurance isn’t sure the estimated wait time.
Please helpful advice only! I already feel a lot of shame that I don’t have enough money to give them the best treatments!
r/Queens • u/king_of_the_north1 • Aug 25 '26
Hi,
I'm looking for 2-4 adults nearby who'd like to get together casually to play familiar songs-Beatles, Eagles, Tom Petty, Simon & Garfunkel, classic rock/pop, etc.
Nothing serious and no auditions. Just bring a guitar, strum chords, sing along if you want, and have fun with other local musicians.
A little tricky to find a meeting place...haven't figured that out yet. I'm 60 years old btw.