In this advanced beginner sewing workshop, learn how to reinforce and repair high-stress areas that commonly fail in clothing. You’ll practice techniques like bar tacks, reinforcement stitching, and edge stabilization before applying them to your own garments. Perfect for anyone who already knows basic hand sewing and wants to make their clothing repairs stronger and […]

Orchestra Q: Night Shift is a live symphonic-DJ hybrid that transforms the traditional orchestra into an immersive, club-inspired experience. Featuring music by Stravinsky, Bach, and Beethoven woven together with sampling, looping, and producer-driven transitions by QWEENJD, the performance unfolds as one continuous set. Set inside SculptureCenter – a raw, industrial space housed in a former […]

​Three actors, without imposing sets or lavish costumes, choose to stage the most famous of Verdi’s operas: La Traviata. They know that the undertaking is worth it, because what truly matters is the evocative power of theatre. What remains is the story of Violetta and Alfredo, the immortal arias, and the emotion that has always […]

Come hang out, make new friends, and yap in all of the languages you know! Whether you’re a native speaker or you’ve only just learned how to order food at a restaurant, we’d love to have you come and chat. When you arrive, we’ll offer your stickers for every language you might want to chat […]

21+ Craft Night: Join us for an artist-led crafting workshop with RAISING ASTORIA! Participants will paint & design a tote bag to take home. Each ticket includes admission & a drink voucher. Join us for a creative night out at The Ditty in Astoria! You’ll design your own one-of-a-kind tote bag while enjoying a drink […]

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival presents “CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY” Friday, May 8, 7-8pm Free Admission Written and performed by Matteo Porru Stage advisor Marleen Scholten Presented by 369gradi In Italian with English Supertitles Translated by Francesca Triolo Supertitles by Francesca Triolo and Arianna Intra Premio Campiello Giovani (one of the most prestigious literary awards […]

Written and directed by Angelo Trofa An original show set on a wooden table, with dirt, a knife, and real vegetables. We follow the life of Protagonist, a potato, observing its feelings and relationships, in a world inhabited by other tubers, characters in a quirky and engaging narrative. We see Protagonist being born, falling in […]