This event is in the past.It took place on May 22, 2026 at Astoria Bookshop.
Bring your zines to trade and take the mic at this DIY publishing party. Meet NYC zine makers from Astoria Zine Club and Close Friends Collective while swapping stories, paper, and creative energy with fellow enthusiasts.
DIY publishing culture
Creative community gathering
Zine trading event
Open mic night
Tips
đź“šbring zines to trade
🎤sign up for open mic on arrival
đź›’check out the free book trolley
Zines! Zines! Zines! Swap and Open Mic
Astoria
Bring your zines to trade and take the mic at this DIY publishing party. Meet NYC zine makers from Astoria Zine Club and Close Friends Collective while swapping stories, paper, and creative energy with fellow enthusiasts.
DIY publishing culture
Creative community gathering
Zine trading event
Open mic night
Tips
đź“šbring zines to trade
🎤sign up for open mic on arrival
đź›’check out the free book trolley
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