The best things here are usually in a basement, a strip mall, or somebody's backyard, and none of them advertise.
These 7,940 activities are worth leaving the house for.
Ask me what you're after.
October 13 at 7pm +6
Grove 34 Comedy Club · Astoria
Smooth jazz meets smoke-friendly hangs at this monthly session: a live concert, then an open jam where any musician can sit in. Entry comes with free dispensary gifts, courtesy of Terp Bros Astoria.
October 13 at 7:30pm
Cassette · Flushing • $$
Three indie acts, one cozy downstairs room. Market's jangly pop, Moontype's off-kilter grooves, and Katie Von Schleicher's hazy indie rock make for a dreamy triple bill.
Every day from Dec. 25 to Dec. 21
The Beast Next Door · LIC • $$
Inventive cocktails and surprisingly solid snacks make this cozy post-work spot near Queens Plaza worth the stop. Try the Night Bazaar or that sake-and-evaporated-milk drink everyone's raving about.
October 13 at 7pm +59
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge · Howard Beach • $$$$
Slip into the Blue Lounge for an easy afternoon escape where $2 oysters and $8 wines set the tone. The relaxed lounge atmosphere makes it ideal for unwinding after work or easing into date night.
Every day from Aug. 18 to Dec. 19
King Manor Museum · Jamaica • Free
Bangladeshi artists reclaim their narrative in this free exhibition of international prints, handcrafted tools, and personal stories exploring identity and culture. Curated by Queens native Arufa Hossain, it's a space for reflection and honest conversation.
October 14 at 6:30pm +25
Hunter's Point South Park · LIC • $0
Dance your heart out as the Manhattan skyline lights up behind you. Bobby Albanez leads high-energy Zumba moves that turn this waterfront park into your open-air dance floor.
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Tue, Oct 13 · 8:30 PM
Bukharian Jewish Community Center · Forest Hills
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Hunter's Point South Park · LIC
$0
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:30 PM
The Ditty · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 PM
Austin's Ale House · Kew Gardens
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:30 PM
Jib Lanes · Flushing
$16-$25
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:30 PM
Bukharian Jewish Community Center · Forest Hills
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Maggie Hall's · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Copacabana · Jackson Heights
$69
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Lucky Strike Queens · Woodside
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company · LIC
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Rivercrest · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Forest Hills Station House · Forest Hills
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 PM
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Judy & Punch · Astoria
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Bonus Room · Ridgewood
$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
METTRA · LIC
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Judy & Punch · Astoria
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Sanger Hall · Sunnyside
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Cucala Dance Company · LIC
$24
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
One Station Plaza · Bayside
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
OffCity · Astoria
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
The Bonnie · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Nowadays · Glendale
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Terraza 7 · Elmhurst
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Sweet Avenue · Sunnyside
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Bukharian Jewish Community Center · Forest Hills
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:20 PM
Sunnyside Muslim Center · LIC
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
The Wolfhound · Astoria
$
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Long Island City School of Ballet · LIC
$24
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:30 PM
Bukharian Jewish Community Center · Forest Hills
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 PM
Astoria Park · Astoria
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
The Queensboro · Jackson Heights
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Cucala Dance Company · LIC
$24
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:30 PM
Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio · Astoria
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Dada · Ridgewood
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
One Station Plaza · Bayside
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Nowadays · Glendale
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 PM
Sugardaddy's Gentlemen's Club · LIC
$0-$165
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Long Island City School of Ballet · LIC
$24
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Astoria Bier & Cheese · Astoria
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Lucky Strike Queens · Woodside
$26.99
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Abracadabra Magic Diner · Ridgewood
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 PM
Austin's Ale House · Kew Gardens
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
the Flying Fox Tavern · Ridgewood
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:45 PM
Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio · Astoria
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 PM
Jib Lanes · Flushing
$12
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Judy & Punch · Astoria
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Carom Cafe Billiards · Flushing
$
Wed, Oct 14 · 7:00 PM
Bukharian Jewish Community Center · Forest Hills
Free
Wed, Oct 14 · 7:00 PM
Sunnyside Muslim Center · LIC
Free
Wed, Oct 14 · 12:00 PM
Patsy's Pizzeria - Whitestone · Whitestone
$$
Wed, Oct 14 · 1:00 PM
Time To Paint - Painting Studio · LIC
Wed, Oct 14 · 12:00 PM
Jade Eatery And Lounge · Forest Hills
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