Celebrations in Queens worth going out for.

The best things here are usually in a basement, a strip mall, or somebody's backyard, and none of them advertise.

I keep track of celebrations in Queens and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Queens neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Tue, Sep 22 · 5:00 PM

Howard Beach • $$$

Upscale Italian near JFK

Wabi Nori Queens

Wabi Nori Queens

Flushing • $$$$

Cherry tree centerpiece

Haidilao Hotpot

Haidilao Hotpot

Flushing • $$

Theatrical hot pot pampering

Fresco's Cantina

Fresco's Cantina

Astoria • $$

Modern mexican & drag brunch

Himitsu - Omakase

Himitsu - Omakase

Flushing

Hidden omakase gem

The Waterfront Club

The Waterfront Club

LIC

Intimate craft cocktail lounge

Drinkology NYC

Drinkology NYC

LIC • $$

Cinematic cocktail theater

Cielito NYC

Cielito NYC

LIC

Lively Mexican cantina

Otoro

Otoro

Flushing

Kosher omakase artistry

I Love Paraguay Restaurant

I Love Paraguay Restaurant

Sunnyside • $$

Paraguayan comfort food

Not everyone knows about these

Colombia vs Mexico - Soccer Game Watch Party

Colombia vs Mexico - Soccer Game Watch Party One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM

Astoria • $$

Soccer, salsa & guaro

NAPA WINE DINNER

NAPA WINE DINNER One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM

Astoria • $$

Guided wine dinner

LUXURY BAROLO-CERETTO WINE DINNER

LUXURY BAROLO-CERETTO WINE DINNER One-time only

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM

Astoria • $$

Rare Italian wine dinner

Abruzzo Pastoral Pig Roast

Abruzzo Pastoral Pig Roast One-time only

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM

Astoria • $$

Whole-hog Italian feast

St. Markella Greek Orthodox Cathedral

St. Markella Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Astoria

Greek feast day festival

Masaaki | Japanese | Omakase

Masaaki | Japanese | Omakase

Bayside • $

Personalized chef's choice sushi

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Frequently asked questions

How are these celebrations in Queens chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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