QED Astoria

We serve snacks including fresh-popped popcorn & Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, beer, wine & cider and lots of non-alcoholic drinks. is the only independent, woman-owned and operated venue for the arts in Astoria, Queens in NYC. As a small community space, we're very proud to pay artists, producers, teachers and creatives for their work and provide a free space for performers of all types at our open mi

cs. you’ll find stand-up comedy shows with performers ranging from the beginner to the very famous. We also have arts and crafts workshops, writing classes, board game meet ups, storytelling, movie screenings, watch parties and more. Our affordable classes and shows are as diverse as Queens itself. With 100 or more events each month, there’s something for everyone. Plus we have an awesome beer, wine and cider, coffee, tea and sodas, and low-proof rum, vodka & tequila. For food we have a small hot foods menu courtesy of Zorba's, pastries from This Chick Bakes in LIC, chips, nuts, candy and fresh, hot popcorn. is also available to rent for private events, film shoots, podcasting and more. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "quod erat demonstrandum". If you ever do a crossword puzzle, you'll thank us for this bit of info. It translates to "that which was demonstrated", but if you want it to stand for Queens Ed, that's cool, too. was created by Queens resident Kambri Crews. A long-time producer and promoter of stand up comedy, Kambri brought the laughs and creativity home to Astoria. For four years she served as the Director of Marketing and PR for the comedy club Comix, during which time she also owned and operated the 50-seat venue Ochi's Lounge. She followed that by becoming the comedy booker for the 92Y Tribeca. Kambri is also the author of the New York Times best selling memoir BURN DOWN THE GROUND (Random House) and an accomplished public speaker and storyteller, giving speeches and performing around the USA. By creating Q.E.D., Kambri hopes to bring the community together to share in learning and laughter. ABOUT THE CLASSES:
Classes range from arts and crafts to flower arranging to home brewing. Pickling? Sure, why not! American Sign Language? Throw your hands in the air! Twisted balloon animals? Hey, whatever you're into, pal! Best of all, the classes are very affordable with low commitment. No need to pay a few hundred bucks for an 8-week course only to find out you hate pickled vegetables (because you're a monster!) or you got a gig that means you'll miss most classes. They're usually only a couple of hours long and kept to one or two sessions. Our list of upcoming classes can be found here. We make up class topics and search out instructors, but suggestions are highly welcome! If you have an idea for a class you'd like to teach or take, email us. And click here to learn more about teaching. ABOUT THE SHOWS:
Shows consist of stand up comedy, sketch, improv, poetry, storytelling, readings, solo shows and more performed by talent ranging from the novice to the veteran. Check out our upcoming shows here. If you want a shot at hosting or producing a show, check out our producer guidelines and email us. WANT TO SHOW OR TELL? We like performers and teachers of every stripe. If you're excited to teach it, chances are someone wants to learn it. We're always looking for something new to learn from history to art to DIY projects to languages, you name it. Click here to learn more about teaching. If you're brand new at performing, we suggest coming to a few open mics and other shows and introducing yourself to the other performers and the producers of shows. Plus we offer a wide selection of classes on the craft of writing, performing and breaking into the business.

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