Queens Jesters is a free Friday stand-up night in Astoria from two comedy production crews, Comedy Mob and Phat Set. Q.E.D. is Queens' woman-owned indie arts space, a Time Out reader favorite, and it has a neighborhood feel Manhattan clubs rarely match. If you live in Astoria or want a cheap Friday before dinner on Ditmars, this is an easy yes.
What to expect
A casual showcase of stand-up comics in Q.E.D.'s small performance room with a bar in the front space. Expect a mix of working New York comics, a relaxed crowd, and a lineup that is not posted in advance.
Good to know
- Admission is free, but there is a one-item minimum at the bar.
- N or W to Astoria–Ditmars Blvd, then walk to 23rd Avenue.
- Reserve through Q.E.D.'s site and agree to its ticketing policies.
- Lineups are subject to change.
- Q.E.D. runs a later stand-up show the same night if you want to stay.
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Common questions
Is Queens Jesters free?
Yes, Q.E.D. lists it as free with a one-item minimum at the bar.
How often does it happen?
On the second Friday of every month.
