Season 7 - Week 17

Written By 31st Ave Open Street Collective, Inc.

And just like that…

We’ve delivered another public art project to the street!

Local vintage fave Loveday 31 recently approached us with an idea: to paint the tree bench outside their storefront, which we installed with Astoria Woodworkers Collective a few years back. So we partnered with well-known artist and neighbor Caryn Cast, helping to fund the supplies and labor with Loveday to make it happen. The design features accessories you can snag there :)

Public art is just one of the many ways we can collaborate with local business partners to beautify the block. So if you’ve got an idea, let us know! We’re all ears.

Now, onto le news:

The Clips

  • We love the idea of Citi Bike rides costing the same as subway fares. (ABC)

  • Some semblance of Innovation QNS looks set to move forward further down Steinway. (QNS)

  • Outdoor dining is back all year round, baby :) (Streetsblog)

Weekend Plans

SATURDAY

  • Excuse Me Human: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

  • MTG Astoria: Cube Draft: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • MTG Astoria: Community Trade Day: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Western Queens Food Co-op: buying club sign-ups: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • The Sidewalk Shop: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY

  • Violin Petting Zoo: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Queens Shut It Down Tabling & MECA Fundraising: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

For more information and the most up to date schedule, including with weather cancellations, see our events page.

Upcoming Markets

If you’re interested in selling on the Open Street, read our FAQs first here to learn more.

Astoria Farmers Market - Sunday, August 23rd

MoshiMoshi Market - Sunday, August 30th

Support the Open Street

It takes a lot to run the 31st Ave Open Street, such as renting storage space, paying for insurance, or buying supplies like extra chairs, sidewalk chalk, and trash bags to keep our street clean.

We list a few of the materials that we are in frequent need of on our donation page. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we also take tax-deductible donations via our Givebutter campaign for those who would like to contribute financially.

Every bit helps and we appreciate your support in making 31st Ave a better place for all! Thank you!

Join Your Neighbors!

All are welcome and no prior experience is required.

And if you’re totally new to the street, come join our New Volunteer Training this Sunday, from 1pm-2pm. Join here.

Stay Connected

Want to stay in touch with 31OS and your neighbors even when the Open Street isn’t active?

Share Your Feedback

We strive to make the Open Street a pleasant experience for all, so if you have any feedback that you’d like to share with the volunteers we’d love to hear it! Our Feedback form is available 24/7 for members of the community to send their thoughts directly to our team.

31st Ave Open Street Collective, Inc.
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