Season 7 - Week 18
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!
We are thrilled to confirm we are firing up the grills for our third and final community cookout of the season this Saturday. Our previous cookout was postponed due to rain, though proved more than worth the wait with an epic day on the Open Street. If you’re interested in volunteering with 31OS during the cookout or throughout the season, join us for New Volunteer Orientation at the corner of 31st Ave & 35th St between 1 & 2 PM and be amazed at how great you look in a high-vis vest :)
Last cookout, the community brought its hearty appetite, awe, and applause to celebrate summer fun in the neighborhood — no kayfabe. Thanks to support from Jaeki Cho, the Tikkun BBQ crew is bringing the meats back to the Open Street on Saturday. Will it be Outlaw Wrestling or Mother Nature bringing the thunder? As always, check our socials for the most up-to-date info and announcements…
The Clips
Watch out bus stop blockers — the Q101 is getting cameras. (MTA)
The city to shed unsightly sidewalk scaffolding with final rules issued by the DoB. (amNY)
We can’t wait to see who won bids in the MTA’s Metrocard Machine Auction. (Gothamist)
Weekend Plans
SATURDAY
Tikkun BBQ Block Party #3:
Music: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Outlaw Wrestling: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Free Food: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm or until sold out
Silent Disco: 8:00 pm
Mac & Me (1998): 8:00 pm
SUNDAY
Astoria Farmers Market: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Goods for Gaza: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Violin Petting Zoo: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweets & Spells Rolling Apothecary: 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
SUMMER OF LOVE | FREE, FREE, FREE PALESTINE: 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Piece of Quds | Handmade Tatreez by Palestinian Women: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
QueensLink: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Plant Swap and Compost Giveaway: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn More about Malkhut: A Progressive Spiritual Community in Western Queens: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
@poptheastoriabubble: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For more information and the most up to date schedule, including with weather cancellations, see our events page.
Special Events
We’re hosting another street tree cleanup with Big ReUse, NYC DYCD, and CM Tiffany Cabán next weekend!
This time, catch us on the waterfront end of the Avenue, with some sweet treats from Château le Woof for volunteers :)
RSVP here!
Upcoming Markets
If you’re interested in selling on the Open Street, read our FAQs first here to learn more.
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
Drop by 31OS this weekend to talk with the 31OS crew to learn more about Setup, Tabling, or Breakdown shifts along with all the other ways people get involved!
The most help is needed 12pm-1pm and 7pm-8pm but shifts are available all day for anyone interested in keeping an eye on things, meeting neighbors, and talking with members of the community who may have questions.
Signing up is also not required! Dropping by the volunteer table anytime is the best way to find out what is happening.
For more info on the types of shifts, or to see what sign-ups are available, check out our Volunteer page.
If you want to help, but can’t make it to the street in person, there are lots of other tasks and projects we’re working on throughout the week. Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to share what you like to do and we’ll reach out if we have something!
Stay Connected
Want to stay in touch with 31OS and your neighbors even when the Open Street isn’t active?
Send us an email! Address is available on our homepage, 31OS.org
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.
