A smiling group of friends at Astoria Connect
Astoria, Queens · Since 2023

Make real friends in Astoria.

Free monthly socials for locals in their 20s to 40s who actually want to meet people. 90% come alone. Everyone leaves with new friends.

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6,700+ locals follow alongFree entry at every social90% come soloAs featured in Boro Magazine
Your next night out

Upcoming events

Friendly rooms, free entry, and a whole neighborhood ready to meet.

PAREA: The NYC Greek Social, Volume 3 event flyer
Free entry

PAREA: The NYC Greek Social, Volume 3

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7 to 11pm Barkada Social Club, Astoria

Free entry, drink specials, Greek music all night.

Come solo. Leave with parea.

RSVP free
Astoria Connect October Social event flyer
Free entry

Astoria Connect October Social

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7 to 11pm Barkada Social Club, Astoria

Free entry, drink specials, ages 20s to 40s.

Come alone. Leave with friends.

RSVP free
How it works

One night can change your neighborhood.

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    RSVP free

    Save your spot in a few taps.

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    Show up solo

    Most people do, and everyone is there to meet.

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    Leave with new friends

    New numbers, new plans, new faces around Astoria.

Friends holding an I love Astoria Connect signProof it works
Find your kind of night

What we host

Big rooms, small tables, and plenty of reasons to get out in Astoria.

Monthly Socials at Astoria Connect

Monthly Socials

Our classic happy hour mixer, full of easy conversations and new faces.

Parea: The NYC Greek Social at Astoria Connect

Parea: The NYC Greek Social

For Greeks, Greek Americans and friends of Greece.

Dinner Socials at Astoria Connect

Dinner Socials

Small tables, shared plates and real conversation.

Singles Mixers at Astoria Connect

Singles Mixers

Lonely Hearts mixers and more chances to meet someone local.

Themed Nights at Astoria Connect

Themed Nights

Halloween, New Year's Eve, movie night, karaoke and cornhole.

Community Collabs at Astoria Connect

Community Collabs

Special nights with Astoria Tech, Astoria Centric and Astoria Trash Club.

Stefan with Astoria Connect attendees
A note from Stefan

Built by a neighbor who wanted more friends nearby.

Astoria Connect started with one simple idea: meeting good people in your own neighborhood should feel easy. Today, thousands of locals follow along.

Read our story
Astoria Connect featured in Boro Magazine
As featured in Boro Magazine

“Astoria Connect is a social group that meets up at different bars, restaurants, and venues throughout the Astoria area to help people connect with each other in the neighborhood and have a fun time.”

Boro Magazine, January 2024
Our neighborhood

Venues we've partnered with

Katch AstoriaBarkada Social ClubFresco's Grand CantinaNisi EstiatorioPsariOliver'sSotto La LunaCitrico Cafe
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Local perk

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Your next friend group lives ten minutes away.

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