{"id":104739,"date":"2026-01-19T15:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/104739\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:26:09","slug":"the-ultimate-galentines-guide-to-western-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/104739\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate galentine\u2019s guide to western Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1080\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sundays4.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sundays4\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The ultimate Galentine\u2019s guide to western Queens<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: Sundays Studio<\/p>\n<p>\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">things to do in Queens<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/add-your-event\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is just around the corner, and whether you\u2019re single or coupled up, there\u2019s no better time to celebrate the friends who show up for you throughout the year than with a Galentine\u2019s Day get-together. <\/p>\n<p>Western Queens is filled with incredible spots to host your squad\u2014from rejuvenating spa retreats to high-energy karaoke and world-class dining. Here are the top destinations to ensure this year\u2019s Galentine\u2019s celebration is your best one yet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-595180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Planetsis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"700\"  \/>Planet Sis Candles hosts workshops throughout Queens and beyond. Photo credit: Planet Sis Candles<br \/>\nPlanet Sis Candles Galentine\u2019s workshops<\/p>\n<p>Planet Sis has a list of Galentine\u2019s events throughout western Queens for the week of Valentine\u2019s, giving girls\u2019 night a creative twist with events like wax melt making, perfume making, candle making, and even a perfume floral arrangement class. The fun workshops are perfect for a night out, focusing on self-care and basking in the moment with friends to make something for yourself or a loved one while indulging in drinks and bites at local spots. Visit their website to view event dates and sign up.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: planetsisco\n<\/p>\n<p>planetsis.co<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-594427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251217_123231-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"sundays studio\" width=\"525\" height=\"700\"  \/>Sundays Studio opened in LIC on Dec. 17, offering a meditative nail experience. Photo credit: Jessica Militello\n<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Studios offers a space to meet with friends and unwind while indulging in nail services, like their meditative manicure or a hot stone pedicure, set in a relaxing living room-style setting with comfortable couches to recharge. The nail salon is known for its non-toxic nail polish brand and for events that let guests connect and meet new people.<\/p>\n<p>54-02 2nd St., LIC\n<\/p>\n<p>347-507-1065\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dearsundays.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">dearsundays.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @sundays_studio\n<\/p>\n<p>Afterlife KTV<\/p>\n<p>Afterlife KTV is a sleek, upscale karaoke bar with a futuristic setting and an array of private rooms featuring an expansive library of tunes. The venue pairs great music and fun with Chinese BBQ, including skewers, crispy wings, fried oysters, and more, along with incredible drinks.<\/p>\n<p>42-63 Hunter St., LIC\n<\/p>\n<p>347-315-2077\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/afterlifelic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">afterlifelic.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @afterlifektv<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-590578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/56709lic.jpg\" alt=\"friendsgiving\" width=\"700\" height=\"449\"  \/>56709 is a Japanese City Pop-inspired speakeasy with great food and drinks. Photo credit: 56709 LIC\n<\/p>\n<p>56709<\/p>\n<p>56709 is a Japanese City Pop-themed cocktail bar with cozy couches and pink neon lights, set amid vintage decor like retro phones and artwork. The stylish bar features a menu of specialty cocktails inspired by Japanese City Pop artists and anime characters like Pikachu and Usagi from Sailor Moon. The space is perfect for drinks and bites, with food inspired by Gulp, the Taiwanese eatery in front of the speakeasy, including braised pork over rice and mala fries.<\/p>\n<p>42-45 27th St., LIC\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/56709nyc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">56709nyc.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @56709nyc<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-518826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afternoon-Tea-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"700\"  \/>Enjoy an afternoon tea experience at Ora La Casa de Las Flores.Photo credit: Ora La Casa de las Flores.\n<\/p>\n<p>Afternoon Tea\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get the girls together for afternoon tea, complete with ornate tea cups and saucers, and an array of handmade treats from WhiskPastry, including cucumber tea sandwiches, buttermilk biscuits, and sweet pastries. The tea experience is set amongst the floral cafe, with cozy tables filled and surrounded by flowers.<\/p>\n<p>Ora La Casa de las Flores\n<\/p>\n<p>42-08 43rd Ave., Sunnyside\n<\/p>\n<p>718-255-1609\n<\/p>\n<p>orabytangni.com\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @ora_lacasadelasflores<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-590577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Citypickle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"384\"  \/>CityPickle offers pickleball along with a delicious food court. Photo credit: CityPickle LIC\n<\/p>\n<p>CityPickle<\/p>\n<p>CityPickle is a great place for a Galentine\u2019s day meet-up for an afternoon of pickleball, followed by indulging in the club\u2019s full bar and restaurant, including snacks like guacamole and chips, and tacos, along with house cocktails, including yuzu aperol spritz and margarita pitchers. Early birds can hit the court in the morning and enjoy an after-play brunch with menu items like avocado toast and egg-and-cheese sliders.<\/p>\n<p>9-03 44th Rd., LIC\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/city-pickle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">city-pickle.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @citypickle<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-597073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lilys.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"516\" height=\"700\"  \/>Photo credit: Lily\u2019s\n<\/p>\n<p>Lily\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Lily\u2019s brings vintage vibes and a cozy meet-up space for brunch or dinner with the girl, whether you\u2019re planning a dinner meet-up after work or want to stop by on the weekends. The venue has a variety of weekday events, like trivia night, and Steak frites and martinis on Wednesday nights for $30. For weekend meet-ups, check out Lily\u2019s Late Checkout, including a live DJ and Dancing, starting at 7 p.m. on Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p>30-95 33rd St., Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p>718-267-2735\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lilyastoria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">lilyastoria.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @lilysastoria<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-597072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sp1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"460\"  \/>Spa Castle has a range of amenities for relaxing, including saunas, hydrotherapy tubs, and more. Photo credit: Spa Castle\n<\/p>\n<p>Spa Castle<\/p>\n<p>Spa Castle offers the ultimate relaxation experience at a three-story wellness destination with a variety of saunas, hydrotherapy pools, and additional amenities, including facials and massages. If you want to get your friend group together for a day of relaxation and recharging, the nearby spa is a great place to visit for a Galentine\u2019s Day meet-up.<\/p>\n<p>131-10 11th Ave., College Point\n<\/p>\n<p>718-939-6300\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spacastleusa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">spacastleusa.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @spacastlenewyork<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The ultimate Galentine\u2019s guide to western Queens Photo credit: Sundays Studio Search our comprehensive guide to things to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":104740,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[47526,47527,43584,47528,47529,47530,47531,47532,47533,47534,47535,47536,47537,47538,47539,47540,47541,47542,47543,14526,47544,9,24,47545,63,47546,47547,47548,47549,47550,122,124,123,47551,47552,47553,47554,47555,47556,47557,47558,38103,47559,47560],"class_list":["post-104739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-56709-cocktail-bar","tag-afterlife-ktv-karaoke","tag-afternoon-tea-queens","tag-best-brunch-astoria","tag-best-girls-night-out-queens","tag-candle-making-workshop-queens","tag-citypickle-lic","tag-creative-workshops-queens","tag-diy-perfume-class-nyc","tag-galentines-day-2026-activities","tag-galentines-day-ideas-nyc","tag-galentines-day-queens","tag-girl-group-activities-nyc","tag-girls-weekend-nyc","tag-indoor-activities-for-groups-queens","tag-japanese-city-pop-bar","tag-ladies-night-queens","tag-lic-speakeasies","tag-lic-nightlife","tag-lilys-astoria","tag-long-island-city-events","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-non-toxic-nail-salon-nyc","tag-nyc","tag-nyc-wellness-retreats","tag-ora-la-casa-de-las-flores-afternoon-tea","tag-pickleball-long-island-city","tag-planet-sis-galentines-workshops","tag-private-room-karaoke-lic","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news","tag-spa-castle-college-point","tag-spa-day-queens","tag-steak-frites-astoria","tag-sundays-studio-lic","tag-sunnyside-cafes","tag-sunnyside-events","tag-things-to-do-in-college-point","tag-things-to-do-in-sunnyside","tag-things-to-do-in-astoria","tag-valentines-day-queens-2026","tag-western-queens-bars-and-restaurants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104739"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104739\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}