Astoria Tonight: Isaac Mizrahi, Food Stories and an Adult Spelling Bee

There’s a little friendly competition—and plenty to talk about—on Astoria’s calendar tonight. Here are three local plans worth a look.

Food stories at Q.E.D., 6 p.m.

Author Katya Lezin brings But First, Food to Q.E.D. for a book talk about the meals and memories woven through her life. The memoir mixes personal stories with recipes and perspectives from chefs, restaurants and home cooks. Admission is free, and copies of the book will be available for $40. Q.E.D. is at 27-16 23rd Avenue. Event details

Isaac Mizrahi at Museum of the Moving Image, 7:30 p.m.

Isaac Mizrahi joins Criterion’s Peter Becker at MoMI’s Redstone Theater to discuss the movies that influenced his life and creative work. The conversation celebrates the theatrical rerelease of Unzipped, the documentary following Mizrahi as he prepares a fashion collection.

Tickets are $25, with a $1.50 fee for online purchases. The museum is at 36-01 35th Avenue. Details and tickets

An adult spelling bee at Q.E.D., 7:30 p.m.

Also at Q.E.D., comedians Calvin Cato and Hannah Lieberman host an adult spelling bee. All competitors receive prizes, with honey from The Honey House among the winnings. Tickets are listed at $15 to compete or $8 to watch, so you can choose how much pressure to put on your spelling skills. Details and tickets

Check the venue listings for ticket availability before heading over.