ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

 

With Rockaway in full-throttle summertime mode, make The RT’s Good Times page your ultimate neighborhood guide to live music, arts and more! See this week’s roundup below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, July 10

4 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The Rocks Billiard presents: “AfterWork Grown and Sexy Throwback Thursdays” celebrating zodiac Cancer birthdays. Music by DJ Jasey Jase.

Happy hour: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

THURSDAY, July 10

5 p.m.

Every Thursday, dance to salsa and bachata on the boards with live DJ and band, The Salsa Rockers, plus, dance class.

Beach 97th Concession

 

THURSDAY, July 10 

6 p.m.

Escape the humid heat at The Wharf as Frank Persico blows in the tunes.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, July 10

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

At this evening’s “Dinner and A Band Series” at The Rockaway Hotel, O’Toole’s Way dishes out flavorful Irish cuisine, while The Knobs jam your favorite alternative rock hits. Admission is $25, which includes one plate and entry to live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, July 10 

7 p.m.

Bid a festive “Dia duit” to the weekend with Irish indie pop artist, Lauren Craig, at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

THURSDAY, July 10 

8:30 p.m. 

Unplug the work week with Mike McLaughlin’s acoustic show at The Sugar Bowl.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

THURSDAY, July 10

9 p.m.

As guest bartender, aka “thirst responder,” Corinne Connelly pours out the libations at Harbor Light, DJ Poppa D pours out the beats.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

FRIDAY, July 11 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Locals + Raw Bar jam a lively outdoor music performance at Callie’s.

410A Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 11

5:30 p.m.

Calling all Dead Heads! Bask in Rainbow Spirals’ Grateful Dead jam at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Concession

 

FRIDAY, July 11 

6 p.m.

It’s all bay-u-tiful vibes with Mike Johnson performing at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 11 

6 p.m. 

Hit the boards for a dance feast with Big Squid at Caracas.

Beach 106th Concession

 

FRIDAY, July 11

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rich Townsend and the NighTrain will be kickin’ booty, usherin’ blues, jazz and rock ’n’ roll at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, July 11

6:30 p.m. / 9:30 p.m.

One2Many Band brings the class rock party to Bungalow Bar. Plus, at 9:30 p.m., don’t miss “Tent Cocktail Karaoke” with the hilarious hostess with the mostest, Bettina Hornung.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, July 11 

7 p.m.

The Rock-A-Wades serves up their signature sing-along classic rock jam at Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, July 11 

8 p.m.

Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, returns to Adrienne’s rockin’ the bay, while celebrating bandmate John’s birthday!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, July 12 

3 p.m. 

It’s all about positive vibrations with reggae band, Rho & The Nomads at Riis.

Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)

 

SATURDAY, July 12 

5 p.m. 

Oh Happy Day! Chris Decker is back at The Sugar Bowl!

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, July 12 

6 p.m. 

High-energy classic rock band—Friendzy—raises the roof at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, July 12

6 p.m. / 9:30 p.m. 

Long Island’s Fat Nicky & The Snacks makes their debut at Bungie, playing their own renditions of rock, R&B and more hits. Next, DJ Matt Kearney gets your booty bumpin’.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, July 12

7 p.m.

Get ready for round two of Rock Soup’s viral summer jam at Connolly’s!

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 12

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Don’t let their name fool you! Brooklyn band Quiet Things pumps high-decibel emo/pop-punk at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, July 12

8 p.m.

Cash in an epic dance par-tay with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, July 12

9 p.m.

The Wharf goes country with The Coney Express Band.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 12

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

One2Many pours out your favorite rock classics at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 12

What’s on the menu tonight at Kennedy’s? Unforgettable views, food, bevies and music by the Song Birds. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, July 13

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Sultry diva, Valerie Rose, is live and electric at Bungie! Next DJ Mouse hosts the “Rincón Reunion.”

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, July 13

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Sweeten your Sunday at Adrienne’s with Evan Kuriga’s acoustic tunes, followed by DJ Rob Pisani.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, July 13

3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tropicorama with Madkick sizzles Caracas with a picante lineup of sounds from NYC’s Latin and Caribbean scene.

Beach 106th Concession

 

SUNDAY, July 13

5 p.m.

Bid adieu to another sublime Rockaway weekend with Irish rocker John Doyle at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 13

5 p.m. 

Get ready for a Sunday FUN! Day with Evan Kuriga Trio at The Sugar Bowl.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, July 13

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Make a beeline to Rogers for Arturo River’s sweet acoustic jam.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 13 

6 p.m. 

Head to The BayHouse for a rockin’ treat with Breezy’s all-female powerhouse, The Pointers!

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

MONDAY, July 14

6 p.m.

Phil Kadet strokes your appetite for all things tasty at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

MONDAY, July 14

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Shake off your Monday blues at Jamos DJ Poppa D’s Grad City bash!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

OPEN MIC night

Every TUESDAY!

8 p.m.

Mike drop! Head to Connolly’s for Connollystock, a show-stopper open mic night hosted by Professa Squid.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

MOVIE NIGHTS

WEDNESDAY, July 16

7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s movie feature at Callie’s: 2021’s “Jungle Cruise” (rated: PG13), a fantasy adventure film starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Weather permitting.

410A Beach 129th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

EDGEMERE FARM PRESENTS “DOMINGO WORLD” 

SUNDAY, July 13

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Edgemere Farm beckons all to Domingo World, a day chock-full of live eclectic music and dance performances by: Hrlum, Tor Breen, Sqore; and community clay creation by Mud-Movement. Food by Amped Panadas and refreshments available for purchase. Free admission. To RSVP and more info, visit: https://www.edgemerefarm.org/events

385 Beach 45th Street

Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com