ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With Labor Day just 25 days away and counting—savor and support Rockaway’s rockin’ entertainment venues. See the roundup below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, August 7

5 p.m.

Bust out your salsa and bachata moves on the boards.

Beach 97th Concession

 

THURSDAY, August 7 

6 p.m.

Chillax at The Wharf with Barry Waller’s summertime tunes.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, August 7 

8:30 p.m. 

Unplug the work week with Arturo Rivera at The Sugar Bowl.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

THURSDAY, August 7

9 p.m.

Live it up at Harbor Light with DJ Poppa D.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

THURSDAY, August 7

6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m.

Kick off your weekend at Jamesons with trio: Bill Fleming, Bobby Butler and Pete Brady; followed by DJ Matt Finley.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 8

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Do the “dutty wine” as selecta DJ Mugsy Mugs throws down dancehall, soca, R&B and more at Caracas.

Beach 106th Concession

 

FRIDAY, August 8

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tribal Legacy ushers in reggae and soca at Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, August 8

9 p.m. to midnight

Break free from the work week with magic acoustic duo, Danny Riordan and Matt Potter at Jamo’s!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 8

6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m.

Summer’s calling… and Bungie is answering with Bernard Smith’s acoustic vibes, followed by DJ BlueClaw.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, August 8 

7 p.m.

Blackstone electrifies The Wharf with Southern rock and blues!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 8

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Hey! Ho! Let’s Go!” to Tap That for a retro punk banger with Ramones tribute band, The Rambones.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, August 8

9 p.m.

Sing-along to the sweetest Rockaway summer with Kyle Wade at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, August 9

5 p.m.

Whet your whistle at Wine With Sue’s sun-drenched show on the boards!

Beach 97th Concession

 

SATURDAY, August 9

6 p.m.

Sway in The Wharf’s bayside breeze with Sean Jacoby’s sweet indie rock jams.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, August 9

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Uncle Jack Band is back at Tap That pourin’ out your favorite rock classics.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, August 9

6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m. 

Pull up—party—repeat with Too Fat Guys, followed by DJ Slicky at Bungie.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, August 9

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Grab the mike and own the night with The Karaoke Knights’ sing-off at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, August 10

1 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.

Make it a Sunday Fun! Day! at Bungalow Bar with first at 1 p.m., guitarist/singer Robert Marcic, then DJ JayRiz pumps reggaeton, hip-hop, deep house and more!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, August 10

5 p.m. 

Irishman John “Amo” Doyle is back at The Wharf pushing boundaries of what’s possible with a guitar and drum machine.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, August 10

5 p.m.

B&B Band ushers in rock classics at Postcard Brewing.

111-30 Beach Channel Drive

 

SUNDAY, August 10

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Get ready for jazz and swing with Simon Chardiet and his crew at Connolly’s.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SUNDAY, August 10

6 p.m.

Close out your weekend with Squid Squad at Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, August 10 

8:30 p.m.

Every Sunday, Breezy’s Blarney 2.0 is the place to breeze as DJ Combat bumps the beats.

202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd., Breezy Point

 

WEDNESDAY, August 13

7 p.m.

Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born touring folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s Wine Bar.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

BINGO NIGHT

Every Thursday!

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Get your bingo on and score beer cards at Tap That’s “Music and Bingo Night.”

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

MOVIE NIGHT

SUNDAY, August 10

8:30 p.m.

Every Sunday at Sayra’s Wine Bar watch a movie under the stars. Sunday’s feature: 2007 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film, “Juno.”

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

TUESDAY, August 12

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Take a summer night swim and lap up The Rockaway Hotel’s one-of-a-kind immersive movie night at The Pool. Tuesday’s feature: “Mamma Mia!” For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

WEDNESDAY, August 13

8 p.m.

Enjoy family movie night at Callie’s on the lawn. Wednesday’s  feature: family/comedy film, “Super Mario Bros.”

410 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

 

THEATER

RTC PRESENTS “SWEET CHARITY”

Last weekend!

The Rockaway Theatre Company concludes its run of rom-com musical, “Sweet Charity.” Remaining show dates: August 7, 8, 9, 10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/

John Gilleece Theater, Building T-4, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

HEALING HEARTS

AT THE BAYHOUSE

SATURDAY, August 9 

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Nineteenth century French author, Victor Hugo, is known for this: “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” And for local, Lou Pastina, and his band, Poppa Lou and the Babba Lou’s, playing at The BayHouse, the sentiment is just that—for beloved Breezy Point resident and BayHouse proprietor, the late Sean Sheridan.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

BHYC HOSTS RBVL

CHAMPIONSHIPS CONCERT

SATURDAY, August 9 

7 p.m.

South of Sunrise—a rock, pop and country cover band—headlines Rockaway Beach Volleyball championship free after-party/open house at Belle Harbor Yacht Club. For more info, visit: The Belle Harbor Yacht Club on Facebook.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

WHITE PARTY AT BUNGALOW BAR

SATURDAY, August 9

8 p.m. to midnight

Come Instagram ready and ready to slay—dressed all in WHITE—at Bungie’s inaugural White Party featuring top-shelf live deejays, four-hour open bar, mouthwatering passed appetizers, chicken and steak carving station, pasta station and cold seafood bar, plus a towering ice luge. Admission is $100. For tickets and more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram and click on link in IG bio.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

EDGEMERE FARM “DOMINGO WORLD” 

SUNDAY August 10

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Don’t miss Edgemere Farm’s final summer 2025 Domingo World event! This creative harvest brings two music acts: Latin rhythms by Russell E. L. Butler and BATACA; artistic dance performances by (VACA) Valentina Baché Rodríguez; and photo installation by Magera Moon. Food by Amped Panadas. Free! To RSVP and more info, visit: https://www.edgemerefarm.org/events

385 Beach 45th Street