ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Labor Day just 18 days away and counting—savor every last drop of summer with our entertainment roundup below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 14
5 p.m.
Show off your salsa and bachata moves on the boardwalk with a dance class, live DJ, and band, The Salsa Rockers.
Beach 97th Concession
THURSDAY, August 14
6 p.m.
Lap up bayside views and Chris Solo’s acoustic tunes at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, August 14
6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Playing for your dining pleasure at Uma’s is jazz maestro, Simon Chardiet!
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
THURSDAY, August 14
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining and music experience with Phil Kadet’s “Thursday Standards” from The American Songbook. For reservations, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, August 14
8:30 p.m.
Break free from the work week with Mike McLaughlin at The Sugar Bowl.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
THURSDAY, August 14
9 p.m.
Live it up at Harbor Light with DJ Poppa D.
129-18 Newport Ave.
THURSDAY, August 14
10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Don’t miss Jamesons ThursDAZE with DJ Matt Finley!
421 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, August 15
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rock Soup brings back their viral summer jam to Sand Shark! DJ in between sets.
Beach 97th Concession
FRIDAY, August 15
6 p.m.
Jam rock band, The Mighty Quinn, makes their debut at Pilot House.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, August 15
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Caracas serves up a dancing feast with Squid Squad.
Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, August 15
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cluck to Chicken Head Rocks’ free range of rock, blues and soul outside at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 15
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Unwind with Kieran Monaghan’s acoustic summer vibe at Jamo’s.
421 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, August 15
6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m.
Board the weekend fun train at Bungalow Bar! First up, acoustic guitarist/singer, Paulie B—followed by DJ Bread. Plus, at 9 p.m., don’t miss host, Bettina Hornung’s summer hit, “Tent Cocktail Karaoke.” Weekly winners get a chance to compete at “Rockaway Idol,” (happening on September 12th)!
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 15
8 p.m.
Dance under the stars at The Wharf as Crossfade Nights drops songs from the days you rocked a mullet or a perm.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 15
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Enlist your mates for The Brooklyn Bards’ Irish salute at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 16
3 p.m.
The Knobs are back at Riis Beach rockin’ The Cure, R.E.M. and more alternative rock at Riis Beach!
Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)
SATURDAY, August 16
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Head to the boards for Solshyne’s psychedelic rock feast with special guest, Sons of Jove!
Beach 97th Concession
SATURDAY, August 16
6 p.m.
It’s all bay-u-tiful vibes with Pete Brady performing at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 16
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wine With Sue returns to Tap That with their full electric show performing your favorite mega rock hits from the ‘90s and more!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 16
6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m.
Bungie makes Saturday night last forever with Brazilian acoustic artist, Zuíque—followed by DJ Johnny A!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 16
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Make Saturday your Anthem night of legit rock classics at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 16
What’s on the menu at Kennedy’s? Unforgettable views, food, bevies and music by Chris Decker. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, August 17
1 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.
Sultry diva, Valerie Rose, is live and electric at Bungie! Then DJ Teddy gets the bayside bash blazin’!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, August 17
5 p.m.
Close out your weekend with a cold brew and Evan Kuriga’s acoustic groove at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 17
5 p.m.
Callie’s serves up a neighborhood sing-along jam with the Rock-A-Wades.
410 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, August 17
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Savor your Sunday with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 17
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Get ready to be seduced and sweat at this must-see show at Caracas starring Colombian classical guitarist, Nilko Andreas, performing his Spanish rumba flamenco side project, LaMar NYC.
Beach 106th Concession
SUNDAY, August 17
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Maestro Simon Chardiet brings together a killer jazz ensemble at The Rose Den starring: Jerry Wilkie on tenor, Tim Givens, upright bass and John Bollinger, drums.
174 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 17
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
BINGO NIGHT
Every THURSDAY!
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get your bingo on and win beer-licious prizes at Tap That’s “Music and Bingo Night.”
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
MOVIE NIGHT
SUNDAY, August 17
8:30 p.m.
Every Sunday at Sayra’s Wine Bar watch a movie under the stars. Sunday’s feature: Eddy Murphy’s 1988 comedic classic, “Coming to America.”
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
WEDNESDAY, August 20
8 p.m.
Enjoy family movie night at Callie’s on the lawn. Wednesday’s feature: Disney’s 2025 science fiction comedy film, “Lilo and Stitch.”
410 Beach 129th Street
OPEN MIC night
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Just a few Tuesdays left for Connollystock, a show-stopper open mic night hosted by Professa Squid. Don’t miss out!
155 Beach 95th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
PREVIEW TO QUEENS CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
FRIDAY, August 15
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Get a taste of the upcoming 7th Annual Caribbean Carnival at this preview showcasing sweet steel pan music, larger-than-life stilt-walking moko jumbies and more! (Official date of the carnival is Saturday, August 23). For more info, visit: Queens Carnival 2025 on Facebook.
10-47 Beach 21st Street Plaza
PILOT HOUSE UFC 319
WATCH PARTY
SATURDAY, August 16
8 p.m.
Bring your squad to Pilot House and watch this UFC 319 ultimate showdown between defending middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, against the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev in a main-event fight broadcasted live. No cover!
190 Beach 69th Street
IRISH NIGHT AT KENNEDY’S
WITH THE GERRY HUGHES BAND
WEDNESDAY, August 20
8 p.m.
The Gerry Hughes Band and special guests, plus—the aroma of the emerald isle’s cuisine envelope Kennedy’s at Irish Night. For reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
