ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Though the official start of fall is just days away, the excitement of summer is still sizzling! So, keep the good times rollin’ with our roundup of fun happenings around town.

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, September 18

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Experience the intrigue of a speakeasy with piano man, Phil Kadet, at Margie’s.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, September 19

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Aerial Acoustics performs a broad range of music—from pop to jazz at Pico.

419 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 19

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Callie’s serves up an epic uptown fam jam with Bill Fleming and Bobby Butler.

410 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 19

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Head to Jamesons for pitchers of classic rock brews from Anthem Acoustic. Plus, guest thirst responder, Greg Deboer, amps up the fun!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 19

5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Mighty Quinn ushers in Grateful Dead and more jam rock at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, September 19

6 p.m.

Board the weekend fun train at The Wharf with Dan Bauer’s acoustic tunes.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 19

6 p.m.

Poppa Lou & the Baba Lou Crew throw down your favorite rock classics at Pilot House.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 19

6:30 p.m.

Bungalow Bar sets the Friday night mood with Barry Waller’s acoustic groove.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, September 19

7 p.m.

Breezin’ into Breezy is the Rock-A-Wades’ sing-along rock jam at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, September 19

7 p.m.

Lap up good music and good vibes with singer/songwriter, Brian Ripps at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, September 19

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rockaway’s Midnight Society pours out a local brew of pop/rock/folk/country music at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, September 19

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

No reason to wait ‘til March to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day! Start now with Irish folk ’n’ punk band, The Gobshites at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 19 

Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, September 20

2 p.m.

We “Just Can’t Get Enough” when The Knobs are playing hits from Depeche Mode, The Smiths, The Cure and more at Riis!

Riis Beach Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)

 

SATURDAY, September 20

5 p.m.

Classic rock band Alternate Plan whips in your Saturday night frolics at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, September 20

5 p.m.

With nary a rain drop in sight, make a beeline to the boards for Wine With Sue’s oceanside rock jam.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, September 20

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Join The Uncle Jack Band for several rounds of rock classics at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, September 20

6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a bay-u-tiful evening with acoustic mix master—Frank Persico at Bungalow.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, September 20

7 p.m.

Adrienne’s escalates your Saturday night escapades with Derek Adam’s guitar-driven rock.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, September 20

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rogers continues its “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” celebrations with another dose of Irish punk debauchery from The Gobshites!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 21

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Lion Paw vibrates laid-back island vibes with reggae beats at The Rockaway Hotel’s Pool House.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

SUNDAY, September 21

1 p.m.

Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, Evan Kuriga sweetens your Sunday with his acoustic show.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, September 21 

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Happening at Jamo’s! Kieran Monaghan plays an acoustic set. Plus, watch the Jets face off the Buccaneers. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 21

5 p.m.

DJ Repoman spins all-vinyl tropical dance hits at Rockaway Tiki Bar!

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, September 21

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Calling all barflies! Make a beeline to Rogers for another Sunday Fun!Day! with Gerald Bair.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

BINGO NIGHT

THURSDAY, September 18

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Get your bingo on and win beer-licious prizes at Tap That’s “Music and Bingo Night.”

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

ARTS

SOL DE VIDA & RISE PRESENTS “SOL CREATIVO: STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART” 

THURSDAY, September 18

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sol de Vida teams up with RISE at this free community event featuring live art performances and interactive workshops celebrating Rockaway’s creative spirit. Plus, experience the work of female artists, Valé, Gabriela Perez and Voices of Black PowHer.

58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FILM

ANABAS BOAT CLUB PRESENTS “SEA & SCREEN”

SATURDAY, September 20

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Anabas Boat Club beckons all to an evening of music, and films about ocean storytelling from around the world. Program: 6 p.m., live music from indie troubadour, Alana Amram; 7:15 p.m. screening of film, “Seaweed Stories,” a 30-minute documentary narrated by actor, Forrest Whitaker; and three shorts from Oceanic Global 2025 Film Fest about seahorses, swimming in Mozambique and the connection between the ocean and the cosmos.

18-20 Channel Road, Broad Channel

 

THEATRE

Musical “ONE MAN

IN CHOCOLATE”

THURSDAY, September 18

7 p.m.

Don’t miss this free staged reading of original musical play, “One Man In Chocolate,” directed by Rockaway Times’ reporter, and thespian, Dan Guarino. This first presentation by Rockaway writer Frank Verderame features a full cast, live music and vocal performances. To reserve a seat, email: rtcdramatitis@live.com or just come on down!

John Gilleece Theater, Building T-4, Fort Tilden

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

SUSTAINABLE DINNER PARTY

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

THURSDAY, September 18

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Don’t miss this one-night-only Sustainable Dinner Party at The Rockaway Hotel dishing up a Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring fresh caught fish from Minnow at The Galley Ho—a sustainable seafood restaurant on the North Fork of Long Island. Minnow owner, Andrea Tese, speaks on her sustainability practices and approach to responsible seafood sourcing. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar 

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

ROCKAWAY OYSTER FEST

POP-UP AT CONNOLLY’S!

SATURDAY, September 20

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Get ready to shuck, slurp and toast at the Annual Rockaway Oyster Festival happening this year as a pop-up at Connolly’s! Live music by the Rock-A-Wades and Bobby “Butthead” Butler. For more info, follow: rockawayoysterfest on Instagram.

155 Beach 95th Street