ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Fall has crept in with pitch perfect temps. So, keep the good times rollin’ for our local biz and performing artists. Much to enjoy with this week’s roundup!

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, October 9

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, October 10

5 p.m.

Join Mighty Quinn—full electric tribute band—playing The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan and more on the boardwalk.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, October 10

6 p.m.

At Jamesons, Crossfade Nights makes their debut, banging out songs from the days you blinged your Blockbuster card.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, October 10

6 p.m.

Willkommen bier lovers! Come on down to Knights of Columbus, raise your stein and “Prost!” to an evening of good music with brother knights, Kyle and Paul Wade, of the Rock-A-Wades!

333 Beach 90th Street

 

FRIDAY, October 10

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, October 10

7 p.m.

Jump into the passenger seat as Brian Ripps drives your Friday night into weekend good times at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, October 10

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Full female-fronted band, Plain Jane, belts out their vast catalog of contemporary rock and pop numbers at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, October 10

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sláinte to the end of another workweek with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic brews at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, October 11

4 p.m.

Bring your chulita for a picante night of dancing on the boardwalk with Jairito Y La Onda.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, October 11

4 p.m.

Baila to The Rocks Billiard for a one-stop night of pool, food, fun and dancing! Live band performance: John Tambora, y mucho más from DJ Junior NYC.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

SATURDAY, October 11

4:30 p.m.

Grab your crew and make this a Saturday to remember with Joe Guitars’ acoustic rock jam at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, October 11

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Revel in Chicken Head Rocks’ free range of rock, blues and soul at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, October 11         

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Rock-tober with Cat Nip Duo’s lineup of classic and alternative rock at Bungalow Bar.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, October 11

7 p.m.

Back at Adrienne’s, Derek Adam ignites your Saturday night, “Dreams,” with guitar-driven rock.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, October 11

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Eat, drink and be merry as The Other Three rocks your Saturday night revelry at Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, October 11         

8 p.m. 

Follow the green light uptown to Harbor Light for the Rock-A-Wades rock-a-rrific sing-along.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

SATURDAY, October 11

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

One2Many pours out your favorite rock classics at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, October 12

1 p.m.

With temps in the 70s, Adrienne’s welcomes a summery Sunday with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic jam.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, October 12

4 p.m.

The Wharf lights up your Sunday with Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, October 12

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bob Miley is back jammin’ another Sunday Fun!Day of ‘60s and ‘70s rock classics at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, October 12         

With Harbor Light in full Oktoberfest mode, get your chops ready for traditional das Essen (food) and das Bier (beer). Plus, on the music menu—Greg Parr! For menu and showtime, visit: harborlightpub on Instagram.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

BINGO NIGHT

THURSDAY, October 9

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.

 

BOARD GAME NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, October 15

4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Happening every Wednesday at Bungalow Bar. Nostalgic about good old-fashioned boardgames? Well, don’t miss the new local phenomenon that’s landed on the peninsula—the Rockaway Game Club! Bring a friend or make new friends. $10 for first time adventurers/ $5 for returning adventurers. Kids play for free. For more info, visit: www.rockawaygameclub

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FILM

“LOCAL FILMMAKER

SHOWCASE: SHORTS”

SATURDAY, October 25

5 p.m.

The Rockaway Film Festival celebrates new works by Rockaway-based filmmakers. Free admission.

—“Mashed Potatoes” by Suha Araj. While prepping for a Friendsgiving in tech potluck, an Arab couple argues over the merits of a well-quoted journalist after the 9/11 attacks.

—“Our Wonderful Future” by Jonah Aaron Goldstein. It is July 14, 1945: The U.S.A. just tested its first nuclear bomb. It is said that any escalation of war between two major powers will lead to the inevitable.

—“Adidas Owns the Reality” by Keil Orion Troisis and Igor Vamos. Prankster activists perform an elaborate hoax to improve conditions for garment workers in the Adidas supply chain.

—“Grandma & Isabella” by Hannah Engelson. A poetic, observational documentary centered on Livina, who is raising her great-granddaughter Isabella in Rockaway, NY.

—“The Waves Within Us”  by Muhammad Ali Haider. On a quiet beach in Rockaway, a hopeless teenager struggles with his future and self-worth while playing football with his older brother, who offers wisdom on life and perseverance.

72-02 Gouverneur Ave., Arverne

 

THEATRE

RTC PRESENTS “AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY”

Last week!

Tony Award-winner, “August: Osage County,” rolls into The Rockaway Theatre Company! This tragicomedy play follows the dysfunctional Weston clan in rural Oklahoma as they reunite after a father’s disappearance—uncovering secrets, lies, and betrayals. Remaining show dates: October 9, 10, 11 and 12. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/

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

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST

ON THE BOARDWALK!

SUNDAY, October 12 & MONDAY, October 13

Willkommen! Celebrate Oktoberfest by the beach with SixPoint Brewery and Red Hook Lobster Pound serving up brats, pretzels, giveaways and live music on the boardwalk. Plus, stein host and corn hole competitions. Live music: Sunday—Pan Arcadia, and Monday—Emmett McLaughlin. For updates, follow: beach97th on Instagram.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, October 17

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Make your own custom scent, poured in a limited-edition vessel at the Rockaway Candle Company’s Candle-Making Workshop at The Rockaway Hotel. Plus, indulge in a welcome glass of bubbly and charcuterie bites. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

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