ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

 

For the Turkey Day holiday weekend, don’t forget to put your scale back 10 pounds. But no fear, there’s loads to do around town to burn those delicious Thanksgiving calories. Check out our roundup below!

 

LIVE MUSIC

THANKSGIVING EVE—WEDNESDAY, November 26

 

6 p.m.

Get your pre-football game juices flowing at Pilot House with drink specials and giveaways, plus music by DJ Shane.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

7 p.m.

Start the holiday the Bungie way! Beat the clock with drink specials, plus, DJ Blue Claw gets the party poppin’!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

7 p.m.

Before tomorrow’s turkey daze, get movin’ with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

7 p.m.

Come sing your heart out at Rockaway Tiki TGE Karaoke Night hosted by deejays, Tony and Lori Lov.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tap That celebrates the season of giving thanks with a foot-stompin’ rock feast with The Other 3.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

Time TBD

Harbor Light keeps your TGE warm and toasty with music by Pete and Taylor, followed by DJ Poppa D. For showtime, follow: harborlightpub on Instagram/ Harbor Light Pub & Restaurant on Facebook.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

Time TBD

Make it a Kennedy’s night with fine food, stunning views and music by Frank O’Sullivan. For showtime and reservations, call: 718-945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

THANKSGIVING DAY—THURSDAY, November 27

5:30 p.m.

Eat, drink and be merry at Similan On the Bay, plus lap up jazz tunes from The Similan Band.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Feeling stuffed, but in the mood to move? Grab your crew and head to Jamesons for Kieran Monaghan’s acoustic set.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, November 28

5 p.m.

The Wharf heats up the holidays with happy hour specials, live music by John “Amo” Doyle, and DJ Sean O’Hara. Holiday happy hour: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, November 28

5:30 p.m.

Deep Pockets dives deep into eclectic modern jazz/fusion, funk, groove, Latin and more at Similan On The Bay. Holiday special: 50% off a bottle of wine.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, November 28

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

As quoted by a fan, “The world needs more Shannon Taylor music!” Don’t miss Taylor performing her acoustic originals at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, November 28

Head to Kennedy’s for fine food and Danny Riordan’s acoustic jam. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, November 29

5 p.m.

The Rockaway Bazaar has transformed into the ultimate heated indoor entertainment space. This evening, Boulevard Bushmen usher in reggae vibrations.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, November 29

5:30 p.m.

Get jazzified with The Similan Band at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, November 29

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Don’t miss The Rock-A-Wades sing-along classic rock jam at Jamo’s!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, November 29

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

With Thanksgiving 2025 in the rearview mirror, The Pointers usher in more reasons to give thanks with their full-throttle retro rock and pop show at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, November 29

7 p.m. 

Ignite your Saturday night frolics at Adrienne’s with Derek Adam’s guitar-driven anthems.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, November 29

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Unlock your dancer self and prance with Uncle Jack Band and the Jack Pack at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, November 29

Groove with DJ Sean O’Hara at Harbor Light! For showtime, follow: harborlightpub on Instagram/ Harbor Light Pub & Restaurant on Facebook.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music by Frank O’Sullivan at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, November 30

1 p.m.

Bask in the last day of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, November 30

1 p.m.

Roll up and strut what you’ve got at The Rock-A-Wade’s open mic at Harbor Light.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

SUNDAY, November 30

4 p.m.

The BayHouse serves up a special Grateful Dead and more rock classic tribute with Rambling Roses.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, November 30

4 p.m.

Bookend your Thanksgiving holiday weekend with Gerald Bair at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, November 30

5:30 p.m.

The Similan Band simmers your Sunday with jazz that hits all the right notes at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

THEATRE

RTC PRESENTS: “HAIR”

Two weeks left!

Let the sunshine in! The Rockaway Theatre Company presents the groundbreaking award-winning hit musical, “Hair.” This American tribal love rock musical celebrates 1960s’ counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory. Show dates: November 28, 29, 30 and December 4, 5, 6 and 7. Tickets: Adults $25 and Seniors/Children $20. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/

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

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

MOVIE NIGHT

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

FRIDAY, November 28

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The day after Thanksgiving, cozy up with family and friends at The Rockaway Hotel’s movie night screening of holiday classic, “Home Alone.” Tickets: age 12 and under—$25/ 12 and over—$35. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

JOE MURE’S LITTLE NORTH

POLE LIGHTING

SATURDAY, November 29

3:30 p.m.

Time to light up Rockaway again at Joseph Mure Jr. and Jodi Tucci’s 30th Annual Little North Pole Holiday Lighting—champion of ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. Christmas is coming early with this landmark giant life-like North Pole village that always makes jaws drop! Entertainment, food and toys for all with emcees: Joe Causi and Goumba Johnny, plus, music by DJ Mugsy Mugs. And it’s all for a great cause, as donations go towards Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and Ali Rose. For more info, visit: thelittlenorthpole on Instagram. Online donations for Breakthrough T1D can be sent directly to: www.littlenorthpole.org

144-03 Neponsit Avenue

 

PILOT HOUSE JETS WATCH PARTY & FIREFIGHTER PAT BRADY

PRE-GAME CEREMONY

SUNDAY, November 30

12:30 p.m.

Come watch the Jets honor Firefighter Patrick Brady in a pre-game ceremony at Pilot House. Jets face off the Atlanta Falcons. Drink specials and raffle.

190 Beach 69th Street

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