ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! With March officially heralded—Irish American Heritage month—the green madness continues and loads of local spots are primed to celebrate all things Irish! Slainte! Plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, March 12

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Head to Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel for a heavenly dining experience as pianist, Phil Kadet serenades with The American Songbook.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, March 12

8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Rock Billiards hosts, “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays,” celebrating Pisces birthdays with live deejay. Doors open: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kitchen closes at 1 a.m. Play pool for $2 per game. For table reservations, call Ray: (917) 702-1950.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

FRIDAY, March 13

5 p.m.

Poppa Lou & the Baba Lou’s are back at Pico throwin’ down your favorite rock classics. Margarita donations welcomed!
419 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, March 13

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Singing guitarist Barry Waller returns to bayside Thai spot, Similan On The Bay, performing his signature acoustic blend of classic rock and pop.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, March 13

7 p.m.

Adrienne’s serves up a special treat—acoustic duo, The Bono Brothers performing a wide range of classic and contemporary rock, plus Italian and Spanish songs.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, March 13

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Local music maestro, Simon Chardiet, headlines The Rose Den playing from his big set list from Simon & The Bar Sinisters, The Worms, The Mooks and more! This show will be a 100% rock and roll!

174 Beach 116 Street

 

FRIDAY, March 13

8 p.m.

Billy and Billy of The Bogmen usher in a must-see show at Jamesons with cake-topper, Bobby Butler!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, March 13

8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Rocks Billiard presents, “Thank Goodness It’s Friday,” celebrating ‘startender,’ Mika, and all Pisces birthdays. Music by DJ Gully. Kitchen closes at 1 a.m.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

FRIDAY, March 13

8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Back at Kennedy’s is Cat Nip ushering in their electrifying lineup of classic and alternative rock. For reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, March 14

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Make Saturday night your Anthem night of legit rock classics at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, March 14

7 p.m.

Cash in an epic bayside dance par-tay with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, March 14

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Back at Kennedy’s is Barry Waller’s acoustic grooves. Call (718) 945-0202 for reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, March 14

5:30 p.m. 

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

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, March 15

1 p.m.

Every Sunday, wine down your weekend at Adrienne’s with picturesque bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, March 15

4 p.m.

Spring is on our doorstep. So, feel the heat at Rockaway Tiki as DJ Repoman spins an all-vinyl set of sizzling tropical jams. Plus, Tiki drinks and Hawaiian bites.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

TUESDAY, March 17

 7 p.m.

Calling all snowbirds! Chillaxin’ in Rincón a.k.a. Rockaway-South? Every Tuesday, don’t miss Squid Squad at Nacho Libre! For more info, follow: guynev6106 on Instagram.

Carr 115. kn 11.6, Rincón, Puerto Rico

 

BOARD GAME FUN

ROCKAWAY GAME CLUB

Board game aficionados! Rockaway Game Club (RGC) meets twice a week! Sunday afternoons at Rockaway Beach Pickleball & Golf and Wednesday evenings at Bungalow Bar. Enjoy access to RGC’s 90-plus board game library. $10 for first time adventurers/ $5 for returning adventurers. Kids play for free. For more info, visit: www.rockawaygameclub

 

SUNDAY, March 15

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rockaway Beach Pickleball & Golf

97-25 Beach Channel Drive

 

WEDNESDAY, March 18 

4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bungalow Bar

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

After donning your green at The St. Paddy’s Day Parade in Manhattan, make Rockaway your Irish-destination as there’s loads to eat, drink, and do an Irish jig or two.

 

SUNDAY, March 15

JAMESON’S

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Irish pride with a pint of Guinness at Jamo’s Guinness Glass Engraving Class. For more info, follow: jamesonspub on Instagram. Plus, Jameson’s is serving St. Paddy’s pub grub through March 17.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

TUESDAY, March 17

THE BLARNEY 2.0

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Yumm… Corned beef sandwiches, fish and chips, cottage pie and more—Breezy’s Blarney is the place to be. Plus, music from Danny Riordan. Let’s go!

202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd., Breezy Point

 

TUESDAY, March 17

KENNEDY’S

Head to Breezy for an authentic cultural St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Kennedy’s, featuring traditional Irish dishes and live entertainment, including live music by Celtic Justice and the award-winning O’Malley Irish Dance Academy. Music begins at 5 p.m. For menu, reservations and more info, call: (718) 945-0202 or visit: https://www.kennedysbreezypoint.com/

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

HARBOR LIGHT

Follow the green light to Harbor Light, celebrating Irish pride with authentic dishes from the Emerald Isle and music by DJ Poppa D. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 474-2202.

129-08 Newport Ave.

 

SPORTS WATCH PARTIES

WATCH THE RED STORM AT PILOT HOUSE

THURSDAY, March 12

12 p.m.

Cheer on St. John’s against their opponent (TBD) at Pilot House. Bucket and game time snack specials. Grab your crew, wear your red and don’t miss the excitement of the Big East Tournament at Pilot House.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

OTHER SPECIAL MENTIONS

COMEDY SHOW AT TAP THAT

FRIDAY, March 13

8 p.m.

Tap That serves up an evening of side-splitting laughs with comic headliners: Tom Farrell, Christian John, Ada Detski, Nick Carra, Antonio Giurato, Greg and Rob.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

CELEBRATE ST. JOSEPH’S DAY AT BELLE HARBOR YACHT CLUB

WEDNESDAY, March 18

6 p.m.

Learn the secrets of making an authentic Sicilian style rice ball dinner at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s St. Joseph Day celebration. Admission: Members $100/ non members $110 (includes champagne toast). Cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m. Spots are limited. To reserve, call: (718) 634-4939.

533 Beach 126th Street

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