ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Spring has sprung! And with just 39 days to Memorial Day—the feverish anticipation for summer is at a high pitch. So, spring your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below! This week’s tip: 7th Inning Stretch Queens Culture Clash happening this Sunday!

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, April 16

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel serves up a heavenly dining experience as pianist, Phil Kadet, serenades with The American Songbook. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/rockaway-beach-restaurants/margies-rockaway-hotel

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, April 16

8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Rock Billiards hosts, “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays,” celebrating Aries birthdays with DJ Big Lou. Drink specials all night. Kitchen closes at 1 a.m. Play pool for $2 per game.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

FRIDAY, April 17

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rock man, Mason Porretto, joins Papa Lou and Bryan Lou for a classic rock throw down at Pico.

419 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 17

5:30 p.m.

Kick off the weekend at Similan On The Bay with bayside views, delightful Thai food, cocktails and smooth jazz with The Similan Band.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, April 17

7 p.m.

Country singer and songwriter, Anthony Gal, ushers in his unique blend of country, rock and pop to Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, April 17

7 p.m. 

Sayra’s Wine Bar pours out a special treat—Indie pop artist, Strawbxrry.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 17

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Classic rock buffs! Don’t miss Paul Wade & Friends performing at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 17

8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Rocks Billiard presents, “Thank Goodness It’s Friday,” with DJ Sour. 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, April 17

8:30 p.m.

JahStix ushers in acoustic rasta rock vibrations at Margie’s. For dinner reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/rockaway-beach-restaurants/margies-rockaway-hotel

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, April 17

8:30 p.m.

Vic Thrill of Bogmen fame slams The Rose Den with two magical sets of underground psych-folk music.

174 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 17

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

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, April 18

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

Catch Jamaica Bay views, Thai food and spirited cocktails as Barry Waller delivers acoustic tunes at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, April 18

7 p.m.

Feel the beat and the heat as DJ Marvin Myers gets the bayside party poppin’ at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, April 18

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Make Tap That your Saturday YES-tination as The Mighty Quinn serves up Grateful Dead and more jam rock favorites.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, April 18

9 p.m. to 1a.m.

Whether you want to belt out your favorite anthem, cheer on friends, or enjoy a drink with the crew—giddy up for karaoke with The Karaoke Knights at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street 

SATURDAY, April 18

Cozy up at Kennedy’s with breathtaking sunset views, cuisine and music by Frank Persico. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 19

1 p.m.

Piano man/singer/songwriter, Mike Tedesco, takes the stage at Adrienne’s playing covers from Billy Joel, John Legend and more, plus original music.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

BOARD GAME FUN

ROCKAWAY GAME CLUB

AT BUNGALOW BAR

WEDNESDAY, April 22

4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Observe Earth Day with fellow board game aficionados at Bungalow Bar with Rockaway Game Club (RGC). 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: rockawaygameclub

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

KARAOKE

ROCKAWAY TIKI KARAOKE & DARTS NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, April 22

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sing your heart out and throw some darts at Rockaway Tiki Karaoke & Darts Night hosted by DJ Tony. Plus, Tiki bites and tropical drinks.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SPORTS WATCH PARTIES

WATCH NY KNICKS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS AT PILOT HOUSE

SATURDAY, April 18

6 p.m.

Will the Knickerbockers have the home-court advantage as they look to crush the Atlanta Hawks in game one of the playoffs? Watch all the action at Pilot House! For food and drink specials, inquire within.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

TAROT READING

AT BUNGALOW BAR

THURSDAY, April 16 & FRIDAY, April 17

7 p.m.

Curious about what’s ahead? Come to Bungalow Bar for a personalized tarot reading with John Pagano. Drop in, grab a drink and see what the universe has in store for you. Admission: $15 for a 10-minute read. For tickets and more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram and see link in bio.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

7TH INNING STRETCH QUEENS CULTURE CLASH AT KOC

SUNDAY, April 19

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

7th Inning Stretch is back with Queens Culture Clash at Knights Of Columbus—boasting their largest collectibles event ever featuring 37 tables of vendors with sports cards, Pokémon, Funko, One-Piece, TCG, Magic: The Gathering and Silver with PSA submissions from Rip It Card Co. Plus, more exciting happenings! From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., LoudEast Wrestling’s tag team champion, Collin Parker, will be on site, promoting LoudEast’s upcoming event, Wild East 2 Back By The Beach (happening at St. Camillus gymnasium on May 2). Attendees can take photos with the champ. Also, they’ll be a 50/50 raffle benefiting Rockaway Beach Autism Families. Food for sale by Jack’s Corner. Cash bar in the tap room at Knights. Door admission: $3. Kids 13 and under free. For more info, visit: 7th_inning_stretch_rockaway on Instagram.

333 Beach 90th Street

 

SPRING INTO MAHJONG

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This Mahjong beginner-friendly, hands-on day makes learning the game fun at The Rockaway Hotel. Everyone goes home with a current Official NMJL (National Mah Jong League) card! Before lunch—master the fundamentals: setup, dealing, the Charleston, and how to confidently read and interpret the official NMJL hands. After lunch—advance into strategy: how to choose the right hand, passing, reading the table, tracking discards, and developing smart defensive play. Admission: $200 (includes lunch, wine 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