ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Happy Labor Day weekend! Enjoy your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below. This week’s tip: Thai Rock bids farewell on Saturday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 29
5 p.m.
Last rockin’ Lobstah Jam of the summer with New England-style lobster boil, plus live reggae by Rho and Friends at Red Hook Lobster Pound on the boards.
Beach 97th Street Concession
THURSDAY, August 29
6 p.m.
Catch the sunset at The Wharf as JoJo delivers the tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, August 29
6 p.m.
Tonight at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band Series,” El Lugar serves up upscale Mexicano deliciousness, plus live music by Big Night Out. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, August 29
6:30 p.m.
Kick off a Bunga-rrific weekend with B&B Band at Bungie.
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, August 29
7 p.m.
It’s all about the Thursday vibes with DJ Nicky G at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, August 30
3 p.m.
DJ Seany + Monk One keeps it poppin’ on the boards with hip hop + R&B.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, August 30
5 p.m.
Caracas celebrates the weekend with world grooves featuring DJs: Gulf Club and What Is Rare Groove.
Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, August 30
6 p.m.
Make The Wharf your Friday outdoor YES-tination with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 30
6 p.m.
Callie’s serves up a neighborhood fam jam with Barry.
410 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, August 30
6 p.m.
Tap That celebrates Labor Day weekend under the stars with The Mighty Quinn Electric.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 30
6:30 p.m.
Soak in views of the bay at Bungalow with acoustic guitarist/singer Paulie B, followed by DJ Johnny.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 30
9 p.m.
Uncle Jack throws down your favorite rock classics at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 30
9 p.m.
Fire up your weekend celebrations at Adrienne’s with Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, August 30
9 p.m.
Celebrate the countdown to Mardi Gras at The Sugar Bowl with The Knobs, plus DJ on deck!
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 30
10 p.m.
DJ Jiddy heats up boulevard hot spot, Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 31
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE’s farmers market delivers an eclectic lineup of music every Saturday! This week’s special guest: Special guest: jazz man, Evan Schwam.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, August 31
2:30 p.m.
Riis Beach serves up a sun-drenched party with DJs: Peer Pressure and Sweet Kicks.
Riis Beach Bay 9 (by the big flagpole)
SATURDAY, August 31
4 p.m.
You could never be too Grateful Dead again when tribute band, Rainbow Spirals, takes the stage.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, August 31
5 p.m.
Interboro blazes The Sugar Bowl with the ultimate classic jam throw down!
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
SATURDAY, August 31
5 p.m.
Saturday is funk salsa day at Caracas with Cheo y Los Consentidos de La Casa.
Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, August 31
6 p.m.
Create more summer memories at The Wharf with Camp Tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 31
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Adrienne’s ignites your Saturday night celebrations with first, Derek Adam’s acoustic set; next—DJ Ulez.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, August 31
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Get ready to whet your whistle with Wine With Sue at Tap That outdoors.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 31
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow serves up a Brazilian treat with Zuike, followed by DJ Blueclaw.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 31
9 p.m.
Light up your Saturday night with Sunshine and Dailey at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, September 1
1 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungalow Bar with powerhouse Kelli Baker, followed by DJ Mouse.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, September 1
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s, followed by DJ Marvin Myer’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, September 1
3 p.m.
Dance away with DJ “A Kid from Queens” at Riis.
Riis Beach Bay 9
SUNDAY, September 1
5:30 p.m.
Bookend the unofficial end to summer with Solsyhne on the boards.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SUNDAY, September 1
7 p.m.
Blackstone rolls into The BayHouse with Southern rock and blues.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, September 1
9 p.m.
Enjoy the fruits of your three-day Labor Day weekend with The Russo Brothers’ rock jam at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
LABOR DAY HAPPENINGS—
MONDAY, September 2
2 p.m.
Labor Day at Bungalow with DJ Teddy is an annual tradition. Don’t miss out!
377 Beach 92nd Street
3 p.m.
Get ready for a LD blowout with JunXion at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
5 p.m.
The Sugar Bowl makes your holiday celebrations hella sweet with Hell or High Water.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
6 p.m.
Adrienne’s lights up your Monday with Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Beat the heat with a night swim at The Rockaway Hotel’s pool, plus live DJ, food and beverages.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SPECIAL MENTIONS
LAST CALL AT CONNOLLY’S!
THURSDAY, August 29 to MONDAY, September 2
(times vary)
THURSDAY
Frozen White Russians all Thursday, plus, at 8 p.m., “The Big Lebowski” movie.
FRIDAY
Connolly’s brings back their famous “Hat Party.” Prizes for best hat judged by DJ Paddy Tubz. Music by Control The Sound.
SATURDAY
Butter Brain with music man, Simon Chardiet, and DJ Brother Rich.
SUNDAY
Rob Bryn and the Golden Legacies, plus, DJ Ulez.
MONDAY
Daddy! The Band brings it home!
For showtimes, visit: connollysbar on Instagram.
155 Beach 95th Street
THAI ROCK BIDS FAREWELL
SATURDAY, August 31
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For 13 years, Thai Rock has served unforgettable Thai cuisine, bay-rrific views, music and more. Bid adieu to Thai Rock and savor the memories with Aerial Acoustics.
375 Beach 92nd Street
BEACH SESSIONS 10TH SEASON (RESCHEDULED DATE)
MONDAY, September 2
6 p.m.
Forever memorialize Labor Day 2024 taking in a sunset beach-front dance performance, “Ocean Feelings,” curated by critically acclaimed dancer/choreographer, Faye Driscoll. For more info, visit: http://www.beachsessionsdanceseries.com/
On the sand at Beach 106th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
