ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Rockaway’s sweet summer is still on! So, plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, September 12
6 p.m.
Tonight, at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band Series,” west coast meets east with Super Burrito turning up it up, plus live music by His Golden Legacies. Admission is $25 and includes one plate and entry to live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, September 13
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Every Friday in September, live it up at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Happy Hour at the Pool Bar,” featuring live music, plus half-off beer and wine by the glass at The Pool House. Special guest: The Knobs.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, September 13
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Let the funk be with you as The Fumos bring it back to the boardwalk with a three-piece horn section and special guests!
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, September 13
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don’t miss the ladies of The Pointers as they turn it up with a sizzling retro rock and pop performance under the stars at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, September 13
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Love Apple spreads the love of all things rock ’n’ roll and soul at Caracas.
Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, September 13
8 p.m.
One-man wonder, Solo Joe Acoustic Show comes to Adrienne’s performing six decades of songs in one night that both Gen-X and Baby Boomers will love, plus more.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, September 13
8 p.m.
Kick off the weekend on a high note with Irish rocker John Doyle a.k.a. Amo at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, September 13
8 p.m.
Kyle Wade pours out the ultimate soundtrack for your Friday night craic at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, September 14
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Just a few more Saturdays left for RISE’s farmers’ market. This week’s special guest: Brass by the Slice serves up your favorite pop tunes and mash ups.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, September 14
3:30 p.m.
Don’t miss out on Wine With Sue’s last bash on the beach at Sand Shark!
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, September 14
4 p.m.
Sit outside, eat, drink and soak in heavenly bayside views at The Wharf as Taylor and Brady belt out the tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, September 14
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Uncle Jack is back throwin’ down your favorite rock classics outdoors at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 14
6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the weekend at Bungalow Bar with Danny Ryan’s acoustic groove!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, September 14
8 p.m.
It’s all about that bay view at Adrienne’s, plus with The In-Laws performing rock classics—giddy up for a bay-licious evening.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, September 14
9 p.m.
Hell or High Water drives your Rogers’ Saturday night revelry at full throttle with rock and roll, chased with a bluesy swamp vibe.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, September 14
Connolly’s is still open, so come on down and enjoy a frozen, plus music by Blac Rabbit and DJ Ulez. For showtimes, visit: connollysbar on Instagram.
155 Beach 95th Street
SATURDAY, September 14
Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with Jo Jo Music at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, September 15
1 p.m.
Bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, September 15
1 p.m.
Punctuate your weekend with an exclamation mark at Bungie with Too Fat Guys’ acoustic covers from every genre and decade.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, September 15
3:30 p.m.
The boardwalk is going to be lit with Off The Rails—bangin’ out your favorite ‘90s and 2000s alternative and party rock tunes at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SUNDAY, September 15
4 p.m.
Critically acclaimed Irish rocker, John Doyle, is back lighting up The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, September 15
5 p.m.
Gerald Bair envelopes Rogers with his stirring voice and storytelling.
203 Beach 116th Street
ONGOING
Thirsty THURSDAYS
6 p.m.
Alternative rock band, Off The Rails, jams their September Thursday night residency at Postcard Brewing.
111-30 Beach Channel Drive
7 p.m.
Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining experience with Phil Kadet’s “Thursday Standards” from the American Songbook.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Sweet SUNDAYS
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Take in the sunset or dance under the stars on The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel’s Sunset Sessions!
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SPECIAL MENTIONS
15th ANNUAL
NYC HONEST FEST
SATURDAY, September 14
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Follow the hive to the Annual NYC Honest Fest on the boardwalk at Beach 106th Street featuring a honey marketplace, food and beverages, honey tastings, NYC Beekeepers, face painting, music by Aerial Acoustics (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Caracas Beach 106th Concession) and more! For more info, visit: nychoneyweek on Instagram.
Beach 106th Street boardwalk
POSTCARD BREWING CO.
“ALMOST FALL MUSIC FEST”
SATURDAY, September 14
4 p.m.
This music fest will be epic with this slammin’ lineup: 4 p.m. The Rock-A-Wades, 5 p.m. The BEasy Band, 6 p.m. Alice Danger, 7 p.m. John Simonelli, 8 p.m. Mic The Robot, and 10 p.m. Patsy & The Heavy Set. Tickets are $10 and available at the bar/door.
111-30 Beach Channel Drive
BROTHERS ROCKAWAY & CARACAS VINYL RECORDS FAIR
SUNDAY, September 15
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
With a forecast of sunny skies and temps in the 70s, head to the boards for Brothers Rockaway and Caracas concessions’ Vinyl Records Fair at Beach 106th Street. Get ready for several epic DJs, vinyl from a variety of collectors, plus Brothers will be dishing out fish and tuna sandwiches. For more info, visit: brothersrockaway on Instagram.
Beach 106th Concession
BUNGALOW BAR PRESENTS “DECADES OF DIVAS: A ONE-WOMAN SHOW”
SATURDAY, September 28
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don’t miss this one-woman showcase by Valerie Rose traveling through the decades, performing some of history’s most beloved singers and entertainers, including: Cher, Dolly, Gaga, Stevie, Madonna and Amy Winehouse. Get ready for an unforgettable night. Plus, don’t expect to just sit and listen, get ready to be on the dance floor! Admission is $80, which includes three-hour open bar, passed appetizers, food stations and a dazzling show! For tickets and more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
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