ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Looking to do something fun in Rockaway this weekend? Plot out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below. This week’s tip: 10th Annual Poseidon’s Parade this Saturday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, September 19
7 p.m.
Every Thursday, Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining and live music experience with Phil Kadet’s “Thursday Standards” from the American Songbook.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, September 19
8 p.m.
The Rock Billiards hosts “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays” with DJ, pool tables, food and bevies.
348 Beach 72nd Street
FRIDAY, September 20
5 p.m.
Rock and roll to Jameson’s for a rock-a-rrific happy hour with Mike Russo!
421 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, September 20
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eat, drink and chillax at Pico as The In-Laws jam your favorite rock classics.
419 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, September 20
5:30 p.m.
The Mighty Quinn pours out Grateful Dead and more at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, September 20
6 p.m.
Hailing from Howard Beach, classic rock band, Alternate Plan, whips into The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, September 20
6 p.m.
Warm up for Saturday’s Poseidon’s Parade with Wine With Sue at Pilot House.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, September 20
6:30 p.m.
Jumpstart the weekend at Bungalow Bar with B&B Band’s acoustic groove.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, September 20
6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Just for your dinin’ pleasure, local jazz maestro, Simon Chardiet, jazzifies Uma’s.
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, September 20
7 p.m.
Back in Breezy, One2Many pours out your favorite rock classics at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, September 20
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Gear up for an evening of self-poured brews and feel-good rock tunes under the stars with The Rock-A-Wades at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, September 20
9 p.m.
Guess who’s back in Irish town for one night only? None other than folk ‘n’ Irish band—The Gobshites at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, September 20
9 p.m.
Enjoy a frozen as DJ Ulez heats up Connolly’s last Friday of the summer.
155 Beach 95th Street
SATURDAY, September 21
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Just three more Saturdays left for RISE’s farmers market! This week’s special guest: Patti Blue & the Rockaways.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, September 21
4 p.m.
Multifaceted music man Simon Chardiet and quintet light up the bay with bebop, Latin and jazz at Postcard Brewing.
111-30 Beach Channel Drive
SATURDAY, September 21
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Eat, drink and be merry as The Phoenix jams rock classics outdoors at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 21
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow serves up a Brazilian acoustic treat with Zuike.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, September 21
9 p.m.
Headlining Rogers is one-man band, Mike Taylor, ushering in full throttle classic rock.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, September 21
Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with Song Birds at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, September 22
12:30 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungie with guitarist/singer, Robert Marcic.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, September 22
3:30 p.m.
Join The Uncle Jack Band for several rounds of rock classics under the sun at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SPECIAL MENTIONS
THIEVERY CORPORATION
AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
FRIDAY, September 20
7 p.m.
Genre-defying electronic music collective, Thievery Corporation, performs a two-night show at The Rockaway Hotel. Thievery’s popularity spells volumes as night two of the show (Saturday, September 21) is sold out! So, grab the chance to see them this Friday! For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
POSEIDON’S PARADE
CELEBRATES
10 YEARS OF MERFOLK
SATURDAY, September 21
1 p.m.
Calling all mermaids, mermen and other sequin-clad nautical creatures! Behold as the boardwalk transforms into Atlantis at the 10th Poseidon’s Parade, orchestrated by Rockaway’s very own Mermaid Brigade. Kicking off at 1 p.m. in front of Caracas, Beach 106th Concession, the parade proceeds downtown past the judges panel at 98th Street, ending at 97th Street, where they’ll be live music and fun activities for all ages. Free for spectators. For individual marchers (including groups), $5 to participate. To register and for more info, visit: http://www.poseidonsparade.com/
Beach 106th Concession
POSEIDON’S PARADE
CELEBRATIONS AROUND TOWN
SATURDAY, September 21
12 p.m.
Solshyne is back rockin’ merfolk revelers at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Local celeb, DJ Kevie Kev’s turns it up with DJ Moochie, spinning old school house, hip hop, R&B, freestyle, ‘80s jams and more at Smoke & Barrel! Admission: $10 at the door (includes one free draft beer).
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
5 p.m.
Just steps away from the boardwalk, join Poseidon bacchanalians at Connolly’s as the Rockaway landmark celebrates its last Saturday of Summer 2024 with DJ Paddy Tubz.
155 Beach 95th Street
Postcard Brewing hosts the “Last Day of Summer Unofficial Poseidon Parade after-party” with an epic lineup: Wild Yaks, Adam Amram Family Band and Simon Chardiet. For showtime, visit: Postcard Brewing Co. on Instagram.
111-30 Beach Channel Drive
MINDTRAVEL LIVE-TO-HEADPHONES “SILENT”
PIANO CONCERT AT RIIS
SATURDAY, September 21
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
With the use of wireless headphones, experience a unique “silent” concert with pianist and composer, Murray Hidary. Say goodbye to summer with this surreal experience on the beach at Riis!
Riis Beach, Bay 9
7TH INNING STRETCH “QUEENS CULTURE CLASH”
AT KNIGHTS
SUNDAY, September 22
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Calling all cartophiles and pop culture enthusiasts! Don’t miss 7th Inning Stretch “Queens Culture Clash” at Knights of Columbus featuring 30 plus vendor tables with sports cards, comics, Pokémon, Funko, vintage toys, autographs and more. Plus, Pokémon tournament for kids at 12 noon. Cash bar at Knights’ Tap Room. Free admission. Proceeds from gift raffle and 50/50 go toward Rockaway Beach Autism Families. For more info, follow: 7th_inning_stretch_rockaway on Instagram/Facebook.
333 Beach 90th Street
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. 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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