ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Fall is officially here, and though temps are cooling, Rockaway’s sizzling with live music, theater, arts and more! Map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, September 26
6 p.m.
Tonight at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band Series,” fuhgeddaboudit—Russo’s will have tongues wagging. Admission is $25 and includes one plate and entry to live music. For reservations, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, September 26
7 p.m.
Every Thursday, Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining and live music experience with Phil Kadet’s “Thursday Standards.”
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, September 26
8 p.m.
Rock Billiards hosts “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays” with live DJ.
348 Beach 72nd Street
FRIDAY, September 27
5 p.m.
Party into the weekend with DJ SeaNY spinnin’ R&B, hip hop, Latin, funk and soul at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, September 27
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pico sets the Friday night mood with Barry Waller’s acoustic groove.
419 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, September 27
6:30 p.m.
Lauren Jaimes lights up Bungie with her dreamy repertoire of coastal country vibes.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, September 27
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
You “Just Can’t Get Enough” when The Knobs are playing ‘80s hits from Depeche Mode and more at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, September 27
8 p.m.
Board the local good times train at Adrienne’s with Dave Kellan’s sweet acoustic set.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, September 27
9 p.m.
Friday nights with Kyle Wade at Rogers is not just about the melodies, it’s the sweetest memories.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, September 28
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Just two more Saturdays left for RISE’s farmers’ market! This week’s special guest: internationally acclaimed “visual” jazz experimentalist, Nick Demopoulos.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, September 28
2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturdays takeover “Grown & Sexy” at DredSurfer with afro beats, soul, R&B, soca, dancehall, reggae and West Indian food.
16-27 Seagirt Blvd. (Beach 17th Concession)
SATURDAY, September 28
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Party under the stars as Solshyne hits the stage at Tap That with Grateful Dead and more!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 28
6:30 p.m.
Zip to Bungalow Bar for feel-good bevies, food and Paulie B’s acoustic tunes.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, September 28
7 p.m.
Saturday, it’s all about the horns with The Fumos’ horn-heavy funk at The BayHouse!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, September 28
7:30 p.m.
Elevate your fine dining experience with Lauren Jaimes as your muse at Kennedy’s!
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, September 28
8 p.m.
Live it up at Adrienne’s as DJ Marvin Myers spins funk, house, R&B, hip hop and more!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, September 29
1 p.m.
Eat, drink and soak in bay-u-tiful views at Bungalow Bar as Mike T serves up the tunes!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, September 29
2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy your Sunday Funday with Winston McBoogie at the Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Avenue
SUNDAY, September 29
1 p.m.
Bid adieu to another sunny Sunday at Adrienne’s with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic jam.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, September 29
3:30 p.m.
The boardwalk will sure feel like summer as DJ Lee Bueller raises the tempo with the ultimate ocean front party.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SUNDAY, September 29
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Grab a pint and toast to another Sunday Fun! Day! with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “KEN LUDWIG’S SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD”
Only two weekends left!
The Rockaway Theatre Company’s fall 2024 season opener, “Ken Ludwig’s Shakespeare in Hollywood,” as quoted by RT’s reporter, Dan Guarino, (who’s also acting in the production), “is a laugh riot comedy hit! See RTC’s rollicking cast in glamorous 1930’s Hollywood, when two of Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, magically materialized on the set of a Warner Brothers movie of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Show dates: September 27, 28, 29 and October 4, 5 and 6. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org.
The John Gilleece Theatre Building T-4 at Fort Tilden
TRIVIA
THURSDAY, September 26
7 p.m.
Thursday Trivia is back at Bungie! This evening’s theme: Spielberg films. From “Jaws” to “Saving Private Ryan,” think you are a Spielberg specialist? Find out at Bungalow Bar!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
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. Tickets are $80, which includes three-hour open bar, passed appetizers, food stations and a dazzling show! For tickets and more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram or call: (718) 945-2100.
377 Beach 92nd Street
2ND ANNUAL FALL FEST
SUNDAY, September 29
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From 40 plus vendors, food, petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin patch, popcorn, cotton candy, bounce house, arts and crafts, live music and more—relive the days when Beach 116th Street was the “Fifth Avenue” of the peninsula. Band lineup: 12 p.m. Bobby and Danny of Indaculture/ 1 p.m Walker and The Brotherhood of the Grape/ 2 p.m. Slyboots/ 3 p.m. Steve Conte / 4 p.m. Derecho with special guests, and 5 p.m. Rock Soup.
Beach 116th Street
EDGEMERE FARM PRESENTS “DOMINGO WORLD”
SUNDAY, September 29
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This month’s “Domingo World,” features music and performance by Eternal Oyster, Johnny Butler, Lina Azalea Dahbour and AA. Food and refreshments by The Culinary Abyss & Edgemere Farm. Free, but donations encouraged. To RSVP and for more info, visit: domingo.world on Instagram.
385 Beach 45th Street
10TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY OYSTER FEST
SUNDAY, September 29
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Get ready to shuck, slurp and toast at the Annual Rockaway Oyster Festival happening again at Smoke & Barrel! Enjoy oysters, live music and beer galore. Online tickets sold out, but there’s a waiting list. For more info, email: theoystertour@gmailcom or visit: rockawayoysterfest on Instagram.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
OKTOBERFEST
AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SUNDAY, September 29
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Toast, “Prost!” at Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest celebration! Donation: $50, includes authentic German bevies and food, and music by The Knobs. Plus, 50/50 raffle.
333 Beach 90th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
