ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
It’s fall, y’all, and from The Rockaway Hotel’s 4th Annual Fall Fest, “Oldies, But Goodies,” night at Knights of Columbus, more live music around town, theater, arts and more—there’s no shortage of local fall fun for all to enjoy! Map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, October 3
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining and live music experience with Phil Kadet’s “Thursday Standards.”
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, October 3
8 p.m.
Rock Billiards hosts “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays” with live DJ.
348 Beach 72nd Street
FRIDAY, October 4
12:30 p.m.
Head to the boards as DJ Rhythm Selector J spins all your workweek stress away with old school dance beats.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, October 4
6:30 p.m.
It’s finally Friday! So, live it up at Bungie with Mike T’s acoustic groove.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, October 4
6:45 p.m.
Jazzify your dinner plans at Uma’s with Simon Chardiet.
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, October 4
7:30 p.m.
Back from her Nashville tour, Lauren Jaimes brings country music’s heartland to Kennedy’s!
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, October 4
8 p.m.
Cash in on your weekend kickoff with DJ Cash at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, October 4
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get ready for Radio Bingo at Tap That, where you’ll both jam and flex your knowledge of songs.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, October 4
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Party into the weekend with DJ SeaNY waxin’ the vinyl at Batesy’s.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, October 5
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Just two more Saturdays left for RISE’s farmers’ market! This week’s special guest: globally acclaimed violinist Joya Bravo reps her Jamaican roots, Atlanta upbringing and native NYC style with a memorable performance.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, October 5
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, October 5
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tap this! The Knobs are back jammin’ your favorite alternative rock hits under the stars at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 5
6:30 p.m.
Boo up at Bungalow Bar with Taylor Williams’ velvety acoustic groove.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, October 5
8 p.m.
Ignite your Saturday night frolics at Adrienne’s with Derek Adam’s guitar-driven anthems.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, October 5
8 p.m.
DJ SeaNY powers up his Saturday night residency at Pico spinnin’ classic hip hop, R&B and reggae.
419 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, October 5
9 p.m.
One2Many is back at Rogers pourin’ out your fave rock classics.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 6
1 p.m.
Bookend your weekend at Bungalow Bar with boundless bay views, food, bevies and classic rock by Acoustic Rick.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, October 6
1 p.m.
Bask in another sunny Sunday at Adrienne’s with Evan Kuriga.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
ART
RAA PRESENTS “PORTAL:
ROCKAWAY”
Ongoing weekends
until October 13
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rockaway Artists Alliance invites art aficionados to “Portal: Rockaway,” an exhibit showcasing 34 artists’ works curated by 4Heads NYC. This dynamic exhibit features painting, drawing, installation, indoor and outdoor sculpture and performance, of both emerging and established contemporary artists. For more info, visit: https://www.rockawayartistsalliance.org/portal or rockaway_artists_alliance on Instagram.
sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS
“KEN LUDWIG’S SHAKESPEARE
IN HOLLYWOOD”
Last weekend!
The Rockaway Theatre Company’s fall 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 1930s Hollywood, when two of Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, magically materialized on the set of a Warner Brothers movie “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Remaining show dates: October 4, 5 and 6. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinee 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, October 3
7 p.m.
Calling all Swifties! Grab your squad and “Shake It Off” with all things Taylor Swift at Bungalow Bar’s Trivia Night.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
PSYCHIC NIGHT DINNER
AT SMOKE & BARREL
THURSDAY, October 3
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Manifest your autumn intentions with a one-on-one private reading from a leading NYC psychic at Smoke & Barrel’s Psychic Dinner. Also, included at $75 per person is a three-course dinner. For reservations and more info, call: (718) 727-7429.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
OC-TONY-FEST AT ROCAKWAY TIKI BAR
SATURDAY, October 5
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The 6th Annual Oc-Tony-Fest is back, this year at Rockaway Tiki Bar, boasting a family-fun day including a pretzel-eating contest with Tony’s famous pretzels, vendors, DJs, plus— celebrate the season with delish pumpkin beer! After-party across the boulevard at Pilot House Bar & Grill (190 Beach 69th Street). For updates, visit: rockawaytikibar on Instagram.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
“OLDIES, BUT GOODIES”
DINNER & LIVE SHOW
AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SATURDAY, October 5
6 p.m.
Dance the night away at Knights of Columbus “Oldies, But Goodies Night” starring the awarding-winning quartet, The Fabulous Acchords, crooning hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet dinner served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Acchords hitting the stage. Admission is $35. Purchase tickets at Knights or in advance via Venmo: @RobertA-McCracken. Cash bar and 50/50s. For more info, call: (718) 634-3699.
333 Beach 90th Street
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL’S
4TH ANNUAL FALL FEST
SUNDAY, October 6
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A seasonal tradition not to be missed, The Rockaway Hotel’s Fall Fest is now in its fourth year, packing in a day of live music, shopping from a mile-long list of vendors and a smorgasbord of more activities for all ages, plus—food and beverages available for purchase. Activity lineup: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Floral Making with Nolia Florals; 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Paper Playground Arts & Crafts (a kids activity recommended for ages 4-10); 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pie Making Contest; 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Paint & Sip Fall Edition. Live music kicks off at 2 p.m. Free admission, but sign-up and pricing varies based on activities. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
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