ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

It’s fall, y’all, and with Fall Freedom Fest, a Latino Heritage Month Festival, more live music around town—map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, October 17

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Margie’s Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining and live music experience with Phil Kadet’s “Thursday Standards.”

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, October 17

8 p.m.

The Rock Billiards hosts “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays” with live DJ.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

FRIDAY, October 18

4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join Mighty Quinn for an eclectic mix of tunes and grooves on the boardwalk at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, October 18 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pico sets the Friday night mood with Barry Waller’s acoustic groove.

419 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, October 18

6:30 p.m.

What’s on the menu tonight at Bungalow Bar? Feel-good food, bevies and always great company, plus—music by Paulie B.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, October 18

6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Jazz connoisseurs! Back at Uma’s is Rockaway maestro, Simon Chardiet!

92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, October 18

7 p.m. 

Boombox Radio is back at Tap That ushering in a two-hour music trivia with bite.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, October 18

7 p.m.

Breezin’ into Breezy are the Rock-A-Wades jammin’ the ultimate sing-along rock jam at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, October 18

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Turn up your weekend celebrations at Rogers with Bobby Merrill!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, October 18

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Party into the weekend with DJ SeaNY waxin’ the vinyl at Batesy’s.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, October 18

Kiernan Monaghan’s acoustic vibes gets the fun started at Harbor Light. For showtime and reservations, call:(718) 474-2202.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

FRIDAY, October 18

It’s Fri-Yay! So, why not head to Breezy for Kennedy’s fine food, stunning views and music with Chris Decker? For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, October 19 

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 19

3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Back from their U.K. tour, Screamin’ Rebel Angels rolls into Smoke & Barrel with rockabilly at its best! Barbecue and $3 Oktoberfest beer specials.

97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, October 19

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

If nostalgic rock classics are your flavor, head to Tap That and relive the memories with The In-Laws.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, October 19

6:30 p.m.

Bungie is where the fun is at with keytarist/songwriter Valerie Rose.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, October 19

7 p.m.

Prepared to be on your feet as Fandango blows in jammin’ ZZ Top and more rockin’ blues at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, October 19

8 p.m. 

Back at Adrienne’s is Derek Adam igniting your Saturday night celebrations with guitar-driven rock.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, October 19

8 p.m.

DJ SeaNY powers up his Saturday night residency at Pico’s spinnin’ classic hip hop, R&B and reggae.

419 Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, October 19

9 p.m. to midnight

Tonight, at Ruffle Bar is acoustic guitarist, Barry Waller, tuning hearts with the soundtrack of your lifetime.

919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, October 19

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Oh my rockness! Don’t miss local music man, Chris Solo jammin’ Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, October 19

Upscale your Saturday plans at Kennedy’s with up-close sunset views, refined food and music by Frank Persico. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, October 20

1 p.m. 

Celebrate the last day of the weekend with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, October 20

2 p.m.

Bookend your weekend at Bungalow Bar with boundless bay views, food, bevies and Taylor Williams’ velvet grooves.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, October 20

4 p.m.

Head to Breezy for the GrassLighters’ master mix of rock, folk, bluegrass and R&B at The Sugar Bowl.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, October 20

4 p.m.

Yum down Rockaway Tiki Bar drinks and bites, while DJ Repoman spins all vinyl vintage 45s all afternoon.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, October 20

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Grab a pint and toast to a Sunday Fun! Day! with Patti Blue and The Boys at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, October 20

Harbor Light serves up a boogie-licious Sunday with Chris Vought a.k.a. Winston McBoogie. For showtime and reservations, call:(718) 474-2202.

 

129-18 Newport Ave.

TRIVIA

THURSDAY, October 17

7 p.m.

Are you a drama kid? Get tested at Bungalow Bar’s Trivia Thursdays! Tonight’s topic: Broadway Musicals! From Aladdin, Phantom of The Opera, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia and more—test your chops about the Great White Way.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

 

3RD ANNUAL FALL FREEDOM FEST

SATURDAY, October 19

12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Celebrate fall, fun and freedom with Beach 129th Street’s drink and dining establishments—Harbor Light, Pico, Jameson’s, Callie’s and Panino Rustico-Baya Bar—this Saturday! This annual Fall Freedom Fest returns chock-full with a variety of American and German food fare and beverages, plus live music throughout the day. A $20 entrance fee grants access to all specials and discounts being offered at the five participating pubs/restaurants, (which are also distributing the event bracelets). Proceeds go towards covering medical expenses for a local family in need. Music lineup: 12 p.m. Anthem at Callie’s (410A Beach 129th Street), 2 p.m. Bobby Butler at Pico (419 Beach 129th Street), 4 p.m. The Knobs at Harbor Light (129-18 Newport Ave.), 7 p.m. DJ Matt Finley at Jameson’s (421 Beach 129th Street). For more info, follow: calliesrb, jamesonspub, picorbny, harborlightpub and paninorustico_bayabar_rockaway on Instagram.

 

2ND ANNUAL LATINO

HERITAGE MONTH

FESTIVAL—

¡SABOR Y RITMO!

SATURDAY, October 19

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

¡Vámonos! Take a trip across Latin America at The B.R.I.D.G.E. Family Enrichment Center’s Latino Heritage Month Festival. From Latin music: salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaetón and more; a salsa dance class; live band; and a variety of cuisines—take a deep dive into Latin American culture in all its diversity. For more info, visit: fecthebridge on Instagram. Free!

217 Beach 92nd Street

 

Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com

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