ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Halloween is winding down, yet Rockaway is still spooking with costume parties, haunted houses and more. Plus, The Rockaway Hotel’s Food Festival this Saturday! Map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below. Also, don’t forget to vote!
THURSDAY, October 31
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
FRIDAY, November 1
6:30 p.m.
Lauren Jaimes lights up Bungalow Bar with her dreamy repertoire of coastal country vibes.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, November 1
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, November 1
7 p.m.
Grab your mates and march into The BayHouse for a magical night of traditional Irish folk songs with The Brooklyn Bards.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, November 1
8 p.m.
Adrienne’s serves up a special treat with multi-instrumentalist, live looper, Christian Monty.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, November 1
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, November 1
9 p.m.
Friday nights with Kyle Wade at Rogers ignites the sweetest memories.
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, November 1
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music with Soccer Dads at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, November 2
4 p.m.
Gear up for free range rock and roll with Chicken Head Rocks at The Sugar Bowl.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
SATURDAY, November 2
6:30 p.m.
Get out of the workweek mindset and into the weekend groove with Chris Warren at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, November 2
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don’t miss The Other 3 at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, November 2
8 p.m.
Blackstone fires up Smoke & Barrel with Southern rock and blues.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, November 2
8 p.m.
DJ SeaNY powers up Pico spinnin’ classic hip hop, R&B and reggae.
419 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, November 2
8 p.m.
Adrienne’s ignites your Saturday night with Derek Adam’s guitar-driven rock tunes.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, November 2
Don’t miss acoustic mix master—Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, November 3
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Head to The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel for a chillaxing jazz brunch, while absorbing scenic views of the NYC skyline.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SUNDAY, November 3
1 p.m.
Bask in the last day of the weekend with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, November 3
1 p.m.
Head to Bungalow for acoustic vibes with Rick in the main dining room and “Fall Down Brunch” with DJ Teddy in the tent.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, November 3
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Close out your weekend on a high note with another Sunday Fun!Day! with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, November 3
What’s on the menu at Harbor Light? Feel-good food, bevies and always great company, plus—music by Frank Persico. Call (718) 474-2202 for showtime and reservations.
129-18 Newport Ave.
WEDNESDAY, November 6
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Relax and bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s Wine Bar.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Thursday, October 31
7:30 p.m.
Come on in y’all and show what mama gave ya at FamJam open mic night hosted by local surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
TRIVIA
THURSDAY, October 31
7 p.m.
It’s Halloween, and from witches, wizards and wonder women—on the plate at Bungie’s Trivia Night are fictional females with phenomenal powers like Buffy, Black Widow, Wicked Witch of the West and more!
377 Beach 92nd Street
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN A
T THE SUGAR BOWL
THURSDAY, October 31
3 p.m.
Whether you’re screaming because it’s Halloween or screaming at the screen as you watch the Jets game—The Sugar Bowl will have you well entertained. Doors open at 3 p.m., DJ from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., game starts at 8:15 p.m.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
GRINDTIME SKATE SHOP HOUSE OF HORRORS
THURSDAY, October 31
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
GrindTime Skate Shop House of Horrors will have you sleeping with the lights on for weeks! Dare to enter? All ages welcome.
91-13 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
ROCKAWAY TIKI BAR
HALLOWEEN PARTY
THURSDAY, October 31
7 p.m.
Rockaway Tiki Bar hosts the ghosts from Halloween past and Halloween present. Spooky Tiki drinks, costume contest and DJ!
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
BCVFD HAUNTED
HOUSE
Open until SATURDAY, November 2
7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department transforms into a haunted house that will have you screaming at every turn! Open Thursday through Saturday. Door admission: $15 per person, groups of four people $50. For more info, visit: Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Corp. on Facebook.
15 Noel Road, Broad Channel
HARDCORE HALLOWEEN
9 p.m. On
Pete & Cubos and The Rose Den are teaming up on Halloween for some tattoo treats. Get a rose tattoo and get 20% off at Rose Den for life.
174 Beach 116th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
ROCKAWAY FOOD FESTIVAL
AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
SATURDAY, November 2
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Calling all foodies! Get your chops ready for The Rockaway Hotel’s first-ever Food Festival, where you’ll get to taste a variety of cuisines from over 10 local restaurants, plus, a welcome drink. Also, live music by Wine With Sue! Participating restaurants include: Adrienne’s, Batesy’s, Bungalow Bar, Crustinos Pizza, Happy Jack’s Burger Bar, Meat Up Grill, Margie’s, Pico, Rocco’s of Roc Beach, Smoke & Barrel, Tap That and more! Tickets are $60 for adults/$30 for 12 and under. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
DJ TEDDY “FALL DOWN” BRUNCH AT BUNGIE
SUNDAY, November 19
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
DJ Teddy is back with his classic “Fall Down Brunch” at Bungalow Bar! So, dress in your fall best and get ready to vibe to the beat, while feasting on Bungalow’s chart-topping three-hour brunch buffet, and bar flowing beer, wine, huckleberry lemonade and nectarine iced tea. Admission: $60. For tickets, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram and see link in IG bio.
377 Beach 92nd Street
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