ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below. Happy Veterans Day!
THURSDAY, November 7
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, November 7
8 p.m. to Midnight
The Rock Billiards hosts “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays” with live DJ. Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Party starts at 8 p.m. Pool tables, hookah and food for purchase.
348 Beach 72nd Street
FRIDAY, November 8
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Pico sets the Friday night mood with Barry Waller’s acoustic groove.
419 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, November 8
6:30 p.m.
This evening at Bungalow Bar! Don’t miss sultry siren Valerie Rose as she takes the stage belting out blues, rock, pop and R&B.
Bungie 377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, November 8
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Jazz connoisseurs! Back at Uma’s is Simon Chardiet jazzifyin’ your senses for your dinin’ pleasure!
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, November 8
7 p.m.
Boombox Radio ushers in a two-hour music trivia with bite at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, November 8
7 p.m.
High-energy classic rock band—Friendzy—raises the roof at The BayHouse!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, November 8
8 p.m.
It’s Friday, and as the disco anthem goes: “…cause you’re free, to do what you want to do,” party it up with DJ Rob Pisani at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, November 8
9 p.m.
Ruffle Bar goes honky-tonk with Road Kill Country Outlaws.
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
FRIDAY, November 8
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 8
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rogers serves up the brews as Dailey Smith & Sunshine usher in the tunes.
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, November 8
Magic Bones blazes into Kennedy’s with their scorching lineup of classic rock, country, Motown and more! Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, November 9
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
As the saying goes, “Good things come in threes,” and with Anthem Acoustic jammin’ three sets of 80s/90s rock classics at Tap That—get ready for three rounds of fun.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, November 9
6:30 p.m.
Kick back at Bungalow for Tony & Cher’s Country Twist and Bungie’s fall inspired chart-topping menu.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, November 9
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Kennedy’s serves up a special treat with singing bassist and guitarist, Barry Waller. Reservations recommended. Call (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, November 9
8 p.m.
DJ SeaNY powers up Pico spinnin’ classic hip hop, R&B and reggae.
419 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, November 9
8 p.m.
Follow the green light uptown to Harbor Light for Wine With Sue’s beer-licious rock jam. Call (718) 474-2202 for reservations.
129-18 Newport Ave.
SATURDAY, November 9
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
SATURDAY, November 9
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Unlock your dancer self and get groovin’ with Uncle Jack Band at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, November 10
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Head to The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel for a chillaxin’ jazz brunch, while absorbing scenic views of the NYC skyline and the Atlantic Ocean.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SUNDAY, November 10
1 p.m.
Bookend your weekend at Bungalow Bar with acoustic grooves by Robert Marcic.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, November 10
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Giddy-up for another Sunday Fun!Day! with the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, November 10
7 p.m.
Take in Adrienne’s lush bay views, while piano man Phil Kadet makes you his muse.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, November 10
On tap at Harbor Light! Cozy fall menu, bevies and always great company, plus—music by Susan & Gerald. Call (718) 474-2202 for showtime and reservations.
129-18 Newport Ave.
WEDNESDAY, November 13
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Treat yourself to an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Thursday, November 7
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, November 7
7 p.m.
On the plate at tonight’s Bungie Trivia Thursdays is HBO! From Game of Thrones, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, Succession and more—battle it out with your crew to earn the crown—trivia master.
377 Beach 92nd Street
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS
“RENT”
La Vie Boheme! The Rockaway Theater Company ends its sensational 2024 season on a high note with the landmark Pulitzer Prize and multiple Tony Award-winning rock musical, “Rent!” Set in the 1980s/90s, “Rent” is an inspiring story about friends and artists struggling in New York City’s East Village that tackles addiction, poverty, AIDS and bohemian love. Show dates: November 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 8 p.m./ November 17, 24, 30 and December 1 at 2 p.m. With the show starting in just one week, just a limited number of seats available for select performances! General admission: $20 and Senior/Child: $15. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
The John Gilleece Theater
T-4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
WHISKEY TASTING & FOOD PAIRING EVENT AT SMOKE & BARREL
FRIDAY, November 8
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Discover the art of whiskey at this exclusive “Whiskey Tasting & Food Pairing” event presented by Smoke & Barrel and Texas-based Balcones Distillery. Reservations required. Call (347) 727-7429.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
HEIGO-HO
AT BUNGALOW
FRIDAY, November 15
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Whisk your children away to an enchanting world of wonder at Bungalow Bar and Once Upon A Daydream Parties’ fairy tale magical evening of princesses and villains. This enchanting character dining experience invites your kiddoes to meet the Fairest Princess and the Queen Villain! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with meet and greets, photo opportunities, and a delightful story time for your little ones. Spaces are limited. Reservations required. Admission: $25 per child. For reservations and more info, call: (718) 945-2100.
377 Beach 92nd Street
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