ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Happy Thanksgiving and the kickoff to the “most wonderful time of the year!” Plan your Rockaway Good Times holiday weekend crawl with our guide below.
THANKSGIVING EVE
HAPPENINGS—
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
4 p.m.
Adrienne’s starts your Thanksgiving with their full menu and at 7 p.m., DJ Chris Cashen kicks things up with some tunes.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
4:30 p.m.
Bring the kiddos to The Rockaway Hotel’s Miniature Macy’s Day Parade. Young participants will have the unique opportunity to construct their very own parade floats using recycled materials, plus design balloons to accompany their creations! Whether it’s superheroes or the magic of Disney, each child or group will create a float that reflects their passions. Snacks served. Recommended for ages six to 10. Admission: $40. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
109-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
5 p.m.
Line ‘em up! Connolly’s is open just for your pre-Turkey Day warmup with bartenders slingin’ frozens galore. Plus, DJ Ulez is behind the turntable spinning the ones and twos all night! Plus, O.M.G.—the beloved Rockaway Irish pub has canned frozens to go!
155 Beach 95th Street
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar is back with its Annual Pre-Turkey Day Bash with DJ Teddy! First up at 6:30 p.m., Danny Ryan kicks off the night with acoustic grooves, then at 9 p.m., get ready to bump your booty while DJ Teddy bangs the beats. Also, beat the clock! The earlier you drink, the less you spend! For more info, follow: bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
7 p.m.
Harbor Light keeps your Thanksgiving Eve warm and toasty with music by Bobby Butthead, Pete Brady, Bill Fleming and Taylor Searing, followed by DJ Poppa D!
129-18 Newport Ave.
7 p.m.
’Tis the season to sing your heart out at Rockaway Tiki Bar’s Annual Karaoke Thanksgiving Eve Bash with DJ Tony. Sign up now as spots fill in fast! To sign up and more info, visit: rockawaytikibar on Instagram/Facebook.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
8 p.m.
Keep it Breezy with The Awning Brothers acoustic show at The Sugar Bowl.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
POST-TURKEY DAY
CELEBRATIONS
FRIDAY, November 29
5 p.m.
Knights of Columbus November Friday night jam ends on a high note with a rollickin’ sing-along with the Rock-A-Wades.
333 Beach 90th Street
FRIDAY, November 29
6:30 p.m.
Make it a bay-rrific night with singing guitarist, Robert Marcic, sweetenin’ your soul with classic rock, pop, country, blues and R&B at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, November 29
6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Back at Uma’s is Simon Chardiet jazzifyin’ senses for your dinin’ pleasure!
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, November 29
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music with JoJo at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, November 30
6:30 p.m.
On the menu tonight at Bungalow? Feel-good food, bevies and acoustic grooves by Mike T.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, November 30
7 p.m.
Ignite your Saturday night frolics at Adrienne’s with Derek Adam’s guitar-driven anthems.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, November 30
8 p.m.
Smoke & Barrel goes country with honky-tonk band, RoadKill Country Band.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, November 30
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Walker and the Brotherhood of the Grape beckons all to come to Rogers for an epic show featuring songs from their 30-year catalog, plus cuts from their new album, “Expectations.” Fresh from a terrific run of shows crossing the Atlantic to France and the U.K., they’re back in the Rockaway Irish Riviera for some home turf action.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, November 30
DJ Poppa D provides the soundtrack, while Harbor Light serves up the bites. Call (718) 474-2202 for showtime and reservations.
129-18 Newport Ave.
SATURDAY, November 30
What’s on the menu at Kennedy’s? Unforgettable views, food, bevies and music by Chris Decker. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, December 1
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, December 1
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Get your gift shopping in at Bungie’s holiday market, while Acoustic Rick ushers in the tunes.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, December 1
1 p.m.
Bask in the first day of a sweet December with Evan Kuriga’s acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, December 1
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Toast to a month of joyous holiday celebrations with Gerald Bair at Rogers. Laethanta saoire sona!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, December 1
Kick off the jolly season with good food, bevies and music by DJ Poppa D at Harbor Light. Call (718) 474-2202 for showtime and reservations.
129-18 Newport Ave.
WEDNESDAY, December 4
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Treat yourself to an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “RENT”
Last weekend!
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!” Last show dates: November 29, 30 at 8 p.m./ November 30 and December 1 at 2 p.m. General admission: $20 and Senior/Child: $15. Tickets are sold out but show up 20 minutes before a performance for a chance at no-show seats. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
The John Gilleece Theater
T-4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
RUFFLE BAR F.R.I.E.N.D.S.G.I.V.I.N.G.
POTLUCK & TRIVIA
FRIDAY, November 29
9 p.m.
How you doin’? Ruffle Bar is back with their traditional “Friendsgiving” potluck and trivia. Bring a dish to share and play games, including sitcom, “Friends,” Thanksgiving episode trivia.
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
RRC WINTER GALA
WEDNESDAY, December 4
Hear ye! Hear ye! The Rockaway Republic Club beckons all to their 2024 Winter Gala celebrating President-Elect Donald Trump at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club. Honored guest speaker: Jon Levine of the NY Post, plus music by Bobby Butler & Friends, and the Rock-A-Wades. Tickets are $125, which includes buffet, open bar and champagne toast. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayrepublicanclub.com/events-1 or rockawayrepublicclubnyc on Facebook/Instagram.
533 Beach 126th Street
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