ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With the “most wonderful time of the year!” in full swing, plan your Rockaway Good Times holiday weekend crawl with our guide below. This week’s tip: Joe Mure’s Little North Pole kickoff celebration happening this Saturday!
THURSDAY, December 5
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, December 6
American Idol alum, Bryce Larsen, known as the one-man juke box, kicks off your weekend at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, December 6
Eat and drink to your heart’s content at Harbor Light, while Kieran Monaghan serves up sweet tunes. For showtime and reservations, call (718) 474-2202.
129-18 Newport Ave.
FRIDAY, December 6
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, December 7
2 p.m.
Fa la la la! Aerial Acoustics gets you into the holiday groove with sweet tunes at Batesy’s.
68-20F Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, December 7
7 p.m.
Fire up your Saturday night frolics at Adrienne’s with DJ Chris Cashen.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, December 7
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Relive the magic of Woodstock as Retro 69 takes the stage once again at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, December 7
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Levy & Co. ushers in sweet rock ’n’ roll at Jameson’s.
421 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, December 7
8:30 p.m.
Unlock your dancer self and get groovin’ with Uncle Jack Band and the Jack Pack at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, December 7
What’s on the menu at Kennedy’s? None other than coastal country singer/songwriter Lauren Jaimes. Plus, breathtaking sunset views, food and bevies. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, December 8
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 8
1 p.m.
With the holiday season in full mode, celebrate and bask in Evan Kuriga’s acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, December 8
2 p.m.
Your heart will be full with Kennedy’s sunset views, NYC skyline views and Lauren Jaimes’ coastal country tunes. Plus, amazing food menu—Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, December 8
5 p.m.
Don’t miss the ladies of The Pointers as they turn it up with a sizzling retro rock and pop performance at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, December 8
4 p.m.
Head to Rogers for another fantastic Sunday Fun! Day! with classic rock stars, the Rock-A-Wades!
203 Beach 116th Street
WEDNESDAY, December 11
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.
SHOP LOCAL
BELLE HARBOR YACHT CLUB HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
FRIDAY, December 6
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s always-fabulous Holiday Boutique is back featuring two floors of 40 plus vendors selling clothing, art, accessories, jewelry, culinary delights, skin products, designer eyewear…too much to list! Plus, make a fete out of the experience with a live DJ; sip while you shop, gift raffles and more!
533 Beach 126th Street
BROAD CHANNEL CRAFTERS SALE
FRIDAY, December 6
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, December 7
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Broad Channel Crafters have been hard at work making homemade gifts for the holidays like jewelry, ornaments, baked goods and more. Plus enjoy raffles! All proceeds benefit local churches and organizations.
209 Cross Bay Blvd.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
HAPPY JACK’S TREE LIGHTING
THURSDAY, December 5
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Stop by Happy Jack’s for their tree lighting featuring Santa, live DJ, cookies, hot coca and more.
108-13 Rockaway Beach Dr.
“THE BROOKLYN I REMEMBER” BOOK READING AT ROCKAWAY TIKI
FRIDAY, December 6
7 p.m.
Don’t miss the book reading of “The Brooklyn I Remember,” by authors, Leonard M. De Virgilio and Sophia Vailakis De Virgilio. Hear how characters living in mid-century Brooklyn helped shaped a budding hoodlum into a role model for high school inner-city kids and more. Plus, come to socialize and a cocktail or two.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SANTA BRUNCH AT ADRIENNE’S
SATURDAY, December 7
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring the kiddos and the entire family to visit Santa for a yummy brunch at Adrienne’s! Two time slots for brunch buffet reservations: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a gift for Santa to gift your child. For reservations and more info, visit: adriennes_nyc on Instagram. See link in IG bio.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, December 7
3:30 p.m.
Find out why jaws drop at local Joe Mure’s Annual Little North Pole Lighting. This Rockaway tradition is anything but little as it glitters with towering toy soldiers, a lifelike carousel, singing light show, festive performances, free food, Father Christmas giving out presents, plus loads more surprises! On deck to spread holiday cheer are DJ Mugsy Mugs and emcees: Joe Causi, Goumba Johnny, Sid & Friends. Besides creating smiles, the Little North Pole raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Donation boxes are located outside the home throughout the holiday season. You can also donate online at www.LittleNorthPole.org
144-03 Neponsit Avenue
BELLE HARBOR YACHT CLUB ‘80s CHRISTMAS PARTY
SATURDAY, December 7
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Radio Daze headlines Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s Christmas party! Relive the days when a mullet or a perm was your hairstyle du jour. Non members welcome.
533 Beach 126th Street
ROCKAWAY CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY, December 13
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Come hear Rockaway Chamber Music’s festive brass quintet music at Connolly’s! Cash bar, Aunt Janice’s Party Mix, and more surprises. Connolly’s stays open late for this special event to support Rockaway Chamber Music: Season Three, Tickets: $20. For tickets and more info, visit: https://buytickets.at/rockawaychambermusic/1462928
155 Beach 95th Street
THE RHAPSODY PLAYERS
“A ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS”
AT RTC
SUNDAY, December 15
2 p.m.
Rock, roll and ring in the holidays with outstanding six-piece vocal group, The Rhapsody Players, plus live band, singing hits of the season old and new. One-Performance Only! Admission: $25 cash at door.
Rockaway Theatre Company John Gilleece Theater, Fort Tilden
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