ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Spring your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below! Here’s a tip—this Sunday, come out to Rockaway’s first-ever Walk for Autism on the boardwalk with Rockaway Beach Autism Families, plus after-party at RBQ!

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, April 20

7 p.m.

It’s almost Friday! So, why be moody when you can shake your booty, belting out songs with live karaoke band, Dan and Rich, at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

THURSDAY, April 20
7 p.m.

Fun fact! April is considered to be the month of new beginnings because the zodiac cycle restarts from this very month. So, calling all April birthday peeps! Dance to new beginnings with the New York Dippers and DJ Baroque at the Rose Den. 

174 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, April 21

5 p.m.

Magic Bones is back at The Sugar Bowl with their scorching lineup of classic rock, country, Motown, soul, old-school hip-hop medleys and more!

15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point

FRIDAY, April 21

7 p.m.

Don’t worry, ‘beer’ happy, as the Rock-A-Wades brew your favorite rock classics at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

FRIDAY, April 21

7 p.m.

Gear up for an evening of self-poured brews and WLIR radio-era tunes with The Knobs jammin’ your alternative rock favorites at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

FRIDAY, April 21

8 p.m. 

Rockaway’s new hot spot, The Rose Den, serves up a special treat with local music legend, John Simonelli, accompanied by Patsy.

174 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, April 21

8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

These girls are on fire! Don’t miss Breezy’s Pointers tonight at Bar Marseille!

190 Beach 69th Street

FRIDAY, April 21

9 p.m.

Winston McBoogie swaggers into Rogers with his boogalicious rock/Motown lineup.

203 Beach 116th Street

SATURDAY, April 22

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Don’t miss Patti Blue and The Boyz as they make their debut at The Rose Den!

174 Beach 116th Street

SATURDAY, April 22

7 p.m.

If you’re looking for a fun-filled night of bay views, food, and tunes with a side of laughs, spring your Saturday night at The BayHouse with rock and roll townies, Mixed Bag.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

SATURDAY, April 22

7 p.m.

Fire up your Saturday night at Tap That with guitar duo, Aerial Acoustics’ sizzling lineup of classic rock, pop, progressive covers, plus originals.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

SATURDAY, April 22

8 p.m. to Midnight

Head midtown to boulevard barbecue spot, RBQ, as Harry McDonald’s Locals Rule band whips in with their classic rock jams.

97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

SATURDAY, April 22

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Hell or High Water is back at Rogers driving your Saturday night fun into Sunday morning with good ol’ fashioned rock and roll, chased with a bluesy swamp vibe.

203 Beach 116th Street

SUNDAY, April 23

4 p.m.

Make the Rock-A-Wades’ sing-a-long jam at Rogers your soundtrack, bidding adieu to another memorable Rockaway weekend!

203 Beach 116th Street

ONGOING

Wine WEDNESDAYS

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s. 

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Selfie SATURDAYS

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Savor West Indian Island vibes at Dred Surfer’s, “Caribbean Soiree,” every Saturday, featuring seafood and drink specials, plus, reggae vibrations by Eyez A Bleed. Rain or shine. Free entry.

16-27 Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway (Beach 17th Concession)

SPECIAL MENTIONS

BELLE HARBOR YACHT CLUB PRESENTS COMEDY NIGHT

FRIDAY, April 21

9 p.m.

The Belle Harbor Yacht has had folks laughing since 2005 with their comedy shows, and tonight’s show will be even more epic, featuring sidesplitting laughs with stand-up comedians Jimmy Q, Alli Breen and Joe DeVito. These famous comedians have appeared on HBO, Comedy Central and more! Tickets are $25 for BHYC members/ $30 for guests of members. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Email: suzysmart@verizon.net  or call: (347) 260-3891. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts promptly at 9 p.m.

533 Beach 126th Street

ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

SATURDAY, April 22

6 p.m. / 8 p.m.

The Rockaway Film Festival celebrates Earth Day with mushrooms in mind. At 6 p.m., the Arverne Cinema serves up mushroom burgers, and local artist collective, Buena Onda, presents, “Our Fruiting Bodies,” an interactive community performance. Plus, Arverne-based designer, Tori Deetz, features her ceramic planters for growing mushrooms at home, and Rockaway’s Wilderness Yard showcases their wild-harvested mushroom tinctures. Then at 8 p.m., Optipus—a collaboration of projection-performers, helmed by filmmaker, Bradley Eros, presents, “Mushroom Archive,” an expanded cinema performance with live visuals and original music. Following the half-hour performance, is Louie Schwartzberg’s “Fantastic Fungi,” a film detailing in scintillating closeups and stunning timelapses how mushrooms could end up saving the world. Free admission. For tickets and more info., visit: rockawayfilmfestival.org

72-02 Gouverneur Ave., Queens, NY 11692

ROCKAWAY TIKI BAR’S TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

SATURDAY, April 22

2 p.m.

Come celebrate two years of Tiki in Rockaway with a pig roast, cocktails, giveaways and live performances by sizzling pin-up jazz singers and tap dancers, The Satin Dollz, plus—Patsy & The Heavyset! 

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

RTC PRESENTS A ‘MOSTLY MOTOWN’ NIGHT WITH THE RHAPSODY PLAYERS

SATURDAY, April 22 — 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, April 23 — 3 p.m.

This weekend, don’t miss renowned vocal group, The Rhapsody Players, as they bring Motown to Rockaway! Gear up for a nonstop, powerhouse night of all the hits with these eight accomplished vocalists and six-piece band. Tickets are $20, cash only at the door. Seating is first-come, first-serve, but you can make reservations by emailing the Rockaway Theatre Company at: rockawaytheatre@verizon.net .

Post Theater Bldg. T4, Fort Tilden

RBAF AUTISM WALK &

AFTER-PARTY

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

11 a.m. / 2 p.m.

Make history with Rockaway Beach Autism Families (RBAF) at Rockaway’s first-ever Walk for Autism on the boardwalk! There’ll be giveaways and t-shirts for sale. Walk kicks off at Beach 96th Street and the boardwalk and ends at Beach 126th. Register in person on the day of the Walk, between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or online at www.rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org. Then from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., join RBAF’s post-walk after-party at RBQ (97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.), featuring live music with The Poorhouse, Chris Solo, DJ Daryl and more! For more info, visit: Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook or Instagram.

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