ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
The rites of Rockaway spring are FINALLY here! So get your Rockaway Groan on! With a chock-full lineup of live music, theater and more—get your Good Times crawl a-goin’. See the roundup below!
THURSDAY, March 20
5 p.m. to Midnight
The Rock Billiards hosts “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays” celebrating Aries birthdays with DJ Big Lou. Happy hour: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Party time kicks off at 8 p.m. Drink specials all night. Plus, three pool tables. Kitchen closes at 1 a.m.
348 Beach 72nd Street
FRIDAY, March 21
6:30 p.m.
A gente ama esse som! (in Brazilian Portuguese: “We love this sound!”) With song covers by artists like Post Malone, Zac Brown and more—Brazilian acoustic artist, Zuike, will make your Bungie Friday night unique!
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, March 21
7 p.m.
Adrienne’s serves up a hearty music feast with Brian Ripps’ acoustic set.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, March 21
7:30 p.m.
Hold up! Don’t miss Mike Mok and The Em-Tones with Simon Chardiet jammin’ rock n’ roll, doo wop and surf rock at The Rose Den.
174 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, March 21
7:30 p.m.
It’s finally Friday! So, ignite your Rockaway weekend good times crawl with chart-topping food and bevies, plus Barry Waller’s acoustic grooves. Call (718) 945-0202 for reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, March 21
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Clink your pints and sing-along into the weekend with Kyle Wade at Rogers—Rockaway’s oldest Irish pub!
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, March 22
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tap That serves up a special treat with singing bassist and guitarist, Barry Waller.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, March 22
6:30 p.m.
Head to Bungalow Bar for the ultimate food and drink fest, plus tunes by Bernard Smith.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, March 22
Chris Decker is back at Kennedy’s with his acoustic show, complimented by Breezy’s dreamy sunsets. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, March 23
1 p.m.
Celebrate Sunday with picturesque bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road
SUNDAY, March 23
2 p.m.
Get ready to be knighted by the Rock-A-Wades royal classic rock jam at Knights of Columbus.
333 Beach 90th Street
SUNDAY, March 23
2 p.m.
Lauren Jaimes is back at uptown hub Harbor Light making headlines as “country radio’s coastal sweetheart.” For reservations, call: (718) 474-2202.
129-18 Newport Ave.
SUNDAY, March 23
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make it a memorable Sunday Fun Day! with a pint or two of beer, plus— Bair—as in Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
ONGOING
Wine O’Clock WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m.
It’s always wine-o’clock at Sayra’s Wine Bar, so raise your goblet to an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
7 p.m.
Cure your Wednesday blues with Tiki Karaoke Night at Rockaway Tiki Bar.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Thirsty THURSDAYS
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining and music experience with Phil Kadet’s “Thursday Standards” from The American Songbook. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Slammin’ SATURDAYS
4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Rock Billiards presents Saturday Night Fever—featuring beats by DJ Junior. Happy hour: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Party time kicks off at 8 p.m. Drink specials all night. Plus, three pool tables. Kitchen closes at 1 a.m.
348 Beach 72nd Street
Sweet SUNDAYS
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cozy up at The Rockaway Hotel’s Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring a jazzy menu and tunes.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS MONTY
PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”
Opening next FRIDAY, March 28!
Hilariously ripped off from the classic film comedy, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. All singing, all dancing, all laughing and completely absurd—this thrice-winning Tony award winner follows King Arthur, his knights and the Lady of the Lake as they search for the Holy Grail! “Always Look On The Bright Side of Life” as “Spamalot” opens a brand-new surprising season for the Rockaway Theatre Company! Show dates: March 28, 29, 30 and April 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. (with the exception of Sunday, April 13 matinee), plus, special extra 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 12. Tickets are selling at a rapid-fire pace! So, get yours today! For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
The John Gilleece Theater, Building T-4, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
SPECIAL MENTIONS
PRINCESS PAJAMA PARTY
AT BUNGALOW BAR
FRIDAY, March 21
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Calling all little dreamers! Once Upon A Daydream Parties is back again teaming up with Bungalow Bar bringing the most magical evening yet—a Princess Pajama Party! Make dreams come true at this cozy evening filled with enchantment featuring three of your favorite royals: The Mermaid Princess, The Glass Slipper Princess and The Rose Princess. Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a blanket for an unforgettable evening of dazzling live performances, magical story time, sing-alongs fit for royalty, a delicious kids’ meal and drink (included!), plus—so much more! Admission: $25 per child. Spots are limited, so, reserve today! For reservations and more info, call: Bungalow Bar at (718) 945-2100 or visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
RRC FUNDRAISER FOR ‘NYC’S GUARDIAN ANGEL CURTIS SLIWA’
THURSDAY, March 27
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Join the Rockaway Republican Club’s Fundraiser for Curtis Sliwa for NYC Mayor at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club! Join the RRC in supporting Sliwa’s campaign with friends and neighbors. Suggested donation: $100 per person, $150 per couple, $250 VIP supporter and $2,100 Campaign Hero Supporter. Music provided by the Rock-A-Wades! Open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres. For more info, visit: Rockaway Republican Club NYC for Facebook and Instagram. To donate, visit: https://contribute.nycvotes.org/campaigns/curtissliwa2/events/2729/contributions/new
533 Beach 126th Street
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