ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

RT Readers—Just a month away until Memorial Day weekend! And with the boardwalk concessions already open, Rockaway is in summer mode! So, party it up with a Rockaway Good Times crawl, using our weekly entertainment roundup below! Here’s a tip—this weekend, come out to support John Moroney as he beckons the community to celebrate RBQ’s last weekend!

LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY, April 28

7 p.m.

If bubble gum pop’s not your flavor, head to Tap That for Anthem Acoustic’s legit brew of rock classics.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

FRIDAY, April 28

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Ooh la la! French-Mediterranean restaurant, Bar Marseille, brings Manhattan chic to Rockaway with a lounge-inspired vibe featuring live music with Cat Nip performing an eclectic lineup of classic and alternative rock.

190 Beach 69th Street

FRIDAY, April 28

8 p.m. to Midnight

Enter Rogers and party like there’s no tomorrow with a tall pitcher of The Knobs alternative rock favorites.

203 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, April 28

9 p.m. 

Whether you’re a beer or Bair lover, make the Belle Harbor Yacht Club your hot ticket tonight as music maestro, Gerald Bair, will be in the upstairs lounge pouring out his Rockaway love.

533 Beach 126th Street

FRIDAY, April 28 

What’s on the menu tonight at Kennedy’s? Divine sunset views, food, bevies and music by Frank Persico. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations. Also, the picturesque Breezy bayside restaurant is taking Mother’s Day reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

SATURDAY, April 29

4 p.m.

Chris Decker is back at The Sugar Bowl jammin’ sweet acoustic tunes.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

SATURDAY, April 29

7 p.m.

Solshyne is making their debut at Tap That, and if you’re not already a fanatic for this psychedelic rock band’s supreme sound, be prepared to be baptized a Solshyne-r!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

4 p.m.

The GrassLighters are back at The Sugar Bowl rockin’ their unique blend of rock, folk, bluegrass and R&B. By the way, Sugar Bowl Bites’ lovers, the kitchen is open! For schedule and menu, follow: @the_bowl_1976 on Instagram.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

SUNDAY, April 30

5 p.m.

Breeze into Breezy as Harry McDonald’s Locals Rule band drifts in with a classic rock jam fit for The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

SUNDAY, April 30

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

With Arturo Rivera on tap, walk into Rogers, raise your frothy glass and toast, “Sláinte” to another week.

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)

OPEN MIC NIGHT

RUFFLE BAR OPEN MIC JAM

SESSIONS + KARAOKE

MONDAY, May 1 & May 22

7 p.m.

Dreamin’ of being a rock star? Bring an instrument, your voice and sing or play your heart out at Ruffle Bar’s “Monday Open Mic Jam Sessions” in Broad Channel. Plus, if karaoke is your groove, get ready to be an American Idol!

919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel

SPECIAL MENTIONS

RBQ’S LAST HURRAH!

FRIDAY, April 28 TO SUNDAY, April 30

(times vary)

Since 2018, RBQ has been serving up barbecue, beats and bevvies, establishing Rockaway Beach Blvd. as Rockaway’s midtown weekend hot spot. Sadly, this weekend, RBQ’s proprietor John Moroney announced that the restaurant/bar/event space is passing on the torch to new owners. So, calling on the community to come out, and make the Moroney family’s last weekend running RBQ one forever stamped in Rockaway’s history books! This weekend’s final music lineup: Friday—The Rock-A-Wades, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday—Mixed Bag at 8 p.m. to midnight, and finally, Sunday—Gerald Bair, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

FANCY HAT, BINGO &

TEA PARTY BENEFIT FOR TCAH

SATURDAY, April 29

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Don’t pack away your Easter bonnets just yet! Join The Campaign Against Hunger’s (TCAH) “Fancy Hat & Bingo Party,” a benefit fundraiser for the multi-faceted nonprofit, at Beach Dunes Eats & Arts Cafe. Fun prizes for bingo winners. TCAH serves lower income NYC residents in 150 zip codes with nutritious food and other vital programs and services. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at bit.ly/tcahteaparty2023

45-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

ROCKAWAY BEACH FITNESS CRAWL & AFTER-PARTY 

SATURDAY, April 29

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. /

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Rockaway Beach Fitness Crawl is back! So, come see all the health and fitness opportunities the community has to offer. Besides burning calories, refuel with sample delicious treats from local eateries. The biggest bonus? By participating, you’ll be helping raise much-needed funds for local charity, Chait Domestic Abuse Center of Far Rockaway. 10% of all proceeds will be donated. Afterwards, party it up at the after-party at The Wharf, featuring open bar, appetizers, raffles and local vendors. Tickets are $90 for the entire day and $60 for the after-party only. For tickets and more info, including venues, visit: https://www.channelcreationsbc.com/about-2

RUFFLE BAR PRE-MOTHER’S DAY SIP & SHOP

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Ruffle Bar presents a day of sipping and shopping, featuring a wide array of vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, candles, art and more! Plus, with Mother’s Day just two weeks, get a head start on buying gifts for the special mommies in your life.

919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel

“CONSECRATION” GOSPEL CONCERT

SUNDAY, April 30

4 p.m.

Be spiritually lifted at “The Consecration Gospel Concert,” hosted by local church, Haven Ministries International. Gospel music artists performing include: The Tokyo Soulmatics, The Whiz, David Wright NY Fellowship Choir and Richard Hartley Singers. Free!

188 Beach 84th Street

THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

SATURDAY, May 6

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Giddy-up! The Rockaway Hotel is hosting a watch party on the rooftop for the storied 149th Kentucky Derby. So, pull out your best derby attire and head to the hotel for an evening of derby bites, drinks and music by DJ Teddy. Plus, you may go home dubbed as the “Best Dressed,” in the hotel’s derby attire competition. Tickets are $100. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

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