ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With spring in full swing, the countdown to Memorial Day weekend begins! So, map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below. This week’s tip: This Sunday—7th Inning Stretch Sports Cards and Pokémon Trade Night at Tap That!

 

THURSDAY, April 3

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Get an early start to the weekend on an irie note with reggae jam band Boulevard Bushmen at Rockaway Tiki Bar.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 4

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Elevate your TGIF vibes with Golden Hour Grooves, a Friday night sunset party on The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel! From a live DJ spinning vinyl tracks, drink specials and breathtaking NYC skyline views—kick off your weekend in style with your besties. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, April 4

6:30 p.m.

Bungalow Bar serves up killer cocktails, finger-lickin’ food and acoustic grooves with Acoust-Rick.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, April 4

6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Just for your dinin’ pleasure, local jazz maestro, Simon Chardiet, is back at Uma’s.

92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 4

7 p.m. 

Get ready to move those hips, tap your feet, and sing out loud as high-energy classic rock band—Friendzy—raises the roof at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, April 4

7 p.m. 

Don’t miss Flatlands Folk as they walk you down memory lane playing storied tunes from songwriters you know and love at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 4

7 p.m.

Revered local singer/songwriter Gerald Bair is back at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club!

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 4

7:30 p.m.

Lauren Jaimes is back at Kennedy’s enchanting fans with her sweet voice and storytelling. For reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, April 4

9 p.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, April 5

6:30 p.m.

Bring your mate or date as Indie rock man, Sanford, makes it a Saturday to remember at Bungalow Bar

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, April 5

7 p.m.

Enjoy the moonlight bouncing off the bay as Derek Adam ushers in his signature guitar-driven rock/country music at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, April 5

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Eat, drink and be merry as The In-Laws jam your favorite rock classics with rock man, Mason Porretto, at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, April 5

Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with Chris Decker at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 6

1 p.m.

Whether you’re in the mood for a bung-a-rrific brunch or lunch—don’t miss coastal country queen Lauren Jaimes lighting up the bay at Bungalow Bar!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, April 6 

1 p.m. 

Indulge in picturesque Broad Channel bay views, divine food and soothing acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road

 

SUNDAY, April 6 

5 p.m.

Party up every last drop of the weekend at The BayHouse with Fandango jammin’ ZZ Top and more rockin’ blues.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 6

Make it a memorable Sunday Fun! Day! with live music at Rogers. Plus, the pub is hosting a special raffle drawing for Rockaway Special Olympics. Why not do a jig, add to the pot, and make a difference for special needs families!

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.

 

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. Live DJ. Happy hour: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Party time kicks off at 8 p.m. 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”

Just two weeks left!

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: April 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. (with the exception of Sunday, April 13—3 p.m. matinee), plus, special 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

 

THEATER AUDITIONS

RTC PRODUCTION:

“THE VALUE”

BY NICHOLAS DUNN

SUNDAY, April 6: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MONDAY, April 7: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Calling all thespians! The Rockaway Theatre Company is holding in-person auditions for “The Value,” a tragedy by Salt Lake City playwright award-winning playwright, actor and filmmaker, Nicholas Dunn. (Note: self-tape auditions are also accepted). If selected, auditioners must be available for all performance dates. For the audition packet and form, and further info, including travel directions, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org

The John Gilleece Theater, Building T-4, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

 

7TH INNING STRETCH SPORTS CARD & POKÈMON TRADE NIGHT

SUNDAY, April 6

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sports card and Pokèmon collectors unite! Grab the chance to do some selling and trading at 7th Inning Stretch Sports Cards and Pokémon Trade Night at Tap That. Free cards for kids. Plus, don’t miss out on the restaurant’s chef’s specials and 30 beverages on tap. For more info, visit: 7th_inning_stretch_rockaway on Instagram/Facebook.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

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