ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

 

With spring in full swing, the countdown to Memorial Day weekend is on! So, map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below. Happy Easter!

 

THURSDAY, April 17

4 p.m. to Midnight

The Rock Billiards hosts “Afterwork Grown & Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays—Wu-Tang Clan Next Generation…,” hosted by Method Man’s daughter, Chey Weather Park and Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s son, Yah Yah. Happy hour: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Drink specials all night. Free admission.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

THURSDAY, April 17

8 p.m.

Get ready for a night of indie shoe gaze, ambient and Americana live with His Pioneers with special guest, Lily Desmond, at Rockaway Tiki.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 18 

4 p.m.

It’s finally Fri-Yay! So, head to Ruffle Bar as Kyle Wade throws down the ultimate beer-licious classic rock sing-a-long.

919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, April 18

6:30 p.m.

What’s on the menu at Bungalow? Feel-good food, bevies and always great company, plus—music by Paulie B.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, April 18

7 p.m.

Ignite your Friday night revelry at Adrienne’s as Lou Pastina and The In-Laws jam your favorite rock classics.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, April 18

7 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 lounge in the Belle Harbor Yacht Club.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 18

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tap That sets a chill vibe as piano man JC Keys plays songs from all genres.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 18

7:30 p.m. to closing

Where the ladies at? Grab your besties and head to new foodie paradise, Rhythms on the Rock Ladies Night! Bask in the ambience of a swanky downtown Manhattan hangout, fragrant with Caribbean flavor and seafood galore. Plus at $5 for a glass of wine, you and your crew will be toasting the night away!

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, April 19

2 p.m.

Coastal country music queen Lauren Jaimes fires up boulevard bbq spot, Batesy’s BBQ and Bar.

68-20F Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, April 19

6:30 p.m.

“Because every day is a good day to Bungalow,” cozy up at Bungie for Zuique’s acoustic tunes, and the bayside restaurant’s views and food.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, April 19

7 p.m.

Make bayside hotspot, Adrienne’s, your Saturday YES-tination as Derek Adam picks and sings his way to the stage with a live acoustic set.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, April 19

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tap into a rollickin’ time of brews and rock tunes with the Rock-A-Wades at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, April 19

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rock on at Rogers with B&B Band and surprise special guests.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, April 19

Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music by Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 20

1 p.m.

It’s Easter! So, hop into Bungie for their heavenly Easter brunch/lunch menu and music by Frank Persico.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, April 20 

1 p.m. 

Celebrate Easter with soothing bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga at Adrienne’s. Call 718-945-2525 for reservations.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

ONGOING

Wine O’Clock WEDNESDAYS

7 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.

 

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

New Caribbean “sea-foodie” hot spot, Rhythms On The Rock, debuts Karaoke Wednesdays and beckons you to belt out your favorite songs with your crew!

112-16 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

 

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.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FILM

ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: SCREENING OF “LAST THINGS”

SATURDAY, April 19

7 p.m.

In partnership with Laru Beya Surfing Collective and Buena Onda Collective, The Rockaway Film Festival invites all to their Fourth Annual Earth Day Celebration with a shoreline cleanup, cyanotype workshop and free screening at Annex Cinema of Deborah Stratman’s 2023 film, “Last Things,” a glittering view of life on Earth from the perspective of rocks. Preceding “Last Things,” is nine-minute 1977 short film, “Powers of Ten” by Charles and Ray Eames. For free tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/event/earth-day-celebration-last-things

415 Beach 72nd Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

CELEBRATE EASTER AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL!

SUNDAY, April 20

times vary

For a sophisticated Easter Sunday brunch, look no further than The Rockaway Hotel. The brunch buffet will be located in the Harbor Room with options for the entire family. Enjoy photo opportunities, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, and more! Pricing options: $35 for children (12 and younger) $75 adults (12 and older). Kids under age three—Free! For more info, including menu and reservations, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

RBAF RADIO BINGO WITH DJs At WORK FOR SOUTH L.A., CA. AUTISM COMMUNITY

SATURDAY, April 26

6 p.m.

The countdown is on to Rockaway Beach Autism Families’ Radio Bingo Fundraiser/Drive with DJ’s At Work for the South L.A., California Autism community devastated by the wildfires. Venue: Knights of Columbus. To RSVP, visit: www.rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org or email: support@rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org. Payments can be made via ZELLE to: kami@rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org) or CASH at the door. Plus, at the event, they’ll be a box to drop off essential items needed for South L.A. Tickets are: $35 per person in advance/ $40 per person at the door/ $300 for a table of 10. Ticket admission includes tea, coffee and dessert. Cash bar at Knights of Columbus. Food for sale by Empanada On The Rise.

333 Beach 90th Street

 

ROCKAWAY BEACH 3RD ANNUAL WALK FOR AUTISM

SUNDAY, April 27

11 a.m.

Get ready to Walk in Love for the autism community on Rockaway’s boardwalk at Rockaway Beach Autism Families and Rockaway St. Camillus Special Olympics 3rd Annual Walk for Autism!  Leading the Walk are The Best Dressed Man In Rockaway and Scholars’ Academy. Plus—vendor fair and giveaways! Walk registration begins at 10 a.m. at Beach 95th Street Amphitheater Walk route: Beach 95th Street/boardwalk to Beach 116th, then back to Beach 95th Street. To pre-register (encouraged) and more info, visit: www.rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org or Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook/Instagram. Walk is free and all are welcome!

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