ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With Memorial Day weekend just a month away, the countdown to sweet Rockaway summer days is on! So, map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below.

 

FRIDAY, April 25

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lou Pastina and The In-Laws with special guest, Bob Miley, throws down the ultimate rock jam at Pico.

419 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 25

6 p.m.

LL Duo makes their debut at new Caribbean seafoodie paradise, Rhythms On The Rock, serving up blues, rock and soul

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 25

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 25

6 p.m.

Pilot House kicks off their Happy Hour Live Music series with Breezy’s GrassLighters! Oyster happy hour: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plus, NY Knicks makin’ a play for the playoffs, NFL draft drama, Liverpool fans—let’s get this trophy, and more of your favorite sports, even pro pickle ball on the big screen!

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 25

6:30 p.m.

Catch sweet bayside views, food and booze as Barry Waller delivers the tunes at Bungalow Bar!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, April 25

7 p.m.

“Let’s get it on…,” at Adrienne’s with rising neo-soul singer, Taylor Williams.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, April 25

7 p.m. 

Double your pleasure! Double your fun with acoustic duo, Greg & Kat Parr, jammin’ all your favorites from the 60s to the present at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s lounge.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 25

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Gear up for an evening of WLIR radio-era tunes with The Knobs bangin’ out alternative rock favorites at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, April 25

8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Back at Kennedy’s is Cat Nip ushering in their electrifying lineup of classic and alternative rock.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, April 25

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 26

6:30 p.m.

“Because every day is a good day to Bungalow,” cozy up with live music by Valerie Rose and her “keytar” acoustic tunes.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, April 26

7 p.m

Dave Kellan envelopes the bayside beauty at Adrienne’s, with his signature blend of soul/rock/pop.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, April 26

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

With the smell of summer in the air, Rogers will be a hot ticket as Wine With Sue rolls in with beer-rific rock classics.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, April 26

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

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 27 

1 p.m. 

Celebrate spring temps with soothing bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, April 27

5 p.m.

Head to The BayHouse as Breezy’s Pointers’ ladies show who’s boss—pouring out a legit retro rock and pop vibe.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 27

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Whether you want to end your weekend toasting with a beer or “Bair,” as in Gerald Bair—enjoy memorable rounds of both at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FILM

RFF PRESENTS: FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES FOR TEENS

The Rockaway Film Festival presents, “Flicker Points,” a series of free Friday night movies for teens, selected by filmmakers at the Annex Cinema. This monthly program for young movie lovers is free and open to individuals ages 15 to 19. Guest filmmakers will share a special teen movie at 5 p.m., followed by a discussion. Filmmakers will also introduce one of their own films at 8 p.m., open to the general public, but will remain free for teens. For tickets (free) and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/calendar

 

FRIDAY, April 25

5 p.m.

“Trust,” a deadpan love story between two misfits from the Long Island suburbs. Guest presented by director, Eliza Hittman.

 

8 p.m.

“Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” an intimate and deeply moving chronicle of a teenager’s struggle to get an abortion.

415 Beach 72nd Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

RBAF RADIO BINGO WITH DJs At WORK

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, there will 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!

 

BUNGALOW BAR SPRING FLING BRUNCH WITH DJ TEDDY

SUNDAY, April 27

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Get ready to munch and brunch at Bungalow Bar’s Spring Fling Brunch with DJ Teddy! From buffet, beats and booze—plan on all-day fun with your crew. Three-hour open bar and light brunch buffet and drinks, including Bloody Marys, mimosas, domestic bottles, Huckleberry lemonades, nectarine iced teas and more! Admission: $65. For tickets and more info, see: bungalowbarny link in Instagram bio or call: (718) 945-2100.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

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