ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

In Rockaway, June is a love song about the start of beach days, flip flops and as Mr. Boyle aptly coined it, “The Rockaway Groan.” So, no need to leave our shores, map out your summer crawl with our entertainment roundup below!

 

THURSDAY, June 5 

5 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to the weekend with B&B Band at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, June 5 

6 p.m.

Board the weekend good times train at Adrienne’s with Dave Kellan’s acoustic soundtrack.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, June 6

5 p.m.

Off The Rails performs your favorite ‘90s, 2000s and party rock tunes on the boardwalk.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, June 6

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wine With Sue makes their debut at the absolutely must-see, must-eat—Caribbean/ seafoodie paradise, Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 6

6 p.m. / 9 p.m. 

Make a beeline to Bungalow! First up at 6 p.m., The GrassLighters light it up with good ol’ fashioned rock ’n’ roll! Then at 9 p.m., the hilarious hostess with the mostest, Bettina Hornung crushes, “Tent Cocktail Karaoke.”

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, June 6

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Solshyne rocks sun-shyne at Tap That!

114-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 6

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ahoy mateys! Set sail to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club with singing bassist/guitarist, Barry Waller.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 6

8 p.m.

Derek Adam blazes Adrienne’s with his amazing vocal pipes and guitar.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, June 6

8 p.m.

Bust a move with DJ Freakstik at Rockaway Tiki.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 6

8 p.m.

The Fumos floods The BayHouse with horn-heavy funk!

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, June 6

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Back in Irish Town is Folk ‘n’ Irish band—The Gobshites at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 6

Encore! Magic Bones returns to Kennedy’s, servin’ up rock, country, Motown, old-school hip-hop medleys and more! Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, June 7

4 p.m.

Crossfade Nights rocks songs from the days you rented “Rocky” on VHS.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, June 7

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

With the ocean as a backdrop, Simon Chardiet Jazz Quartet jazzifies Rippers.

Beach 86th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, June 7

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wepa! Cheo y Los Consentidos De La Casa salsa-fies Caracas.

Beach 106th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, June 7

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

These guys are truly badass! From vocals reminiscent of Ozzie Osbourne to amazing guitar rifts, don’t miss Ross Byron Band at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 7

6:30 p.m. / 9:30 p.m.

Double the fun at Bungalow with first up at 6:30 p.m.—Mike T’s acoustic groove, followed by DJs At Work.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, June 7

8 p.m.

Get your grind on with DJ Naked NY at Rockaway Tiki.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 7

8 p.m.

DJ Artie Bunks pours the energy into your Saturday flask of fun at  Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, June 7

7 p.m. / 8 p.m.

Giddy up for Pilot House Belmont Stakes watch party, followed by UFC 316 match.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 7

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

It’s round two of Rogers “Irished” folk jam with The Gobshites.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 7

Wine, dine and unwind with Chris Decker’s acoustic tunes at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, June 8

1 p.m.

Make it a Sunday to remember at Bungie! First up, Robert Marcic’s acoustic groove, followed by DJ Mouse!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, June 8

1 p.m./ 5 p.m.

Chase your Adrienne’s Sunday brunch/lunch with Evan Kuriga’s acoustic vibes, then go country honky tonk with The Whiskey Bumps Band.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, June 8

1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Caracas hosts an all-day boardwalk yard sale party, while DJ Edan Disk spins the ones and twos.

Beach 106th Concession

 

SUNDAY, June 8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Chillax as Simon Chardiet dishes all that jazz at Batesy’s.

6820F Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, June 8

5 p.m.

Beat the heat at The BayHouse as B&B Band blows in the tunes.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

OPEN MIC night

Every Tuesday!

8 p.m.

Mike drop! Professa Squid is back with Connollystock, the show-stopper open mic night at Connolly’s. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first timer, all welcome! 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

DJ POPPA D UNIVERSITY AT JAMO’S

FRIDAY, June 6

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Break out your college gear or alumni colors at DJ Poppa D University dance par-tay at Jamesons with special guest, DJ Joe Harkins. Get ready to dance and Instagram the night, plus, score some trivia prizes!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

12TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY/BREEZY IRISH FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, June 7 & SUNDAY, June 8

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The AOH is back with the Annual Rockaway Beach/Breezy Point Irish Festival at St. Camillus Parish’s parking lot! This year’s pot of gold is chock-full of unlimited children’s rides, face painting, vendors and live music. Daily admission: adults $15 / kids 12 and under FREE! Tickets sold at the gate. For more info, including entertainment lineup, visit: www.irishfest21.com/fest/

St. Camillus, Beach 100th Street & Shore Front Parkway

 

7TH INNING STRETCH “QUEENS CULTURE CLASH” 

SUNDAY, June 8

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

7th Inning Stretch is back with “Queens Culture Clash,” the largest collectibles event in Queens! Happening at Knights of Columbus, feast on 35 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, Funko, comics, autographs and toys. The first 100 kids score a free pack of cards sponsored by RIP IT Card Company. Pokémon tournament for kids (ages 15 and under) kicks off at 12 noon. Raffles include NY Giants’ Lawrence Taylor autographed jersey and Tiki Barber autographed 8” x 10” photo, and two Captain America prints. All proceeds from raffle and 50/50 benefit Rockaway Beach Autism Families. Cash bar at Knights of Columbus, plus food for sale by Jase’s BBQ. For more info, follow: 7th_inning_stretch_rockaway on Instagram/Facebook.

333 Beach 90th Street

 

ADRIENNE’S 2-YEAR

ANNIVERSARY!

MONDAY, June 9

7 p.m.

Adrienne’s celebrates its two-year anniversary with DJ Johnny A.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

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