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 12 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to the weekend with Barry Waller at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, June 12 

7 p.m.

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

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

THURSDAY, June 12

8 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to the weekend on a ragga beat with reggae jam band, Boulevard Bushmen at Rockaway Tiki.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 13

5:30 p.m.

Deadheads! Don’t miss Rainbow Spirals’ performing on the boardwalk with special guests.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, June 13

5 p.m.

Retro 69 relives/ re-incarnates the music of Woodstock at The BayHouse.

190 Beach 69th Street, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, June 13

7 p.m.

Make a beeline to The Wharf for prime bayside seats to rock with The Knobs.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 13

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Be officially inducted to the Jack Pack after several rock classics with Uncle Jack at Tap That.

114-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 13

8 p.m.

Ahoy mateys! Set a sunset sail to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club with classic rock n’ roller, George Stass.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 13

8 p.m.

Bid a festive, “Dia duit” to the weekend with Irish indie pop artist, Lauren Craig, at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, June 13

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rogers is a one-stop for all things fun in the pub—karaoke, live, DJ and vocals with performer, David Turner of Dead Rose Productions.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 13

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

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, June 14

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pan Arcadia drops a vibe that’ll have you dancing on the boards—rain or shine!

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, June 14

6 p.m.

Be baptized under the stars with Uncle Jack’s classic rock brews at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 14

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Relive the music of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s with Knockout at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 14

8 p.m.

Happenin’ at Adrienne’s! Cash in an epic dance par-tay with DJ Chris Cashen!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, June 14

8 p.m. until closing

Make Jamesons your Saturday YES-tination with DJ Dillon O.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 14

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Treat yourself to a foot-stompin’ rock feast with Hell or High Water at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 14

Double the fun at Bungalow with Emmett McLaughlin. For showtime, follow: bungalowbarny on Instagram.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, June 14

What’s on the menu at Kennedy’s? Unforgettable views, food, bevies and music by the Song Birds. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

FATHER’S DAY HAPPENINGS—SUNDAY, June 15

1 p.m.

Make it a Father’s Day to remember at Bungie! First up, live music with Valerie Rose at 1 p.m, followed by DJ Teddy at 4 p.m.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

1 p.m./ 5 p.m.

Chase your Adrienne’s Sunday brunch/lunch with Evan Kuriga’s acoustic vibes, then DJ Marvin Myers gets papi groovin’!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Gift dad a sing-a-long classic rock jam with the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers

203 Beach 116th Street

 

5 p.m.

Celebrate Daddy’s Day with Chris Decker at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Treat dad to an uptown neighborhood fam jam with Barry Waller at Callie’s.

410A Beach 129th Street

 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Celebrate yuh daddy Caribbean style with Tribal Legacy Band at Rhythms On The Rock. From soca, calypso, reggae and more—dive into the foodie/entertainment establishment.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

MONDAY, June 16

6 p.m.

Piano man Phil Kadet strokes your appetite for all things tasty at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

ONGOING

Music MONDAYS

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Shake off your Monday blues at Jamo’s with DJ Poppa D’s Grad City! Plus, save a cow by indulging in Jameson’s $10 chicken wings and $10 new chicken sandwich!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

Wine O’Clock WEDNESDAYS

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Singing acoustic guitarist, bassist and songwriter, Barry Waller—croons, “Amore!” at his Wednesday evening residency at La Sorrentina.

 

420 Beach 129th Street

8 p.m.

Come for the drinks, stay for the chaos at DJ Poppa D’s hump day dance party at Bungie!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

Thirsty THURSDAYS

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Swing your hips to salsa and bachata on the boards at Beach 97th Street. Live DJ; band, Salsa Rockers; and dance class and party led by Dance NYC and Alonso Toledo Caravedo.

Beach 97th Concession

 

Fabulous FRIDAYS

9 p.m. to midnight

Make a beeline to Bungalow for “Tent Cocktail Karaoke” with the hilarious hostess with the mostest, Bettina Hornung.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

Summer SUNDAYS

Musical events happening every Sunday all summer at Edgemere Farms. To register and more info, visit: www.edgemerefarm.org/events

 

OPEN MIC night

Every TUESDAY!

8 p.m.

Mike drop! Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a first-timer or just looking to check out up-and-coming performers, make a beeline to Connolly’s for Connollystock, the show-stopper open mic night hosted by Professa Squid.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

RRC FLAG DAY FUNDRAISER

SATURDAY, June 14

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“Hear ye, hear ye!” The Rockaway Republican Club and Rockaway Young Republicans—the Sandy Elephants beckon folks of all ages to a Flag Day Celebration honoring Rockaway hero, PFC John P. McGonigal. The event will feature a meal from Callie’s menu, open bar, music by the Rock-A-Wades and plaque dedication to PFC John P. McGonigal. Tickets are $50 per adult and $10 per child under age 11. Payment options include: Venmo: @RockawayRepublicanClub or cash at the door. Celebration: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial and dedication: 7 p.m.

410 Beach 129 Street

 

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