ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Ihis weekend’s forecast? No rain—FINALLY! So, map out your summer crawl with our entertainment roundup below!

 

THURSDAY, June 19

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Slaves & Bulldozers brings back the days of flannel and Gen X teenage angst, paying homage to ‘90s grunge bands at Tap That!

114-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

THURSDAY, June 19 

5 p.m.

Soak in bay-u-tiful views at The Wharf as Jojo delivers the tunes.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, June 19 

7 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to the weekend at Adrienne’s with American Idol alum, Bryce Larsen.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, June 20

6 p.m.

Mike Mok and The Em-Tones jam rock n’ roll, doo wop and surf rock at Connolly’s.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 20

6 p.m.

The GrassLighters light up Pilot House with good ol’ fashioned rock ’n’ roll!

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 20

6 p.m.

Don’t miss Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig, at The Wharf!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 20

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rock on with Feedback at Tap That.

114-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 20

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

Bungalow Bar presents a double header of acoustic grooves by Paulie B, followed by Tent Karaoke at 9 p.m.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, June 20

7 p.m.

Members and guests are invited to catch The Knobs as they jam The Cure, R.E.M. and more at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 20

7 p.m.

Sing your heart out at DJ Tony Karaoke Fridays at Rockaway Tiki Bar. Followed by Summer Solstice all-vinyl DJ set from Hector the Selector.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 20

8 p.m.

Jah Stix delivers acoustic rasta rock vibrations at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, June 20

9 p.m.

Clink your pints and sing-along with Kyle Wade at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 20

Soak in sunset views and Chris Decker’s acoustic tunes at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, June 21

3 p.m.

Wine With Sue’s full electric show is on full blast at Riis!

Riis Beach Bay 9 (by the big flagpole)

 

SATURDAY, June 21

5 p.m.

Experience the raw energy of Camp Tunes at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 21

5:30 p.m.

With nary a raindrop in sight, celebrate Summer Solstice with Solshyne at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, June 21

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Barry Waller makes his debut at Caribbean/seafood paradise, Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 21

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Revel in Chicken Head Rocks’ free range of rock, blues and soul at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 21

6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m.

Boogie at Bungie with Brazilian acoustic artist, Zuíque, followed by DJ Slicky!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, June 21

8 p.m.

Sound check! With DJ Marvin Myers spinnin’ the ones and twos—Adrienne’s is where it’s at!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, June 21

8:30 p.m.

Simon Chardiet serves up jazz and rockabilly at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 21

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

One2Many pours out your favorite rock classics at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, June 22

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Make it a Bung-a-rrific Sunday Fun! Day! First, guitar and congas island vibes with Matty & The Cubano, then DJ Mikey Blingz!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, June 22

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Sweeten your Sunday at Adrienne’s with Evan Kuriga’s acoustic tunes, followed by DJ Rob Pisani.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, June 22

3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

At Caracas, it’s all about the ladies with DJ sets by FlavYa and Delaceiba, plus, live tamborera (Panamanian folk music) performed by Daniela Serna.

Beach 106th Concession

 

SUNDAY, June 22

5 p.m.

Squid Squad is back at Sand Shark!

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SUNDAY, June 22

5 p.m.

Sunday’s forecast? Hot! Cool off with Evan Kuriga at bayside beauty, The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

MONDAY, June 23

6 p.m.

Southern rock singer/songwriter, Trish Torrales, kicks away your MonDAZE at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

ONGOING

Music MONDAYS

8 p.m. 

Shake off your Monday blues at Jamo’s DJ Poppa D’s Grad City bash!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

Wine O’Clock WEDNESDAYS

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Barry Waller’s Wednesday evening residency at La Sorrentina will have you singing, “That’s amore!”

420 Beach 129th Street

 

8 p.m.

Bump hump day with DJ Poppa D 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 with live DJ; band, The Salsa Rockers; and Dance NYC dance class and party.

Beach 97th Concession

 

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Experience the intrigue of a speakeasy with piano man, Phil Kadet at Margie’s.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

10 p.m.

Don’t miss Jamo’s ThursDAZE with DJ Matt Finley!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

Fabulous FRIDAYS

9 p.m. to midnight

Make a beeline to Bungie for “Tent Cocktail Karaoke” with the hilarious hostess with the mostest, Bettina Hornung. Weekly winners get a chance to compete at End-of-Summer Rockaway Idol!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

OPEN MIC night

Every TUESDAY!

8 p.m.

Mike drop! Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a rookie, or just looking to check out up-and-coming talent, head to Connolly’s for Connollystock, a show-stopper open mic night hosted by Professa Squid.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

ROOFTOP CONCERT WITH

BILLY ALLEN + THE POLLIES

AT TRH

THURSDAY, June 19

6 p.m.

Fresh on their “Black Noise” Summer 2025 tour, Alabama garage grunge/soul rock band, Billy Allen + The Pollies, hits the Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel with a free show! To RSVP and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

JUNETEENTH & “WORLD

SURFING DAY” AT RBSC

SATURDAY, June 21

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Celebrate Juneteenth and World Surfing Day at Rockaway Beach Surf Club! With the sun on full bast, paddle in for Tacoway Beach’s legendary tacos, frozens and live music.

302 Beach 87th Street

 

COUNCILWOMAN

JOANN ARIOLA FLAG DAY/ BEACH 116TH GRAND RE-OPENING

SATURDAY, June 21

7 p.m.

Councilwoman Joann Ariola beckons all to celebrate Flag Day, plus Beach 116th Street’s grand re-opening with live music, fireworks and fun! Music by Roadkill Country Outlaws kicks off at 7 p.m., then at 9 p.m., fireworks celebrating the red, white and blue!

Beach 116th Street on the Boardwalk/Beach

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