ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

The heat wave is over, for now. So, get out and lap up summer good times with our entertainment roundup below! And don’t forget RockStock and Barrels this Saturday!

 

THURSDAY, June 26

4 p.m.

Rhythms On The Rock celebrates the start of summer break with barbecue and karaoke contest dishing out glorious prizes.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

THURSDAY, June 26 

4 p.m.

It’s the last day of school, and Adrienne’s beckons teachers and revelers alike to cut it up with DJ Nick Russo!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

THURSDAY, June 26 

5 p.m.

Make this Friday one to remember with Joe Guitars’ acoustic rock jam at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, June 26 

5 p.m.

DJ Murimi Yuma jams a mishmash of pop and música Cubana at Sand Shark, followed by DJ.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

THURSDAY, June 26

6 p.m.

The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner and a Band” series returns serving up a fabulous feast from Jack’s Corner and funky jams by Glass Bottom Soul. Admission is $25 and includes one plate, plus live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, June 27

5 p.m.

Kick off the weekend with Squid Trio at Callie’s!

410A Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 27

6 p.m.

Arturo Rivera’s acoustic vibes gets the weekend party poppin’ at The Wharf!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 27

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bob Miley opens for Poppa Lou & The Baba Lou’s (Lou Pastina, Bryan Fraser, Mason Porretto and Paul Tully) at Caracas.

Beach 106th Concession

 

FRIDAY, June 27

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rock Soup is back! They’re bringing their viral summer jam outdoors at Tap That.

114-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 27

7 p.m.

DJ Sean O’Hara spins your weekend summer soundtrack at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, June 27

7 p.m.

Danny Cornish and Chloe Murphy guest bartend with Paul Willoughby at Jamo’s, while DJ Dillon O keeps you on beat.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 27

8 p.m. / 9 p.m.

Long Beach comes to Rockaway Beach with Daddy jammin’ rock classics at Bungalow Bar.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, June 28

3 p.m.

Head up to Riis as indie rock band Pan Arcadia takes on Bay 9.

167-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 28

6 p.m.

Uncle Jack throws down your favorite rock classics at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 28

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wine With Sue takes the party outside at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 28

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

Bungalow Bar fires up your Saturday night with first up, Cat Nip Trio, followed by DJs At Work!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, June 28

7 p.m.

Reggae jam band, Boulevard Bushmen, celebrates the release of their debut EP, “Unbothered,” at Sayra’s Wine Bar.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 28

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and tunes by Barry Waller.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, June 28

8 p.m.

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

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, June 28

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Giddy up for a festive Rogers’ Saturday night with Arturo Rivera.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, June 29

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Enjoy a Bung-a-rrific Sunday Fun! Day! with rock classics from B&B Band, then Kevin & Co ushers in sunset jams.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, June 29

1 p.m. / 5 p.m.

Sweeten your Sunday at Adrienne’s with Evan Kuriga’s acoustic tunes, followed by Frank Sinatra-esque crooner, Zack Alexander

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, June 29

4 p.m.

The boardwalk is the place to be as deejays: Mouse and IBM Doily sizzle an epic dance party.

Beach 97 Concession

 

SUNDAY, June 29

5 p.m.

Bookend your weekend at The Wharf on a high note with Irish rocker, John Doyle a.k.a. Amo.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

MONDAY, June 30

6 p.m.

Piano man Phil Kadet strokes your appetite 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 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

 

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

CELEBRATE CLASS DISMISSED WITH DJ TEDDY AT BUNGIE

THURSDAY, June 26

3 p.m.

Calling all students, teachers and party people! With zero papers to grade and zero homework in sight—celebrate summer freedom with DJ Teddy at Bungalow Bar!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

19TH ANNUAL ROCKSTOCK & BARRELS SURF/SKATE/ MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 28

10 a.m.

RockStock—Go! to Beach 90th Street for the Annual RockStock & Barrels Surf/Skate Music Festival! This year’s free family-friendly event is back with a bangin’ music lineup, surf and skate competitions, shopping village on the boardwalk and more! Music lineup: 10 a.m. SLMBR, 11 a.m. Boulevard Bushmen, 12 p.m. The Morning After, 1 p.m. Glenn Strange, 2 p.m. The Vibrotones, 3 p.m. Derecho with Walker and BMWA, 4 p.m. Samsara, 5 p.m. Ryan Walfisch. Official afterparty kicks off 6 p.m. at Beach 97th Concession, featuring The Mad Revival Band. Final stop? Connolly’s (155 Beach 94th Street)! For more info, visit www.rockstocknyc.com

Beach 90th & the Boardwalk

 

ECSTATIC DANCE PARTY &

POTLUCK

SATURDAY, June 28

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bring a dish and let your soul dance free at Ecstatic Dance Party & Potluck at ZenTora. Be barefoot, phone-less and dance! Tickets are $30. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.zentora.nyc/events

114-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

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