ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Happy July 4th! From live music, food, fireworks and more fun—here’s where to party it up all around town! See the roundup below. May the 4th be with you!

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, July 3 

6 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to your Independence Day celebrations with Kieran Monaghan at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, July 3 

6 p.m.

Callie’s serves up a family neighborhood jam with the Rock-A-Wades.

410A Beach 129th Street

 

THURSDAY, July 3 

6 p.m. to 8 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

 

THURSDAY, July 3 

7 p.m.

Board the weekend FUN-train with DJ Nicky at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

THURSDAY, July 3

7 p.m. / 10 p.m.

Bungalow Bar ignites the holiday celebrations with Danny Ryan’s acoustic groove, followed by DJ Johnny A.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

THURSDAY, July 3

9 p.m.

Get your butt on the dance floor with DJ Poppa D at Connolly’s!

155 Beach 95th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 4—INDEPEN­DENCE DAY HAPPENINGS!

2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

With a rotating lineup of five deejays spinning R&B, house, jungle, dub, rave and more—level up for an all-day beach fête on the boards!

Beach 97th Concession

 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bad Sign rocks classic rock, blues, pop and soul at Caracas.

Beach 106th Concession

 

5 p.m. / 9 p.m.

Butter Brain throws down funk/punk/ska, followed by DJ Paddy Tubz at Connolly’s!

155 Beach 95th Street

 

7 p.m.

Celebrate the red, white and blue at The Wharf with Danny Riordan’s acoustic jam!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

7 p.m.

DJs At Work’s DJ Bread slathers on the beats at Bungie.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

7 p.m.

DJ Artie Bunks fires up the bayside party at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

If funk is your thang, Glass Bottom Soul turns it up at Tap That!

 

SATURDAY, July 5

4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rockaway Beach Surf Club presents “Hot Mango Party,” featuring classic country, blues and rock from Nick and The City Slicks; Latin beats by DJ Woof and hip-hop, Latin and world rhythms from DJ Smokey Rose.

302 Beach 87th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 5

5 p.m.

Take a wild ride on the beach side with Wine With Sue at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Concession

 

SATURDAY, July 5

6 p.m.

Bask in The Wharf’s sunset views with Brendan Moynihan’s acoustic grooves.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 5

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Nine-piece brass all-female horn section—Brass Queens—throws down the ultimate rhythm session at Caracas.

Beach 106th Concession

 

SATURDAY, July 5

6 p.m. / 9 p.m.

Connolly’s pours out a slammin’ treat with Vic Thrill and the Saturn Missile, followed by DJ Ulez!

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 5

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Be transported to the islands as Tribal Legacy ushers in reggae and soca at Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, July 5

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Blackstone fires up Tap That with southern rock and blues.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, July 5

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

Pump up the volume on your holiday weekend celebrations with Mike T’s acoustic tunes, followed by DJ Slicky at Bungie.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, July 5

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rowing into the Ananbas Boat Club are the Grave Diggers’ old school rock, and DJ Reed 1 spinnin’ dancehall, reggae and soca.

1820 Channel Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, July 5

8 p.m.

Guest bartender, aka thirst responder, “Big Game James Martin,” pops the bottles, while DJ Dillon O pops the beat at Jamos.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 5

8 p.m.

Spinning back-to-back club hits, DJ Marvin Myers gets the party grindin’ at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, July 5

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

From karaoke, live DJ, acoustic jam and more—head to Rogers for a fun night of music hosted by David Turner of Dead Rose Productions.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 5

Magic Bones rolls in rock, country, Motown, hip-hop medleys and more at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, July 6

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Bill Fleming makes his debut at Bungalow Bar jammin’ classic songs, “a la finger-style guitar,” followed by DJ JayRiz live-mixing reggaeton, hip-hop, deep house and more!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, July 6

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, July 6

2 p.m.

Sweat to the beat with DJ Mouse at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Concession

 

SUNDAY, July 6

5 p.m.

Bookend your Independence Day weekend celebrations with Chris Solo at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 6

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sláinte to 249 years of U.S.A. independence with Gerald Bair at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 6

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

Caracas serves up irie vibrations with reggae jam band, Boulevard Bushmen.

Beach 106th Concession

 

SUNDAY, July 6

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bid adieu to the weekend with sunset bay views, fine dining and tunes by Barry Waller at Kennedy’s.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

OPEN MIC night

Every TUESDAY!

8 p.m.

Mike drop! Head to Connolly’s for Connollystock, a show-stopper open mic night hosted by Professa Squid.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

MOVIE NIGHTS

WEDNESDAY, July 9

7:30 p.m.

Movie night at Callie’s is back! Tonight’s feature: 2023’s musical fantasy film, “Wonka,” a prequel to 1971’s “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” Weather permitting.

410A Beach 129th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL ROOFTOP JULY 4TH BBQ

FRIDAY, July 4

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day with unbeatable views, grilled favorites, summer sides, refreshing bevies and live music at The Rockaway Hotel’s Rooftop ocean terrace! Plus, with premium views of NYC’s skyline, don’t miss the iconic Macy’s Fireworks Show. Tickets (adults: $75/ kids: $25), include access to The Rooftop, barbecue, three-hour beer and wine open bar, and live music. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

SAYRA’S WINE BAR

PAINT & SIP

TUESDAY, July 8

7 p.m.

Show off your painting skills, while sipping on a delectable selection of wines at Sayra’s. $40 per person. Paint set included. For tickets, visit: https://www.sayraswinebar.com/tickets/p/paint-sip-summer25

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

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