ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With Rockaway in full-throttle summertime mode, make The RT’s Good Times page your ultimate neighborhood guide to live music, arts and more! See the roundup below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, July 17

5 p.m.

Bust out your salsa and bachata moves on the boardwalk with live DJ; band, The Salsa Rockers; and dance class.

Beach 97th Concession

 

THURSDAY, July 17 

6 p.m.

Slide into the weekend with Joe Guitars’ acoustic rock jam at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, July 17 

7 p.m.

Like Marvin Gaye, velvet neo-soul singer, Taylor Williams helps you “Get it on…” at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

THURSDAY, July 17 

8:30 p.m. 

Unplug the work week with Anthem—full band at The Sugar Bowl.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

THURSDAY, July 17

9 p.m.

As guest bartender aka “thirst responder,” Sam Colleran, slings the brews at Harbor Light, DJ Poppa D spins the tunes.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

THURSDAY, July 17

Enjoy a Breezy treat with Soccer Dads at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, July 18 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Party at Pico with Poppa Lou & The Baba Lou’s.

419 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 18 

6 p.m.

Beat the heat at The Wharf with Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 18 

6 p.m.

Squid Squad makes their debut at Rhythms On The Rock.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, July 18 

6 p.m. 

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

Beach 97th Concession

 

FRIDAY, July 18

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Breezy’s all-female retro rock and pop powerhouse, The Pointers, is back at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, July 18

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

Board the weekend fun train at Bungie with acoustic guitarist/singer, Paulie B. Then at 9 p.m., it’s “Tent Cocktail Karaoke” with the hilarious hostess with the mostest, Bettina Hornung.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, July 18 

7 p.m.

It’s all about that vibe with DJ Johnny A at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, July 18 

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Jam at Jamo’s with Pete Brady, plus, indulge in $8 “Off The Beach” frozens.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 19

3 p.m. 

The FUMOS revive horn-heavy funk, rock, soul and jazz at Riis.

Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)

 

SATURDAY, July 19 

5 p.m. / 9 p.m.

Jump into the passenger seat as Brian Ripps, followed by Interboro— drives your Saturday night revelry at The Sugar Bowl!

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, July 19

5:30 p.m.

Get your sweet fix of Solsyhne at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Concession

 

SATURDAY, July 19

6 p.m.

John Rafferty plays original music and an Irish tune or two at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 19

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rock Soup rocks on their summer show at Jamo’s.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 19

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Encore! The Knobs are back at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, July 19

6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m. 

Bungalow serves up a Brazilian acoustic treat with Zuike, followed by DJ Mike B.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, July 19

7 p.m.

Boogie down with DJ Mouse at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, July 19 

8 p.m. 

Be transported back to the ’60s with Jimmy Fleming Cream Band playing Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and more at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, July 19

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

One2Many pours out your fave rock classics at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 20

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Pull up—party—repeat with Too Fat Guys, followed by DJ Teddy at Bungie!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, July 20

1 p.m.

Sweeten your Sunday at Adrienne’s with Evan Kuriga’s acoustic tunes.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, July 20

1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Spinning old school vinyl is DJ Edan Disk Jokk at Caracas’ boardwalk yard sale party.

Beach 106th Concession

 

SUNDAY, July 20

5 p.m.

Bid adieu to the weekend with Evan Kuriga at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

MONDAY, July 21

6 p.m.

Kick back at Adrienne’s as David Godfrey’s electric acoustic set lights up the bay.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

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 NIGHT

50-YEAR CELEBRATION OF “JAWS” AT CALLIE’S

SATURDAY, July 19

8 p.m.

“Jaws” fans! Join Callie’s in the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the 1975 iconic thriller with $5 shark bites and $2 Narragansett cans.

410 Beach 129th Street

 

THEATER

RTC PRESENTS “SWEET CHARITY”

Starts next Friday, July 25!

Tony Award-winner, “Sweet Charity,” rolls into The Rockaway Theatre Company for 11 great shows! This rom-com musical follows the adventures, or rather, misadventures in finding love for Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic, but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in 1960s’ New York City. Show dates: July 25, 26, 27, 31 and August 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/

John Gilleece Theater, Building T-4, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

ROCK! AWAY! SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

FRIDAY, July 18 to SUNDAY, July 20

(showtimes and venues vary)

The Rock! Away! Music Festival is back with three sun-drenched days at four different venues with over 20 music acts hitting the peninsula by storm. Venues include: The Rose Den (174 Beach 116th Street), Rippers-Beach 86th Concession and Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9). Plus, afterparty at Postcard Brewing (111-30 Beach Channel Drive). Free! For band lineup and more info, follow: rockawaymusicfest on Instagram.

 

THE FRANCES POPE FOUNDATION 5TH ANNUAL BEACH BALL

THURSDAY, July 17

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Dress Beach Beautiful” (shorts and sandals welcome!) at The Frances Pope Foundation Annual Beach Ball at The Rockaway Hotel. Music by Hell or High Water. Proceeds go towards providing emotional and financial assistance to families caring for children with cancer. For tickets and more info, visit: www.francespopefoundation.org .

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

DJ MUGSY MUGS PRESENTS “PICKLE & CHILL” AT ROCKAWAY BEACH PICKLEBALL 

SATURDAY, July 19

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Pickle and Chill with DJ Mugsy Mugs at the brand-new Rockaway Beach Pickleball facility. Both players and spectators welcome! Half-price drinks all night. Valet parking available. $50 to pickle, no charge to chill and vibe with DJ Mugsy Mugs! To register and for more info, visit: https://rockawaypickleball.com/

97-25 Beach Channel Drive

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