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 31

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 31 

6 p.m.

Hailing from Howard Beach, classic rock band, Alternate Plan, whips into The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, July 31

6 p.m.

Singing acoustic guitarist, bassist and songwriter, Barry Waller, is back at Bungie!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

THURSDAY, July 31

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

At this evening’s “Dinner and A Band Series” at The Rockaway Hotel—Pico dishes out contemporary Mexicano favorites and Hell or High Water serves up a swampy gumbo of rock ‘n’ roll. Admission is $25, which includes one plate and entry to live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, July 31 

8:30 p.m. 

Unplug the work week with Chris Decker at The Sugar Bowl.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

THURSDAY, July 31

9 p.m.

TGIAF—Thank God It’s Almost Friday! So, live it up at Harbor Light with DJ Poppa D and guest bartender, Corinne Connelly.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

THURSDAY, July 31 

10 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Don’t miss JAMO’s ThursDAZE with DJ Matt Finley.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 1 

5 p.m. 

Kick off your weekend on a high note with The Knobs’ alternative rock jam on the boards.

Beach 97th Concession

 

FRIDAY, August 1

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Make a beeline to Callie’s for a sweet outdoor summer jam with Ricky Diffendale, a.k.a. Acoustic Rick.

410 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 1 

6 p.m.

The Wharf’s summertime music series sizzles tonight with Kieran Monaghan!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 1

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wine With Sue rocks your Friday night at Pilot House.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 1

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rock and roll with Levy & Company at Caracas.

Beach 106th Concession

 

FRIDAY, August 1

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jamo’s serves up a special treat with guest deejay, SFDS legendary alumni, Jimmy Blum. Next, Jah Stix vibrates roots-reggae rasta-rock.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, August 1

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

Pa’lante to Bungie for guitar and congas island vibes with Matty & The Cubano. Plus at 9 p.m., it’s “Tent Cocktail Karaoke” with the hilarious hostess with the mostest, Bettina Hornung.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, August 1

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, August 1

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Arturo Rivera is back at Rogers pourin’ out nostalgic rock classics.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, August 2

3:30 p.m. / 6 p.m.

Rockaway Tiki beckons all to DJ Tony’s birthday bash with first up, Nick and The Old Sport, followed by DJ Freakstik with special guest, DJ Lori Luv.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, August 2

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Boogie down to the boardwalk for a funk-filled afternoon with Brooklyn’s Every Flavor Weather Machine.

Beach 97th Concession

 

SATURDAY, August 2

6 p.m.

With balmy temps in the 70s, sit outside at The Wharf and soak in Kevin Carlton’s acoustic tunes.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, August 2

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Get your dancing shoes and head to Caracas for experimental cumbia with El Jale and Jairito y La Onda.

Beach 106th Concession

 

SATURDAY, August 2

6:30 p.m. / 9:30 p.m. 

With cocktails flowing—Bungie is the place to be! First up, Mike T’s acoustic set, followed by DJ Mikey Blingz.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, August 2

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Savor the summer of squidaliciousness with Squid Squad at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, August 2

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

At Rhythms On The Rock—it’s all about good food, good drinks and good music with The Other 3 jammin’ rock classics.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, August 3

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Bill Fleming returns to Bungie jammin’ rock classics, “a la finger-style guitar,” followed by DJ JayRiz live-mixing reggaeton, hip-hop, deep house and more!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, August 3

2 p.m. 

The “Guru of Good Times”—DJ Big Vic—spins an epic beach party at Riis.

Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)

 

SUNDAY, August 3

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lion Paw delivers laid-back island vibes with reggae beats at The Rockaway Hotel’s Reggae Sundays.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

SUNDAY, August 3

5 p.m. 

Soak in the last drops of the weekend with Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig, at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, August 3

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset views, fine dining and tunes by Barry Waller at Kennedy’s.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

BINGO NIGHT

Every THURSDAY!

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Get your bingo on and score prizes at Tap That’s “Music and Bingo” Night.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

MOVIE NIGHT

SUNDAY, August 3

8:30 p.m.

Every Sunday at Sayra’s Wine Bar watch a movie under the stars. Free admission with two drink minimum. Tonight’s feature: 1980 comedy/musical, “Blues Brothers.”

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

WEDNESDAY, August 6

8 p.m.

Enjoy family movie night at Callie’s on the lawn. Cowabunga! Tonight’s feature, superhero film, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

410 Beach 129th Street

 

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

 

THEATER

RTC PRESENTS “SWEET CHARITY”

Just two weekends left!

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 1960’s New York City. Show dates: July 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

RUFFLE BAR DART TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER FOR BCAC

FRIDAY, August 1

8 p.m.

Game on! Head to Ruffle Bar and bull up at their dart tournament/Mardi Gras fundraiser for the Broad Channel Athletic Association. Admission: $10. Winner receives $50 Ruffle Bar gift certificate. Also, 50/50 raffle.

919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel

 

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