ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

RT Readers! With 70-degree temps and the boardwalk concessions open—no need to wait for Memorial Day weekend to wear white—summer is already here! So, we dare you to paint the town white this weekend on your Rockaway Good Times crawl, using our sizzling weekly entertainment roundup below as your guide! And to all the Rockaway mommies—Happy Mother’s Day!

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, May 11

6:30 p.m.

The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series is back, and with a sneak peek at Adrienne’s cuisine, plus Phil Kadet & Friends’ music kicking off the return, be prepared to become a Thursday regular. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

FRIDAY, May 12

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The weather is perfectly balmy, so Rock-a-fy your Friday night at Tap That with the Rock-A-Wades’ sing-along party! Show will be outside, weather permitting.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

FRIDAY, May 12

6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Jazz connoisseurs! Rockaway music maestro, Simon Chardiet, is back from touring, making a special stop at Rockaway Uma’s, jammin’ traditional 1950s jazz for your dinin’ pleasure!

92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

FRIDAY, May 12

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Ignite your Fri-yay! fun-a-thon at Bar Marseille with Kerry Kearney & Friends’ red-hot brews of Southern rock and NYC blues.

190 Beach 69th Street

FRIDAY, May 12

8 p.m. to Midnight

Blackstone blows into Breezy with their flamin’ lineup of Southern rock and blues at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

FRIDAY, May 12

9 p.m. 

Aren’t the best beers the ones you share with friends? Well, head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club and clink your pints as you party with Taylor Searing & Peter Brady at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge.

533 Beach 126th Street

FRIDAY, May 12

9 p.m.

The Jack Pack will be happy to know that Uncle Jack is back at Rogers rockin’ the ultimate soundtrack for your Friday night craic!

203 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, May 12

9 p.m. 

Join eclectic spin master, Brenn’s birthday bash—“Post Surf Bliss #3” at Rockaway Brewing Co. Get ready to sweat, rehydrate with RBCO. beer—repeat.

415 Beach 72nd Street 

FRIDAY, May 12 

Magic Bones makes their debut at Kennedy’s with their scorching lineup of classic rock, country, Motown, soul, old-school hip-hop medleys and more! Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations. Also, the picturesque Breezy bayside restaurant is taking Mother’s Day reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

SATURDAY, May 13

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

A popular adage for Rockaway summers…keep it local! So, make Tap That your Saturday night YES-tination with local pop/rock/folk/country/indie/R&B acoustic trio, Midnight Society. Show outside, weather definitely permitting.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

SATURDAY, May 13

9 p.m.

Gear up for a rockin’ night of hyper local shenanigans with Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine with Sue, at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

SATURDAY, May 13 

Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with JoJo at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations. Plus, one day until Mother’s Day! Treat the moms in your life at Kennedy’s.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

SUNDAY, May 14

5 p.m. 

Cork-born Donnie Carroll is famous for his music on both sides of the Atlantic, and this afternoon, be drawn to the soul of the Emerald Isle at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

SUNDAY, May 14

4 p.m.

The Sugar Bowl beckons all to celebrate a Happy Mama’s Day with sweet acoustic tunes by Chris Decker.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

WEDNESDAY, May 17

8 p.m.

“I’m not sure what I’ve done to you, but I’ll take a Pinot Grigio.” Vanderpump Rules feens—Jameson’s is hosting the final watch party of the “too much drama for your mama” show, even serving up a special “Pump” cocktail and food menu. Plus, Trends By Meg will be on deck with her shotskis. See you Wednesday!

421 Beach 129th Street

ONGOING

Motivation MONDAYS

7:30 p.m.

Think you’re smarter than your friends. Find out at Rockaway Tiki’s Trivia Mondays. For weekly themes, follow: @rockawaytikibar on Instagram.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Tunesy TUESDAYS

7 p.m.

Squid fans, if you’re in Rincón, PR—a.k.a. Rockaway South—don’t miss Squid & Friends’ squidarrific music residency at Nacho Libre.

Carr 115. kn 11.6, Rincon, PR 

Wine WEDNESDAYS

7 p.m.

Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki Bar’s karaoke night.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s. 

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Thirsty THURSDAYS

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday night is ladies’ night at Dred Surfer Bar and Grill. So, come out, let your hair down, drink some punch and enjoy delish food specials.

16-27 Seagirt Blvd., Far Rockaway (Beach 17th Concession)

9 p.m.

DJ Baroque boasts one of the most enviable record collections known and unknown within the funk and soul scene, so tonight, don’t miss him spinning at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

Selfie SATURDAYS

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Savor West Indian Island vibes at Dred Surfer’s, “Caribbean Soiree,” every Saturday, featuring seafood and drink specials, plus, reggae vibrations by Eyez A Bleed. Rain or shine. Free entry.

16-27 Seagirt Blvd., Far Rockaway (Beach 17th Concession)

Selfie SATURDAYS

 8 p.m. to Midnight

French-Mediterranean restaurant, Bar Marseille, brings Manhattan chic to Rockaway with a lounge-inspired DJ set, dancing, adult bevies and endless selfie moments. Ooh la la!!

190 Beach 69th Street

Sweet SUNDAYS

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sweeten your vocal cords to traditional Irish and American folk songs with Rockaway Irish croonster John Baxter and Friends’ Sing-along Sundays at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

SPECIAL MENTIONS

SAYRA’S WINE BAR SIP & PAINT PARTY

SATURDAY, May 20 

5:30 p.m.

Get creative as you sip at Sayra’s Sip & Paint Party, plus meet new people by yourself or bring a friend! Admission is $45, and includes paint set and bottomless drinks (excludes gratuity and sales tax). Plus, music by DJ Cahaya Dewi.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

RED WISH & BLUE FUNDRAISER 

SATURDAY, May 27

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Support Rockaway WISH in their rewarding fundraiser at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, benefitting the organization’s philanthropic efforts to support worthy causes in the community. Admission is $100 and includes a fruitful chance to win the $5K grand prize, open bar, lite food fare and music by DJ Teddy. For more info, follow: @wishofrockaway on Instagram.

533 Beach 126th Street

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