ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Labor Day just 11 days away and counting—savor every last drop of summer with our entertainment roundup below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 21
5 p.m.
Show off your salsa and bachata moves on the boardwalk with a dance class; live DJ; and band, The Salsa Rockers.
Beach 97th Concession
THURSDAY, August 21
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
At this evening’s “Dinner and A Band Series” at The Rockaway Hotel, feast on Gotham Social Burger’s juicy patties and music by The Mighty Quinn. Admission is $25 for a single patty /$30 for a double. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, August 21
6 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to the weekend with Anthem Duo at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, August 21
7 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Bring your best toss to Harbor Light’s “Knotty Cornhole Classic” (in the parking lot). Then live it up with DJ Poppa D and guest “thirst responders,” Kailey Aiken and Corinne Connelly.
129-18 Newport Ave.
THURSDAY, August 21
7 p.m.
Irish pop and indie pop vocalist, Lauren Craig is back, “Chasin’ The Dream” at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, August 21
10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Don’t miss Jamo’s ThursDAZE with DJ Matt Finley!
421 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, August 22
5 p.m.
Party with Poppa Lou & the Baba Lou’s at Pico!
419 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, August 22
5 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Headlining The Sugar Bowl is first up, Kerry Kearney, followed by Interboro.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 22
7 p.m.
After The Echo makes their debut at Pilot House jammin’ rock covers from the ‘80s, ‘90s and aughts.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, August 22
6 p.m.
Lap up bayside views and Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 22
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hard rock tribute band, Knockout—transports you to the glory days of denim, leather and big hair at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 22
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Friday at Bungie! The ladies of The Pointers show who’s boss, harmonizing a legit retro rock and pop vibe. Plus, at 9 p.m., don’t miss host, Bettina Hornung’s summer hit, “Tent Cocktail Karaoke.” Weekly winners get a chance to compete at “Rockaway Idol” (happening on September 12th)!
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 22
7 p.m.
Make memories one track at a time with DJ Rob Pisani at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, August 22
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
On the music menu tonight at Kennedy’s is singing bassist, Barry Waller.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 22
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sing-along into the weekend with Kyle Wade at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 23
3 p.m.
DJ collective, Peer Pressure & Sweet Kicks—returns to Riis with their Annual Beach Dance Party.
Riis Beach Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)
SATURDAY, August 23
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Caracas presents, “Sábado Sensacional,” an all-Venezuelan DJ lineup spinning Latin, house, reggae and more!
Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, August 23
5 p.m.
Rockaway Tiki hosts an epic dance party with Brooklyn-based rock/new wave band, Push.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 23
5 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Bungie doubles the fun with first up, folk singer/songwriter Emmett McLaughlin. Next, get up dance and dance to Catnip Trio’s eclectic lineup of classic and alternative rock.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 23
6 p.m.
Dave Kellan jams a soulful mix of rock, blues, jazz and funk at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 23
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Blackstone jams ‘70s and ‘80s rock classics at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 23
7 p.m.
DJ Mouse brings in the heat and the beat to Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, August 23
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Hell or High Water pours out good ol’ fashioned rock and roll, chased with a bluesy swamp vibe at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 24
1 p.m./ 4 p.m.
Bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, then get your booty movin’ with DJ Nick Russo at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, August 24
2 p.m.
Get a masterclass in soulful house with DJ Elijah Rawk at Riis.
Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)
SUNDAY, August 24
4 p.m.
Head to Bungalow Bar as DJ Mouse throws down the annual “Rincón Reunion.”
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, August 24
5 p.m.
Bookend the weekend with Irish rocker, John Doyle a.k.a. Amo at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 24
8:30 p.m.
Breezy’s Blarney is the place to breeze with DJ Combat bumping the beats.
202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd., Breezy Point
BINGO NIGHT
Every THURSDAY!
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get your bingo on and win beer-licious prizes at Tap That’s “Music and Bingo Night.”
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
OPEN MIC night
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Just a few Tuesdays left for Connollystock, a show-stopper open mic night hosted by Professa Squid.
155 Beach 95th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
5TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY BEACH SURF MUSIC FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, August 22 to SUNDAY, August 24
(showtimes vary)
The Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival returns to the boards with three music-packed days of fun, surf and twang with bands from all over the tristate area. Free! For more info, including band lineup, visit: Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival on Facebook.
Beach 97th Street Concession
QUEENS CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
SATURDAY, August 23
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Leh we play mas! Sen. James Sanders Jr. beckons all to the “Greatest Show On Earth,” the 2025 Queens Caribbean Carnival. This all-day family fun event features a parade of Carnival masqueraders, towering moko jumbies, stage show performances, Caribbean cuisine from a plethora of vendors and more! Also, this year, don’t miss the “Paint & Powder Jump,” at 8 a.m. at Bayswater Park (701 Bay 32nd Street). Parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at Bayswater Park and ends at DredSurfer Grill, Beach 17th Concession. For more info, visit: Queens Carnival 2025 on Facebook.
BEACH SESSIONS 11TH SEASON
SATURDAY, August 23
6 p.m.
Beach Sessions Dance Series celebrates its 11th season of free beach-front performances with a new work produced by this year’s choreographer, Kim Brandt. For more info, visit: http://www.beachsessionsdanceseries.com/
On the sand at Beach 112th Street
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