ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Labor Day is the unofficial last hurrah of summer, so make sure to have Rockaway Good Times with our roundup below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 28
6 p.m.
Lock in a lively start to your Labor Day festivities with JoJo Music at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, August 28
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
At this evening’s “Dinner and a Band Series” at The Rockaway Hotel, feast on tacos, guac y más from NYC’s award-winning taqueria, El Lugar Cantina, plus, reggae music by Music Is Life. Admission: $25 (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, August 28
7 p.m.
DJ Nicky D drops the beat and ignites the heat at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, August 28
10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Don’t miss Jamesons ThursDAZE with DJ Matt Finley!
421 Beach 129th Street
THURSDAY, August 28
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
FRIDAY, August 29
5 p.m.
Lap up The Wharf’s prime bayside views as Brendan Moynihan ushers in the grooves.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 29
6 p.m.
Paddling into Caracas are The Grave Diggers playing old school rock.
Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, August 29
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tap That dishes up delish eats, over 30 self-poured brews, plus jam rock by Mighty Quinn Electric.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 29
6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m.
From the first note to the final encore, Bungalow Bar makes it a night to remember with first up, Daybreak’s country, classic Southern rock and more, followed by DJs At Work.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 29
7 p.m.
Sing your hearts out at Rockaway Tiki Bar’s karaoke night hosted by DJ Tony!
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 29
7 p.m.
It’s all about that bass with DJ Johnny A at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, August 29
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Toast to the weekend with Arturo Rivera at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 30
5 p.m.
Celebrate you with Wine With Sue at Sand Shark!
Beach 97th Concession
SATURDAY, August 30
5 p.m. / 8 p.m.
Don’t miss Adrienne’s octane double-header! First up, Derek Adams’ blazes rock tunes, then DJ Nick Russo fires up your booty!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, August 30
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rippers fries up a “Beach Party From Hell,” featuring Certain Death, Tetchy and Big Girl.
Beach 86th Concession
SATURDAY, August 30
6 p.m.
With pitch perfect temps in the forecast, punctuate your Saturday night with Camp Tunes at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 30
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Crossfade Nights rocks songs from the days you owned a Walkman at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 30
6 p.m. / 10 p.m.
With live music, cocktails and sunsets—Bungalow Bar packs it all in with Rock Soup, followed by DJ Cash.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 30
8 p.m.
Power up your dance moves with DJ Crespo at Pilot House.
190 Beach 69th Street
SUNDAY, August 31
1 p.m. / 5 p.m.
Bungie is lit with Too Fat Guys bustin’ out acoustic covers from every genre and decade. Then, DJ Mike B throws down an epic bayside boogie down.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, August 31
1 p.m./ 6 p.m.
Bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, then cash in on a Labor Day weekend to remember with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, August 31
5 p.m.
Live it up dancing under the stars with The Russo Brothers at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 31
5:30 p.m.
Dead heads! Get some soul and “shyne” with Solshyne at Sand Shark!
Beach 97th Concession
SUNDAY, August 31
8:30 p.m.
Enjoy an endless summer night with DJ Combat at The Blarney 2.0.
202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd., Breezy Point
LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONS—
MONDAY, September 1
2 p.m.
DJ A Kid From Queens spins a sun-drenched beach party at Riis!
Riis Beach Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)
2 p.m.
Celebrate the labor of love with DJ Teddy at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
3 p.m.
Y’all aboard? Celebrate the love of country at Adrienne’s with DJ Bunks, plus a pop-up DJ set by country-EDM music sensations, DeeRock and Country Swag.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
4 p.m.
The Sugar Bowl makes your holiday celebrations hella sweet with Hell or High Water.
15 Bedford Ave., 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
FILM
SATURDAY, August 30
3 p.m. / 9 p.m.
From Tacoway Beach tasty tacos, a movie and music—surfs up at Rockaway Beach Surf Club! Starting at 3 p.m., back-to-back DJ sets, then at 9 p.m., screening of documentary “Empire Skate.”
302 Beach 87th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
CONNOLLY’S LABOR DAY
WEEKEND BLOWOUT
THURSDAY, August 28 to MONDAY, September 1
(times vary)
From frozens, a movie, live music and more—Connolly’s packs in the holiday weekend shenanigans all weekend! On Thursday, 8 p.m., come in your robes, drink White Russians and watch “The Big Lebowski.” Friday, 9 p.m., don’t miss Connolly’s Volleyball Tournament Toga Party with DJ Paddy Tubz. Saturday, 6 p.m., live music with The Gravediggers, Abolish History and DJ Ulez. Sunday—rhythms by Control The Sound, followed by DJ Mikey Blingz.
155 Beach 95th Street
MARDI GRAS THIS WEEKEND!
You don’t have to go far for Mardi Gras. For your Breezy Point and Roxbury fun, make plans with your Co-Op family and friends this weekend! Broad Channel’s Mardi Gras weekend activities, hosted by the Broad Channel Athletic Club, kick off on Thursday with Family Movie night; then Friday’s Night Countdown; Saturday, “Family Day;” Sunday, “Build Your Float Day;” and “Labor Day Parade,” on Monday. For more info, visit: BCVFD Mardi Gras on Facebook.
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
