ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With pitch-perfect temps, summer is still sizzling, so keep the good times rollin’ with our roundup of fun happenings around town below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, September 4

8 p.m.

Every other Thursday, don’t miss Patsy’s folk FamJam at Rockaway Beach Surf Club.

302 Beach 87th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 5

5 p.m.

Head to the ocean’s edge for music by jam rock n’ roll band, The Mighty Quinn at Caracas.

Beach 106th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, September 5

5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Fumos bring the funk to the boardwalk with a three-piece horn section and special guests!

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, September 5 

6 p.m. 

Lookin’ for good music, chased with bay-rrific vibes? Head to The Wharf for Danny Riordan’s acoustic vibes.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 5 

6 p.m.

Off The Rails bangs out ‘90s and ‘2000s alternative rock at Pilot House.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 5

6:30 p.m.

Party into the weekend with music mix-master Frank Persico at Bungalow Bar.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, September 5 

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Kennedy’s levels up your Friday night with an unforgettable dining experience, sunset views and music by Barry Waller.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, September 5

8 p.m.

Wine With Sue powers up Adrienne’s with their sizzling rock and roll show.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, September 5

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Elevate your TGIF vibes with Golden Hour Grooves, a Friday night sunset party on The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel! With a DJ spinning vinyl tracks, drink specials and breathtaking NYC skyline views—kick off the weekend in style. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, September 5

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Round up your deputies for The Brooklyn Bards’ Irish salute at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, September 6

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Jairito y La Onda and Adam Amram Family Band engulfs Caracas with psychedelic, cumbia, rock and folk music.

Beach 106th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, September 6

6 p.m.

The Knobs make their grand return to The Wharf—firing up the bay with

WLIR-era new wave and alternative rock.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, September 6

6 p.m.

Dive into Rippers for rock n’ roll, doo wop and surf rock by Mike Mok and The Em-Tones at Rockaway Beach BodySurf Underground (RBBU) Body Surfing Contest afterparty.

Beach 86th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, September 6

6:30 p.m.

If you like Shaboozey’s blend of country, Americana and hip-hop, don’t miss Brazilian acoustic artist, Zuíque, at Bungie!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, September 6

7 p.m.

Live it up at Adrienne’s as DJ Marvin Myers spins funk, house, R&B, hip hop and more!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, September 6

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tap That pours out a squidalicious feast with Squid Squad: Chris Tedesco, Bill Fleming, Karena and Squid.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, September 6

8 p.m.

Celebrate an endless summer at Rockaway Tiki Bar with DJ Momotaro spinning tropical tiki vibes, plus steamy go-go dancing with who the NY Post dubbed, “NYC’s Miracle Twerker,”—Puss N Boots.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, September 6

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Feel the bass, hear the guitar! One2Many performs your favorite rock classics at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 7

1 p.m. 

Bungie sweetens your Sunday with acoustic grooves by Don Arturo. Next, DJ Mouse is back with the “Rincón Reunion.”

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, September 7

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Lion Paw vibrates laid-back island vibes with reggae beats at The Rockaway Hotel’s Pool House. Pool access is reserved for hotel, cabana, and day pass guests. Outside guests welcomed to book a table, relax, and take in the scene.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

SUNDAY, September 7

1 p.m./ 5 p.m.

Chillax at Adrienne’s while Evan Kuriga swings in acoustic tunes, followed by Frank Sinatra-esque crooner, Zack Alexander.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, September 7

2 p.m.

Rock on with the Rock-A-Wades at Riis!

Riis Beach Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)

 

SUNDAY, September 7

4 p.m. 

Bookend the weekend with Irish rocker John Doyle a.k.a. Amo at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 7

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Make it a Sunday FUN!Day with Gerald Bair at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 7

8 p.m.

The Mooks jam their raw, yet sugar-sweet version of good old rock n’ roll and doo-wop, plus more at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 7 

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

Just two TUESDAYS left!

8 p.m.

As Connollystock, Rockaway’s premiere open mic night, winds down—don’t miss the chance strut what you’ve got at Rockaway’s iconic pub, Connolly’s, with Professa Squid.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

 

THE BETTINA SHOW PRESENTS ROCKAWAY IDOL

FRIDAY, September 5

7 p.m.

Move over American Idol! Rockaway Idol talent competition is finally here! After a summer of weekly Tent Karaoke face-offs at Bungalow Bar with host Bettina Hornung, the ultimate showdown begins to see who will be crowned the winner, going home with not just amazing prizes, but bragging rights! Seating is limited, so make your reservations now! Call: 718-945-2100.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

4TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY

DOG PARADE

SUNDAY, September 7

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Dress your pooch to impress, and even go home with a prize at this year’s 4th Annual Dog Parade on the boardwalk, themed, “Rockstars!” Parade highlights include: costume contest, music, adoptable dogs, local vendors, raffles, giveaways and treats for your four-legged friend. Proceeds benefit ARF-ARF (Allied Rockaway Foundation for Animal Recreation and Fitness). The entry fee is $5. For tickets and more info, visit: Facebook event page: 4th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade.

Shorefront Dog Run (Shorefront Parkway and Beach 90th Street)

 

FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE! WHERE TO WATCH

THURSDAY, September 4

8 p.m.

Watch the season-opener, Cowboys vs. Eagles at Jameson’s (421 Beach 129th Street) and Pilot House (190 Beach 69th Street).

 

SUNDAY, September 7 

Pilot House hosts an all-day football watch party with DJ, food and drink specials, and giveaways. For watch times, visit: pilothouse_ny on Instagram.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

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