ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Despite fall-like temps, the excitement of summer is still in the air. So, keep the good times rollin’ with our roundup below of fun happenings around town.

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, September 11

4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Rocks Billiard presents: “AfterWork Grown and Sexy Throwback Thursdays” with live DJ, and food and beer bucket specials. Happy hour: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

THURSDAY, September 11

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Experience the intrigue of a speakeasy with piano man Phil Kadet playing at Margie’s. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, September 12

5 p.m.

Be Grateful Dead again with The Rainbow Spirals under the stars at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, September 12 

5 p.m. 

John Rafferty plays original music and an Irish tune or two at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 12

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The concessions are still open! Head to the boards and jam with Patti Blue and The Boys at Caracas.

Beach 106th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, September 12

6:30 p.m.

Zip to Bungalow Bar for feel-good bevies, food and Paulie B’s acoustic tunes.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, September 12 

7 p.m.

Encore! After The Echo is back at Pilot House jammin’ rock covers from the ‘80s, ‘90s and aughts.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 12

7 p.m.

DJ Artie Bunks pours the energy into your Friday flask of fun at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, September 12

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Get your weekend on track with Off The Rails—bangin’ out your favorite ‘90s and 2000s alternative party rock tunes at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, September 12

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Elevate your weekend vibes with your besties on The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel with a live DJ set, signature cocktails and stunning skyline views. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, September 12

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Make it a fun Friday with Kyle Wade at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, September 12 

Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, September 13

5 p.m.

Country singer and songwriter Anthony Gal ushers in his unique blend of country, rock and pop to The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, September 13

5 p.m.

Drum roll please… The Switch makes their electric debut on the boardwalk at Sand Shark, jammin’ everything from Frank Sinatra to Katy Perry.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, September 13

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Head to Tap That for the ultimate alternative rock tune-up with The Knobs.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, September 13

6:30 p.m.

Headlining Bungalow Bar tonight is Bill Fleming enveloping the bayside restaurant with acoustic magic.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, September 13

7 p.m.

Cash in an epic bayside dance par-tay with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, September 13 

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

Kennedy levels up your evening with an unforgettable dining experience, sunset views and music by Barry Waller.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, September 13

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Karaoke Night at Rogers will be a hoot, so round up your crew and get ready to sing your hearts out!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 14

1 p.m. 

Bungie sweetens your Sunday with acoustic grooves by guitarist/singer Robert Marcic.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, September 14

1 p.m.

Today at Adrienne’s! Bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, September 14

1 p.m.

Party with Poppa Lou & the Baba Lou’s (John Simonelli, Paul Tully, Bryan Fraser and Lou Pastina) at Riis!

Riis Beach Jacob Riis Park (Bay 9)

 

SUNDAY, September 14

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 14

3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

DJ Mike L pumps world vibes with tropical house and Latin Afrobeats at Caracas.

Beach 106th Street Concession

 

SUNDAY, September 14

4 p.m.

Anthem—full band—throws down your favorite rock classics at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SUNDAY, September 14

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Giddy up for a Sunday Fun!Day! with Bob Miley jammin’ rock classics at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, September 14 

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

 

THEATRE

“ONE MAN IN CHOCOLATE”

THURSDAY, September 18

7 p.m.

Don’t miss this free staged reading of original musical play, “One Man In Chocolate,” directed by Rockaway Times’ reporter, and thespian, Dan Guarino. Get ready for music, comedy and more! This first presentation by Rockaway writer Frank Verderame features a full cast, live music and vocal performances. To reserve a seat, email: rtcdramatitis@live.com or just come on down!

John Gilleece Theater, Building T-4, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

16TH ANNUAL NYC HONEY FEST

SATURDAY, September 13

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Get ready for another sticky sweet NYC Honest Fest on the boardwalk at Beach 106th Street featuring a honey marketplace, food and beverages with a honey focus, tastings, NYC beekeepers, face painting, honey extraction demonstration and Black Jar Honey Contest. Plus, music by Aerial Acoustics (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Caracas Beach 106th Concession). For more info, visit: nychoneyweek on Instagram.

Beach 106th Street Boardwalk

 

EDGEMERE FARM WORKS PRESENTS VIOLINIST AISHA BURNS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

SATURDAY, September 13

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

With summer in the rearview mirror, Edgemere Farm Works presents a special afternoon of music with critically acclaimed violinist and singer-songwriter, Aisha Burns; singer-songwriter, Ruel Smith, cellist, Emily Brausa; and singer, songwriter and banjo player, Maggie Carson. Food by Amped Panadas and curated refreshments by Tom Máthé. Free with RSVP. Donations welcomed. To RSVP and for more info, visit: https://www.edgemerefarm.org/events

385 Beach 45th Street

 

ROCKAWAY MAKERS MARKET

SUNDAY, September 14

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Rockaway Makers Market is back at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club—featuring one-of-a-kind artisan local vendors.

302 Beach 87th Street

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