ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

It’s fall, y’all, and with Beach 129th’s Fall Freedom Fest, Fall Fest at The Rockaway Hotel, and more happenings around town—map out your rockin’ Rocktober crawl with our guide below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, October 16

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Experience the intrigue of a speakeasy with piano man, Phil Kadet, at Margie’s.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, October 17

6 p.m.

Off The Rails resurrects a spooky ‘90s/early 2000s alternative rock vibe on the boardwalk at Sand Shark!

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, October 17

6:30 p.m.

Snuggle up at Bungie with bay-rrific views and Arturo Rivera’s acoustic groove.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, October 17

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

B&B Band brings your favorite rock classics to Pilot House.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, October 17

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Kick off the weekend on an electric note with Irish rocker, John Doyle a.k.a. Amo at Jameson’s.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, October 17

7 p.m.

American Idol alum, Bryce Larsen, known as the one-man juke box, headlines Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, October 17

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Mighty Quinn throws down your favorite jam rock hits at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, October 17

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

March into Rogers as The Brooklyn Bards transport you to the Emerald Isle with classic and contemporary Irish folk songs.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, October 17

Make it a Kennedy’s night with fine food, stunning views and music by Frank O’Sullivan. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, October 18

4 p.m.

Dance under the stars on the boardwalk as Crossfade Nights drops songs from the days you rocked acid wash dungarees.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, October 18 

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Head to Similan On The Bay for tasty Thai food, bayside vibes and live music with Barry Waller.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, October 18

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Happening at Tap That! Over 30 self-pour brews on tap, upscale bar food and rock classics by The Other 3.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, October 18         

6:30 p.m.

Bungalow serves up a Brazilian acoustic treat with Zuike.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, October 18

7 p.m.

Back at Adrienne’s is Derek Adam performing his latest single, “Dreams,” and more originals.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, October 18

7 p.m. 

Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki’s karaoke night with DJ Tony.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, October 18

6 p.m.

Rhythms On The Rock serves up a special treat with psychedelic rock/pop band, Blac Rabbit, revered for their Beatles’ covers, plus original music.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, October 18

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Yee-haw! It’s “Country Western Night” at Rogers with honky-tonk band, Roadkill Country Outlaws.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, October 19

1 p.m.

With temps in the 70s, welcome a balmy Sunday with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic jam at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, October 19

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

DJ Combat bumps the beat at Jameson’s.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SUNDAY, October 19

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Rock-A-Wades whip into Rogers with a Sunday Fun! Day! rock jam.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, October 19

5 p.m.

DJ Repoman spins, “SunDaze,” all-vinyl tropical dance hits at Rockaway Tiki!

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, October 19         

With Harbor Light in full Oktoberfest mode, get your chops ready for traditional das Essen (food) and das Bier (beer). Plus, on the music menu—coastal country dream, Lauren Jaimes! For menu and showtime, visit: harborlightpub on Instagram.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

BINGO NIGHT

THURSDAY, October 16

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.

 

BOARD GAME NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, October 22

7:30 p.m.

Happening every Wednesday at Bungalow Bar! Nostalgic about good old-fashioned boardgames? Welcome to the Rockaway Game Club! $10 for first time adventurers/ $5 for returning adventurers. Kids play for free. For more info, visit: rockawaygameclub

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, October 17

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Make your own custom scent, poured in a limited-edition vessel at the Rockaway Candle Company’s Candle-Making Workshop at The Rockaway Hotel. Plus, indulge in a welcome glass of bubbly and charcuterie bites. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

BEACH 129TH STREET ANNUAL FALL FREEDOM FEST

SATURDAY, October 18

Live music starts at 12 p.m.!

Celebrate fall, fun and freedom with Beach 129th Street’s drink and dining establishments—Callie’s, Pico, Harbor Light, Jameson’s and Panino Rustico-Baya Bar. The annual Fall Freedom Fest returns chock-full with a variety of American and German food fare and bevies, plus live music throughout the day. A $20 event bracelet grants access to all specials and discounts being offered at the five participating pub/restaurants (which are also selling the bracelets). Proceeds go towards covering medical expenses for a local family in need. Music lineup—Callies (410A Beach 129th Street): 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wine With Sue; Pico (419 Beach 129th Street): 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pete Brady; Harbor Light (129-18 Newport Ave): 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Knobs/ 9 p.m. to closing DJ Poppa D; Jameson’s (421 Beach 129th Street): 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Michael Bruncat and Russell Paccione Duo/ 9 p.m. to closing DJ Jamie C. For more info, follow: calliesrb, picorbny, harborlightpub, jamesonspub and paninorustico_bayabar_rockaway on Instagram.

 

CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST

AT THE BAYHOUSE

SATURDAY, October 18

2 p.m.

The BayHouse goes Bavarian with a chock-full day of fun and food for all ages! Plus, adults—get ready to raise your steins and toast, “Prost!” Kids games kick off at 2 p.m., followed by face painting at 4 p.m. Then at 8 p.m., Poppa Lou & the Baba Lou’s usher in your favorite rock classics!

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

5TH ANNUAL FALL FEST AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL 

SUNDAY, October 19

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Rockaway Hotel beckons all to Fall Fest! Activities include: 1:30 p.m., Pressed flower pumpkin decorating; 2 p.m., Community Pie Contest; plus kids crafts and face painting; Chili Fest food offerings, vendor shopping and cash bar. Live music by Cornerstone. For more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

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