ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

It’s All Hallows’ Eve! With live music and costume parties galore happening around town—get ready for a wicked good time! Map out your Rockaway creepy crawl with our entertainment guide below.

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, October 30

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 31

7 p.m.

Adrienne’s serves up a special treat with Long Island’s own homegrown country artist, Anthony Gal, bringing in his signature blend of country, rock, pop, and rhythm and blues.

Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, October 31

Lauren Jaimes lights up Kennedy’s with her dreamy repertoire of coastal country vibes. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, November 1

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Crossfade Nights drops songs from the days you rocked a mullet or a perm at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd

 

SATURDAY, November 1

7 p.m.

Adrienne’s fires up your Saturday night frolics with Derek Adam’s guitar-driven rock tunes.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, November 1

Don’t miss acoustic mix master—Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, November 2

1 p.m.

Bask in serene bay-u-tiful views and Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

BINGO NIGHT

Thursday, October 30

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Last Thursday for Tap That’s “Music and Bingo Night!” So, grab the chance to get your bingo on and win beer-licious prizes.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd

 

BOARD GAME NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, November 5

4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Nostalgic about good old-fashioned boardgames? Join the Rockaway Game Club at Bungie! $10 for first time adventurers/ $5 for returning adventurers. Kids play for free. For more info, visit: rockawaygameclub

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

TRIVIA NIGHT

THURSDAY, October 30

7 p.m.

Think you know your creepy creatures, spooky legends and Halloween classics? Put your knowledge to the test at Bungalow’s Trivia Night! Topic: Monsters, myths and mayhem. Free to play. Prizes for top teams. Plus—drinks, bites and bragging rights!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

THEATRE

RTC PRESENTS:

“HAIR:

UNPLUGGED”

SUNDAY, November 2

7 p.m.

The cast of the Rockaway Theatre Company’s upcoming musical, “Hair” fills the stage for a special one-night only preview and benefit concert showcasing songs, “Aquarius,” “I Got Life,” and “Let The Sunshine,” plus, several surprise hits of the ‘60s. This special preview raises funds for a member of the RTC family diagnosed with terminal cancer. All proceeds will go to help her, children and husband during this difficult time. Tickets: $25. Cash-only at the door. The official RTC production of “Hair” opens on November 21 and runs through December 7. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/

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

 

SPOOK-TACULAR HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

 

THE ROCKS BILLIARD

COSTUME PARTY

THURSDAY, October 30

8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 

The Rocks Billiard hosts, “AfterWork Grown and Sexy R&B Throwback Thursdays—Halloween Costume Party Edition.” Celebrate Scorpio birthdays in ghostly style with DJ Dimo. Costumes mandatory. Cash prize for best female and male costumes. Admission: $10 in advance/ more at the door.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

SIMILAN ON THE BAY

HALLOWEEN BALL

FRIDAY, October 31

5:30 p.m.

Eat, drink and be scary at Similan On The Bay Halloween Costume Ball with DJ Baroque creepin’ it real. Costume contest: Top two winners score $100 gift card / second place: $50 gift cards.

3-75 Beach 92nd Street

 

 

BOARDWALK HALLOWEEN PARTY

FRIDAY, October 31 

6 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween under the light of the moon by the beach. From witches, monsters, werewolves and more beings to make you scream, get ready for a night of costumed revelry on the boardwalk. Costume contest. Live music by The Switch.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

PILOT HOUSE HALLOWEEN HAPPY HOUR & HAUNTED DANCE PARTY

FRIDAY, October 31

6 p.m. / 9 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween at Pilot House! First up—Happy hour. Grab a drink, catch a vibe and groove to music by B & B Band. Next, keep the party going at this boo-rrific costume party headlining DJ Shane and Photo Booth Costume Contest! Strike a pose in the booth, give the photo strip to the bartender, get on the Wall of Halloween Fame and compete for prizes! Also, enjoy bewitching drinks and dancing all night.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

TAP THAT ‘80s HALLOWEEN PARTY

FRIDAY, October 31

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Relive the glory days of acid wash, mullets and big hair at this ‘80s-themed Halloween party at Tap That. Music headliner: hard rock tribute band, Knockout.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd

 

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN

AT ROCKAWAY TIKI 

FRIDAY, October 31

7 p.m.

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Rockaway Tiki Halloween Costume Party! Prizes for best costume, scariest costume, best couples costume and most creative costume. Live music by DJ Tony. Plus, enjoy supernatural drinks, tiki bites and sushi.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd

 

JAMO’S HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY

FRIDAY, October 31

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wine With Sue rocks in Halloween at Jamo’s! Dress to terrify in this costume contest with jackpot prizes. Winner goes home with $200! Second place: $100 and third place: $50 Jamo’s gift card.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

BUNGALOW ANNUAL

HALLOWEEN BASH

FRIDAY, October 31

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Bungalow Bar throws spookiness into high gear with its Annual Halloween Bash with DJ Poppa D. Costumes encouraged! Admission: $50 at the door, includes drinks.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

“DISCO OF THE DEAD”

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

SATURDAY, November 1

8 p.m. to midnight

The Rockaway Hotel hosts an epic haunted dance party, where disco fever meets the undead with DJ Mike Gentile. Dress to impress or spook in your fiercest undead glam—sequins, glitter and ghostly glam encouraged. Admission—$100 per individual/ $800 for table of ten. Tickets includes: open bar, passed appetizers and chef stations. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

PRESSED FLOWER +

PUMPKIN WINE NIGHT

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL 

THURSDAY, October 30 

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

Sip, design, and unwind at The Rockaway Hotel as you transform elegant white pumpkins into works of art using pressed flowers. All materials included. Admission: $65. Includes: 90 minutes of wine open bar featuring a selection of house red and white wines; one medium-sized white pumpkin to decorate; and selection of charcuterie bites. Additional food available for purchase. To reserve a pumpkin and more info, including tickets, 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