ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Before next week’s turkey daze, burn some calories by getting your groove on with this week’s Good Times lineup! This week’s tip: RBAF Hurricane Melissa Relief Reggae Party for Jamaica.

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, November 20

5:30 p.m.

Similan On The Bay serves up bayside jazz tunes from The Similan Band.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

THURSDAY, November 20

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, November 21

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Be swept away as guitar duo Aerial Acoustics perform pop to jazz and a few surprises in between—at Pico.

419 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, November 21

5:30 p.m.

The Similan Band ushers in jazz so smooth even the waves stop to listen at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, November 21

6 p.m.

Rainbow Spirals Trio performs a righteous Grateful Dead tribute indoors at Rockaway Bazaar.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, November 21

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Head to Jamesons for pitchers of beer and Bair with Gerald Bair!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, November 21

7 p.m.

Board the weekend fun train at Adrienne’s with an eclectic mix of country, rock, pop, and rhythm and blues performed by Anthony Gal.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, November 21

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tap That serves up a coastal country treat with Lauren Jaimes.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, November 21

8 p.m.

The Rock-A-Wades throw down beerlicious sing-along rock classics at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, November 21

8 p.m.

Join the shenanigans as Wine With Sue rolls through Rogers with another raucous night of rock—straight up, no chaser.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, November 21

8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The Rocks Billiard presents, “Thank Goodness It’s Friday Red and Black ‘90s Edition,” headlining ‘90s R&B superstar Jeff Redd! Plus, DJ Gully Dinero and DJ Dimo. Admission: $20.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

FRIDAY, November 21

Head to Kennedy’s for fine food, stunning views and music with Chris Decker. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, November 22

5 p.m.

The Rockaway Bazaar has transformed into the ultimate heated indoor entertainment space. This evening, Solshyne brings in even more heat with jam rock.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, November 22

5:30 p.m.

Deep Pockets serves up an eclectic fusion of modern jazz, fusion, funk, Latin and psychedelic music at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, November 22

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jamos goes country with Long Island homegrown country artist, Anthony Gal.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, November 22

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, November 22

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Grab a pint and toast to another fun-tabulous weekend with the Rock-A-Wades at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, November 22

8 p.m.

Butterbrain and special guests, DaVida and Eufhoria pulsate The Rose Den with funk/punk/reggae/ska.

174 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, November 22

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Hell or High Water drives your Rogers’ revelry—full throttle with rock and roll, chased with a bluesy swamp vibe.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, November 22

Party with DJ Poppa D at Harbor Light. For showtime, call: (718) 474-2202 and follow: harborlightpub on Instagram/Harbor Light Pub & Restaurant on Facebook.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

SUNDAY, November 23

1 p.m.

Bask in the last day of the weekend with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, November 23

4 p.m.

Bookend your Sunday Fun!Day! with the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, November 23

5:30 p.m.

The Similan Band simmers your Sunday with jazz that hits all the right notes at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, November 23

Country music sensation Lauren Jaimes takes center stage at Harbor Light. For showtime, call: 718-474-2202 and follow: harborlightpub on Instagram/Harbor Light Pub & Restaurant on Facebook.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

MONDAY, November 24

9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Before Turkey Day, DJ Poppa D ignites the holiday fun-a-thon at Jamesons.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

TUESDAY, November 25

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

Head to Jamos for an acoustic feast with Danny Riordan.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

THANKSGIVING EVE—

WEDNESDAY, November 26

 

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tap That celebrates the season of giving thanks with a foot-stompin’ rock feast with The Other 3.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

Harbor Light keeps your Thanksgiving Eve warm and toasty with music by Pete and Taylor, followed by DJ Poppa D. For showtime, follow: harborlightpub on Instagram/Harbor Light Pub & Restaurant on Facebook.

129-18 Newport Ave.

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

 

TRIVIA NIGHT

AT BUNGALOW BAR

THURSDAY, November 20

7 p.m.

Tonight’s topic: Friendsgiving Trivia! From pop culture’s legendary best friends and TV groups—see who in your crew knows who’s who!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

THEATRE

RTC PRESENTS: “HAIR”

Opens this FRIDAY, November 21!

Let the sunshine in! The Rockaway Theatre Company presents the award-winning hit musical, “Hair.” This American tribal love rock musical celebrates 1960s counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory. Show dates: November 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and December 4, 5, 6 and 7. Tickets: Adults $25 and Seniors/Children $20. For tickets, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/

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

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

 

RBAF HURRICANE MELISSA

RELIEF PARTY FOR JAMAICA

AUTISM COMMUNITY

SATURDAY, November 22

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Party with a purpose at Rhythms On The Rock with DJ Mugsy Mugs at Rockaway Beach Autism Families Hurricane Melissa Relief Reggae Party. From toys, diapers, clothing and more, RBAF is collecting items to ship to the autism community displaced by the Category 5 hurricane that pummeled Jamaica. (See article on page 32). For more info, contact Kami-Leigh Agard at (718) 450-5359 or email: kami@rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org. Also, visit: Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook/Instagram.

112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

HOLIDAY PET PHOTO BOOTH

AT ROCKAWAY TIKI BAR

SATURDAY, November 22

Get your pet holiday ready at Rockaway Tiki Bar’s Holiday Pet Photo Booth. Proceeds from the donation-based photos go toward Zion’s Mission Animal Rescue. For more info, follow: rockawaytikibar or zionsentus on Instagram.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

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