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, December 18

5:30 p.m.

Get into a jazzy holiday mode with The Similan Band at Similan On the Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

THURSDAY, December 18

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Get a table, ho ho ho! Take your date for dinner and a show at Margie’s featuring The Phil Kadet Quartet performing Vince Guaraldi’s “Charlie Brown Christmas.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, December 18

8 p.m.

Jamesons rings in a Country Christmas with Danny Riordan’s acoustic jam.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, December 19

5:30 p.m.

Let The Similan Band’s jazz rhythms inspire your soul and appetite for Thai food at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, December 19

7 p.m.

Fire up your Friday night frolics with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, December 19

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tap That kicks off your holiday weekend celebrations on a high note with B & B Band’s lineup of rock classics.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, December 19

8 p.m.

Decades is back at Kennedy’s rockin’ Christmas hits and more from the ‘50s through the ‘90s. For reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, December 19

8 p.m.

Subway Chickens (Billy, Billy and PJ of indie rock band fame, The Bogmen), usher in a must-see debut at Jamo’s.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, December 19

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

All aboard the weekend good times train with Arturo Rivera at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, December 20

4 p.m.

Fa la la la! Connolly’s is open one night only this December! So, get in your frozens’ fix and party with DJ Ulez!

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SATURDAY, December 20

5:30 p.m.

Back at Similan On The Bay is acoustic guitarist, Barry Waller, tuning hearts with the soundtrack of a lifetime.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, December 20

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Forget the frigid temps outside! Head to Bungalow Bar as Cat Nip brings the heat, performing a sizzling lineup of classic and alternative rock, standards and today’s hits!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, December 20

7 p.m.

Make Adrienne’s your Saturday yes-tination with Derek Adam’s guitar-driven acoustic anthems.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, December 20

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

See if your tackiest, over-the-top holiday-themed sweater will crown you the winner at Tap That’s Ugly Sweater Party judged by Tommy from the Rambones. Plus, break a sweat with hi-octane rockabilly band, Screamin’ Rebel Angels!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, December 20

Head uptown and follow the green light to Harbor Light for DJ Poppa D’s holiday par-tay! For showtime, follow: harborlightpub on Instagram/ Harbor Light Pub & Restaurant on Facebook.

129-18 Newport Ave.

 

SUNDAY, December 21

1 p.m.

Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in bayside views and Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, December 21

5:30 p.m.

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

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

MONDAY, December 22

7 p.m.

It’s Christmas week and Adrienne’s serves up a special treat with acoustic duo, Evan Kuriga and Anthony Gal!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

SIP & STITCH ORNAMENT NIGHT

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

THURSDAY, December 18

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

Grab your mates for a cozy, adults-only craft night inspired by Anthropologie’s whimsical holiday style. Sip seasonal drinks as you hand sew holiday keepsakes with modern felt ornaments using simple stitches, rich colors and festive embellishments. Admission: $65 (includes 90-min wine open bar). Additional drinks available for purchase. Selection of charcuterie bites. All materials included. Admission for stitch-only (materials included): $30. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

SAYRA’S WINE BAR

UGLY SWEATER PARTY

THURSDAY, December 18

7 p.m.

Dig deep in your (or granny’s) closet for the most outrageous holiday sweater you can find for Sayra’s Ugly Sweater Party Contest. Winner gets a free bottle of wine!

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

ROCKAWAY CHAMBER MUSIC HOLIDAY CONCERT/PARTY/FUNDRAISER

FRIDAY, December 19

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Get in the holiday spirit at Rockaway Chamber Music (RCM) 2nd Annual Holiday Concert/Party/Fundraiser happening on the boardwalk inside Rockaway Bazaar’s heated space. With festive brass quintet music, Aunt Janice’s Party Mix, cash bar, pizza by Nico, plus more—come out and support RCM’s Season 4! Admission: $20. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaychambermusic.org/performances

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

BRUNCH WITH SANTA

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

SUNDAY, December 21

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy a holiday brunch buffet with family and guest of honor, Santa Claus! Plus, live DJ, kids crafts and cash bar. Admission: $50 for adults/ $25 for children under 12. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

SUNDAY SOCIAL ROOFTOP BRUNCH

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

SUNDAY, December 21

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Level up your holiday celebrations on The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel at this upscale gathering savoring an a la carte brunch buffet and cocktail specials, vinyl DJ sets, plus, spectacular views of NYC’s skyline. Admission: $35. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

BUNGIE HOLIDAY COSTUME

KARAOKE BRUNCH

SUNDAY, December 21

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Dress in your sparkliest/frostiest disco glam for Bungalow Bar’s Holiday Costume Karaoke Brunch hosted by Bettina Hornung. Belt out your favorite hits, toast to winter with your crew, and keep the energy high with bottomless open bar and breakfast buffet. Admission: $70 (includes three-hour open bar with domestic bottled beers, mixed well drinks, huckleberry and pink lemonades, nectarine iced teas, mimosas, Bloody Marys, and breakfast buffet and live karaoke). Prizes for best performance and best dressed. For tickets and more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram and see link in IG bio.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

ROGERS PUB

4TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

SUNDAY, December 21

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

’Tis the season of giving! Bring an unwrapped toy for kids to Rogers as Gerald Bair & Friends gets you in the holiday spirit!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

BOBBY & JENNA’S CHRISTMAS

SING-ALONG AT BUNGIE

TUESDAY, December 23

6:30 p.m.

’Tis the time to tune up and turn up at Bobby and Jenna’s Annual Christmas sing-along at Bungalow Bar.

377 Beach 92nd Street

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