ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With Memorial Day weekend just a month away, the countdown to sweet Rockaway summer beach days is on! So, map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below. This week’s tip: Rockaway Beach Autism Families 4th Annual Walk for Autism on the boardwalk this Sunday!

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, April 23

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel serves up a heavenly dining experience as pianist, Phil Kadet serenades with The American Songbook. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/rockaway-beach-restaurants/margies-rockaway-hotel

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, April 24

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“Classic rock and pop interpreter,” Barry Waller lights up waterfront Thai spot, Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, April 24

7 p.m.

Friday at Adrienne’s! Derek Adam picks and sings his way to the stage with a live acoustic set.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, April 24 

7 p.m.

Rockaway’s #1 sports bar, Pilot House, hits a home run with The Other 3+1 jammin’ rock classics.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 24

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Uncle Bob” Miley debuts his signature acoustic set of ‘60s and ‘70s rock classics at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 24

8:30 p.m.

Looking for dinner and some sweet tunes? Make Margie’s your Friday yes-tination with Evan Kuriga.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, April 24

8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Back at Kennedy’s, CatNip ushers in their electrifying lineup of classic and alternative rock. For reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, April 24

9 p.m. to close

Order a pitcher of gat like a true Dubliner, and party with DJ Celi at Jamesons.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, April 24

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Paul Woody Wade & Friends fire up your Friday night at Rogers with rock classics you know and love!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, April 25

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Feel the groove at Similan On The Bay as jazz duo, The Similan Band, tranquilizes your evening with guitar and saxophone-driven smooth jazz.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, April 25

7 p.m.

Grab your mates, and cash in to a fun weekend of delish food, bevies—not to mention beautiful bay views with DJ Cash at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, April 25

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

If you’re into ’90s and early aughts alternative rock bands like Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Nirvana and more—local rockers, Off The Rails will not disappoint. Check them out at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, April 25

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Don’t fool with the old school! Veteran punk rocker, Simon Chardiet, performs his original songs from his bands, The Worms, Simon & The Bar Sinisters, and more at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, April 25

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Feel the bass, hear the guitar! One2Many is back at Rogers pourin’ out your favorite rock classics.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, April 25

What’s on the menu  at Kennedy’s? Divine sunset views, food, and bevies, plus music by Timmy Quinn. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 26

1 p.m.

Celebrate spring with soothing bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, April 26

4 p.m.

Feel the heat and the beat at Rockaway Tiki Tropical Sundays with DJ Repoman’s all-vinyl set of music from the “guitar gods.”

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, April 26

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bi-coastal Irish party band, The Diddley Idols, return to The Blarney 2.0 deliverin’ their high octane mix of pop, Irish traditional tunes and party rock!

202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd., Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, April 26

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Calling all barflies! Bookmark the weekend on a jolly note with Gerald Bair at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

BOARD GAME FUN

ROCKAWAY GAME CLUB

AT BUNGALOW BAR

WEDNESDAY, April 29

4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Every Wednesday, Rockaway Game Club (RGC) invites fellow board game aficionados to Bungalow Bar! Enjoy access to RGC’s 90-plus board game library. $10 for first time adventurers/ $5 for returning adventurers. Kids play for free. For more info, visit: rockawaygameclub on Instagram.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

 

SPORTS WATCH PARTIES

 

WATCH NY KNICKS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS AT PILOT HOUSE

SATURDAY, April 25

6 p.m.

What’s up with the NY Knicks? They were cruising a 2-0 lead in their first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks. But Game 2 this past Monday, saw the Atlanta Hawks escape with a nail-biting victory. And now, this Saturday, the two face off in Game 3. Watch all the action at Pilot House!

190 Beach 69th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

THE ROCKS BILLIARD

PRESENTS “LA FUERZA TIPICA”

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Wepa! If you like dancing to tipico y algo mas, (Dominican merengue music), Belarminio Liriano with special guest, Perico La Voz, will have your hips feverishly moving all night long at The Rocks Billiard. Admission: $10. Doors open: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more info, follow: therocksbilliard on Instagram.

348 Beach 72nd Street

 

RBAF 4TH ANNUAL WALK

FOR AUTISM & AFTERPARTY

AT ROCKAWAY BEACH PICKLEBALL & GOLF

SUNDAY, April 26

11 a.m. / 1 p.m.

Join Rockaway Beach Autism Families 4th Annual Walk for Autism on the boardwalk. RBAF is back teaming up with Rockaway St. Camillus Special Olympics, and leading the Walk is Scholars’ Academy Marching Band. Tee Shirts for sale, giveaways and boardwalk vendor fair. In-person registration: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Amphitheater on Beach 95th Street or register online: https://www.rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org/ Plus, don’t miss the Walk’s afterparty, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rockaway Beach Pickleball & Golf (97-25 Beach Channel Drive) with live band, the Rock-A-Wades. Play pickleball, or just spectate and enjoy food and open bar. All welcome! To sign-up visit: https://rbpickleball.podplay.app/community/events or visit: Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook/Instagram

Beach 95th Street Amphitheater

 

BINGO BRUNCH AT JAMESON’S

SUNDAY, April 26

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Post-church mass, Bingo Brunch is back at Jamo’s! Grab your crew and lock in your table for cash prizes every round, $45 bottomless brunch featuring: rack liquor, domestic beer and choice of brunch entrée. Plus, music with DJ Matt Finley. Bingo starts at $10 per game. For reservations, call: (718) 474-9364.

421 Beach 129th Street

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