ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

In addition to honoring America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer with all things fun in the sun—waving the red, white and blue! And with the beach concessions open, plan your Rockaway crawl with The Rockaway Times’ Good Times page! See the roundup below. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, May 21

5 p.m.

Oh, my rockness! Don’t miss JoJo Music jammin’ The Wharf!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, May 21

7 p.m.

Get an early dance off to the weekend with DJ Nicky G at Adrienne’s!

Adrienne’s

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

THURSDAY, May 21

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel serves up a heavenly dining experience, accompanied by live music with pianist, Phil Kadet.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FRIDAY, May 22

5 p.m.

Kick off the holiday weekend on a celebratory note with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic magic at The Wharf!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, May 22

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

This evening at Similan On The Bay—Thai food and spirited cocktails take center stage, accompanied by smooth jazz from The Similan Band.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, May 22

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Están de vuelta! Big band, Big Squid kicks off summer at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, May 22

7:30 p.m.

With Arturo Rivera on tap, walk into the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, raise your pint and toast to the weekend!

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, May 22

8 p.m.

With prime Jamaica Bay views—sit outside, eat, drink and revel in JahStix rasta rock vibrations at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, May 22

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

Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset views, fine dining, and sizzling classic and alternative rock, plus standards and today’s hits with Cat Nip at Kennedy’s.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, May 23

5 p.m.

With Wine With Sue playing oceanside at the concessions, you know that means summer has finally arrived!

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, May 23

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Feel the raw energy of Mark Campanale of Camp Tunes at bayside treasure, The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, May 23

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Eat an arepa and chill on the boardwalk as global-pop/ existential-soul artist, Tasha Giliberti, performs at Caracas, accompanied by her band.

Beach 106th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, May 23

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

Encore! Acoustic rock and pop stylist, Barry Waller continues his residency at Similan On The Bay.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, May 23

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

If you’re looking for an epic night of Grateful Dead and more jam rock—don’t miss the Mighty Quinn Electric at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, May 23

7 p.m.

Make it a Memorial Day Weekend party to remember with DJ Mouse at Adrienne’s!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, May 23

9 p.m.

“Hello Summer!” From Latin, hip hop, R&B, acid jazz and more—DJ Baroque spins the ultimate dance par-tay at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, May 23

Indie rock man, Sanford electrifies your Saturday at Kennedy’s. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, May 24

1 p.m. / 7 p.m.

Adrienne’s serves up an all-day double-header with first up at 1 p.m.—David Godfrey’s melodic guitar riffs and soulful vocals; followed by DJ Combat.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, May 24

2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.

This afternoon—Similan On The Bay serves up a double header! First up, The Similan Band ushers in jazzy tunes, followed by Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, May 24

4 p.m.

Happening at The BayHouse! The Candy Shop Band, a trio of fierce powerhouse divas, ushers in a mix of funky hits, pop classics and original jams from the ‘70s to today.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, May 24

4 p.m.

Daybreak ushers in the ultimate Bungie bash, followed by DJs At Work!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, May 24

5 p.m.

Time to get soaked in some Solshyne on the boardwalk!

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SUNDAY, May 24

5 p.m. / 9 p.m.

The Wharf brings in double the fun with first at 5 p.m., John Amos Doyle; followed by the Russo Brothers.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, May 24

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Keep the Memorial Day Weekend rolling with One2Many at Callie’s.

410 Beach 129th Street

 

SUNDAY, May 24

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Giddy up for a Sunday Fun!Day! with Gerald Bair at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SPORTS WATCH PARTIES

JAMESONS

WATCH THE KNICKS + LIVE MUSIC BY DANNY RIORDAN

THURSDAY, May 21

8 p.m.

Root for the Knickerbockers on the big screen as they again face off the Cavaliers in Game 2. Plus, Danny Riordan ushers in a half-time show—country style! With food and drink specials—make Jamo’s your NY Knicks headquarters to watch them clinch the Eastern Conference finals!

421 Beach 129th Street

 

PILOT HOUSE

THURSDAY, May 21

8 p.m.

Will Jalen Brunson rally on, continuing the NBA’s greatest postseason comeback with the NY Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers? Watch all the action of Game 2 at Pilot House!

190 Beach 69th Street

 

ROGERS

GAA FOOTBALL & HURLING MATCHES

Ever Saturday and Sunday, watch all GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) football and hurling matches at Rockaway’s oldest Irish pub, Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

MEMORIAL DAY HAPPENINGS—

MONDAY, May 25

ADRIENNE’S

4 p.m.

Adrienne’s gets your Memorial Day frolics flowing with beats by DJ Ernick.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

 

CONNOLLY’S MEMORIAL SPLASH

FRIDAY, May 22 to MONDAY, May 25

With the first frozens of the summer ready for all takers, plus, live music all weekend, Rockaway’s iconic Connolly’s is back pouring summer brews and righteous tunes! This weekend’s lineup: Friday night—DJ Timmy Tubs; Saturday, 6:30 p.m.—Daddy! The Band, followed by DJ Ulez; Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.—ButterBrain, The Rambones, followed by a live set with DJ Tommy Rambone.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

PRESENTS THE BOGMEN

SUNDAY, May 24

6 p.m.

Back by popular demand, “Get busy living,” as Indie rock band, The Bogmen, is back jammin ‘90s hits and more, kicking off The Rockaway Hotel’s summer concert series! Tickets: $46.35 (incl. tax). For tickets and 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