ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With Rockaway in summertime mode, make The RT’s Good Times page your ultimate guide to live music, films, theater and more! See this week’s roundup below:

 

LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY, June 9

Kick off the weekend with a back-to-back triple header at Bungie featuring: 4 p.m. Barry Waller, 7 p.m. The Midnight Society and 10 p.m. DJs@Work.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, June 9

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bask under the stars with a brew in hand as Lauren Jaimes ushers in her dreamy vintage country western vibe at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 9

6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Toast to the start of another sublime Rockaway weekend with Mike and Miley’s acoustic jam at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 9

8 p.m.

Enjoy a Breezy-licious night of funk-rock-soul-jazz with The Fumos at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, June 9

8 p.m.

You could never be too Grateful Dead with The Rainbow Spirals back at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 9

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Back at Bar Marseille is The Knobs servin’ up New Wave ‘80s hits that dominated kingpin alt rock station, WLIR.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 9

9 p.m.

With Kyle Wade and Chris Solo jammin’ together at Rogers—expect a truly Rockaway-esque night of craic!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 9

Chris Decker is back at Kennedy’s with his acoustic show, complimented by Breezy’s dreamy sunsets. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

SATURDAY, June 10

Have a Bungie-licious Saturday with an all-day lineup of beats, bevies and food! 2 p.m. Harry & Co., 6:30 p.m. David Kellan and 9:30 p.m. DJs@Work.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, June 10

5 p.m.

Tony O delivers a sonic blues boom at Rockaway Tiki Bar!

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 10

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Be squidified as Squid Trio spreads its tentacles at Callie’s!

410A Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 10

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fire up your Saturday fun-a-thon with The Kerry Kearney Band’s red-hot brews of Southern rock and NYC blues at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SUNDAY, June 11

4 p.m.

Party on the Breezy side as The Sugar Bowl serves up NYC’s ultimate alternative rock set headlined by The Brian Mancuso Band.

15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, June 11

5 p.m.

Freeze your brain with a Connolly’s frozen, as Grateful Dead tribute band, The Rainbow Spirals, warms your soul!

155 Beach 95th Street

 

ONGOING

 

Magic MONDAYS

8 p.m.

Who remembers Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and the rest of the crew? Test your knowledge at Connolly’s “Friends” Trivia Night. “How you doin?”

155 Beach 95th Street

 

Tunesday TUESDAYS

8 p.m.

Looking for a fun open mic night in the Rock? Connolly’s is a local favorite and with Professa Squid as maestro—get ready to roll up and strut what you’ve got with Rockaway’s finest. 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.

155 Beach 95th Street

Thirsty THURSDAYS

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Head to the boards for Rockaway Rasta Lobstah Jam hosted by Red Hook Lobster Pound! Advanced tickets recommended. Also, lobster dinners available on Fridays and Saturdays until they run out! For tickets and more info, visit: redhooklobster.com/location/rockaway/

Beach 97th Street Boardwalk Concession

 

9 p.m.

DJ Baroque boasts one of the most enviable record collections known and unknown within the funk and soul scene, so tonight, don’t miss him spinning at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

 

FILM

 

RFF PRESENTS “SCIENCE FICTIONS AND THE PUERTO RICAN FUTURE”

FRIDAY, June 9 & SATURDAY, June 10

At the Arverne Cinema, The Rockaway Film Festival presents a program of feature-length and short films organized by art historian, curator, and Rockaway resident, Eva Díaz. This series features 15 artists and filmmakers whose works investigate anti-colonial struggles and histories of liberation in Puerto Rico. Film lineup: Friday at 8:30 p.m.: Juan C. Davila’s 120-minute film, “Simulacros de Liberación” (Drills of Liberation). Subtitled in English. Saturday, 7 p.m.: “Cortometrajes” (Science Fictions & Futures) a series of short films, DJ set by Gio Escobar and a geodesic dome assembly by artist, Matthew Mottel. Daily admission: $10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/program/science-fictons-and-the-puerto-rican-future

72-02 Gouverneur Avenue

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

 

TRH POOLSIDE FUNDRAISER FOR RISING TIDE EFFECT

FRIDAY, June 9

7 p.m

Join The Rockaway Hotel at this poolside fundraiser featuring live music, appetizers and beverages—all to support The Rising Tide Effect, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the critical skill of swimming and water safety to underserved communities. Tickets are $45 for children, $75 for adults and $150 for program supporters. Proceeds go towards gifting children from underserved communities swimming and water safety education. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

CLIMATE CHANGE PLAY

SATURDAY, June 10

3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Playwright Sabina Sethi Unni directs and performs in “A Fun Play About How Scary Climate Change Is.” Bring a chair or blanket and watch this comedic theatrical performance that serves to teach lessons about climate change, flooding, and building community in the face of climate despair.

Beach 95th in the Sand

 

RRC FLAG DAY FUNDRAISER

WEDNESDAY, June 14

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Rockaway Republican Club beckons folks of all ages to their Flag Day Celebration/Fundraiser, paying homage to “Old Glory!” Featuring light food, beer and soda, live music, “Grand Old Flag” sing-along, trivia games, flag cake-decorating activity for children and even a Best Dressed Red, White and Blue Competition, judged by The Best Dressed Man In Rockaway—gear up for a memorable evening that also includes: a voter registration drive and the Young Rockaway Republicans launch. Speaker lineup includes: Former NYS Republican lieutenant gubernatorial candidate, Allison Esposito; former NYS Senator Marty Golden; Councilwoman Joann Ariola and more! Recommended donation: $50 for adults. Free for kids and young Republicans (under age 30). To RSVP, visit: https://paulkingforcongress.com/740-2/  For more info about RRC and upcoming events, visit: Rockaway Republican Club NYC on Facebook.

421 Beach 129th Street

 

SHOP LOCAL

 ROCKAWAY SPRING MAKERS MARKET

THURSDAY, June 8

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rockaway Makers Markets kicks off its Summer series at the Arverne Cinema with a mile-long list of vendors, Jamaican eats by Gum’s Jerk, the Brewery’s curated beer, and live jazz with The RatCatz. Then, “Patsy Does” his thang at the Brewery!

415 Beach 72nd Street

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