ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With the beaches open, and DFDs and locals alike flooding our watering holes and dining establishments—Rockaway summer is finally here! Plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly roundup below!

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, May 28

5 p.m.

Add some bayside magic to your Friday night with Frank Persico at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, May 28

7 p.m.

Jazz vocalist Zack Alexander brings Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack to life at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

THURSDAY, May 28

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 29

5 p.m.

Clink your pints and party with Taylor Searing and Peter Brady at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, May 29

5 p.m.

Feel the beat, fuel the fun, and pour it up with The Mighty Quinn Trio on the boardwalk!

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, May 29

6 p.m.

As the Knights of Columbus rolls on with their 98th-year anniversary celebrations, kick off the weekend with classic rock tunes from the Rock-A-Wades. Plus, JoJo will be behind the bar all day pouring out your favorite cold drinks.

333 Beach 90th Street

 

FRIDAY, May 29

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Americana band The Locals throw down a rich blend of folk, country, bluegrass, blues and rock at Callies. Plus, stick around! Dance contest at 8 p.m.

410 Beach 129th Street

 

FRIDAY, May 29

7 p.m.

Back at Tap That! Female-fronted five-piece cover band, Plain Jane, powers up punked-out pop tunes, rock classics and current hits.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, May 29

8 p.m.

Derek Adam blazes Adrienne’s with his amazing vocal pipes and guitar.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

FRIDAY, May 29

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Dead Roses Productions is back at Rogers with their legit live acoustic rock ’n’ roll show.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, May 29

Bring your mates or date as Indie rock man Sanford makes it a Breezy evening to remember at Kennedy’s. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, May 30

4 p.m.

Head to Riis on the beach for a fun sing-along classic rock jam with the Rock-A-Wades.

Riis Beach Bay 9 (by the big flagpole)

 

SATURDAY, May 30

5 p.m. 

The Wharf serves up a special treat with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ava Anderson’s magnetic lineup of rock, blues and acoustic folk music.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, May 30

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

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

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, May 30

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Knobs jam The Cure, R.E.M. and more at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, May 30 

7 p.m.

DJ Rob Pisani gets the Saturday night party poppin’ on the bay at Adrienne’s.

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SATURDAY, May 30

7 p.m.

Levy & Co. ushers in sweet rock ’n’ roll on the Foggy Wharf Deck at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.

5-33 Beach 126th Street

 

SATURDAY, May 30

9:30 p.m.

Feel the heat at Rogers as B&B Band throws down a sizzling classic rock show.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, May 30

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

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, May 31

1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

Every Sunday, Adrienne’s serves up an all-day double-header with first up, Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes. Next, DJs At Work fires up the closeout to the weekend!

25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel

 

SUNDAY, May 31

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

This afternoon at Similan On The Bay—first up, The Similan Band brings in jazzy tunes, followed by Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist Miho Nobuzane.

375 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUNDAY, May 31

4 p.m.

Dip into The Sugar Bowl—indulging Chris Decker’s sweet acoustic tunes.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, May 31

5 p.m. 

Bookend your weekend at The Wharf on a high note with Irish rocker John Doyle a.k.a. Amo.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, May 31

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Giddy up for a Sunday Fun Day! with Bob Miley at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

 

FILM

RFF KITE-MAKING WORKSHOP + LIVE MUSIC + FILM: “MARY POPPINS”

SATURDAY, May 30

2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Rockaway Film Festival kicks off its summer programming with kite flying from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and a free kite-making workshop at 4 p.m. at Rockaway Beach Amphitheater. Materials provided. Then at 6 p.m., test your creation in the open sky. Next at 7 p.m., enjoy a dreamy music performance by indie acoustic artist Tini Vessel. End the evening under the stars at 8:30 p.m., watching Walt Disney’s beloved classic film, “Mary Poppins.”

Rockaway Beach Amphitheater, Beach 94th Street

 

THEATER

RTC PRESENTS:

“THE CRUCIBLE”

Opens this FRIDAY! 

Don’t miss The Rockaway Theatre’s production of playwright Arthur Miller’s critically acclaimed 1953 play, “The Crucible.” This gripping drama showcases the historical Salem, Massachusetts witch trials of 1692. The story is set in a rigid Puritan society where teenage girls, led by the manipulative Abigail Williams, accuse their neighbors of witchcraft, leading to mass hysteria, false confessions and executions. Show dates: May 29, 30, 31 and June 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. Tickets—adults: $23.02/ seniors and children: $17.82. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/

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

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS FUNDRAISER WITH MUSIC BY WINE WITH SUE

SATURDAY, May 30

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Support our U.S. military, veterans and their families at Hope For The Warriors fundraiser at Knights of Columbus, boasting music from Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue! Door admission (donation): $20. Raffle tickets are $100 with chances of winning large cash prizes! Besides Knights of Columbus, raffle tickets also available for purchase at Harbor Light and Belle Harbor Yacht Club. For more info, send a message via Instagram to Rich Whalen: lighthouse_woodworking_

333 Beach 90th Street

 

BEACH 116TH STREET SUMMER KICKOFF FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, May 31

12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Get summer started with the Beach 116th Street Summer Kickoff. Come out for a day of music, food, and fun—while supporting the commercial corridor’s local businesses! Plus, BioBus science experiments for kids, and a special appearance from foodie Burrata Babe, serving laughs with a side of sauce.

Beach 116th Street

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