• October 16, 2024

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

THURSDAY, June 15

5 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to the weekend at Rockaway’s bayside treasure, The Wharf with Searing, Brady and Butler!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

THURSDAY, June 15

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It’s almost Friday! So, why be moody when you can shake your booty, belting out songs with live karaoke band, Dan and Rich, at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 16

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Be baptized under the stars with Uncle Jack’s classic rock brews at Tap That and become an official member of the Jack Pack!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, June 16

6:30 p.m.

Come to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club and see why country music queen Lauren Jaimes has earned her crown in venues all over Rockaway.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 16

8 p.m.

Who rules the bay tonight at The Wharf? None other than Breezy queens, The Pointers!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 16

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

Kerry Kearney & Friends turn up the heat with their sizzling blend of roots and blues at Bar Marseille.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 16

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

As stated by “Farce The Music,” “If you’ve got a fetish for plenty of spilled shots of Jameson’s, Murphy’s Lawyer will ring your bell.” Don’t miss him at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, June 16

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 17

5 p.m. / 8 p.m.

Two bands—One wild party happening at Rockaway Tiki Bar! First at 5 p.m.—it’s the Aquadelic New Wave Dance party with Push! Next at 8 p.m., don’t miss the Coney Island Mermaid Parade after-party with Merman.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 17

5 p.m.

Oh boy! With the Rock-A-Wades swaggerin’ into Connolly’s—be prepared for a rock & beer-a-licious night!

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 17

5:30 p.m.

Are you cravin’ sunshine or Solshyne? No need to choose ‘cause you’ll get a heavy dose of both on the boards at Sand Shark.

Beach 97th Street Concession

 

SATURDAY, June 17

6 p.m.

Who said, less is more? Big band, Big Squid throws out that notion with special guest, Aerial Acoustics, at Caracas.

Caracas, Beach 106th Concession

 

SATURDAY, June 17

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Enter Tap That and cruise to an awesome weekend with The Knobs jammin’ the hottest alternative rock favorites.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 17

4:30 p.m. / 6 p.m.

Callie’s is going to be lit tonight as Anthem—full band!—bangs out seriously legit classic rock, warmed up by Page Six’s opening set of 90s grunge! Page Six opens at 4:30 p.m.

410A Beach 129th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 17

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Join the shenanigans as Wine With Sue rolls through Rogers with another raucous night of rock—straight up, no chaser.

203 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, June 17

Head to Kennedy’s and swoon over Ronnie Fox’s sultry vocals. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, June 18

4 p.m.

The GrassLighters are back at The Sugar Bowl rockin’ their master mix of rock, folk, bluegrass and R&B.

15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, June 18

5 p.m.

Dance your way into Breezy as Friends in Sound unfurls their high-energy classic rock and blues covers at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

ONGOING

Magic MONDAYS

8 p.m.

Freeze your brain with a frozen at Connolly’s Monday Trivia Night.

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

 

Wine WEDNESDAYS

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

Thirsty THURSDAYS

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Head to the boards for Rockaway Rasta Lobstah Jam hosted by Red Hook Lobster Pound, also featuring sweet reggae music by Rho & Friends. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended. Lobster dinners also available on Fridays and Saturdays! For tickets and more info, visit: www.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 “THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL”
SATURDAY, June 17

8:30 pm 

Caribbean-born legend, Harry Belafonte, was a force to be reckoned with as a singer, actor and civil rights activist. In this screening of sci-fi cult classic, “The World, The Flesh and The Devil,” Belafonte stars as one of the last survivors of a nuclear disaster. Produced in collaboration with Belafonte’s production company Harbel, “the film confronts questions about race and gender norms as they persist even at the end of the world.” Tickets are $10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/event/the-world-the-flesh-and-the-devil

Arverne Cinema, 72-02 Gouverneur Avenue

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

TRH ROCKAWAY MUSIC LIVE WITH BRYCE VINE

SATURDAY, June 17

7 p.m.

If you’re lusting for an avant-garde music vibe, make The Rockaway Hotel your hot ticket tonight with platinum-selling rapper Bryce Vine, ushering in his unmatched hip-hop flavor of ’90s pop-punk, mixed with emo lyrical themes. Tickets are $50.70. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.greetingsfromrockaway.com/

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

BUNGALOW DISCO COCKTAIL PARTY

FRIDAY, June 16

7:30 p.m.

Ready to do the hustle at Bungie’s Disco Cocktail Party? Don’t miss this ultimate dance fête swingin’ Studio 54 glam to the bay in Rockaway! $80 admission, includes open bar, passed appetizers, slider and Asian stations, DJ Paddy Tubz waxin’ the vinyl and more! Plus, prize for best dressed on the catwalk contest.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY, June 21

5:30 a.m.

Celebrate the longest day of the year at Professa Squid’s Summer Solstice Music Festival at Caracas, featuring bands: Aerial Acoustics, Love Apple and Levy & Co.

Caracas, Beach 106th Concession

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

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