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. Tip: Rockstock Festival happening on Beach 90th this Saturday!

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, June 22

6 p.m.

The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner and a Band” series serves up a special treat with SeaNY Pizza and music by Tractor Supply. Admission is $20 and includes one plate plus entry to live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, June 22

6 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to the weekend at Rockaway’s bayside treasure, The Wharf with Kevin Carlton!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 23

6 p.m.

Who rules the bay tonight at The Wharf? None other than acoustic music man, Arturo Rivera.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 23

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

You know summer is finally here when Riis Beach is back with live music, full bar and a delectable mix of food vendors. Friday, Wine With Sue lights up the ultimate beach party.

Bay 9 Riis Park Boardwalk

 

FRIDAY, June 23

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

Come to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s back deck for a sweet night of rock classics with Mixed Bag under the stars!

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 23

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Have a bay-u-tiful night at The BayHouse with The Knobs servin’ up alternative rock favorites.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, June 23

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

These girls are on fire! Breezy’s all-female trio, The Pointers, at back at Bar Marseille jammin’ retro rock and pop!

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 23

Toast to Kennedy’s unbeatable sunsets with Mike & Miley. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, June 24

2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

It’s a music extravaganza at Bungie with Harry & Co at 2 p.m., Zunique at 6 p.m. and Sean O’hara wrapping it up at 9 p.m.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, June 24

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Let the Saturday shenanigans begin! Don’t miss Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, outdoors at Tap That. (If rain, the party will move indoors, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.)

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 24

8 p.m.

Get ready to be ‘wined’ up by Squid’s violinist extraordinaire, Chris Tedesco, at Sayra’s Wine Bar.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, June 24

8 p.m.

Soak up The Wharf’s bayside views with Dan’s Band.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, June 24 

Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with JoJo at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, June 25

3 p.m.

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of great bevies and company with the Rock-A-Wades’ classic rock jam at Knights of Columbus.

333 Beach 90th Street

 

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. Lobster dinners also available on Fridays and Saturdays! For tickets and more info, visit: redhooklobster.com/location/rockaway/

Beach 97th Street Boardwalk Concession

 

FILM

RFF PRESENTS “THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL”
SUNDAY, June 25 (new date!)

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

AOH CHARITY CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT BHYC

FRIDAY, June 23

6 p.m. to midnight

Support the Ancient Order of the Hibernians-Division 21 at their Charity Cornhole Tournament/ Fundraiser at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, benefitting the organization’s philanthropic efforts in the community. Tournament entry for a team of two is $120. Open bar option for teams and spectators is $50 or cash bar. Plus, go home a tournament winner with hefty cash prizes and gift certificates from event sponsors. To reserve a team, text John McCann at (917) 842-3888) or Dean Neligan (516) 236-9650.

533 Beach 126th Street

 

STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT AT TAP THAT

FRIDAY, June 23

8:30 p.m.

Get ready to laugh your butt off as comic Sharon Simon, as seen on SNL and Comedy Central, headlines Tap That’s Stand-Up Comedy Night. Also, starring: Anthony Crezenzo and Mr. Direct! Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-that-comedy-night-tickets-661494185917

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

17TH ANNUAL ROCKSTOCK & BARRELS SURF/SKATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday June 24

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RockStock—Go! to Beach 90th Street for the 17th Annual RockStock & Barrels Surf/Skate Music Festival! This year’s NYC Parks co-sponsored free family-friendly event is back with a bangin’ band lineup on the beach, all-day surf and skate competitions, the largest shopping village on the boardwalk, arts and crafts booth for the kids, and more! This year’s beach music lineup: 10 a.m. Rami 411, 10:30 a.m. Glen Strange, 11:15 a.m. Lili Roquelin, 12 noon The Set Theory, 1 p.m. All Due Respect, 2 p.m. RockStock co-founder and co-organizer, Walker Hornung (solo set), 3 p.m. Samsara, 4 p.m. No Drama and 5 p.m. Enstrife. Then kicking off at 7 p.m.—Indaculture reunites for this year’s after-party, plus DJ Gizmo at Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession. For more info, visit www.rockstocknyc.com

Beach 90th Street & Boardwalk

 

COMIC BETTINA HORNUNG AT THE ROSE!

FRIDAY, June 30

7p.m.

Rockaway’s own Bettina Hornung is back at The Rose Den with her signature low-key, high-energy laughs, featuring prizes and comedians from all over NY. Free! Tips welcome!

173 Beach 116th Street

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