ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With Rockaway in summertime mode, make The RT’s Good Times page your ultimate nabe guide to live music, films, theater and more! See this week’s roundup below. May the 4th be with you!

 

LIVE MUSIC

 

THURSDAY, June 29

6 p.m.

The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner and a Band” series serves up a treat with the ever-popular burger bar, Happy Jack’s, and music by Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers jam band, The Electrix. Admission is $20 and includes one plate plus entry to live music. For reservations, visit:

https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THURSDAY, June 29

6:30 p.m.

Bungie is going to be lit as Rockaway Avengers: Pete Brady, Taylor Searing, The Butthead, John Bernstein and Mike Severino team up for the ultimate civic music showdown!

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

THURSDAY, June 29

7 p.m.

Get an early kickoff to the weekend at Rockaway’s bayside treasure, The Wharf with music by Brian Leonard!

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 30

6:30 p.m.

Go aft with the wind to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s Foggy Wharf Deck as The Pointers commandeer your holiday weekend kickoff!

533 Beach 126th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 30

7 p.m.

LL Duo makes their debut at Tap That with a fresh brew of blues, soul and rock and roll.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, July 30

7 p.m.

Head to The BayHouse for the Rock-A-Wades’ infectious sing-a-long weekend holiday party.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, July 30

7 p.m.

Kickin Nash serves up a bayside holiday weekend celebration at local treasure, The Wharf!

416 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, June 30

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Bid adieu to June with Cat Nip’s sizzling music lineup at Bar Marseille.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, June 30

8 p.m. to midnight

Back at Rogers is Mike & Miley—jammin’ your fave rock classics.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 1

2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

It’s a triple header at Bungalow starting with Harry & Co. Band in the early afternoon, followed by The Graytrippers in the evening and a DJ keeps the party going late night.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

SATURDAY, July 1

6:30 p.m.

If July is your jam—raise the Brewery’s home-brewed pint as The Mighty Quinn brings on the celebrations.

415 Beach 72nd Street

 

SATURDAY, July 1

7 p.m.

Whether you like rock, soul, blue or R&B—acoustic duo, Neutral Corners ushers in bayside jams for everyone at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 1

8 p.m.

Tell ‘em what time it is! It’s classic rock time with the Showtime Rockers at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, July 1

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Be officially inducted to the Jack Pack after several rounds of Uncle Jack at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street.

 

SUNDAY, July 2

6 p.m.

End your Fun-day Sunday with Jim “Wolfie” McGrath at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

SUNDAY, July 2

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

From Elvis, Frank Valli and more—Tony Gap and Marge Raymond of Generation Gap pour out the oldies, but goodies at Rogers!

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 2

6 p.m.

Don’t miss critically-acclaimed Irish County Roscommon performer, John Doyle, at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

MONDAY, July 3

6 p.m.

Whether you were at Woodstock or dreamed about Woodstock—Retro 69 brings you back at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

MONDAY, July 3

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kickoff to your July 4th celebrations early at Rogers with Crossfade Nights rockin’ songs from the days you rented, “Rocky” on VHS.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

ONGOING

Tunesday TUESDAYS

8 p.m.

Open Mic at Connolly’s, 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.

 

FILM

ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS “WHAT ABOUT ME” + “ALL DOGS”

FRIDAY, June 30

8:30 p.m.

Make it a movie night with a double feature screened by the Rockaway Film Festival at Arverne Cinema. First up—world premiere of Anna Pollack’s 14-minute feature, “All Dogs,” exploring a man’s journey in subverting the stresses of everyday life. Next is black and white film, “What About Me,” written, produced and directed by Rachel Amodeo, who also stars in this 86-minute magnetic, grimly poetic time capsule of life in the East Village—pre-gentrification. Tickets are $10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/event/what-about-me-all-dogs

Arverne Cinema, 72-02 Gouverneur Avenue

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY HAPPENINGS—TUESDAY, JULY 4

 

RING IN THE 4TH AT CONNOLLY’S WEEKEND PARTY

(days and times vary)

Connolly’s waxes the vinyl all weekend long for a hyper-local holiday weekend fête. Friday, June 30 — DJ Julez, Saturday, July 1 — Danny Lynch and Monday, July 3 — DJ Mike Levy. For showtimes, follow: connollysbar on Instagram.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL JULY 4TH CELEBRATION 

TUESDAY, July 4

6 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day at The Rockaway Hotel’s Dinner & A Band series featuring finger-lickin’ backyard barbecue and a live DJ. Plus, what better spot to see the fireworks than from the hotel’s rooftop! 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

 

OTHER SPECIAL MENTIONS

COMIC BETTINA HORNUNG AT THE ROSE!

FRIDAY, June 30

7 p.m.

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

173 Beach 116th Street

 

MAX POWERS KIDS FEST

SATURDAY, July 1

(times vary)

Max Powers Productions celebrates youth of all ages as the future creatives with an all-day music and dance fest at the newly blinged-out amphitheater on Beach 95th Street. Lineup: 2 p.m.—games, live DJ, silly dance-off. 3 p.m.—Surf Guard TV, 4 p.m.—dance performances by Jump Dance Studio NY and 5 p.m.—music by Camille K. Plus, face-painting by Rochelle. Free! For more details, visit: https://www.eventable.nyc/products/kidsfest#product-overview

Beach 95th Street Boardwalk Amphitheater

 

THE DIP HEADLINES ROCKAWAY MUSIC LIVE AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

WEDNESDAY, July 5

7 p.m.

Switch your Rockaway music dial to rhythm-and-blues Seattle-based seven-piece big band, The Dip, at The Rockaway Hotel’s post-Independence Day celebration. Tickets are $39.99. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.greetingsfromrockaway.com/

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

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