ROCKAWAY  GOOD  TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

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

 

LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY, July 7

5 p.m.

Kick off your weekend on a Breezy note with The GrassLighters master mix of rock, folk, bluegrass and R&B at The Sugar Bowl.

15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, July 7

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Make a beeline to the boards ‘cause Sand Shark is serving up a dancing feast with The Squid-Fleming Squad, featuring Bille Fleming, Louie D., Karena and Professa Squid.

Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession

 

FRIDAY, July 7

7 p.m.

If you’re not a Patsydoes and Kyle McNiell fan, you will become one as the duo makes their debut as “Carroll McNeill” on the boardwalk at Caracas!

Caracas, Beach 106th Concession

 

FRIDAY, July 7

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

With your fave adult bevies flowin’ and Locals Rule blowin’ in sweet rock classics under the stars—make Tap That your Friday night YES-tination!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

FRIDAY, July 7

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Back by popular demand at Bar Marseille is LL Duo with their titillating blues, rock and soul show!

190 Beach 69th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 7

9 p.m.

Should Jameson’s be drunk neat or on the rocks? Murphy’s Lawyer is back at Rogers with the ultimate soundtrack to life’s most baffling questions.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 8

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Head uptown to Callie’s and check out their new look, plus a sweet neighborhood jam headlining—Squid-Fleming Trio.

410A Beach 129th Street

SATURDAY, July 8

5 p.m.

Grab a frozen and sit back and enjoy Charlie Imes as he brings his laid-back, jazzy-beach-folk-rock music to Connolly’s.

155 Beach 95th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 8

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Are you hunting for a local spot to get your sweet fix of Solshyne? Tap That has got you covered as the coveted big band is playing tonight!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, July 8

9 p.m. 

From the Beatles, Springsteen, U2, and more—rock with five-piece NYC band, One 2 Many at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 9

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Enjoy the last drops of another sweet Rockaway summer weekend with the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

ONGOING

Magic MONDAYS

7 p.m.

Think you’re smarter than your friends? Find out at Bungie’s Trivia Mondays. For reservations, call: (718) 945-2100, and for weekly themes, follow: bungalowbarny on Instagram. (Monday, July 10 topic: Taylor Swift).

377 Beach 92nd 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! At this oceanside feast, indulge in a New England-style lobster boil, plus irie vibrations with reggae band, Rho & Friends. For tickets and more info, visit: www.redhooklobster.com/location/rockaway/

Beach 97th Street Boardwalk Concession

ARTS

ARTISTS TABLE

AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL

FRIDAY, July 7

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The Rockaway Hotel’s new monthly dinner series, “The Artists Table,” pairing chefs and artists—celebrating the magical intersection of art, food and community. This week’s installation pairs a flavorful Sephardic Moroccan shabbat dinner, curated by Claudette, Yarden and John Flatow of Cuisine by Claudette, with acclaimed British artist, photographer and writer, Zoë Buckman. Tickets are $150. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL HOSTS “ARTIST TALK” FEATURING ERICA READE

SATURDAY, July 8

2 p.m.

How many times have you been struck by the beauty of Rockaway’s urban beach oasis and snapped a photo on your phone? At “The Ocean is My Muse: A Panel Discussion about NYC Beach Photography,” professional photographer and self-described, “beach bum,” Erica Reade, leads a riveting discussion with fellow professional photographers about New York’s uniquely gritty beaches and why we are drawn to photographing their beauty. This event, held at The Rockaway Hotel, is free! For more info, and to reserve a seat, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

 

FILM

RFF PRESENTS “THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL”
FRIDAY, July 7 (new date!)

8:30 pm 

In this outdoor screening of sci-fi cult classic, “The World, The Flesh and The Devil,” actor and civil rights activist, Harry 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

 

ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL BOARDWALK SUMMER SERIES

SATURDAY, July 8

8:30 p.m.

The Rockaway Film Festival, in partnership with NYC Parks and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, is back with their third annual boardwalk free summer movie night series, happening this year at the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater. This week’s presentation: Steven Spielberg’s 1991 classic, “Hook.” For more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/program/boardwalk-summer-series

Beach 94th Street Amphitheater

 

CALLIE’S FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS

Wednesday, July 12th

7:30 p.m.

Callie’s is back with family movie nights on the lawn! Tonight’s feature: “The Little Rascals.” For more info, including rain cancellations, follow: calliesrb on Instagram.

410A Beach 129th Street

 

COMEDY

THE BETTINA SHOW

PRESENTS:

“A BOUGIE COMEDY NIGHT”

SATURDAY, July 15

8:30 p.m.

Rockaway’s own comedy vixen, Bettina Hornung, gets bougie with her signature laugh-a-thon on the rooftop at Bar Marseille. Tickets are $10 with two-drink minimum. For tickets and more info, follow: bettinashow on Instagram.

190 Beach 69th Street

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS

THE FRANCES POPE FOUNDATION 3RD ANNUAL BEACH BALL

THURSDAY, July 13

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Party for a great cause at The Frances Pope Foundation Annual Beach Ball at the Rockaway Hotel. Proceeds from this event go towards helping the foundation’s mission to provide emotional and financial assistance to families who are caring for children with cancer. For $125 admission—jam with music headliner, Hell Or High Water, indulge in open bar and food stations, plus raffles and prizes. For tickets and more info on other ways you can help, visit: www.francespopefoundation.org  or call: (212) 772-8616.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

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