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 and more! See this week’s roundup below. Hot tip: Rock! Away! Music Fest happening all weekend!

 

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, July 13

6 p.m.

Jumpstart your weekend on The Rockaway Hotel’s rooftop with The Knobs—jammin’ alternative rock tunes you know and love.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

THURSDAY, July 13

7 p.m.

Tonight, bayside treasure, The Wharf, serves up a special treat with Irish singer/songwriter, Lauren Craig.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 14

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Calling all Squid lovers! Don’t miss big band, Big Squid’s squidalicious invasion on the boards at Caracas.

Caracas, Beach 106th Concession

 

Friday, July 14th

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

All aboard! Set sail to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club Summer Concert Series with six-piece Long Island band, Ready In 10, on the Foggy Wharf Deck.

533 Beach 126th Street

FRIDAY, July 14

8 p.m.

Doesn’t music always sound better on a Friday? And tonight, it’ll sound even sweeter as Jimmy Fleming—best of Cream—hits the stage at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

FRIDAY, July 14

times vary

Make it a Bung-a-rrific Friday with this slammin’ music lineup: 4 p.m. Marc Morello, 7 p.m. Acoustic Blue and 10 p.m. DJ BlueClaw.

377 Beach 92nd Street

 

FRIDAY, July 14

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Enjoy ocean views and a tall pitcher of Wine With Sue on the rooftop at Bar Marseille.

190 Beach 69th Street

FRIDAY, July 14

9 p.m.

Rogers is going to be lit as the McBoogie Clan—Winston, Merle and Ringo—storms in with their master mix of rock, blues, reggae and pop.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

FRIDAY, July 14

Encore! Magic Bones is back at Kennedy’s servin’ up their unbeatable lineup of rock, country, Motown, old-school hip-hop medleys and more! Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

 

SATURDAY, July 15

6 p.m.

With the ocean as the backdrop—head to Caracas for Levy & Co.’s sweet summer soundtrack.

Caracas, Beach 106th Concession

 

SATURDAY, July 15

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The weekend squidification continues with Squid Trio at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

 

SATURDAY, July 15

8 p.m. 

Take your hunger for good food, bayside views and music with The Butthead & Friends at The Wharf.

416 Beach 116th Street

 

SATURDAY, July 15

9 p.m. 

This Saturday, it’s all about the horns with The Fumos’ horn-heavy funk, rock, soul and jazz jam at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

 

SUNDAY, July 16

6 p.m.

Head to The BayHouse, as the ladies of The Pointers show who’s boss when it comes to dishing out a legit retro rock and pop vibe.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

 

ONGOING

Magic MONDAYS

7 p.m.

Think you’re smarter than your friends? Find out at Bungie’s Trivia Mondays. For weekly themes and more info., follow: bungalowbarny on Instagram.

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

 

THEATER

RTC PRESENTS

“HELLO, DOLLY!”

Starting this Friday, July 14!

Now be warned, tickets for The Rockaway Theatre Company’s musical, “Hello Dolly,” are sold out! However, if you would still like to see the show, the RTC suggests that you check their ticket link often in case seats become available due to cancellations. They also strongly recommend coming to the theater an hour prior to showtime on performance days to wait on the stand-by line for last-minute cancellations or no-shows. While you aren’t guaranteed admission, according to the RTC, it is likely that a handful of seats will be released for each performance. Show dates: July 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .

T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden

 

FILM

ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL BOARDWALK SUMMER SERIES

SATURDAY, July 15

8:30 p.m.

Kermit takes the helm at this special screening of the 1996 Brian Henson classic, “Muppet Treasure Island” at the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater. This screening is part of the 6th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival hosted by Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy on City of Water Day. For a complete listing of the festival’s free, family-friendly events and activities taking place throughout the day, visit: http://www.jbrpc.org/jamaica-bay-festival

Beach 94th Street Amphitheater

 

CALLIE’S FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS

Wednesday, July 19th

7:30 p.m.

Callie’s is back with family movie nights on the lawn! Next feature: ‘80s classic, “Honey I Shrunk The Kids.” 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 “bou-jee” 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

ROCK! AWAY! MUSIC FESTIVAL

FRIDAY, July 15 to SUNDAY, July 16

(show times and venues vary)

Happening this weekend! With over 100 acts hitting the peninsula by storm—colossal props to Max Power for hosting the biggest Rock! Away! Music Festival on record! Venues include Caracas-Beach 106th Concession, Sand Shark-Beach 97th Street Concession, Rippers-Beach 86th Street Concession, Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Rockaway Brewing Co. (415 Beach 72nd Street), A/B Studios (111-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.), Batesy’s (68-20F Rockaway Beach Blvd.), Rockaway Tiki Bar (67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd), and Connolly’s (155 Beach 95th Street). The festival is mostly free—but support the artists playing just for their love of music and Rockaway—by purchasing a support badge or donate if you have the means. For band lineup and ways you can support, visit: https://www.eventable.nyc/rock-away

So—get ready to do the Rock! Away!

 

TRH ROCKAWAY MUSIC LIVE WITH ZOPA

SATURDAY, July 15

6 p.m.

If you’re lusting for an avant-garde music vibe, make The Rockaway Hotel your hot ticket tonight with “Sopranos” star Michael Imperiolis art-rock trio, Zopa. Get ready for a dark, cinematic swirl of beats, suffused with the energy of the 1970s New York underground. Definitely not one to miss! Tickets are $34.79. 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