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.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, July 20
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This week, The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series serves up finger-licking’ barbecue from The Dancing Pig and music by The GrassLighters. Admission is $20 and includes one plate and the live music show. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, July 20
7 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to the weekend at this sweet bayside summer jam with The Knobs at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, July 20
8:30 p.m.
Unplug the work week with Mike McLaughlin’s acoustic show at The Sugar Bowl.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
Friday, July 21
6 p.m.
Go aft with the wind as Long Island eight-piece band, The Mystic, commandeers Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s Foggy Wharf Deck.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, July 21
8 p.m.
Blackstone whips into Breezy with their flamin’ lineup of Southern rock and blues at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 21
8 p.m.
Don’t miss the debut of Grateful Dead tribute band, Rainbow Spirals, at Jameson’s Pub.
421 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, July 21
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Back at Bar Marseille is Cat Nip ushering in their electrifying lineup of classic and alternative rock.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, July 21
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Make Friday night your Anthem night of legit rock classics at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 22
5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
With the ocean as the backdrop—“Smell the sea and feel the sky”—as Simon Chardiet Jazz Quartet fills your soul on the boardwalk at Caracas.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, July 22
5 p.m.
Wine With Sue hits the boards with another raucous evening of rock—straight up, no chaser.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, July 22
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join the Jack Pack for several rounds of rock classics under the stars with The Uncle Jack Band at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, July 22
6:30 p.m.
If you’re lookin’ for that old time rock and roll, One2Many will soothe your soul at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, July 22
7 p.m.
The Knobs rocks new bayside beauty, Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, July 22
8 p.m.
At Sayra’s Wine Bar, it’s always wine o’clock, so why not pair the evening with a full-bodied aperitif of Squid Trio.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, July 22
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Grab your mates and march into Rogers for another unforgettable night with The Brooklyn Bards.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 23
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Make it a Breezy Sunday Fun-day! with Mixed Bag at The Captain’s Gig of the Breezy Point Surf Club (BPSC). (Though BPSC’s amenities are open to only members, The Captain’s Gig is open to ALL, every Friday and on weekends). Pay $10 at the gate to get a voucher for access, which can be used towards food or beverages.
1 Beach 227th Street, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, July 23
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Toast, “Sláinte,” to another week at Rogers with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 23
6 p.m.
Bookend the weekend on a sizzling note with Blackstone at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
ONGOING
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
ARTS
CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY CHALK WALK
SATURDAY, July 22 & SUNDAY, July 23
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Local arts organization, Sol De Vida, invites kids of all ages and abilities to “color our world with love and positivity” at their weekend pop-up Children’s Community Chalk Walk. Saturday’s event is at Bayswater Park Playground (701 Bay 32nd Street), and Sunday’s at Beach 17th Street and the boardwalk. For more info, follow: soldevidanyc on Instagram.
SOL DE VIDA & ROCKAWAY BREWERY PRESENTS, “PIECES”
MONDAY, July 24
7 p.m.
Share or express your art “piece” at Sol De Vida’s biweekly creative evening of art expression at the Rockaway Brewing Co. Happening every second and fourth Monday of the month, as per the organizers, “adults are welcome to share or listen to poetry, spoken word, hip hop and illustration that focus on uniting and healing the Rockaway peninsula!”
415 Beach 72nd Street
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “HELLO, DOLLY!”
Just two weeks left!
Now be warned, tickets for The Rockaway Theatre Company’s musical, “Hello Dolly,” are sold out! However, 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 standby for last-minute cancellations or no-shows. According to the RTC, it is likely that a handful of seats will be released for each performance. Show dates: July 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
CALLIE’S FAMILY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS
Wednesday, July 26
7:30 p.m.
Bring the family to Callie’s movie night on the lawn! Next feature: 2021 Disney computer-animated film, “Luca.” For more info, including rain cancellations, follow: calliesrb on Instagram.
410A Beach 129th Street
COMEDY
STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT AT TAP THAT
FRIDAY, July 21
8:30 p.m.
Tap That is back with another night overflowing with laughter at their Stand-Up Comedy Night featuring NYC’s top comics. This month’s headliner is Joe Pontillo, frequently seen on Gotham Comedy Live, MTV and more. Also, hitting the stage are hilarious local favorites, Mike Keegan and Sekou Ali. Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door. For tickets and more info, search: “Tap That Comedy Night” on eventbrite.com
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
RBAF PRESENTS “DANCE OUT UNDER THE STARS FOR AUTISM”
THURSDAY, July 20
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Show off your dance moves at Rockaway Beach Autism Families’ 3rd Annual Dance Out Under The Stars for Autism on the boardwalk, featuring DJ Rhythm Sector J. They’ll also have a photo booth for folks to memorialize the dancing day. All welcome!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
