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 27
6 p.m.
This week, The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series gets lobsta-fied with guest chef, Red Hook Lobster Pound and a live performance of rock classics from Harry & Co. Admission is $40 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 27
6 p.m.
Kick off the weekend on a Civil Stars note featuring The Butthead, Pete Brady, Taylor Searing, John Bernstein and Mike Severino at Bungalow Bar, then at 10 p.m., DJ Walsh spins the bayside party.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, July 28
5 p.m.
Unplug the work week with E Man’s acoustic show at The Sugar Bowl.
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 28
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
After a way-too-long hiatus, surf music band, The Supertones, are back on the boards jammin’ the beach crowd.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession
Friday, July 28
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The BHYC Summer Concert Series gets the funkalicious treatment with The Fumos’ mash up of funk-rock-soul-jazz!
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, July 28
7 p.m.
If you’re on the hunt for a high-energy party rock band, make a beeline to Breezy and jam with the ShowTyme Rokkers at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 28
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The squid invasion climbs to the rooftop at Bar Marseille with Squid Trio taking center stage.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, July 28
9 p.m.
Be baptized a member of the Jack Pack as Uncle Jack hits up Rogers with several rounds of classic rock.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 29
5:30 p.m.
Get your Solshyne fix on the boards this Saturday at Sand Shark.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, July 29
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Get ready to whet your whistle ‘cuz Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, is back at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, July 29
9 p.m.
When you’re not dancing, you’ll certainly be cracking up at Rogers with Tony Gap’s vocal impressions of Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and more!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 30
times vary
End your weekend on a bay-riffic note with Bungie’s awesome lineup: First 1 p.m., it’s Zunique Acoustic, then at 4 p.m., bump your boo-tay as DJ Marvin Myers waxes the vinyl.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 30
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Celebrate the last Sunday of July 2023 at Rogers with mesmerizing singer/songwriter Gerald Bair.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 30
6 p.m.
Feel Celtic pride as Irish folk music band, The Brooklyn Bards, salutes the emerald isle 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 strut what you’ve got with Rockaway’s finest. 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
ARTS
SKETCHROCKAWAY! 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY, July 29
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Celebrate sketchRockaway’s second anniversary, while finding inspiration in Marina 59’s bayside treasures. Bring your favorite art materials, a stool, hat, sunscreen and of course, creative juices. For more info, visit: sketchRockaway! on Facebook.
Beach 59th and Beach Channel Drive
ENJOY COCKTAILS & CLAY AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
SATURDAY, July 29 & SUNDAY, JULY 30
4 p.m.
Get creative with ceramic artist, Kaitlyn Sather, at this two-session clay workshop at The Rockaway Hotel! In the first session, sculpt your own design of either a bud vase or a mug. The next day, come back to paint your creation! At each class, enjoy a complimentary Rockaway Hotel signature cocktail while you sculpt. Admission: $125. For tickets, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
PAINT & SIP AT SAYRA’S
SATURDAY, July 29
5:30 p.m.
For just $45, paint and sip on bottomless drinks at Sayra’s Wine Bar. Plus, music by DJ Cahaya Devi.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “HELLO, DOLLY!”
Last chance!
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 or come to the theater an hour before showtime to wait on standby. Remaining show dates: July 28, 29 and 30. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org.
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
FILM
ROCKAWAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH
THURSDAY, July 27
8 p.m.
Bring your beach blanket and get comfortable in the sand for Rockaway Civic’s beach movie night featuring, “The Super Mario Bros Movie.”
Beach 122nd on the sand
THE ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS “WADE IN THE WATER”
SATURDAY, July 29
8:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the east coast premiere of “Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture” as part of the 3rd Annual Benny Beya Bash. Free! For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/event/wade-in-the-water
Arverne Cinema, 72-02 Gouverneur Avenue
CALLIE’S FAMILY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY, August 2
7:30 p.m.
Bring the family to Callie’s movie night on the lawn! Tonight’s feature: 2016’s computer-animated action comedy, “Zootopia.” For rain cancellations, follow: calliesrb on Instagram.
410A Beach 129th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
RBAF PRESENTS “DANCE OUT
UNDER THE STARS FOR AUTISM”
THURSDAY, July 27th
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. There will also be a photo booth for folks to memorialize the dancing day. All welcome!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
CONNOLLY’S WEEKEND SPLASH!
SATURDAY, July 29 & SUNDAY, July 30
Make Connolly’s your weekend YES-tination as the beachside pub has two big fêtes coming up: On Saturday, it’s the Annual Locals Summer Bash with multiple bands and DJ Brother Rich. Then on Sunday—How long can you hang out at Connolly’s—literally? DJ Paddy Tubz will record your time. First place winner gets a gift card, plus consolation prices for second and third place. For showtimes and to sign up for Sunday’s Hang Out, visit: connollysbar on Instagram.
155 Beach 95th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
