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. Here’s a tip—this Sunday, check out The Rockaway Times 7th Annual Sandcastle Contest!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 3
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Happy Friday Eve! Does life get any sweeter when you can dance in flip flops to Squid Trio at Caracas?
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
THURSDAY, August 3
6 p.m.
This week, The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” offers a sabor Latino experience with a flavorful dish from local taqueria, Te Quiero, and music by Cuban salsa sensation, Murimi Yuma. Admission is $20 and includes one plate and live music show. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, August 4
5 p.m.
This evening, Patsy envelopes Uma’s with his mesmerizing acoustic looping style.
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 4
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Do the electric slide to Caracas as DJ Mugsy Mugs keeps the dance floor movin’ on the boards.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, August 4
5:30 p.m.
Squid Squad crushes Sand Shark on the boards at Beach 97th Street.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, August 4
9 p.m.
Anthem—full band hits The Sugar Bowl’s stage with their rockalicious electric show.
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 4
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy the sunset at Tap That, while Locals Rule kicks off the weekend party under the stars.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 5
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make a beeline to Callie’s as Squid Trio fires up the uptown neighborhood summer jam.
410 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, August 5
6 p.m.
Get ready for rockabilly mayhem with Simon Chardiet & JJ at Rippers.
Rippers, Beach 86th Street Concession
SATURDAY, August 5
7 p.m.
Good music doesn’t have an expiration date and tonight, the Grayriders play the grooviest rock classics at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, August 5
9 p.m.
Solshyne blows into The Wharf with a special Jerry Garcia/Grateful Dead tribute show celebrating, “The Days Between.”
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 6
1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
End your weekend on a bay-rrific note with Bungie’s awesome lineup: First at 1 p.m., Wine With Sue rolls in with their signature wild rock party, followed by DJ Mouse’s booty bumpin’ fête at 4 p.m.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, August 6
2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
From house blends and classic R&B—don’t miss the Soulful House Brothers’ top deejays as they spin an epic seven-hour-long beach dance party at the Amphitheater on Beach 95th Street.
Beach 95th Street Amphitheater
SUNDAY, August 6
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
New neighborhood midtown spot, Smoke & Barrel, brews up a blues, rock and soul treat with LL Duo.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, August 6
6 p.m.
Rock-a-way to Breezy as Chris Warren ushers in his acoustic classic rock jam at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
ONGOING
Tunesday TUESDAYS
8 p.m.
Looking for a fun open mic night? Connolly’s is a local favorite and with local popular musician, Kyle Wade, popping in as special guest host on Tuesday, August 8—get ready to drop what you’ve got with Rockaway’s finest. 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
ARTS
COMMUNITY ART CLASS
WEDNESDAYS in August
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Get your creative juices flowing at Queens Public Library-Peninsula Adult Learning Center’s weekly art workshops. For more info, call: (718) 945-7058.
92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
MOVIE NIGHT
CALLIE’S FAMILY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS
THURSDAY, August 3
7:30 p.m.
Bring the family to Callie’s movie night! Tonight’s feature: Disney’s 2013 computer-animated musical fantasy film, “Frozen.” Dress as your favorite “Frozen” character and get a free ice cream. For more info, follow: calliesrb on Instagram.
410 Beach 129th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
CONNOLLY’S PINK WEEKEND PARTY
THURSDAY, August 3 to SUNDAY, August 6
(times vary)
Get ready to paint the town pink with Connolly’s all weekend! First on Thursday at 8 p.m.—it’s Barbie Trivia Night. Friday—DJ Julie Quinn heats up the pink frozen loving crowd. On Saturday—you definitely can’t miss DJ Paddy Tubz Pink Party with Tubz all dolled up in his Barbie costume. Come dressed as Barbie or her beau, Ken, and maybe you’ll go home with the best dressed prize. All costumed Barbies and Kens, get a free floater on their pink frozen. Then close out the weekend pink madness with Patsydoes Trio at 5 p.m. on Connolly’s patio.
155 Beach 95th Street
BHYC PRESENTS JIMMY KENNY & THE PIRATE BEACH BAND
FRIDAY, August 4
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ahoy mateys! Calling all parrot heads and the no shoes nation. Sing-along to the beach country sounds of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown with popular tribute band, Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s ’23 Summer Concert Series on the Foggy Wharf Deck. Admission is $25. Tickets available at the front door. Food truck on deck and cash bar. Rain or shine!
533 Beach 126th Street
ROCKAWAY JELLO WRESTLING IS BACK!
SATURDAY, August 5
3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Dive into the jello pool or sit back and watch the show at Jerry Rea’s Affordable Auto lot as Andre The Pirate and The Bettina Comedy Show present a gooey, good time. Plus—adult face painting, palm reading, Yummy A’s Food Empire, prizes, merch and live music from Butter Brain, Crystal Caverns, Rat King and Crash Test Auto. Come as your favorite zodiac sign. Admission is $20. Cash/Venmo/Zelle accepted at the door. Bring your own cooler or get $15 drink bracelet.
74-11 Beach Channel Drive
7TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY SANDCASTLE CONTEST
SUNDAY, August 6
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Rockaway Times Annual Sandcastle Contest is a much-anticipated Rockaway summertime tradition, and all are welcome to flex their sand sculpting skills or just watch. Registration begins at 11 a.m. on the boardwalk at Beach 117th. Contest begins 12 p.m. sharp. Contestants have two hours to make their creations before judging begins. Trophies and prizes for winners, and giveaways for all participants.
Beach 117th Street
JAMESON’S CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
FRIDAY, August 4
7 p.m.
All week long, Jameson’s Pub has been celebrating 25 years serving up pints and luscious food on the Rock. And Friday, from food and drink specials, dancing and more—join in on the uptown pub’s silver jubilee. For more info, call: (718) 474-9364 or follow them on Instagram: jamesonspub.
421 Beach 129th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
