ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Labor Day less than two weeks away—savor every last drop of 2023’s sweet Rockaway summer by supporting our local entertainment establishments. From live music, arts, theater, film and more—see what’s happening this weekend below!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 24
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Don’t miss classic rock and blues band, Bad Sign, as they make their first public appearance post-pandemic on the boards at Caracas!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, August 25
6 p.m.
Guitar duo, Aerial Acoustics, performs their blend of “electrifyingly acoustic” originals and classic rock covers at Caracas. Plus, special guest, in his sartorial splendor—The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, August 25
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Belle Harbor Yacht Club ’23 Summer Concert Series on the Foggy Wharf Deck ends on a high note with party band, Head Over Heels!
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, August 25
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Propel your weekend into full swing with The Uncle Jack Band at Tap That—outdoors!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 25
7 p.m.
It’s finally Friday! So, head to Smoke & Barrel for smokin’ eats and adult bevies, plus music with The Rock-A-Wades.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 25
8 p.m.
You could never be too Grateful Dead again when tribute band, Rainbow Spirals, takes the stage at Jameson’s.
421 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, August 25
8 p.m.
Toast to another sweet Rockaway summer weekend with Miley & Miley at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 25
8 p.m.
If bands like R.E.M. and The Smiths are your flavor, then don’t miss The Knobs jammin’ tonight at new bayside hot spot, Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, August 25
9 p.m.
Interboro—dubbed, “The best damn Alternative/Class Rock band in NYC & Long Island” blazes The Sugar Bowl with the ultimate party throw down!
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 25
9 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
SATURDAY, August 26
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Breezy’s all-female trio—The Pointers—fires up Tap That with retro rock and pop under the stars!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 26
8 p.m.
Get ready to be ‘wined’ up as Sayra’s Wine Bar pours out a special treat with local music legends, Professa Squid and John Simonelli.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 26
8 p.m.
Go old school with music by CrossFade Nights as they make their debut at Smoke & Barrel, jammin’ songs from the days you rocked a mullet or perm.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 26
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
What better place to be serenaded by Dublin-born Irish folksinger, Kevin McCormack—than Rockaway’s oldest Irish pub—Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 27
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DredSurfer hosts a free Pre-Labor Day weekend Beach Fun! Day! with Caribbean and more music spun by DJ Hard Hittin Harry with special guests.
DredSurfer, Beach 17th Concession
SUNDAY, August 27
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Make it an all-day Fun! Day! Sunday at Bungie! First at 1 p.m., Dave Kellan fills the bay with his signature blend of soul/rock/pop. Then, at 4 p.m., DJ Marvin Myers gets your boo-tay bumpin’.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, August 27
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
End your weekend on a wild note with a raucous evening of rock—straight up, no chaser—with Wine With Sue at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 27
5 p.m.
Make a beeline to Connolly’s for the talk of the town music collaboration—MightyShyne. (Solshyne bandmates team up with the Mighty Quinn boys). Epic!
155 Beach 95th Street
SUNDAY, August 27
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
End your weekend on a pitch perfect note at The Rose Den with Rockaway’s own premiere opera prima donna soprano, AnnaClare Del Vecchio, and her special guest, Nicole Laura.
174 Beach 116th Street
ONGOING
Tunesday TUESDAYS
8 p.m.
Professa Squid’s Connolly’s Open Mic Nights are winding down! So, come drop what you’ve got with Rockaway’s finest. 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
ARTS
SKETCHROCKAWAY AT SUNSET COVE PARK
SATURDAY, August 26
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Discover and sketch Broad Channel’s treasured wildlife and bayside views with sketchRockaway at Sunset Cove Park. For more info, including directions, visit: sketchRockaway! on Facebook.
FILM
THE SIXTH ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL
ONGOING until SUNDAY, August 27
Last weekend!
The Rockaway Film Festival 2023 ends this weekend, so this is your last chance to experience phenomenal films, music and more by a wide variety of artists at the festival’s flagship outdoor theater, Arverne Cinema. For the full lineup, and more info about tickets and showtimes, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/program/rockaway-film-festival-6
72-02 Gouverneur Avenue
MOVIE NIGHT
MOVIE NIGHT POOLSIDE
AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
TUESDAY, August 29
7:30 p.m.
Watch “Mamma Mia” under the stars, while taking a night swim in the pool at The Rockaway Hotel. Enjoy complimentary popcorn provided by Lesser Evil and drinks by Poppi! All you need is a $40 night pool pass that provides access to the pool, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more info and pool pass tickets, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
CALLIE’S FAMILY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY, August 30
7:30 p.m.
“Callie’s Movie Night On the Lawn” summer series ends with 1993 American coming-of-age sports comedy film, The Sandlot.
410 Beach 129th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
3RD ANNUAL ROCKAWAY BEACH SURF MUSIC FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, August 25 to SUNDAY, August 27
(times vary)
Get ready to hang ten with nine great surf bands from six states over three days at the Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival on the boards at Beach 97th Concession. For band lineup and more info, visit: Facebook page: Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival 2023
Beach 97th Concession
ROCKAWAY BEACH AUTISM FAMILIES 3RD ANNUAL BBQ FUN!DAY!FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, August 27
12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
RBAF welcomes everyone to their annual Back-To-School BBQ Fundraiser! at Bayswater Park! Besides food, they’ll be potato bag, egg and spoon, and ice cream cone relay races, water balloon games, ring toss, corn hole, sensory table, arts & crafts, face painting, dancing, and more. Every child goes home with a back-to-school gift, plus medals for the races. $20 plate includes entree + two sides and a drink. For more info, visit Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook/Instagram.
701 Bay 32nd Street
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