ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Can you believe Labor Day Weekend is already here? However, the Rockaway Groan still rules as our little slice of heaven is chock-full with live entertainment. See the round-up below, but plan accordingly ‘cause you might have to double up! Happy Labor Day!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 31
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bid adieu to August with a memorable culinary and listening experience at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series. Indulge in a sabor Latino dish from Super Burrito, and live jazz music. 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
THURSDAY, August 31
8 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to your Labor Day Weekend blast with radio bingo hosted by DJ Paddy Tubz at Connolly’s. For more info, visit: connollysbar on Instagram.
155 Beach 95th Street
FRIDAY, September 1
5 p.m.
Launch your Labor Day weekend frolics with Chris Decker at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, September 1
6 p.m.
Kick off your shoes and head to the boardwalk as Squid Squad with Chris Tedesco and Louie D. invade Sand Shark with an epic beach jam.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Concession
FRIDAY, September 1
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday’s forecast! 100% clear skies and fun times with 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, September 1
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Grab your besties and head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club for a sizzlin’ dance fête with DJ Poppa D on the Foggy Wharf Deck.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, September 1
7 p.m.
The BayHouse is the place to be as the ShowTyme Rokkers whip in with their signature high-energy rock party!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, September 1
8 p.m.
Don’t miss the grand finale of DJ Naked NY’s Latin Night at Rockaway Brewing Co. With salsa, boogaloo, bachata, cumbia, merengue and reggaeton—by the end of the night, your hips will be on fire!
415 Beach 72nd Street
FRIDAY, September 1
9 p.m.
If you’re fans of The Grateful Dead, don’t miss The Mighty Quinn as they throw down the ultimate tribute rock jam at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 2
2 p.m. / 8 p.m.
Heat up your Labor Day weekend frolics all day on the bay at Bungalow Bar! First at 2 p.m., Harry & Co turn it up with sing-along rock classics, then at 8 p.m. DJ Slicky gets the crowd sticky with poppin’ party beats!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, September 2
5 p.m.
Wine With Sue hits the boards with another raucous evening of craic at Sand Shark.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Concession
SATURDAY, September 2
6 p.m.
Squid Trio is back uptown with Chris Tedesco headlining Callie’s neighborhood fam jam.
410 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, September 2
6 p.m.
Be Grateful Dead again with tribute band, Rainbow Spirals, at Rockaway Tiki Bar.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 2
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don’t miss The Knobs jammin’ supreme alternative rock hits under the stars at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 2
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Wild Yaks with Jairito hit up Anabas Boat Club with their rough-and-ready fusion of punk rock and big-city folk music.
1820 Channel Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, September 2
8 p.m.
Get ready for a bay-u-tiful night at The Wharf as Sean Jacoby switches your music dial to sweet alternative rock, indie jams.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, September 3
3 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Make it an all-day Fun Day! Sunday at Bungie! First at 3 p.m., DJ Mouse pumps up the bass and the crowd for a memorable pre-Labor Day party, then at 9 p.m. DJ Nick Russo waxes your fave Top 40s.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, September 3
4 p.m.
Join the shenanigans as Wine With Sue lives up to its reputation as Rockaway’s #1 rock party band at Callie’s.
410 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, September 3
5 p.m.
Magic Bones blazes into The Sugar Bowl with a scorching lineup of classic rock, country, Motown, old-school hip-hop medleys and more!
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
SUNDAY, September 3
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Whether you’re in the mood for a rack of ribs or a brisket, a cocktail or a mocktail—make Smoke & Barrel your Sunday yes-tination for a smokin’ evening of food and booze with sides of blues, rock, soul and country tunes with LL Duo!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, September 3
5:30 p.m.
Alas! Our sweet summer days are winding down, so make sure to get your summertime Solshyne fix on the boards at Sand Shark!
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Concession
SUNDAY, September 3
7 p.m.
Off from work tomorrow? Keep the Labor Day party going with The Brooklyn Bards at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, September 3
9 p.m.
Enjoy the fruits of your three-day Labor Day weekend with The Russo Brothers’ classic/contemporary rock jam at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, September 4
3 p.m.
Spend Labor Day dining and vibing on the bay at Adrienne’s with JahStix Acoustic Duo’s rasta rock vibrations.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MONDAY, September 4
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
End your Labor Day weekend on a hyperlocal high with Locals Rule at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
MONDAY, September 4
Last call for a Connolly’s frozen! So, come on down and toast to Summer 2023 with music by Patsy! For showtime, visit: connollysbar on Instagram.
155 Beach 95th Street
ONGOING
Tunesday TUESDAYS
8 p.m.
Last call for Professa Squid’s Connolly’s Open Mic Night! Grab a chance to strut what you’ve got with Rockaway’s finest. 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL PRESENTS THE B STREET BAND—A TRIBUTE TO THE BOSS
FRIDAY, September 1
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Springsteen fans! Don’t miss The B Street Band, (a play on Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band), performing at The Rockaway Hotel. The band, claiming the title of the “longest-running tribute band in the world,” has been playing Springsteen covers since 1980 and, like The Boss, hail from New Jersey. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show kicks off at 7 p.m. For more info and tickets, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
