ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
RT Readers—don’t let the calendar date fool you. Summer vibes still rule, and our little slice of heaven is buzzing with live entertainment. See the round-up below. This week’s tip: Rockaway Theatre Company’s production, “God of Carnage” opens this Friday!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, September 8
4 p.m.
It’s finally Friday, so head to Riis as the Rock-A-Wades turn up the volume of your Friday afternoon classic rock jam!
Jacob Riis Park, Bay 9 Concession
FRIDAY, September 8
6 p.m.
Get funkdafied up by The Fumos’ horn-heavy funk, rock, soul and jazz jam on the boards at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, September 8
6 p.m.
With the mercury still rising, beat the heat with a bay breeze at The Wharf as Harry & Co. plays a summery soundtrack.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, September 8
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The heat and the acoustic beat move on with Mike & Miley on the Foggy Wharf Deck at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, September 8
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Giddy up for a sizzling night of classic and alternative rock, plus today’s hits with Cat Nip at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, September 8
9 p.m.
Rogers gets the boogie-licious treatment with Chris Vought a.k.a. Mr. Winston McBoogie.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, September 9
5 p.m.
Be Grateful Dead again for one more Saturday night at Connolly’s with Rainbow Spirals.
155 Beach 95th Street
SATURDAY, September 9
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Giddy up for a wild ride on the rock side as The GrayTrippers gallop into Tap That with their rollickin’ classic rock show—outside!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 9
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Let the music move your body at “Night Tide: An evening of Rockaway New Wave, Synth Wave,” with four live bands, plus—DJ sets from DJ Edith Pop. Admission: $15 at the door.
415 Beach 72nd Street
SATURDAY, September 9
9 p.m.
If bubble gum pop’s not your flavor, head to Rogers for three pitchers of acoustic brews from Anthem.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, September 10
5 p.m.
Head to The Wharf for the ultimate bayside alternative rock tune-up with The Knobs.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, September 10
5 p.m.
Enjoy a pint and share your summer 2023 memories as singer/songwriter Gerald Bair shares his own at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, September 10
7 p.m.
Breezy’s all-female trio, The Pointers, are back at The BayHouse jammin’ retro rock and pop!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
ARTS
SKETCHROCKAWAY AT ARVERNE EAST NATURE PRESERVE
SATURDAY, September 9
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Discover and sketch Arverne East Nature Preserve with sketchRockaway. Bring your favorite art materials, a stool, hat, sunscreen and creative juices. For more info, visit: sketchRockaway! on Facebook.
Beach 42nd Street and the boardwalk
SOL DE VIDA & ROCKAWAY BREWERY PRESENTS, “PIECES”
MONDAY, September 11
7 p.m.
From poetry, spoken word, hip hop, illustration, instrumentals, vocals and more—nonprofit art collective, Sol De Vida—invites artists of all genres to share their art “piece” at the Rockaway Brewing Co.
415 Beach 72nd Street
FILM
10TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S SURF FILM FESTIVAL
Catch the wave to this year’s 10th Annual Women’s Surf Film Festival celebrating a decade of empowering stories and surf culture. For more info, visit: www.womenssurffilmfestival.com
Daily lineup:
FRIDAY, September 8
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Enjoy the festival’s Opening Night Celebration at The Rockaway Hotel. Watch nine short films from captivating creators.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SATURDAY, September 9
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The festival continues at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club! Enjoy food and bevies as you view eight short films, followed by a dance party with live music spun by DJ Smokey Rose!
302 Beach 87th Street
SHAKESPEARE ON THE BEACH VIEWING PARTY
SATURDAY, September 9
8 p.m.
If you missed the live theatrical performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the boardwalk at this summer’s Shakespeare On The Beach, grab the chance to see a filmed screening at The Surf Lot.
189 Beach 96th Street
STAND-UP COMEDY
BETTINA COMEDY SHOW
WEDNESDAY, September 13
7 p.m.
Bump up your hump day with belly bustin’ laughs from a hilarious flock of comics at the Bettina Comedy Show at Connolly’s. No cover, but a tip will definitely make these comics’ eyes twinkle. Venmo, Cash App and cash accepted.
155 Beach 95th Street
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “GOD OF CARNAGE”
Starting this Friday, September 8!
The Rockaway Theatre Company’s fall 2023 season opener, “God of Carnage,” maximizes every comic device built into this Tony-award winning one-act play about how a seemingly obliging summit between four solicitous parents turns into a living room free-for-all. From its scalding dialogue to flat-out slapstick, this show is a comedy of manners—without the manners. Let’s get ready to rumble! Show dates: September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. General admission: $20 and Senior/Child: $15. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
NYC HONEY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, September 9
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The NYC Honey Festival, hosted by The Queens Beekeepers Guild, is back and sweeter than ever with the Bee Marketplace featuring a host of vendors, honey basket raffle, various foods with a honey focus, local beekeepers, honey tastings, face painting and more! Plus, music 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. by The Wagner Family Band at Caracas. For more info, visit: nychoneyweek on Instagram.
Beach 106th and the boardwalk
GRAND FINALE OF CONNOLLY’S OPEN MIC NIGHT SUMMER 2023
TUESDAY, September 12
8 p.m.
It’s the grand finale of Connolly’s Open Mic Night, hosted by Professa Squid, for summer 2023! So, musicians, vocalists, songwriters, comedians, magicians and poets—whatever your medium—grab this last chance to strut what you’ve got with Rockaway’s finest. 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
SHOP LOCAL
ROCKAWAY STILL-SUMMERY MAKERS MARKET
SUNDAY, September 10
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s still plenty hot outside, so bask in the outdoors at Arverne Cinema as you shop from a mile-long list of artisan vendors at Rockaway Makers Market. Plus, savor Jamaican eats by Gum’s Jerk, Rockaway Brewing Co.’s adult bevies and live jazz with The RatCatz!
415 Beach 72nd Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
