ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
Want to know what’s happening in Rockaway this weekend? Use our Rockaway Good Times weekly guide below to plan your rockin’ Rocktober crawl. Plus, special mention—show your love with Wine With Sue for a local friend in need this Friday!
LIVE MUSIC
Friday, October 14
6 p.m.
Tonight’s forecast: 100% chance of great food, drinks and music with Rock-A-Wades at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Avenue
Friday, October 14
7 p.m.
Don’t miss Moon Lot’s last Comedy Night for the season featuring an ensemble of top-rated comics. Bring your blanket and get ready to get cozy, laugh your heart out, and dine on delish Thai Food and $5 Japanese Sapporo under the stars. Plus, open mic!
189 Beach 96th Street
Friday, October 14
8 p.m.
Get ready to do the hula with Patsy and guests at Rockaway Tiki Bar.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Friday, October 14
8 p.m. to midnight
Tonight—from sizzlin’ country, rockabilly, rock & roll and jump blues—Sean Kershaw & the New Jack Ramblers brings back high-octane Honkytonk to RBQ.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Friday, October 14
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Rocktober with Cat Nip Duo’s eclectic lineup of classic and alternative rock at Kennedy’s.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
Friday, October 14
9 p.m.
Tonight, be seduced by the Kerry Kearney Band’s heavy serving of original roots and blues at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
Friday, October 14
9 p.m.
Nothin’ says Friday than chillin’ and vibin’ with friends and Arturo Rivera inside the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge.
533 Beach 126th Street
Saturday, October 15
4 p.m.
The GrassLighters are back at The Sugar Bowl rockin’ their unique blend of rock, folk, bluegrass and R&B.
15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point
Saturday, October 15
6 p.m.
In the mood for Rockaway Tiki or Batesy’s tonight? Why not both! Plus, a side of Grateful Dead with tribute band, The Rainbow Spirals, at the portico adjoining both restaurants.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Saturday, October 15
8 p.m. to Midnight
Home-townies Mixed Bag is back at RBQ deliverin’ a hefty mix of your favorite rock classics.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Saturday, October 15
9 p.m.
Tonight, take a walk down memory lane with Crossfade jammin’ classics you used to rock on your Walkman.
203 Beach 116th Street
Sunday, October 16
4 p.m.
On tap at The Sugar Bowl is Magic Bones belting out the best in classic rock, Country, Motown and soul.
15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point
Sunday, October 16
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrate Sunday! Funday! with the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
Sunday, October 16
6:30 p.m.
Be mesmerized as piano man/singer-songwriter, Mike Tedesco, takes the stage at Thai Rock playing original music and covers from Billy Joel, John Legend and more!
375 Beach 92nd Street
Sunday, October 16
Bid adieu to the weekend well above ‘Parr’ with music by special guest, Greg Parr! For show time, visit: @harborlightpub on Instagram.
129-18 Newport Avenue
ONGOING LIVE MUSIC
Thirsty Thursdays
7 p.m.
Head to Bungie for Trivia Thursdays. For weekly themes, follow: @bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Get ready to FamJam with Rockaway’s favorite surf cowboy/musician, Patsy, at Rockaway Brewing Co.
415 Beach 72nd Street
Wine Wednesdays
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Social Saturdays
7 p.m. to close
What’s poppin’ at The Rockaway Hotel tonight? Live DJ, crafty cocktails and snacks to keep your energy up on the dance floor—get it all on the rooftop (sixth floor).
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
ARTS/CULTURE
TCAH HARVEST HEROES CELEBRATION
Thursday, October 13
6 p.m.
This Thursday, join The Campaign Against Hunger’s celebration of Rockaway’s leaders committed to food and economic justice at their annual Harvest Heroes event at Beach Dunes Eats & Arts. Gear up for a fun evening of food, drinks, live entertainment, plus a silent auction.
45-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd
LARRY RACIOPPO’S OPENING RECEPTION OF PHOTO EXHIBIT, “SANDY DIARY”
Friday, October 14
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Rockaway photographer, Larry Racioppo, hosts the opening reception of his brand-new photo exhibit, “Sandy Diary” at Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity (RISE). Check out his touching collection of photos before and after Superstorm Sandy, plus share your own Sandy memories with attendees. The public is invited to view the exhibit Monday through Friday through November 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Masks are required.
58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
9TH ANNUAL HIP-HOP HALLOWEEN & HARVEST CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 15
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join RISE for their 9th Annual Hip-Hop Halloween & Harvest Celebration with family and friends in the Rockaway Hip-Hop Community Garden. From pumpkin painting, face painting, music, dancing, festive food, and more—make memories with the entire family! Free! Masks required indoors. For more info, call (718) 327-5919.
58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
SPECIAL MENTION
BENEFIT FOR A LOCAL FRIEND IN NEED
Friday, October 14
7 p.m.
Join Wine With Sue and other locals at Knights of Columbus for a benefit to support the Hanna family as Brian Hanna recovers from a liver transplant. Don’t miss out on this special night of fun featuring live music from Wine With Sue and DJs At Work, light food fare, 50/50s, raffles generously donated by Rockaway’s business community and more! $50 admission. If you can’t attend, but would like to support, please send a check made payable to the Graybeards, noting in the memo: “For The Friends of BH” to 129-04 Newport Avenue, Belle Harbor, NY 11694. For more info, email: friendsofbh920@gmail.com
333 Beach 90th Street
SHOP LOCAL
ROCKAWAY MAKERS FALL MARKET
Sunday, October 16
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s Fall y’all and Rockaway Makers Market is back with another night of shopping under the stars from a mile-long list of vendors at Arverne Cinema. Plus, live jazz with the RatCats and drinks by Rockaway Brewing Co.!
72-02 Gouverneur Ave
RISE WEEKEND OUTDOOR “ROCKAWAY MARKET STREET”
Saturdays & Sundays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Just three weekends left! Through October 22, shop local at RISE’s outdoor farmer’s Rockaway Market Street, located under the elevated train line on Beach 60th Street. Credit cards, SNAP, and WIC vouchers are all accepted.
Beach 60th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
