ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
Want to know what’s happening in Rockaway this weekend? Check out our Rockaway Good Times weekly guide below and map out your rockin’ Rockaway crawl!
LIVE MUSIC
Thursday, November 3
6:30 p.m.
Giddy up for the weekend countdown with the Butthead and Jenna “the Booty Shaker” at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Avenue
Friday, November 4
6 p.m.
Folks—with sweet weather temps in the forecast, Rockaway Tiki takes the party outside with Justin strummin’ everything from folk to grunge.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Friday, November 4
7 p.m.
Tonight—be under the influence of good music and maybe, a few rockin’ pints with Wine With Sue at Harbor Light!
129-18 Newport Avenue
Friday, November 4
7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ignite a BEasy weekend with The BEasy Band’s folk and jazz melodies at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
Friday, November 4
8 p.m. to midnight
Get a running start to your weekend shenanigans with The Locals Rule Band at RBQ.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Friday, November 4
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Shake off your work week blues with The Knobs at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
Saturday, November 5
4 p.m.
By popular demand, The Rainbow Spirals are back at Rockaway Tiki making you Grateful Dead again.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Saturday, November 5
8 p.m. to midnight
Tonight, join the Jack Pack for a jammin’ encore of Uncle Jack’s Band at RBQ.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Saturday, November 5
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Dance your way uptown to Rogers as Friends in Sound unfurls their high-energy classic rock and blues covers.
203 Beach 116th Street
Saturday, November 5
Treat yourself to a fine Breezy dining and music experience with JoJo at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
Sunday, November 6
2 p.m.
Don’t miss the triumphant return of the Rock-A-Wades’ Sunday Jamboree Open Mic at Harbor Light! Come out and do yo’ thang!
129-18 Newport Avenue
Sunday, November 6
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
End your Sunday! Funday! on a high note with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
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
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
UPCOMING!
Thursday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Back in Irish Town is Folk ‘n’ Irish band—The Gobshites—blowin’ up Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, November 4
6:30 p.m. to close
Extreme boardsport fans! Head to Rockaway Brewing Co. for a movie screening of surfing meet, Vans Stab High, Episode 2.
415 Beach 72nd Street
Friday, November 4
7:30 p.m. /9:30 p.m.
Tom Cruise fans—buckle your seatbelt—and get ready to fly with movies, “Top Gun,” at 7:30 p.m., followed by “Top Gun: Maverick,” 9:30 p.m. at Tap That. Seasonal beers on tap. Plus, beer libationists—don’t miss Doc’s Cider tasting happening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “A FEW GOOD MEN”
Starting this Friday!
The Rockaway Theatre Company in collaboration with Gateway National Recreational Area presents its final show for 2022—“A Few Good Men.” Sink your teeth in this Broadway drama about one woman fighting for her place in a world of men, two teenage Marines accused of murder, and a world in which the Marine code of honor, lives and nations hang on the precision of orders followed. Show dates: November 4, 5, 6, 11*, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. On Friday, November 11, veteran and active-duty members of the armed forces admitted free of charge. For tickets, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS!
BELLE HARBOR YACHT CLUB COMEDY NIGHT
Friday, November 4
9 p.m.
Don’t miss the Belle Harbor Yacht Club Comedy Night that’s had folks cracking up since 2005! Tonight—these top-billed comedians raise the bar even higher—Melvin George II, Julia Scotti and Gene Triflio! Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $25 for BHYC members/ $30 for guests of BHYC members. Email suzysmart@verizon.net or call (347) 260-3891.
533 Beach 126th Street
BAR MARSEILLE HOSTS BAR MEXICO FIESTA
Saturday, November 5
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Vaya a Bar Marseille as the French Mediterranean oceanside paradise transforms into Bar Mexico every first Saturday of the month! From killer margaritas shaken by bar manager, Daniel Trujillo, sizzling tacos and more prepared by Chef Oscar Duran, plus live deejayed music—vaya a México right here in Rockaway! For reservations and menu, visit: https://www.barmarseille.com/barmexico/
190 Beach 69th Street
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL 2ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Sunday, November 6
12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Get ready to celebrate everything fall at The Rockaway Hotel’s Fall Fest featuring a vendor market, kids’ autumnal arts and crafts, barbecue from Astoria’s The Dancing Pig, and kicking off at 3 p.m.—live music from The Graytrippers! Also, feel free to sign-up for the following: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Stems Bouquet Workshop ($60), 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pie-Making Contest (opened to the community: nominate your favorite pie-maker for a chance to win a one-night stay and more!), 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Paint and Sip ($45). For more info. (including registration for the pie contest!), visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings/fall-fest
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
CHEFS ON THE BEACH AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
Thursday, November 10
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Next Thursday, join the inaugural evening of The Rockaway Hotel’s Chefs On The Beach series, bringing NY’s most celebrated chefs to Rockaway for an unequaled culinary experience. This week, taste award-winning chef, cookbook author, former Iron Chef competitor and sought-after food sustainability expert, Chef Jehangir Mehta’s zero-waste dinner menu featuring sesame avocado jicama sashimi, miso ginger Japanese eggplant and a vegan chocolate tasting. Tickets for the four-course dinner and beverage package are $150. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
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