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’ November crawl.
LIVE MUSIC
Thursday, November 10
6:30 p.m.
If rock-n-roll feels like a shot of Jack Daniels, enjoy a few with Bobby Butthead at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Avenue
Thursday, November 10
7 p.m.
Thursday, November 10
7 p.m.
Tonight, at Tap That—Metal Juice pours out an eclectic mix of original folks, blues and American standards, you know and love.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Friday, November 11
7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rock on with Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
Friday, November 11
9 p.m.
Chris Long gets his sweet acoustic jam on at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge.
533 Beach 126th Street
Friday, November 11
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Back in Irish Town is Folk ‘n’ Irish band—The Gobshites—jammin’ at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
Friday, November 11
Kick off the weekend on a Breezy note with rock/soul/pop/folk/country acoustic mix master—Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
Saturday, November 12
7 p.m.
Get ready to pour galore with the Rock-A-Wades at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Saturday, November 12
7 p.m.
If you’re looking for a fun night filled with views, food, and tunes with a side of laughs, head to The BayHouse for an always Breezy time with Mixed Bag.
500 Bayside Drive
Saturday, November 12
8 p.m. to midnight
It may be November, but it’ll feel like sweet summer with Solshyne at RBQ!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Saturday, November 12
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Don’t miss round two of Rogers’ ‘Irished’ folk jam featuring The Gobshites.
203 Beach 116th Street
Saturday, November 12
Flap your wings and fly to Kennedy’s as the Songbirds’ music takes you to great heights. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
Sunday, November 13
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
End your Sunday! Funday! on a high note with several rounds of the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
Sunday, November 13
6:30 p.m.
Chris Tedesco gets the work-week vibes right with your favorite rock, soul and folks classic, plus original music at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
ONGOING
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
Winsome Wednesdays
7 p.m.
Break up the weekday monotony at Rockaway Tiki’s Karaoke Wednesdays hosted by Naked NY’s DJ Tony. With a different theme every week (did anyone say, pajamas?), get ready to both sing and laugh your heart out! For info, visit @rockawaytikibar on Instagram.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
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
Sweet Sundays
12 p.m. to close
Don’t miss DJ Repoman spinnin’ all vinyl vintage tropical 45s all day at Rockaway Tiki, while yummin’ down Tiki drinks and bites.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, November 11
8 p.m.
Movie Night at Tap That has been such a hit, looks like it’s more than a Friday night fling. For tonight’s feature, visit: @tapthatrbny on Instagram.
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
THEATER AUDITIONS
RTC PRODUCTION: “CABARET”
Sunday, December 11,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, December 12,
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Calling all musical theater actors, singers and dancers! The Rockaway Theatre Company is holding auditions for their electrifying new musical production, “Cabaret.” Bring headshot and resume if available. Sides will be provided. Callbacks will be Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. Show performance dates are March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, and April 1 and 2. Cast members must be available for every performance. For further info., including character descriptions, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/cabaret
Post Theater, Building T4, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS!
CHEFS ON THE BEACH AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
Thursday, November 10
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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. Tonight, 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
SHOP LOCAL
ROCKAWAY MAKERS MARKET
Sunday, November 13
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
It’s Fall y’all and with that time of the year almost here, time to get your gift-buyin’ on at Rockaway Makers Market! So, forget the big-box stores! Support local by shopping from this mile-long list of vendors outside at Arverne Cinema. Plus, vibe to live jazz with the RatCats, food by Breaker RBNY and bevies by Rockaway Brewing Co.!
72-02 Gouverneur Ave
Got info. on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com