ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
Time to get into the holiday swing with a festive Rockaway Good Times weekend crawl! Check out our entertainment guide below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, December 8
7 p.m.
New biz, Rose Den, is making your holidaze rosier than ever with DJ Baroque spinning acid jazz, instrumental funk and soul every Thursday.
174 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, December 9
7 p.m. to Midnight
Tonight, RBQ transforms into a saloon as Road kill Country Outlaws stomps in, slingin’ honky tonk tunes.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
8 p.m.
’Tis the season to rock around the Christmas Tree with Wine With Sue at Bar Marseille’s Winter Wonderland!
190 Beach 69th Street
9 p.m.
Tonight at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, Gerald Bair fills the room with his powerful voice and magical storytelling. By the end of the night, “truth be told,” you’ll be “blowin’ in the wind…”
533 Beach 126th Street
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Isn’t it the most wonderful time for a beer and a sing-a-long with Kyle Wade at Rogers?
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, December 10
8 p.m.
Blackstone blows into Breezy’s BayHouse with their flamin’ lineup of Southern rock classics.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
8 p.m. to Midnight
Go back in time at RBQ as Crossfade jams classics you used to rock on your Walkman.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SUNDAY, December 11
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Mike and Miley are back at Rogers closing off your weekend on a pitch perfect rock note!
203 Beach 116th Street
6:30 p.m.
Bid a sonorous adieu to your weekend with Chris Tedesco at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
7 p.m.
As per The Butler, “Get a table, ho ho ho…take your date for dinner and a show,” at The Phil Kadet Quartet’s “Charlie Brown Christmas” at Whit’s End.
97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd
For Show Time visit: @harborlightpub on Instagram.
Make it a Fun-Day! Sunday! rockin’ with Chris Decker at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Avenue
MOVIE NIGHT
FRIDAY, December 9
8 p.m.
Friday nights—Let no man thirst for good beer and a movie at Tap That!
For tonight’s feature and to vote, follow: @tapthatrbny on Instagram.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SUNDAY, December 11
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Indulge guilt-free in Coastal’s heart-warming desserts, while watching family-friendly movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (Two show times). To reserve a free spot to see the movie, visit @coastalrbny on Instagram.
108-19 Rockaway Beach Drive
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
CALLIE’S TREE LIGHTING WITH SANTA
SATURDAY, December 10
5 p.m.
(Rescheduled from last Saturday). Don’t miss a chance to cozy up with Old Saint Nick at Callie’s Christmas tree lighting! Kids will be treated to hot cocoa and cookies, while adults indulge in adult bevies like Irish coffee and hot toddies. For more info, follow @calliesrb on Instagram.
410 Beach 129th Street
BHYC HOSTS AFTER DARK REUNION AND CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
SATURDAY, December 10
8 p.m.
For the first time in 30 years—After Dark reunites at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club for a classic jam benefiting Christmas toy drive, Toys For Little Angels, which distributes toys to children throughout Brooklyn and Queens. After Dark’s fans will remember them from the ‘90s playing at local treasured spots like Boggianos, The Rain Tower and Blackwater. Unwrapped toys or gift cards welcome.
533 Beach 126th Street
JAMESON’S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH WITH SANTA
SUNDAY, December 11
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gather the kiddos for an early brunch appointment with Santa and his elf at Jameson’s. Enjoy breakfast, picture with Santa, crafts and music. Admission: $25 per child. To RSVP, email: Jamesonspubrbny@gmail.com
421 Beach 129th Street
RBAF HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
ONGOING until December 14
Gift smiles to the local autism community by donating an unwrapped present to The Rockaway Times and Robin Shapiro Realty’s Holiday Toy Drive for Rockaway Beach Autism Families’ holiday party. Gift drop-off locations: The Rockaway Times (114-04 Beach Channel Drive) and Knights of Columbus’ Tap Room (333 Beach 90th Street). Thank you!
SPECIAL MENTIONS!
CHEFS ON THE BEACH AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
THURSDAY, December 8
6:30 p.m.
Tonight! It’s the second installation of The Rockaway Hotel’s Chef On The Beach Series starring Italian culinary superstar, Chef Silvia Barban of Larina Pastificio e Vino; bringing Natale a Rockaway with her signature blend of northern and southern Italian family recipes. For the mouth-watering menu, tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL BIG BAND SHOW & DINNER
SATURDAY, December 10
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Kickstart your holiday celebrations on a grand note with family and friends at The Rockaway Hotel’s Harbor Room! Enjoy a three-course dinner, premium open bar, and an exciting night filled with the sounds of Frank Sinatra’s standard tunes and holiday classics big band arrangements. For tickets, menu and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
ROGERS CELEBRATES THE BIG 1-0-3 WITH WINE WITH SUE
SATURDAY, December 10
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Get ready to turn it up with Wine With Sue and rock to Rogers’ 103rd anniversary as Rockaway’s oldest Irish pub. Lá breithe sona duit Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
3RD HOLIDAY DRAG BRUNCH AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
SUNDAY, December 11
12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Get ready for drinks, brunch and family-friendly entertainment at Ginger Ladd’s 3rd Annual Holiday Drag Brunch at The Rockaway Hotel! Ticket tiers available for all ages. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SHOP LOCAL
ROCKAWAY MAKERS HOLIDAY MARKET
SATURDAY, December 10 & SUNDAY, December 11
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop ’til you drop at Rockaway Markers two-day holiday market featuring an eclectic lineup of vendors selling one-of-a-kind items for that special someone! Happening again at Rockaway Brewing Co., Breaker RBNY and the Brewery will also be open on both days selling food and bevies, and on Sunday, vibe to live jazz from The RatCatz. For daily vendor lineup, follow: @rockawaymakersmkt on Instagram.
415 Beach 72nd Street
RUFFLE BAR HOLIDAY
SIP & SHOP
Sunday, December 11
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sip on winter-inspired adult bevies such as spiked cocoa, coquito and sangria as you shop at Ruffle Bar’s Holiday Market, featuring a variety of local vendors selling jewelry, candles, Christmas decor, clothing and more!
919 Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
