ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
How to ring in 2023? Sloppy, sober, laid-back or buck-wild? Rockaway Good Times has got you covered. Plan your New Year’s crawl with our guide below.
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, December 30
6 p.m.
It’s the eve of New Year’s Day Eve! Ignite your holiday weekend celebrations with the Rock-A-Wades at Knights of Columbus.
333 Beach 90th Street
FRIDAY, December 30
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Get your honky-tonk swagger on with Roadkill Outlaws at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
8 p.m. to Midnight
Crossfade is back at RBQ, playing hits you used to tape from the radio.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, December 31
7 p.m.
Wine up for NYE at Sayra’s Wine Bar—featuring live DJ, $25 per bottle Prosecco and more adult bevies, plus bites.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, December 31
8 p.m.
Looking to ring in 2023 at a local spot with no pricey cover? Thai Rock offers gorgeous bay views, Thai food, bevies, plus—live music by Mike “Piano Man” Tedesco! Admission is free!
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, December 31
8 p.m. to Midnight
2023 will be the best year yet! So, boogey down to new beginnings with DJ Shane at RBQ.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SUNDAY, January 1
All Day
It’s Red Day at The Wharf! Put on your red best and enjoy drink specials and live music.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, January 1
11 a.m. / 3 p.m.
Starting at 3 p.m.—party like it’s 1999 at Bungie’s annual New Year’s Day party with DJ Teddy, plus juicy pop-up by Side Alleys Smash Burger. Brunch starts at 11 a.m.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, January 1
2 p.m.
Rock in 2023 with Bobby Butthead at Pico.
419 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, January 1
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Add some “shyne,” to your new year celebrations with Solshyne at RBQ.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SUNDAY, January 1
3 p.m.
Cheers to a new year! So, start it right with the Rock-A-Wades at Harbor Light!
129-18 Newport Ave
SUNDAY, January 1
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Start juicing your new year with Meddle Juice’s medley of original folk and blues music, plus American standards at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SUNDAY, January 1
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It’s another day, but boundless possibilities for 2023! Welcome them in with Mike and Miley at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, January 1
6:30 p.m.
Add to your 2023 first-day memories at Thai Rock with award-winning blues man, Kerry Kearney, and special guests.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SPECIAL NEW YEAR MENTIONS
KENNEDY’S NYE
SATURDAY, December 31
5 p.m. / 7:40 p.m.
With picturesque city line views, food and drinks—NYE at Kennedy’s will be unforgettable. From 5 p.m to 7 p.m., early seating is $90 per person for a three-course meal. Starting at 7:40 p.m., enjoy a four-course meal with champagne toast, hats and noisemakers, plus live music with Jojo at $150 per person. For reservations, call (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
CELEBRATE NYE AT BAR MARSEILLE’S
SATURDAY, December 31
5 p.m. until late
Bar Marseille adds some glamour to your New Year’s festivities with unforgettable menu additions, an optional drink package (includes spirits, wine, beer and a midnight Prosecco toast), and DJ Nick G firing it up from 9 p.m. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.barmarseille.com/new-years-eve/
190 Beach 69th Street
RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL’s ROOFTOP
SATURDAY, December 31
8 p.m. to Midnight
Forget Times Square! Watch the ball drop from The Rockaway Hotel’s rooftop—while dancing to live music with DJ Johnny A, and indulging in exquisite bites, cocktails and a champagne toast. Tickets are $100. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
BREW YOUR 2023 CELEBRATIONS AT THE BREWERY
SATURDAY, December 31
8 p.m.
Sing, “Auld Lang Syne,” and ring in new beginnings at Rockaway Brewing Co. with beer and tunes from Naked NY. Tickets $75/person and include four-hour open bar, champagne toast, snack trays from Breaker RBNY and party accessories for all your selfie needs. For info about reserving a table and more, message @rbcobeach on Instagram, or email: events@rockawaybrewco.com
415 Beach 72nd Street
BELLE HARBOR YACHT CLUB
SUNDAY, January 1
3 p.m.
Wear your yacht whites at the BHYC’s New Year White Party! Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, rocks the stage from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., then from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., DJ Drews jams old-school eight-tracks. $10 cover. For hungry party animals, Mr. Sandwich Food truck is on deck. Plus, try your new year luck with raffles and 50/50s.
533 Beach 126th Street
THE SUGAR BOWL’S SWEET LINEUP
FRIDAY, December 30
2 p.m.
DJ with Beach Party Productions.
SATURDAY, December 31
4 p.m to 9 p.m.
Bar open with $4 bottles and tap, plus—live music at 4:30 p.m. with Chris Decker.
SUNDAY, January 1
3 p.m.
First at 3 p.m., live music by Hell or High Water, next at 8 p.m.—DJ from Beach Party Productions.
15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point
ROCKAWAY TIKI
FRIDAY, December 30
7 p.m.
Mike Power’s Birthday Roast.
SATURDAY, December 31
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
NYE celebration with DJ Hector the Selector spinning all vinyl. Plus, drinks, shots and a champagne toast when the clock strikes 12!
SUNDAY, January 1
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NYD two-for-one brunch drinks with an entree. Plus, DJ spinning tropical tunes, and Sunday football!
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
POLAR PLUNGE!
With the weather projected to be in the mild 50s, dive into 2023 with a polar plunge!
SUNDAY, January 1
9 a.m.
Stamp 2023 with the New York Dippers Club on Beach 67th.
12 p.m.
Get pampered at The Rockaway Hotel’s annual polar plunge on Beach 108th Street. Prior to the plunge, indulge in bagels and bubbly, then after—warm-up at the hotel’s outdoor saunas and heated pool. Tickets are $40 for adults/ $10 for individuals under 21 years old. Post-plunge party with DJ Paddy Tubz. Twenty-five percent of ticket proceeds donated to Rising Tide Effect, a nonprofit that provides free swim lessons and water safety education for Rockaway’s youth. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
12 p.m.
Join locals for an informal plunge. Groups gather at Beach 119th, 127th and 145th.
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
