ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
Indulge in this weekend’s unusually warm January temps at any one of the peninsula’s bustling food, beverage and arts establishments. With the best listing of Rockaway Good Times just below, start planning your Rockaway crawl. Tell them—The Rockaway Times sent you!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, January 19
8 p.m.
Calling all January birthday peeps a.k.a the best lovers and friends of the year! Celebrate your b-month at the New York Dippers Social tonight at The Rose Den. Plus, with DJ Baroque spinning acid jazz, instrumental funk and soul—be born a Dipper/Rose Den regular!
174 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, January 20
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Midnight Society taps into Tap That’s Friday night beer-rific night with their very own crafted pop/rock/folk/country/indie/R&B neighborhood jam.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, January 20
9 p.m.
“In wine there is wisdom, and in beer there is freedom,” so get a full dose of both at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge as Gerald Bair fills your heart with his golden voice and magical storytelling.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, January 20
9 p.m.
From the Beatles, Springsteen, U2, and more—rock with five-piece NYC band, One Too Many —let the weekend shenanigans begin at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, January 21
9 p.m.
Grabs your mates and barge into Rogers for another unforgettable night with The Brooklyn Bards, injecting Irish pride with classic and contemporary Irish war marches, rebel and love songs.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, January 22
5 p.m.
They say in heaven there is no beer, so why not indulge a few whilst you’re still here at Rogers, as Gerald Bair serenades your Sunday toast. Sláinte!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, January 22
6:30 p.m.
Feast on a bite of naughtiness at Thai Rock as The League of Naughty Cubists tantalize with a menu of unforgettable tunes, bringing out the daring dancer and artist in you.
375 Beach 92nd Street
ONGOING
Motivation MONDAYS
7 p.m.
Missing the nostalgia of old-school board games? Well, Rockaway Brewing Co. is bringing it back! Bring your favorite games or use the Brewery’s on stock, drink artisan beers, and play to win!
415 Beach 72nd Street
Tunesday TUESDAYS
7 p.m.
Why are Tuesdays at Rockaway Tiki known as Suzeday! Get the 411 from DJ Tony from Naked NY as he jams your favorite music videos on the big Tiki screen.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Wine WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m.
“What happens at Tiki karaoke, stays at Tiki karaoke…and lives on the Gram!” Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki Bar’s karaoke night.
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
Selfie SATURDAYS
7 p.m. until closing
Elevate your weekend fun on the rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel. With live DJ, craft cocktails, lite bites, and soaking in ocean and Manhattan city-line views—forever memorialize your selfie Saturday!
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
8 p.m. to Midnight
Bar Marseille brings Manhattan chic to Rockaway with a lounge-inspired DJ set, dancing, adult bevies and endless selfie moments. Plus, don’t shy away from their French-Mediterranean food menu. Ooh la la!!
190 Beach 69th Street
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS MTI BROADWAY JUNIOR REVIEW: “RAISE YOUR VOICE”
Starting on JANUARY 27
2 p.m. / 7 p.m.
Rockaway Theatre Company Young People’s Theatre Workshop presents, “Raise Your Voice.” (Launched in 1996 by Music Theater International (MTI), Broadway Junior musicals are condensed, author-approved versions of classic musicals, Disney favorites and modern works, custom-tailored and performed by youth). “Raise Your Voice,” includes musical performances from the popular film and Broadway production, “Sister Act.” Show dates are Friday, January 27 at 7 p.m.; Saturday January 28 – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan 29 – 2 p.m.; Friday, February 3 – 7 p.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday, February 4 – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, February 5 – 2 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/
SPECIAL MENTIONS
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF THE HIBERNIANS JIG & SWIG FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY, January 20
8 p.m.
LAOH Division 9—“Our Lady of Knock”—beckons you to their Jig & Swig Fundraiser in Brooklyn! From music by The Brooklyn Bards, Irish dance lessons from O’Malley Irish Dance Academy, tasty food, drinks and fantastic raffle prizes, plus 50/50s—get ready for a night of emerald green fun at Knights of Columbus Council #126. $40 admission includes hot buffet, beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea and desserts. For more info, and reservations, contact Rita Carron at (646) 249-5751.
3051 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn NY
SAYRA’S WINE BAR 3RD ANNUAL SUPPER CLUB FEAT. CHEF DOMI
SATURDAY, January 21
5:30 p.m.
Tickets are still available for Sayra’s Wine Bar 3rd Annual Supper Club event featuring the culinary finesse of Rockaway local, Chef Domi. Food gourmands—be prepared to be immersed in fine cuisine nirvana at this carefully curated four-course feast, with each course divinely paired with a selected wine that will have any connoisseur singing. To view the menu and more info, visit: @sayraswinebar on Instagram. To reserve your $75 ticket, email: sayrawinebar@gmail.com
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd
TAP THAT’S 7TH INNING STRETCH SPORTS CARD TRADING
SUNDAY, January 22
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Head to Tap That for a wheeling and dealing afternoon with 7th Inning Stretch Sport Cards Trading. Network, buy, sell, trade, sports cards from Bklyn Classic and Comics R4 Kids, plus other vendors offering Pokémon, comics, vintage sports apparel and more! Choose from over 30 beers on tap, and score $5 off $25 (food and drink check). Raffles prizes for all ages. Kids welcome! Also, don’t miss your favorite Divisional NFL team games on the big screens.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
DUELING PIANOS HEADLINES BHYC YOUTH FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY, January 27
7:30 p.m.
Doesn’t it feel good to pay it forward, while having a good time with friends? The Belle Harbor Yacht Club gifts both pleasures at this fundraiser for nonprofit, Belle Harbor Youth & Community, featuring Dueling Pianos. Proceeds from the part rock/part comedy show benefit this 501C3 organization that hosts and sponsors local community events and sports teams. Limited seating with tables up to 12. Tickets are $25 for members, and $30 for nonmembers.
533 Beach 126th Street
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