ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
RT Readers—don’t let the calendar date fool you. Summer vibes still rule, and our little slice of heaven is buzzing with live entertainment. This week’s tip: It’s Poseidon Parade time this Saturday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, September 14
6 p.m.
Stay out of the kitchen and head to The Rockaway Hotel for a memorable culinary and listening experience at their “Dinner & A Band” series. Tonight, indulge in immensely satisfying Mexicano flavors from local restaurant, Pico RBNY, plus live music. Admission is $20 and includes one plate and live music show. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, September 15
6 p.m.
With the bay and an unbeatable sunset as a backdrop, Harry & Co. headlines The Wharf’s Rockaway summery soundtrack.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, September 15
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Big Squid teams up with special guest, Kerry Kearney, for the grand finale of Summer 2023’s Rockaway squidification at Caracas.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, September 15
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
It’s half-way to St. Paddy’s Day, so make it a Fri-yay! Friday with Jim “Wolfie” McGrath at Belle Harbor Yacht Club
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, September 15
7 p.m.
Kick off your weekend on an acoustic note with Barry Waller at Bungie.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, September 15
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Bar Marseille amplifies your summer 2023 soundtrack with LL Duo’s sizzling performance of blues, rock and soul classics.
190 Beach 69th Street
SATURDAY, September 15
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Anthem NYC hits up Tap That with their rockalicious show under the stars.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, September 16
6:30 p.m.
Head to Bungie and see for yourself why local Lauren Jaimes has been declared a star in the national country music scene.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, September 17
5 p.m.
Squeeze out the last hours of a beautiful summer weekend with Harry’s Band, playing rock classics at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
ONGOING
Wine WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m. to 9 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.
FILM
ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS
“PICTOBEACH BAZAAR”
SATURDAY, September 16
times vary
With an international roster of artists and publishers, Rockaway Film Festival hosts, PictoBeach Bazaar—a one-day festival, featuring a vibrant display of comics, zines, prints, apparel and art books. Also, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., then, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Frog Farm screens two animation showcases at Rockaway Brewery. Lineup: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Several artists gather to read screen-projections of their work. Then at 8:30 p.m.—screening of film, “Funny Pages,” and Q&A in-person with director, Owen Kline. Tickets: $10.
72-02 Gouverneur Avenue, Arverne
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS
“GOD OF CARNAGE”
Two more weekends left!
The Rockaway Theatre Company’s fall 2023 season opener, “God of Carnage,” maximizes every comic device built into this Tony-award winning one-act play about how a seemingly congenial summit between four solicitous parents turns into a living room free-for-all! From scalding dialogue to flat-out slapstick, expect a comedy of manners—without the manners. Let’s get ready to rumble! Remaining show dates: September 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. General admission: $20 and Senior/Child: $15. For tickets and more info, visit:
www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
KIWANIS ROCKAWAY RADIO BINGO NIGHT
FRIDAY, September 15
7 p.m.
Giddy up to Kiwanis of the Rockaways’ Radio Bingo Night at American Legion Post 1404 in Broad Channel—featuring a fun-fabulous night of music, dancing, bingo and fun with DJ Paddy Tubz! Plus: cash bar, 50/50s and more raffles. Proceeds go towards swimming lessons and summer camp for children. Admission: $30 in advance/ $35 at the door. Eight-person group seating at pre-reserved tables is $200. (Admission includes soda, water and dessert. Feel free to bring snacks, no beverages). RSVP via text to MaryAnn: (917) 515-0024 or Zelle: rockawaykiwanis@aol.com For more info, visit: Kiwanis Rockaways on Facebook.
209 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
CONNOLLY’S FINAL WEEKEND OF FROZENS
FRIDAY, September 15 to SUNDAY, September 17
times vary
Last call…seriously, for a Connolly’s frozen, and the Rockaway landmark pub is ending its Rockaway Summer 2023 residency on a high Connolly’s note! Lineup: Thursday at 8 p.m.: Radio Bingo with DJ Paddy Tubz; Friday: DJ Brother Rich keeps the pub crawlers crawlin’; Saturday, 5 p.m.: epic live Pearl Band tribute, followed by Connolly’s Poseidon afterparty with DJ Julie Quinn; Sunday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: final day opener starring DJ D. Treut and last Hangout Challenge hosted by DJ Paddy Tubz.
155 Beach 95th Street
IT’S POSEIDON PARADE TIME!
SATURDAY, September 16
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join glittery sea creatures of all ages as they invade the boardwalk for Rockaway 2023 Poseidon Parade! Parade check-in and lineup is between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Caracas, Beach 106th Concession. Then, kicking off at 1 p.m.—seafaring revelers frolic down the boards, strutting their finest merpeople costumes past the judges, ending at Beach 97th Street Concession, where there’ll be fun activities for all ages, t-shirts, music, including an incredible boardwalk afterparty with JunXion. To register and for more info, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poseidons-parade-2023-tickets-695714941117
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SOLSHYNE & MIGHTY QUINN ROCK POSEIDON
SATURDAY, September 16
12 p.m.
It’s Poseidon Parade Day, and Solshyne is teaming up with The Mighty Quinn to rock merfolk revelers on the boardwalk at Sand Shark.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession
DJ KEVIE KEV POSEIDON
PARADE AFTERPARTY
SATURDAY, September 16
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
After the Poseidon Parade, local celeb—DJ Kevie Kev’s turns it up at his always-legendary jam, this year hosted at Smoke & Barrel. When Kevie Kev throws down his old school ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s—his massive band of followers—also turn it up! Happy hour: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., plus, Smoke & Barrel food specials. Admission: $5.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SURF LOT CELEBRATES POSEIDON PARADE DAY WITH ETHIOPIAN EATS & AFRO BEATS
SATURDAY, September 16
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Surf Lot presents, “Bunna on the Beach—a Poseidon Parade Day Ethiopian Pop Up.” Yum-up Ethiopian cuisine curated by Bunna Cafe, and roots and reggae spun by DJ 5 Outta 12, and ethnic and Afro beats by DJ Kalab. RSVP: http://bit.ly/bunnabeach . Admission is free!
189 Beach 96th Street
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