ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
RT Readers—Fall is officially here, and our local establishments all over are chock-full with things to do. See roundup below. This week’s tip: Fall Fest at The Rockaway Hotel this Sunday!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, October 6
6 p.m.
Get ready for a bay-u-tiful night at The Wharf as Sean Jacoby switches your music dial to sweet alternative rock, indie jams.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, October 6
6:45 p.m.
Jazz connosieurs! Back at Uma’s is Rockaway music maestro, Simon Chardiet, jazzifyin’ your senses for your dinin’ pleasure!
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, October 6
7 p.m.
Make it a Bungie bay-rrific night with singing guitarist, Robert Marcic, sweetenin’ his guitar with classic rock, pop, country, blues and R&B at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, October 6
7 p.m.
Go old school with 80s music by JVS to the days when Corey Haim and Farrah Fawcett pinups were plastered on your wall.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, October 6
8 p.m.
Station yourself at the main bar as Blackstone blows into the Belle Harbor Yacht Club with their flamin’ lineup of Southern rock and blues.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, October 6
9 p.m.
Back in Irish Town from Boston is punk-influenced Folk ‘n’ Irish band—The Gobshites—packin’ in the shenanigans at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
4 p.m.
Don’t miss reggae sensation Jah Stix as he brings in cool vibrations to the boards at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, October 7
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wine With Sue is back at Tap That quenchin’ your thirst for high-caliber rock and roll!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 7
7 p.m.
With The Knobs bangin’ out your favorite alternative rock hits at Riis, go back in time to when Depeche Mode was on your boom box.
Riis Beach, Bay 9 Concession
SATURDAY, October 7
9 p.m.
If you missed them on Friday—last chance to get ‘Irished’ this weekend with The Gobshites at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 8
3 p.m.
Be Grateful Dead again with tribute band, Rainbow Spirals, at Rockaway Tiki Bar.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, October 8
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Grab a pint and toast to another Sunday Fun! Day! with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 8
6 p.m.
End your weekend on a Breezy note with Friends in Sound’s high-energy lineup of classic rock and blues covers at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, October 8
With Harbor Light in full Oktoberfest mode, get your chops ready for traditional das Essen (food) and das Bier (beer). Plus, on the music menu—Pete Brady and Taylor! For menu and showtime, visit: harborlightpub on Instagram.
129-18 Newport Ave.
ONGOING
Wine WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m.
Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki Bar’s karaoke night.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
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.
Thirsty THURSDAYS
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Head to the boards for Rockaway Rasta Lobstah Jam hosted by Red Hook Lobster Pound, also featuring sweet reggae music by Rho & Friends. For tickets and more info, visit: www.redhooklobster.com/location/rockaway/
Beach 97th Street Boardwalk Concession
7 p.m.
Think you’re smarter than your friends? Find out at Bungie’s Trivia Tent Thursdays, plus music by DJs At Work. This upcoming week’s theme: “Getting Jiggy With It!” For more info., follow: bungalowbarny on Instagram.
Sweet SUNDAYS
1 p.m.
Spend Sunday afternoons indulging in incredible wine, cocktails, sensuous cuisine, and live acoustic music with Phil Kadet at Margies.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THEATER
ENCHANTMENT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: A ROCKAWAY REVUE—VAUDEVILLE REVIVED!
SATURDAY, October 7
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Step into a bygone era of glamour, laughter, and pure entertainment as the timeless art of vaudeville is revived here in Rockaway. Get ready to be enchanted by an evening of dazzling performances, jaw-dropping acts, and toe-tapping music that will leave you in awe. On the enchanting menu: spectacular variety acts, dramatic improv, live music and singing, spoken word, dance and more! Plus, art show by Carolin Wood. This event will be held outside, so it is advised that attendees bring their own chair and dress appropriately for the weather. This event is free, but donations welcome. To RSVP and for more info, visit: Facebook event page: Enchantment Entertainment Presents: A Rockaway Revue: Vaudeville Revived
116-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
WHITNEY LIVE AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
SATURDAY, October 7
6 p.m.
Chicago duo, Whitney, rolls into The Rockaway Hotel jammin’ their classic folk-pop hits, along with some brand new tunes. (Tickets not required for hotel guests). General admission: $40.35. For more info and tickets, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
PAWLACIO PETS 2ND ANNUAL ROCKAWAY DOG PARADE
SUNDAY, October 8
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Rescheduled from September 24).
Got your lederhosen and dirndls! Dress your pooch to impress, and even go home with a prize at this year’s Pawlacio Rockaway Dog Parade themed, “Dogtober Fest!” At 10 a.m., meet near the grassy area at Beach 108th Street and the hockey rink to collect parade badges and goodie bags. Then at 11 a.m., join parade goers as they strut down the boardwalk to Beach 95th Street. Don’t forget to wag your tail at judges and the parade’s ARF-ARF mascot, Rocky! Prizes for top three dogs: Overall Best Dressed, Funniest Dog and Best Matching. Plus, parade after paw-ty at Beach 95th Street Amphitheater. Admission: $5.97 per pooch. For tickets and more info, visit Facebook event page: Pawlacio Pets Presents the 2nd Annual Rockaway Dog Parade.
Beach 108th Street Roller Rink (boardwalk/Shore Front Parkway)
FALL FEST AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
SUNDAY, October 8
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fall leaves are falling and The Rockaway Hotel’s good times are rolling at their 3rd Annual Fall Fest! Get ready for a day chock-full of live music, vendors and more activities for all ages, including vendor market, food from The Dancing Pig BBQ and drinks available for purchase. Plus, live music by Calm Coast starting at 3 p.m. Special event lineup: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fun with Food, a kids activity recommended for ages six plus; 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. pie-making contest. Sign up to enter; 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Paint & Sip Fall Edition; plus, all day: pressed flower pumpkin decorating and tarot readings by Seaside Intuitives. For more info and tickets, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
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