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 the roundup below. This week’s tip: First Annual 116th Street Fall Festival this Sunday!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, October 13
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Jazz connoisseurs! Get ‘wined’ up with The Simon Jazz Duo at Sayra’s Wine Bar!
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, October 13
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Dead heads unite with The Mighty Quinn Trio at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, October 13
8 p.m.
Gear up for an evening of brews and WLIR radio-era tunes with The Knobs in the upstairs lounge at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, October 13
9 p.m.
It’s finally Friday! So, let the good times roll with Winston McBoogie at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, October 13
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Enjoy ocean views and a tall pitcher of Wine With Sue at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
SATURDAY, October 14
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Beatlemaniacs! Don’t miss Bang-Bang Maxwell bangin’ the classics you know and love at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 14
7 p.m.
Prepared to be swept away as guitar duo, Aerial Acoustics, performs a broad range of music—from pop to jazz and a few surprises in between—at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, October 14
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Head to Smoke & Barrel and fall in love as acoustic guitarist, Barry Waller jams the soundtrack of your lifetime.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 14
9 p.m.
If you’re lookin’ for that old time rock and roll, tonight—One2Many will soothe your soul at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 15
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrate another Sunday Fun! Day! with the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 15
5 p.m.
Bookend the weekend on a high note with the ShowTyme Rokkers at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, October 15
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—Winston McBoogie! For menu and showtime, visit: harborlightpub on Instagram.
129-18 Newport Avenue
ONGOING
Wine WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m.
Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki’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
Fab FRIDAYS
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Every Friday until October 27, besides his famous pizza, SeaNY Pizza serves up his favorite DJs on the boards at Beach 97th Street Concession. This Friday, waxin’ the ones and twos, is DJ Center (Push The Fader), taking you on a soulful trip around the globe.
Beach 97th Street Concession
TRIVIA NIGHTS
TUESDAY, October 17
7:30 p.m.
Trivia Tuesdays is back at Pico starting with “Star Wars”: Episodes 1 to 8 and stories! Plus, trekkies will dine on special Star Wars-themed cocktails and food. RSVP at: www.Starwars101723.eventbrite.com
419 Beach 129th Street
THURSDAY, October 19
7 p.m.
Think you’re smarter than your friends? Find out at Bungie’s Trivia Tent Thursdays, with music by DJs At Work. This week’s theme: “The One About ‘Friends’ Week!”
377 Beach 92nd Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
PICO RBNY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY FIESTA
SATURDAY, October 14
all day!
Pico invites all to their ‘tin’ anniversary—10 years of serving up comida Mexicana in Rockaway! This all-day fiesta sizzles with a mariachi band and DJ Matty Finley! Plus, $20 Modelo buckets and $10 Pico cocktails. Get ready to party with Pico!
419 Beach 129th Street
NURTURE U WELLNESS FALL
POP-UP MARKET
SATURDAY, October 14 & SUNDAY, October 15
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Nurture U Wellness pop-up market featuring a wide variety of artisanal vendors, including Rockaway Gems, Otherwordy, Rockaway Creates, Coconut Girly and more. Special appearance and book signing by award-winning community journalist, Rob MacKay, author of “Famous People of Queens.” Plus, raffle prizes and complimentary apple cider. For more info, follow: nuw_massage on Instagram.
120-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
ROCKAWAY BREWING CO. 3RD ANNUAL OKTONY FEST
SATURDAY, October 14
1 p.m.
Rockaway Brewing Co. beckons you to their annual non-stop beer-drinking, sausage-eating, lederhosen-wearing, merry-making Oktony Fest! Rain or shine (the event is held indoors)—get ready for a day chock-full with Tony’s famous pretzels, beer brats, live music and more, plus Brendo will be on the mic! Taking center stage is the Pretzel Eating Contest! Free entry. After-party at Rockaway Tiki Bar (67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd). For more info, visit: rbcobeach on Instagram.
415 Beach 72 Street
ROCKAWAY BAZAAR 3RD
ANNUAL OCTOBERFEST
SATURDAY, October 14 &
SUNDAY, October 15
1 p.m.
Rockaway Bazaar brings Octoberfest to the oceanfront with Steinhoist competitions, O-fest shirts, German style hats and koozie giveaways! Plus, brats, pretzels and German-themed food and beer all day, every day! Live music with Rho and The Nomads on Saturday, Beach Bullies on Sunday. For more info, visit: www.rockawaybazaar97th on Instagram.
Beach 97th Street Concession
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL BRUNCH CLUB SERIES
SUNDAY, October 15
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you deign to day drink, The Rockaway Hotel’s Brunch Club series should be on your list of things to do this Fall! Round up your besties for an Instagrammable family-style brunch, bottomless brunch cocktails, plus—this Sunday, DJ spins the ultimate grunge brunch soundtrack! Location: The Pool House (tented and heated outdoor space). Tickets: $75 per person. For more info and tickets, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
1ST ANNUAL 116TH STREET FALL FEST
SUNDAY, October 15
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fall leaves are fallin’ and family fun will be rollin’ at the First Annual 116th Street Fall Festival! All ages welcome to this street-long festival featuring pumpkin painting, rock climbing, a petting zoo, 5-in-1 bouncy house, street vendors, food trucks and music galore! Plus, don’t miss the stellar music lineup: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.—appearances by Walker Hornung, John Simonelli, Frank Persico, Bobby Butler and Rami; 5 p.m.—Glenn Strange Band, 6 p.m.—The Set Theory, plus DJ music between sets until 8 p.m.
116th Street
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