ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Thanksgiving just a week away, shake off your Turkey Daze with a Rockaway Good Times crawl. So, map it out with our entertainment guide below. This week’s tip: Get your holiday shopping in at St. Camillus Christmas Boutique.
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, November 17
5 p.m.
Folk band, Meddle Juice, serves up rootsy, rustic Americana vibes on the boards at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, November 17
6:30 p.m.
From classic rock, contemporary hits, country, folk to blues—drive into the weekend with Joe K’s acoustic vibes at Bungie.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, November 17
7 p.m.
Dance your way to Breezy as Friends in Sound unfurls their high-energy classic rock and blues covers at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, November 17
7 p.m.
Uma’s serves up a special treat with Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Fernandito Ferrer, revered all over for his unique looping percussive guitar technique and impressive poetic vocal imagery, reminiscent of Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco and Antonio Cabán Vale.
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, November 17
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Swinging jazz virtuosos, Simon Chardiet and Tim Givens, electrify Sayra’s Wine Bar with their subversive wit and poetic energy on upright double bass.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, November 17
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Get out of the workweek mindset and into the weekend groove with Chris Warren at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, November 17
9 p.m.
The best night of the week just got even better with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic vibes at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, November 17
Gear up for a bay-u-tiful night at Kennedy’s with Cat Nip’s electrifying lineup of classic and alternative rock. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, November 18
7 p.m.
Follow the green light uptown to Harbor Light as the Rock-A-Wades throw down beerlicious sing-along rock classics.
129-18 Newport Ave.
SATURDAY, November 18
7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss rock/soul/pop/folk/country acoustic mix master—Frank Persico’s debut at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, November 18
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Make Tap That your Saturday YES-tination as The Mighty Quinn ushers in Grateful Dead and more of your jam band favorites.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, November 19
5 p.m.
Breezy’s got talent! Don’t miss the ladies of The Pointers as they turn it up with a sizzling retro rock and pop performance at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, November 19
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get ready for another Sunday Fun!Day with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, November 19
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
End the weekend on a dreamy note as piano man/singer-songwriter, Mike Tedesco, takes the stage at Thai Rock playing original music and covers from Billy Joel, John Legend and more!
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, November 19
What’s on the menu at Harbor Light? Feel-good food, bevies and always great company, plus—music by Frank Persico. Call (718) 474-2202 for showtime and reservations.
129-18 Newport Ave.
PRE-TURKEY DAY CELEBRATIONS
With Thanksgiving Day’s frenzied preparations in full swing, step away from the kitchen and celebrate your blessings with friends and family at these local venues.
FRIDAY, November 17
8 p.m.
Get ready to bust out your vocals at the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department’s Turkey Karaoke, a fun night filled with terrible singing at Grassy Point Bar & Grill. Plus, DJ Miltey and everyone’s favorite bartender, Joey O’Hare, gets the crowd bumpin’ and boozin’! Door admission: $5.
18-02 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
SUNDAY, November 19
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring the kiddoes to Jameson’s Kids-Giving celebration featuring crafts, activities, dance party and lunch! For reservations, call (718) 494-9364 or email: jamesonspubrbny@gmail.com.
421 Beach 129th Street
WEDNESDAY, November 22
6 p.m.
The Belle Harbor Yacht Club hosts a happy hour social with live acoustic music finessed by critically acclaimed music man, Phil Kadet.
533 Beach 126th Street
WEDNESDAY, November 22
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
From Elvis, Frank Valli and more—Tony Gap pours out the oldies, but goodies at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
WEDNESDAY, November 22
Saddle up for your Thanksgiving Eve celebrations with a mechanical bull and live DJ at Smoke & Barrel. For showtime and reservations, call (347) 727-7429.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
MOVIE NIGHT
“ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST” AT TAP THAT
FRIDAY, November 17
8 p.m.
With plenty of beer and wine at Tap That—grab your besties and snuggle in to watch the 1975 classic, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” starring Jack Nicholson.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
TRIVIA
THURSDAY, November 16
7 p.m.
Don’t miss Bungie’s Trivia Tent Thursdays, with music by DJs At Work. This week’s theme: “We Got You Covered in Song Week!” Check out songs that have been re-recorded for better or worse.”
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, November 18
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Put your Swiftie expertise to the test at Pico RBNY’s T-Swift “Brunch” Trivia. We’re talking cat names, voicemails, birthdays and more! Plus, enjoy Taylor Swift-themed brunch menu, gift giveaways and prizes for all winners! For reservations, visit: https://taylorswiftpico.eventbrite.com.
419 Beach 129th Street
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “THE MIRACLE WORKER”
Last weekend!
The reviews are in! The Rockaway Theater Company’s 2023 season closer, “The Miracle Worker” is a tear-jerking hit! Don’t miss this last opportunity to see this RTC production of the 1959 Tony-award winning Broadway play that tells the true story of blind and deaf heroine, Helen Keller, and Annie Sullivan, the extraordinary teacher who taught her to communicate with the world. Show dates: November 17, 18, and 19. For tickets, showtimes and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org.
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTION
DJ TEDDY’S LAST 2023 “FALL” DOWN BRUNCH AT BUNGIE
SUNDAY, November 19
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
You don’t want to miss DJ Teddy’s last brunch of the year, and with the mix master behind the turntable—get ready to feast on Bungalow’s chart-topping three-hour brunch buffet and open bar. Admission: $65. For tickets, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram and see link in IG bio.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SHOP LOCAL
ST. CAMILLUS CHRISTMAS
BOUTIQUE
SATURDAY, November 17
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
& SUNDAY, November 18
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The holiday gift shopping season is here! So, pack it all in this weekend at St. Camillus Christmas Boutique featuring over 30 vendors selling one-of-a-kind items at St. Camillus Springman Hall. Plus, 50/50 and gift raffles!
180 Beach 99th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
