ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Drummed up your New Year’s resolutions yet? Here’s a great one! Support any one of Rockaway’s local establishments hosting live music, arts, theater and more! And keep your finger on the pulse of all that’s happening by reading The Rockaway Times’ Good Times page! See the round up below. This week’s tip: Jameson’s 1st Annual Timothy Klein Pig Roast happening Sunday!
LIVE MUSIC
Friday, January 12
6 p.m.
Dance, sing, and make some noise ‘cause it’s Friday music night with the Rock-A-Wades at Jameson’s!
421 Beach 129th Street
Friday, January 12
4 p.m. / 7 p.m.
It’s acoustic Friday at Bungalow Bar and this evening the cozy bayside restaurant serves up a double header with—first at 4 p.m., Bauer ’N’ Brat drives you out of the workweek into weekend mode, then at 7 p.m., human mix-master, Frank Persico, raises the tempo up a notch.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, January 12
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From mesmerizing bay views to piano tunes, savor this enchanting night with pianist, composer, and songwriter, Lecco Morris, at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, January 12
7:30 p.m.
“Hot Damn!” Don’t miss country music queen, Lauren Jaimes, performing her latest single and more originals at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, January 12
8 p.m.
Double your pleasure! Double your fun—with double mint acoustic duo, Greg & Kat Parr, jammin’ all your favorites from the 60s to the present, plus originals at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, January 12
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Raise the roof and rock the night away with Kenny Dee’s acoustic groove at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, January 13
6:30 p.m.
Happening at Bungalow Bar! Guitarist/singer Robert Marcic hits all the right notes playing from his diverse catalogue of classic rock, pop, country, blues and R&B.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, January 13
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Dance into Sunday as The Mighty Quinn throws down some Grateful Dead and more of your jam rock favorites at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, January 13
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Feel the bass, hear the guitar! One2Many is back at Rogers pourin’ out your fave rock classics.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, January 14
2 p.m.
Make Harbor Light your pre-Martin Luther King Day Sunday celebration as the uptown popular restaurant serves up delish food and brews, plus live music with Frank Persico.
129-18 Newport Ave.
SUNDAY, January 14
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Giddy up! Make a beeline to Rogers for another raucous Sunday Fun! Day! with the Rocka-A-Wades’ sing-along jam.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, January 14
Chillax and close out the weekend at Tap That as The In-Laws jam your favorite rock classics. For showtimes, follow: Tapthatrbny on Instagram.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
ONGOING
Tunesday TUESDAYS
Going to Rincón a.k.a. Rockaway-South? Squid Squad plays every Tuesday at popular authentic Mexican spot, Nacho Libre. Also, at Uma’s Playa Jobos and Calypso on selected nights. For more info, follow: guynev6106 on Instagram.
4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tuesdays are that odd day of the week, in which you got through Monday, but still not over hump day. Well, why not declare Tuesday—Fun-Day—with your crew at Sayra’s Wine Bar with half-price bottles of wine, charcuterie boards, and live music!
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Thirsty THURSDAYS
7 p.m.
Head to Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel for a heavenly dining experience as Phil Kadet serenades with classics and standards from the American Songbook. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/margies
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
7 p.m.
Think you’re smarter than your friends? Checkmate at Bungie’s Trivia Tent Thursdays with music by DJs At Work. For weekly themes, follow: bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
7:30 p.m.
Calling all wannabe rockers and proud croakers—grab your fans and head to Smoke & Barrel for a pitch imperfect karaoke night!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Fab FRIDAYS
9 p.m.
DJ Baroque spins an eclectic vibe with the best of acid jazz, electro funk, instrumental hip hop, rare grooves, and classics at The Rose Den.
174 Beach 116th Street
Slammin’ SATURDAYS
4 p.m. until late
You don’t have to be a Swiftie to shake it off and party to the hottest beats waxed by popular deejays on the Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel. Plus, enjoy craft cocktails and bites while soaking in views of the Atlantic and Manhattan skyline. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/the-rooftop
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
MOVIE NIGHT AT TAP THAT
FRIDAY, January 12
8 p.m.
Friday nights are Movie Night at Tap That, so, gather your besties and with a glass of wine or beer in hand, snuggle in to watch movie classics. For weekly movie listings, follow: tapthatrbny on Instagram.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
THEATER
(Yes, Rockaway has its own theater company!)
RTC PRESENTS
“MEAN GIRLS JR.”
Starting this Friday!
2 p.m. / 7 p.m.
Rockaway Theatre Company’s Young People’s Theatre Workshop presents, “Mean Girls Jr.” Adapted from SNL star, Tina Fey’s 2004 blockbuster film and Broadway smash hit, this “fetch” 60-minute production tells the hilarious story of how high-schooler Cady Heron learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung! Show dates are Fridays and Saturdays: January 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., and Sundays: January 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/
Post Theatre, Building T-4, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
SPECIAL MENTIONS
JAMESON’S PUB FIRST ANNUAL TIMMY KLEIN MEMORIAL
PIG ROAST
SUNDAY, January 14
2 p.m.
This year, Jameson’s renames its annual pig roast to the “Timmy Klein Memorial Pig Roast” in honor of the treasured local firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty. Music by Kieran Monaghan, followed by DJ Johnny A. Proceeds from the 50/50 go towards the firefighter’s namesake nonprofit, FF Timothy P. Klein Memorial Foundation. For more info, follow: Jamesonspub on Instagram.
421 Beach 129th Street
CHARCUTERIE & CHILL
AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
January dates available
Make The Rockaway Hotel your home for a night at one of their bungalow apartments. Whatever the intimate celebration, be the hostess with the mostest by serving up an evening of overflowing cheese and charcuterie boards, wine and any fun you drum up! Open to parties of eight or more. For bookings and more info., visit: hello@therockawayhotel.com
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
