ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
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LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, January 19
6:30 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with Kieran Monaghan’s acoustic vibes at Bungalow Bar!
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, January 19
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Calling all ‘80s New Wave music fans! Make a beeline to The Rockaway Hotel Rooftop Bar as The Knobs takes you down memory lane, jammin’ The Cure, R.E.M., The Psychedelic Furs and more! For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, January 19
7:30 p.m.
Dueling Pianos are back deliverin’ their high octane, part rock/part comedy show at Belle Harbor Yacht Club. (BYOF—bring your own food). Cash bar!
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, January 19
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Best way to unwind after a long week? A jam session with A Party of Two, plus flowing bevies and food at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, January 19
8 p.m.
Happening tonight at Margie’s! The Irish Mutts throw down their never-outdone acoustic lineup starring: Bobby Butler, Danny Mulvanerty, John Bernstein and Joe Boyle. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/margies
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, January 19
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
With Arturo Rivera on tap, raise your glass and toast to another FUN-tabulous Rockaway weekend at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, January 20
4 p.m. until late
Party hardy with DJ Sean Aiken on the Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/the-rooftop
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SATURDAY, January 20
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar serves up a special treat with Brazilian acoustic artist, Zuike.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, January 20
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From Hall & Oates, Paul Simon and more—music man Chris Tedesco ignites your Saturday night revelry at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, January 20
7:30 p.m.
LL Duo serves up sweet soul, chased with blues and rock at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, January 20
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Board The Rock-A-Wades’ good times train at Tap That for a first-class trip of laughter, brews and always slammin’ tunes!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, January 20
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
If bubble gum pop’s not your flavor, set sail to Rogers as Anthem Acoustic jams legit rock classics.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, January 21
2 p.m.
Greg Parr ends your weekend with some afternoon tunes at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Avenue
MONDAY, January 22
Start with week off right with Meddle Juice’s tangerine dreams at The Rose Den, featuring Patsy, Lace Card, & His Pioneers, plus food pop up by Adrian Abyss, mocktails, cocktails and more. Cash only.
174 Beach 116th Street
ONGOING
Thirsty THURSDAYS
7 p.m.
Enjoy a heavenly dining experience at Margie’s 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 wanna-be 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 acid jazz, electro funk, instrumental hip hop, and more rare grooves at The Rose Den.
174 Beach 116th Street
MOVIE NIGHT AT TAP THAT
FRIDAY, January 19
8 p.m.
Chockfull with drama, suspense, action and good ol’ western adventure—Tap That serves up 1989’s “Roadhouse,” starring, Patrick Swayze, as a bouncer, hired to clean-up the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
THEATER (Yes, Rockaway has its own theater company!)
RTC PRESENTS “MEAN GIRLS JR.”
Last weekend!
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! Remaining show dates: Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, January 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
ROCKAWAY CREATES WINTER WONDERMENT GALA
SATURDAY, January 20
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rockaway Creates beckons the community to their inaugural Winter Wonderment Gala: A Celebration of Art, Community, and Giving Back, honoring several local nonprofits on the peninsula. Admission is $140, which includes gourmet three-course buffet style menu (vegan options available), music by DJ Hey Leonex, unlimited beer, wine, sangria and signature drinks. Suits and gowns encouraged, not required. Venue: Jade on 129th. For tickets and more info, visit: Rockaway Creates on Facebook/ Instagram.
431 Beach 129th Street
LIGHTHOUSE AT COASTAL RBNY
Lusting for some whimsical magic in your life? Coastal RBNY has transformed into The Lighthouse, “Nourishing souls with coffee and food, while sparking creativity, and fostering community.” For more info, including event calendar, tickets and memberships, visit: www.lighthouserbny.com . Upcoming:
SATURDAY, January 2O
2:45 p.m. & 4:30pm
Enjoy a scrumptious selection of “Tea Time” tales read by Flyleaf, followed by a Fairy Tea party filled with age-appropriate herbal elixirs and delectable treats, while Flyleaf surprises and delights with a performance of freshly-brewed Bubble Magic! Tickets are $43.45.
SUNDAY, January 21
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hailing all poets, comedians and acoustic musicians—unite and unleash your talents at Lighthouse acoustic open mic night. Nonalcoholic elixirs served. FREE!
109-18 Rockaway Beach Drive
GREG TROOPER MUSIC TRIBUTE—PANCREATIC CANCER FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY, January 26
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Join the community at this pancreatic cancer fundraiser at Knights of Columbus in remembrance of singer and songwriter, Greg Trooper— featuring performances by Kerry Kearney, Niall Connolly, Tim Kearney, Catherine Torrey, Eddie McCarthy Jr., Billy Salvatore, The Locals: Joey Culleton, Mike Conrath, Eddie McCarthy, Gerard Stokes, Chris Stokes, Kevin Stokes, Steve Mantegna, Mike Rogers, Margie Rogers, John Battista, Johnny Malar and more. Admission is $10. All proceeds go towards funding life-changing programs and services for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. For tickets, call Kevin at 347-306-0723. To donate and for more info, visit: http://support.pancan.org/goto/Kevin_Stokes
333 Beach 90th Street
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