ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Keep your finger on the pulse of all that’s happening around town by reading The Rockaway Times’ Good Times page! See the round up below. This week’s tip: Rockaway Restaurant Night Out for LLS next Wednesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 28!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, February 16
7 p.m.
Calling all snowbirds! Chillaxin’ in Rincón a.k.a. Rockaway-South? Don’t miss Squid Squad raisin’ the roof at La Cantina! For more info, follow: guynev6106 on Instagram.
Carr. 413 Km 4.7 Bo. Puntas Rincón, PR
FRIDAY, February 16
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Start your weekend off right with Bungie Acoustic Friday Nights. Friday’s special guest, Danny Riordan!
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, February 16
8 p.m.
TGIF! The best night of the week just got even sweeter with Peter and Taylor jammin’ at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club in the upstairs lounge.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, February 16
8 p.m. to Midnight
Make Smoke & Barrel your Friday “yes-tination” as The Knobs belt out your favorite alternative rock classics.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, February 16
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Clink your pints and dance into the weekend with Kyle Wade at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, February 16
Kennedy’s will sure feel steamy as sultry vocal siren, Pamela Nardi, sizzles with folk, blues, classic rock and more. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, February 17
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu at Bungalow? Feel-good food, bevies and always great company, plus—music by local country music queen, Lauren Jaimes!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, February 17
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Get your cowboy boots on as LL Duo stomps in with blues, rock, soul and country, plus country line dance at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, February 17
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
SATURDAY, February 17
Valentine’s may be gone, but love is still in the air at Kennedy’s with divine sunset views, food, bevies and music by Frank Persico. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, February 18
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Rogers beckons all to bid adieu to the weekend on a high note with the Rock-A-Wades’ sing-a-long party.
203 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, February 19
6 p.m.
Meddle Juice hosts “La Vida en Rose Den” with a medley of live performances by Jairo y La Onda and Vikki Love, and piano karaoke with Sameer Kapoor. Plus, culinary delights by Adrian Abyss and libations poured by Micca. Free admission. Cash bar.
174 Beach 116th Street
ONGOING
Manic MONDAYS
7:30 p.m.
Trivia at Rockaway Tiki is always a terrific time! Plus, the bomb drink specials!
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Wine WEDNESDAYS
7 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
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, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/margies
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
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
Slammin’ SATURDAYS
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bust a move with the hottest deejays on the rooftop of The Rockaway Hotel while enjoying craft cocktails and bites, plus the best views of the Atlantic and NYC skyline. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/the-rooftop
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Sweet SUNDAYS
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hailing all poets, comedians and acoustic musicians—unleash your talents at Coastal RBNY Lighthouse Acoustic Open Mic Night. Nonalcoholic elixirs and hot chocolate served. Free! For Lighthouse event calendar, tickets and memberships, visit: www.lighthouserbny.com .
108-19 Rockaway Beach Drive
THEATER AUDITIONS
RTC PRODUCTION, “CAT ON
A HOT TIN ROOF”
SATURDAY, March 9:
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
& SUNDAY, March 10:
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Calling all actors! The Rockaway Theatre Company is holding auditions for Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “Cat on A Hot Tin Roof.” If selected, auditioners must be available for all performance dates: May 31, June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. This is an open, in-person audition. Please bring headshot and resume. Interested parties must appear on one of the two audition dates in order to be considered for a role. Sides will be provided. Auditioners are urged to familiarize yourself with characters before auditioning. Callbacks will take place on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. For further info, including travel directions, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
John Gilleece Theater, Bldg. T4 at Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area in Breezy Point
SPECIAL MENTIONS
FREE ROCKAWAY FILM DEBUT, “THE WALLPAPER ARTIST”
AT LIGHTHOUSE
MONDAY, February 19
7 p.m.
Join Rockaway Creates and Lighthouse as they host a free premiere showing of “The Wallpaper Artist,” a short documentary by filmmaker Onel Mulet about the professional/personal life of Rockaway resident, entrepreneur and wall-paper artist, Russel Siegel. Followed by a Q&A session and presentation by Siegel on the art of wallpapering. The Lighthouse creative event space is located within the Coastal Frozen shop, across from The Rockaway Hotel.
108-19 Rockaway Beach Drive
ROLLER ROCK RETURNS
TO THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
Starting TUESDAY, February 20
Roller Rock is back at The Rockaway Hotel with theme nights, live DJs, food and drink offerings comeback! Admission ranges from $25 to $40. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings Plus, coming with a group for a special celebration? For parties of 15 guests or more, email: hello@therockawayhotel.com for special packages, including food, open bar and more!
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
ROCKAWAY RESTAURANT NIGHT OUT FOR LLS
WEDNESDAY, February 21 & WEDNESDAY, February 28
Patronize the following restaurants on Wednesday nights in the month of February to support teen cancer survivors, Rocco and Siobhan, raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) “Student Visionary of the Year.” Mention to your server, you are out to support team: “Been There Done That,” and a portion of your bill will be donated. Participating restaurants include: La Sorrentina (420 Beach 129th Street), Pico RBNY (419 Beach 129th Street), Callie’s (410A Beach 129th Street), Jameson’s (421 Beach 129th Street), Harbor Light (129-18 Newport Ave), The Wharf (416 Beach 116th Street), Rocco’s of Roc Beach (115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd.), Bungalow Bar (377 Beach 92nd Street), and Batesy’s (68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.).
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
