ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Readers! Spring has sprung! And with the days longer and brighter, the feverish anticipation for summer is at a high pitch. So, spring your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, March 21
7 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to the weekend at Margie’s as Aerial Acoustics sets the mood.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, March 22
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Spring your weekend celebrations at Bungalow Bar with the eclectic acoustic stylings of Valerie Rose.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, March 22
7 p.m.
NYC instrumentalist Michael Also aka @ihappentohave serves up his jaw-dropping acoustic set to the Jamaica Bay beauty at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, March 22
7:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu at Kennedy’s—spectacular sunset views, divine food and music by country music queen, Lauren Jaimes! Call (718) 945-0202 for reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, March 22
8 p.m.
Margie’s serves up a special treat with musician and storyteller, Johnny Cuomo, fusing modern folk layered with an innovative Irish twist to create a unique sound of his own.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, March 22
8 p.m.
You can’t buy happiness, but you definitely can buy a beer and toast to life with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, March 22
8 p.m.
Bust a move with DJ Stef Nava on the Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel while enjoying craft cocktails and bites, plus the best views of the Atlantic and NYC skyline.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SATURDAY, March 23
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
The Rockaway Hotel Rooftop serves up a sizzlin’ double header! First, at 6 p.m., Brian Ripps rips in with his acoustic set, followed by DJ Nick Russo at 9 p.m., raising the tempo to a feverish notch.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SATURDAY, March 23
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Get ready to ready to “Rock, Rock, Rockaway Beach” acoustic style with Chris Patti aka #hatdrummer at Bungie!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, March 23
7 p.m.
Vocalist and guitarist, TJ Fox, pens a “Love Letter” to music aficionados on the bay at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, March 23
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Relish in a zen movement with majestic views of the moon as Aerial Acoustic sets the mood with their infusion of rock, jazz, classical and Spanish guitar at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, March 23
7:30 p.m.
It’s Saturday night! So, feel the beat, fuel the fun, and live it up with tour de force Regina Borelli belting out modern blues and vintage soul at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, March 23
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Chillax with over 30 brews on tap and food as The BEasy Band gets you into in the groove at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, March 23
8:30 p.m.
Blackstone fires up famed bbq boulevard spot, Smoke & Barrel, with their flamin’ lineup of Southern rock and blues.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, March 23
What’s on the menu tonight at Kennedy’s? Divine sunset views, food, bevies and music by the Song Birds. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, March 24
1 p.m.
Bookmark your first weekend of spring with picturesque bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, March 24
5 p.m.
With taps a-pourin’ and good vibes a-flowin’, Breezy’s Pointers fire up a sizzling retro rock and pop performance at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, March 24
5 p.m. to 9 p.m
Make it a memorable Sunday Fun! Day! with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, March 24
7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the debut of Rockaway’s famed open mic, FamJam, with Rockaway’s highfalutin’ surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does, at Smoke & Barrel. Come on in y’all!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, March 24
It’s another Fun! Day! Sunday at Harbor Light with delish company, food and brews, plus live music with Frank Persico. For showtimes, and reservations, call: (718) 474-2202.
129-18 Newport Ave.
MONDAY, March 24
6 p.m.
JahStix is back at Adrienne’s transforming your Monday blues into positive ragga vibrations!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
ONGOING
TUESDAYS
4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Bah humbug! 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.
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.
7 p.m.
Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki’s karaoke night hosted by DJ Tony.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Thirsty THURSDAYS
7 p.m.
Take a break from the kitchen and 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
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
Sweet SUNDAYS
1 p.m.
Whether it’s breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner—Margie’s has got you covered all Sunday at The Rockaway Hotel—plus, live acoustic jams at 1 p.m. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/margies
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
ARTS
THE ALMEDA CLUB’s GRAND RE-OPENING GALLERY
SATURDAY, March 23
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Almeda Club is certainly a phoenix that always flies high despite many challenges, and this Saturday, don’t miss their grand re-opening of their space with an art exhibit, titled “This Time Tomorrow,” showing the artworks of their friend, The Pope of Greenwich Village. Plus, live music and beverages served. For more info, follow: the_almeda_club on Instagram.
69-62 Almeda Avenue
