ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Memorial Day weekend just one month away, the countdown to summertime revelry is at a feverish pitch, so, map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below. This week’s tips: 2nd Annual TK Country Fest and Red Hook Lobster Pound 15th Anniversary Party!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, April 26
6:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu tonight at Bungalow? Feel-good food, bevies and always great company, plus—music by Paulie B.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, April 26
7 p.m.
Get into the rock groove with acoustic guitarist, Brian Ripps at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, April 26
7 p.m.
Road Kill Duo stampedes into Smoke & Barrel throwin’ down up-tempo country music, followed by DJ Shane.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, April 26
7 p.m.
It’s finally Friday! So, head to The BayHouse for a Fri-rific rock jam with the Rock-A-Wades!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, April 26
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Taps are a-flowin’ and music is a-brewin’ at Tap That with acoustic music man, Dennis Toscano, jammin’ hits from yesterday and today.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, April 26
8 p.m.
Double your pleasure! Double your fun with acoustic duo, Greg & Kat Parr, jammin’ all your favorites from the 60s to the present at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, April 26
8 p.m.
Unlock your inner dancer self as DJ Nick Russo gets the party poppin’ on the Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, April 26
8 p.m.
Start enlisting your deputies because with The Brooklyn Bards playing at Margie’s—it’ll be a high-salutin’ fun night of classic and contemporary Irish folk songs.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, April 26
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Back at Kennedy’s is Cat Nip ushering in their electrifying lineup of classic and alternative rock.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, April 26
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, April 27
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar sets the Saturday night mood with singing bassist and guitarist, Barry Waller.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, April 27
7 p.m.
Make bayside hotspot, Adrienne’s, your Saturday YES-tination as Derek Adam picks and sings his way to the stage with a live acoustic set.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, April 27
7 p.m.
Tonight at The BayHouse! Prepared to be on your feet as Fandango blows in jammin’ ZZ Top and more rockin’ blues tunes.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, April 27
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Piano man/singer-songwriter, Mike Tedesco, takes the stage at Thai Rock playing covers from Billy Joel, John Legend and more, plus originals.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, April 27
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Do you hear a beer calling? It’s the Rock-A-Wades hailing you and your best buds over to Tap That for their sing-a-long rock party.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, April 27
9 p.m. to midnight
Off The Rails (featuring local rockers, Mason & Frank Porretto and Chris Long) storms into Smoke & Barrel, performing 90s, 2000s and party rock tunes.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Magic Bones blazes into Kennedy’s with their scorching lineup of classic rock, country, Motown and more! Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, April 28
2 p.m to 5 p.m.
Don’t miss singer/songwriter/bassist Barry Waller as he rocks barbecue boulevard spot, Batesy’s.
68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, April 28
5 p.m.
End your weekend on a bay-rrific note at The BayHouse with Harry & Co. performing beloved rock classics.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, April 28
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Whether you want to end your weekend toasting with a beer or “Bair,” as in Gerald Bair—enjoy memorable rounds of both at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
ONGOING
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 Wine Bar.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Thirsty THURSDAYS
7 p.m.
Margie’s serves up a heavenly dining experience as Phil Kadet serenades with classics and standards from the American Songbook.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
7:30 p.m.
Rockaway’s famed open mic, FamJam, hosted by local surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does, is a Thursday night thang at Smoke & Barrel! So, come on in y’all and strut your music talents!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Sweet SUNDAYS
1 p.m.
Bask in picturesque bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
Motivational MONDAYS
6 p.m.
Shake off those Monday blues at Adrienne’s with JahStix acoustic rasta rock vibrations.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
AUDITIONS
RTC PRODUCTION,
“FOOTLOOSE”
SUNDAY April 28: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
MONDAY April 29: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Calling all actors, singers and dancers! The Rockaway Theatre Company is holding auditions for their summer musical, “Footloose.” This is an open, live audition. Sides will be provided. For further info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
ROCKAWAY TIKI ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
FRIDAY, April 26 TO SUNDAY, April 28
Rockaway Tiki celebrates their anniversary with a chock-full weekend lineup! Friday 8 p.m.: Taurus Dance Party, Saturday 6 p.m.: Latin Night DJ and Sunday 2 p.m. Rockaway’s own Brian Ripps acoustic set. For more info, visit: rockawaytikibar on Instagram.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND 15TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
SUNDAY, April 28
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Calling all seafood and boardwalk lovers! In honor of Red Hook Lobster Pound’s 15th anniversary, Beach 97th Street Concession is throwing a Red Hook Lobster Birthday party! With $15 lobster rolls, prizes and music by Rainbow Spirals jammin’ Grateful Dead, classic rock and reggae—come on down and welcome summer!
Beach 97th Boardwalk
2ND ANNUAL TK COUNTRY FEST
SUNDAY, April 28
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Timothy Klein Foundation and Country Swag present the 2nd Annual TK Fest at The Rockaway Hotel, remembering and honoring friend and hero, FDNY Firefighter Timmy Klein. Headlining the show is Rock Country Nights performing the best of Billboard country and classic rock, plus enjoy line dancing, raffles and more! Tickets are $55, which include a chance to win a trip to Nashville for the CMA Musical Festival. For tickets and more info, visit: www.fftimmykleinfoundation.com or https://countryswag.com/tkfest24
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
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