ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Memorial Day weekend just three weeks 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: Check out Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby Day happenings around town!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, May 3
6:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu at Bungalow? Feel-good food, bevies and always great company, plus—Arturo Rivera’s acoustic groove.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, May 3
6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Playing for you dinin’ pleasure at Uma’s! Jazz/surf billy/rock maestro, Simon Chardiet.
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 3
7 p.m.
Jump into the passenger seat as Brian Ripps drives your Friday night into weekend revelry at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, May 3
7 p.m.
It’s finally Friday! So, get ready to move those hips, tap your feet, and sing out loud as high-energy classic rock band—Friendzy—raises the roof at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, May 3
7:30 p.m.
Smoke & Barrel serves up a double-header with first, at 7:30 p.m.—feel the bass, hear the guitar, and make acoustic memories with Brook & Jax—unplugged. Next, DJ Shane pumps up the bass for an epic dance par-tay!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 3
8 p.m.
Vibe to the music, drink the booze—Friday Music Night at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club is where it grooves! Special guest: Gerald Bair.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, May 3
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Back at Ruffle Bar are local veteran rockers—Off The Rails (featuring Mason & Frank Porretto and Chris Long)—performing your favorite ‘90s, 2000s and party rock tunes.
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
FRIDAY, May 3
Get ready for a memorable Breezy night at Kennedy’s as Sean Jacoby switches your music dial to sweet alternative rock, indie jams. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, May 4
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar sets the Saturday night mood with Too Fat Guys jammin’ the bayside spot!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, May 4
7 p.m.
Dave Kellan fills the bayside beauty, Adrienne’s, with his signature blend of soul/rock/pop.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, May 4
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Happening at Thai Rock! Witness for yourself why The New York Times describes The Robert Whaley Duo’s wild, piano-based, storefront church sound as “entertainment, humor and music too!”
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, May 4
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A lot of rhythm with loads of self-pouring—that’s what Saturday nights are about at Tap That. Special guest: Barry Waller!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, May 4
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Hell or High Water is back at Rogers propellin’ your Saturday night fun with good ol’ fashioned rock and roll, chased with a bluesy swamp vibe.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, May 4
Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, May 5
5 p.m.
Head to The BayHouse as Breezy’s Pointers’ ladies show who’s boss when it comes to pouring out a legit retro rock and pop vibe.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
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 and strut what you’ve got!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
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’s bright lights.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
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
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTAS AROUND TOWN
SATURDAY, May 4 — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
& SUNDAY, May 5 — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For Cinco de Mayo, Pico’s is going full monty with a two-day fiesta, chock-full of live music, margaritas, tacos y mucho más—all weekend long! First up on Saturday—DJ Mike Combat gets the Pico party poppin’! Then on Sunday, the popular uptown Mexican cuisine restaurant serves up “Salsa Domingo” for Cinco de Mayo with Bobby Butthead hitting the stage!
419 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, May 5
1 p.m.
Fill your day with Solshyne as the band throws down a warm-up to summer with a Dickey Betts tribute on Cinco de Mayo at the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater.
Beach 94th Street Amphitheater (adjacent to Shore Front Parkway)
SUNDAY, May 5
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
End your weekend on a bay-riffic note at Bungie with Cinco de Mayo specials, while DJ Mouse spins the 1s and 2s.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
KENTUCKY DERBY DAY AT SMOKE & BARREL
SATURDAY, May 4
2 p.m.
This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, so join the crowds of horse-loving, hat-wearing, julep-swilling spectators watching the iconic event here in Rockaway at Smoke & Barrel. The boulevard spot will be serving Southern cocktails, barbecue, plus derby-inspired activities, including prizes for best fascinator and bowler hat! So, come on in y’all as you try your luck at in-house races, while taking in the action at Churchill Downs. Then at 8:30 p.m., The Mighty Quinn Band keeps the Derby Day party movin’ with Grateful Dead and more of your jam rock favorites.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
DERBY DAY AT CALLIE’S!
SATURDAY, May 4
May the 4th be with you on Kentucky Derby Day at Callie’s! The uptown eatery is pulling out all the stops with Best Derby Hat Contest, Best Dressed Star Wars Contest, mint julep and Star Wars specialty drinks. Plus, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Midnight Society takes the stage.
410A Beach 129th Street
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