ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Memorial Day weekend just two 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. Happy Mother’s Day!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, May 10
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Be swept away as Aerial Acoustics, performs pop to jazz and a few surprises in between at Pico, Plus, indulge in the best frozen margaritas around town!
419 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, May 10
6:30 p.m.
Start your weekend off right at Bungalow Bar’s Acoustic Friday Nights with special guest, Danny Riordan!
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, May 10
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Feel the beat, fuel the fun, and pour it up with The Remnants at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 10
7 p.m.
What’s on the menu at Adrienne’s? Divine sunset views, food, libations and music by Frank Persico.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, May 10
7:30 p.m.
“Hot Damn!” Country music artist, Lauren Jaimes, is back smokin’ the stage at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 10
10 p.m.
Pianist/singer/composer Phil Kadet transforms the Belle Harbor Yacht Club into an old-world cabaret, playing songs from the American Songbook, plus originals.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, May 10
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music with JoJo at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, May 11
2 p.m.
Beats, bevies and barbecue—Batesy’s has it all. Plus the Rockaway-A-Wades on tap!
68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, May 11
6:30 p.m.
Bungie’s Acoustic Saturday nights are the perfect way to unwind with your besties, while enjoying slammin’ food, bevies and live music. This week’s special guest—Danny Ryan!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, May 11
7 p.m.
Live it up at Broad Channel bayside hotspot, Adrienne’s, while Phil Kadet keys in music meant to be savored like a fine wine.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, May 11
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Get into a jazzy mood, while indulging in Thai food as maestro, Bobby Katz, serves up piano-based melodies, weaving in pop, classic rock and old-school R&B at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, May 11
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ignite your Saturday night revelry at Tap That as The In-Laws (Lou, Bryan and JK) jam your favorite rock classics.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, May 11
8 p.m.
The Knobs are kicking off the season at The Rose Den in celebration of owner, Katherine Varno’s birthday!
174 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, May 11
9 p.m.
Propel your weekend into full swing with The Uncle Jack Band and the Jack Pack at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, May 12
What’s on the menu tonight at Kennedy’s? Unforgettable views, food, bevies and music by the Song Birds. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
ONGOING
Thirsty THURSDAYS
7 p.m.
Why not get an early dance off to the weekend with DJ Nicky at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
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.
Come on in and strut what you’ve got at FamJam open mic night at Smoke & Barrel, hosted by local surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does.
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
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
End the work week on a carefree note with an epic bump-and-grind session with DJ SeaNy at Batesy’s.
68-20 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 at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
SUNDAY, May 12
1 p.m.
For Mother’s Day, Adrienne’s serves up a special double-header with first at 1 p.m., sweet acoustic tunes from Evan Kuriga, followed by piano man, Phil Kadet, at 5 p.m.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
4 p.m.
The Sugar Bowl beckons all to celebrate a Happy Mama’s Day with sweet acoustic tunes by Chris Decker.
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Bungalow Bar celebrates the maternal instinct with guitarist/singer Robert Marcic, playing from his diverse catalogue of classic rock, pop, country, blues and R&B.
377 Beach 92nd Street
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lá na Máithreacha sona duit! Revered local singer/songwriter Gerald Bair serenades all mams with his mesmerizing voices at Rockaway’s oldest Irish pub, Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
And whether it’s breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, treat the special ladies in your life at these local restaurants around town:
Adrienne’s: 25 Van Brunt Rd, Broad Channel (718) 945-2525
Batesy’s: 68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. (929) 343-5593
Bungalow Bar: 377 Beach 92nd Street (718) 945-2100
Callie’s: 410A Beach 129th Street (929) 343-5648
Happy Jack’s Burger Bar: 108-13 Rockaway Beach Drive (347) 897-6821
Harbor Light: 129-18 Newport Ave. (718) 474-2202
Jamesons Pub: 421 Beach 129th Street (718)474-9364
Kennedy’s: 406 Bayside, Breezy Point (718) 945-0202
La Sorrentina: 420 Beach 129th Street (718) 474-1775
Last Stop Gourmet Shop: 222 Beach 116th Street (718) 945-6450
Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel: 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive (718) 474-1216
Pico: 419 Beach 129th Street (718) 945-3474
Rocco’s: 115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd. (718) 799-5050
Rockaway Tiki Bar: 67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. (347) 619-9369
Smoke & Barrel: 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. (347) 727-7429
Thai Rock: 375 Beach 92nd Street (718) 945-5111
The BayHouse: 500 Bayside Drive (347) 926-4926
The Restaurant: 86-05 Rockaway Beach Blvd. (718) 634-5809
The Rockaway Hotel: 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive (718) 474-1216
Uma’s: 92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd. (718) 318-9100
Wharf Bar & Grill: 416 Beach 116th St. (718) 474-8807
Whit’s End: 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd. (718) 945-4100
SPECIAL MENTIONS
CANDLE-MAKING
WORKSHOP
AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
THURSDAY, May 9
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Local veteran candlemaker Morgan Mack from Rockaway Candle Co leads a candle-making workshop at The Rockaway Hotel just in time for Mother’s Day! Mix your very own custom scent and have it poured in a limited-edition vessel. Plus, enjoy a welcome glass of bubbly and charcuterie bites. Tickets are $55 per person. For more info about Mack and her fragrant scents, follow her on Instagram: rockawaycandleco. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
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