ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Memorial Day weekend just one week away, summer is almost here! So, map out your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly entertainment roundup below. This week’s tip: Beach 116th Merchants Association Summer Kickoff Fair this Saturday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, May 16
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Che buono! Where the ladies at? If you’re looking for an early kick off to the weekend on a memorable vibe, make Rocco’s Thursday Ladies Night your YES-tination with a live DJ, delish food, plus ladies drink for free! Book table with four ladies or more with dinner menu for $39.95. Free Prosecco spritz or sangria spritz sponsored by Gallo Family Vineyards. DJ starts at 7 p.m. Reservations (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) required. For reservations and menu, call: (718) 799-5050.
115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 17
6 p.m.
Sit outside, eat, drink and soak in heavenly bayside views as The Wharf ignites its summertime live music series with Dave Kellan.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, May 17
6:30 p.m.
Start your weekend off right at Bungie’s Acoustic Friday Nights with special guest, Mike Cali.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, May 17
6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Just for your dinin’ pleasure, local jazz maestro, Simon Chardiet, is back at Uma’s.
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 17
7 p.m.
Make the Rock-A-Wades’ sing-a-long jam at The BayHouse your soundtrack, bidding hello to an unofficial Breezy summer kickoff weekend!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, May 17
7 p.m.
With Arturo Rivera on tap, walk into the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, raise your pint and toast to the weekend!
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, May 17
7 p.m. / 9 p.m.
What’s on the menu at Adrienne’s? Divine sunset views, food, libations and music by Kieran Monaghan. Then up next at 9 p.m., DJ Johnny A gets the bayside party poppin’!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, May 17
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Feel the beat, fuel the fun, and pour it up with The Mighty Quinn Trio at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 17
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
With Arturo Rivera on tap, walk into Rogers and toast with your mates, “Sláinte!”
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, May 17
10 p.m.
Unwind, dance, and celebrate the end of the workweek with DJ Shane at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 17
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music with Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, May 18
6 p.m.
Harry and Co. dishes out rock classics at The Wharf as the crowd feels the bay breeze.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, May 18
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar’s Acoustic Saturday nights are the perfect way to unwind with your besties. Tonight’s special guest—Zuike!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, May 18
7 p.m.
Celebrate Saturday night on a high note with the ShowTyme Rokkers at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, May 18
7 p.m.
If you ever saw Dave Kellan on stage, you’ll wonder how he fuses Stevie Wonder soul with James Taylor rock, while unearthing an Ed Sheehan vibe? See for yourself at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, May 18
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Head to Thai Rock for a bayside transformation with the modern jazz/fusion, funk, groove, latin and psychedelic music styling of Deep Pockets.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, May 18
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ignite your Saturday night revelry at Tap That as The Other Three rocks your Saturday night fun.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, May 18
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tonight Kennedy’s serves up a special treat with singing bassist and guitarist, Barry Waller. Reservations recommended. Call (718) 945-0202. 406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, May 18
8 p.m.
Smoke & Barrel goes country with honky-tonk band, RoadKill Country Band.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, May 18
8:30 p.m.
Beatlemaniacs! Don’t miss Bang-Bang Maxwell bangin’ the classics you know and love at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Ave.
SATURDAY, May 18
8:30 p.m.
The dynamic duo, John Simonelli and Patsy Carroll, return for more acoustic alchemy at The Rose Den.
174 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, May 18
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Back in Irish Town is punk-influenced Folk ‘n’ Irish band—The Gobshites—paintin’ Rogers green!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, May 19
5 p.m.
Toast to the blessings of chillaxin by the water at The Wharf with bay-u-tiful views, delish food and Evan Kuriga’s acoustic tunes.
416 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.
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 y’all 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. 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.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
ARTS
RAA SUMMER JURIED EXHIBITION: “ALL WHO WANDER”
SATURDAY, May 18
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Rockaway Artists Alliance invites all to wander at their Summer Juried Exhibition, “All Who Wander.” The exhibition’s opening reception is this Saturday, and ongoing until August 17 at RAA’s T7 Gallery in Fort Tilden. For more info, visit: https://www.rockawayartistsalliance.org .
Studio 7 Gallery in Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
SPECIAL MENTIONS
BEACH 116TH MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION SUMMER KICKOFF
SATURDAY, May 18
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join the Beach 116th Merchants Association in kicking off summer on Beach 116th at a community-wide celebration featuring live music, a mile-long list of vendors and more!
Beach 116th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
