ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With the beach open, DFDs and locals alike flooding our establishments to enjoy live music, arts and more—Rockaway summer is (un)officially here! Plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly roundup below. Folks, one warning—be prepared to double up!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, May 30
5 p.m.
Sit outside, eat, drink and soak in heavenly bayside views as Arturo Rivera kicks off summertime revelry at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, May 30
6 p.m.
The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” popular series is back, serving up dinner from Red Hook Lobster Pound and music by The Knobs. Admission: $40 (includes one plate and entry to live music). For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, May 31
6:30 p.m.
Be floored as Valerie Rose woos you with her metamorphosis into your favorite singing diva at Bungalow Bar! DJ Ulez to follow.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, May 31
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
With pour-your-own beer, wine or sangria—plus Chef/Owner John Agnello’s chart-topping food menu—make Tap That your Friday YES-tination with live music by Murphy’s Lawyer.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 31
7:30 p.m.
Prepare to be on your feet as Fandango blows in jammin’ ZZ Top and more rockin’ blues tunes at The BayHouse!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, May 31
8 p.m.
American Idol alum, Bryce Larsen, known as the one-man juke box, kicks off your weekend at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, May 31
9 p.m.
Dailey, Smith and Sunshine light it up at Rogers tonight!
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, May 31
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music with Soccer Dads at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, June 1
6 p.m.
Head to the boards for a beach-loving encore from The Grayriders’ two-founding partners, JK and Laser at Caracas!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, June 1
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Adrienne’s is lit with an epic double header! First at 6 p.m., Derek Adam’s live acoustic set, then next at 9 p.m., DJ Ulez spins the ultimate Saturday night soundtrack.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 1
6:30 p.m.
Bungie celebrates the weekend with acoustic tunes by Paulie B, followed DJ Slicky.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 1
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
As quoted in The New York Times—“entertainment, humor and music too?” That sums up The Robert Whaley Duo’s wild, piano-based, storefront church sound. See for yourself at Thai Rock!
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 1
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don’t miss the Rock-A-Wades as they roll into Tap That with their anthem of rock classics!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 1
8 p.m.
Who doesn’t like to have a little fun in the dark? Friends After Dark lights it up at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, June 2
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday, Adrienne’s has got you covered with first at 1 p.m., Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, then at 4 p.m., DJ Matt Tubs pumps up the jam!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, June 2
2 p.m.
The original Rockaway Beach House Music festival is back at DredSurfer on Beach 17th!
Dred Surfer, Beach 17th Concession
SUNDAY, June 2
5 p.m.
This afternoon’s Breezy forecast! 100% good music and good vibes with Mixed Bag at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, June 2
5 p.m.
Oh my rockness! Don’t miss local music man, Chris Solo jammim’ The Wharf!
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 2
4 p.m.
Close out a special Rockaway Sunday FUN-day with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, June 3
6 p.m.
With a backdrop of sparkling bay views, piano man Phil Kadet builds up your appetite for all things beautiful and tasty at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
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
OPEN MIC night
Starting Tuesday, June 4th!
8 p.m.
Looking for a fun open mic night in the Rock? Connolly’s is a summer local favorite and with Professa Squid back as maestro—get ready to roll up and strut what you’ve got with Rockaway’s finest. 7 p.m. sign up, 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
ARTS
RAA SUMMER JURIED EXHIBITION: “ALL WHO WANDER”
Ongoing until August 17
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Rockaway Artists Alliance invites all to wander at their Summer 2024 Juried Exhibition, “All Who Wander,” juried by Eto Otitigbe, assistant professor of sculpture at Brooklyn College’s art department. Ongoing until August 17. For more info, visit: https://www.rockawayartistsalliance.org .
sTudio 7 Gallery in Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”
Starting this Friday, May 31!
Don’t miss Rockaway Theatre Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!” Show dates: May 31, June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. General admission: $20 and Seniors/Child: $15. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
7TH INNING STRETCH “QUEENS CULTURE CLASH” AT TAP THAT
SUNDAY, June 2
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Calling all cartophiles and pop culture enthusiasts! Don’t miss 7th Inning Stretch “Queens Culture Clash” at Tap That’s backyard with a mile-long list of vendors flexing sports cards, comics, Pokémon, Funko and vintage toys. Plus, free cards for kids and 50/50 raffle for charity. For more info, call Bob at (917) 743-7495 or follow: 7th_inning_stretch_rockaway and tapthatrbny on Instagram.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SMOKE & BARREL PSYCHIC DINNER
TUESDAY, June 4
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Manifest your summer intentions with a one-on-one private reading from a leading NYC psychic at Smoke & Barrel’s Psychic Dinner. Also, included at $75 per person is S&B’s dinner and dessert. For reservations and more info, call: (718) 727-7429.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
