ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With temps steadily in the 70s, our local establishments are steaming with good eats, live music, arts and more! So, plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly roundup below. Happy Father’s Day Weekend!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, June 13
5 p.m.
Sit outside, eat, drink and soak in bay-u-tiful views as Barry White delivers the tunes at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, June 13
6 p.m.
The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner and a Band” series serves up a dining feast from Smoke & Barrel and music by Squid Squad. Admission is $25 and includes one plate plus live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, June 14
6 p.m.
Calling all Squid lovers! Don’t miss big band, Big Squid’s squidalicious invasion on the boards.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, June 14
6 p.m.
Make a beeline to The Wharf for prime bayside seats to rock with Dizzy Duo.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 14
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Board the local good times train at Adrienne’s with Dave Kellan’s sweet acoustic set, followed by DJ Blueclaw.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 14
6:30 p.m. / 10 p.m.
Mike T’s acoustic vibe s gets the weekend party started at Bungalow Bar, followed by DJ O’Hara.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, June 14
7 p.m.
Enjoy country tunes by Road Kill County Outlaws and Beatles music by Yesterday and Today, complete with a Flag Day fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Beach 94th Amphitheater
FRIDAY, June 14
7 p.m.
High-energy classic rock band—Friendzy—raises the roof at The BayHouse!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, June 14
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Make Tap That your Friday outdoor YES-tination with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 14
9 p.m.
Back at Ruffle Bar are local rockers—Off The Rails performing your favorite ‘90s, 2000s and party rock tunes.
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 15
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE’s Farmers’ Market is back up for the summer with an eclectic lineup of music every Saturday! Special guest: Mariachi Real de Mexico!
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, June 15
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy a free live concert of Afro-Latin jazz at Peninsula Library featuring Latin jazz, salsa, and jazz with west African rhythms.
92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 15
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Head to Tap That and party under the stars as Solshyne commandeers the music scene with hippie grooves!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 15
6:30 p.m./ 10 p.m.
Bungie celebrates the weekend with Mike Cali’s acoustic groove, followed by DJ Walsh.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 15
7 p.m.
Make tonight your Anthem Acoustic night of legit rock classics at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 15
7 p.m.
Feel the heat as DJ Rob Pisani pumps up the volume at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 15
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Eat, drink and chillax at Thai Rock as The In-Laws jam your favorite rock classics.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 15
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy all that jazz with Simon Chardiet Jazz Trio at Sayra’s.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 15
9 p.m.
Be officially inducted to the Jack Pack after several rounds of Uncle Jack at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 15
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
SUNDAY, June 16
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in picturesque bay views, divine food and sweet acoustic tunes with Evan Kuriga Duo, followed by DJ Artie Bunks.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, June 16
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungalow Bar with first at 1 p.m., acoustic guitarist/singer Paulie B, followed by DJ Mouse.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 16
5 p.m.
Rock Father’s Day with all the dear dads in your life at The Sugar Bowl with Breezy’s Grasslighters.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 16
5 p.m.
Bid adieu to another sublime Rockaway weekend with critically acclaimed Irish rocker, John Doyle at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 16
5 p.m.
Close out the weekend on a high note with The Rock-A-Wades at Connolly’s.
155 Beach 95th Street
SUNDAY, June 16
5 p.m.
Wind down your Sunday with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, June 17
6 p.m.
Don’t miss Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig, at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
OPEN
MIC NIGHTS
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Connolly’s with Professa Squid.
155 Beach 95th Street
Every THURSDAY!
7:30 p.m.
Smoke & Barrel with local surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS
“CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”
Last weekend!
Don’t miss Rockaway Theatre Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!” Remaining show dates: 14, 15 and 16. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
THE B.R.I.D.G.E. FATHER FEST
FRIDAY, June 14
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The B.R.I.D.G.E. Family Enrichment Center and Congressman Gregory Meeks invite all to Father Fest! Highlights include: video game tournament, amateur hair-braiding, intimate “Talkshops on Healthy Masculinity and Grief,” food, live performances and more! Free! For more info, visit: fecthebridge on Instagram.
217 Beach 92nd Street
RRC FLAG DAY CELEBRATION AT CALLIE’S
FRIDAY, June 14
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Rockaway Republican Club beckons folks of all ages to their Flag Day Celebration at Callie’s! Featuring Rockaway’s own Sid Rosenberg, DJ Hammond, light bites, bevies, trivia games, flag cake-decorating and other DIY fun activities for children and a Best Dressed Red, White and Blue Competition, judged by The Best Dressed Man In Rockaway. Recommended donation: $40 for adults. Free for kids. For tickets and more info, visit: www.RockawayRepublicanClub.com or visit: Rockaway Republican Club NYC on Facebook/Instagram.
421 Beach 129th Street
WINE WITH SUE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY, June 15
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tickets are selling fast for Wine With Sue’s 30th anniversary performance at Knights of Columbus. Admission is $65, which includes light fare, drinks and fun! 50/50 proceeds go toward St. Camillus Special Olympics. For tickets, Venmo: @Jody-Sautner
333 Beach 90th Street
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
