ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
As the U.S.A. celebrates 248 years of Independence—Rockaway parties it up with live music, arts and more! Check out the roundup below. Happy 4th of July!
LIVE MUSIC
WEDNESDAY, July 3
5 p.m.
With temps in the balmy 70s, get ready for plenty of Solshyne at Riis Beach!
Riis Beach Bay 9
WEDNESDAY, July 3
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to your red, white and blue celebrations at The Wharf with Irish rocker, John Doyle a.k.a. Amo.
416 Beach 116th Street
WEDNESDAY, July 3
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Southern rock and blues band, Blackstone, makes their debut at new hot spot, Postcard Brewing.
111-30 Beach Channel Drive
WEDNESDAY, July 3
7 p.m.
Every Wednesday—Lauren Jaimes dazzles Kennedy’s with her Acoustic Summer Residency series.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
WEDNESDAY, July 3
7 p.m.
Billed as a “Tribute to Woodstock,” Retro69 headlines The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
WEDNESDAY, July 3
7 p.m.
Feel the beat and fuel the fun as DJ Nick Russo heats it up at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
INDEPENDENCE DAY
HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, July 4
4 p.m.
Dine deliciously at Bungalow Bar as DJ Mikey Blingz blings out your July 4th par-tay!
377 Beach 92nd Street
4 p.m.
Tap That celebrates Independence Day with The Mighty Quinn Electric.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
5 p.m.
Bombzr throws down a mashup of funk and R&B with a 70s vibe at Caracas.
Caracas, Beach 106th Street Concession.
6 p.m.
Fourth of July gets even hotter with Angelo Moore a.k.a. Dr. Madd Vibe of Fishbone at Connolly’s!
155 Beach 95th Street
6 p.m.
Celebrate the U.S.A. on the bay with DJ Marvin Myers at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MORE LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, July 5
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chillax with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, July 5
5:30 p.m.
The Knobs throw down the ultimate alternative rock feast at Riis!
Riis Beach Bay 9
FRIDAY, July 5
6 p.m.
Tap That goes old school with CrossFade Nights jammin’ rock classics from the days you rocked a Walkman.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, July 5
6 p.m.
Hang 10 with surf music band, The Supertones, on the boards.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, July 5
6 p.m.
Pilot House is officially open, and Brooke and Jackson are kicking things off with some tunes.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, July 5
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Zhuzh up your post-July 4th celebrations at Adriennes with Brian Ripps’ acoustic set, followed by a live DJ.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, July 5
6:30 p.m.
DJ Milty barbecues the beats at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, July 5
6:30 p.m.
Danny Riordan’s acoustic vibes gets the weekend party poppin’ at Bungie, followed by DJs @ Work!
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, July 5
7:30 p.m.
Cruise into the holiday weekend at The BayHouse with the Rock-A-Wades.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 5
9 p.m
Start enlisting your deputies for The Brooklyn Bards high-salutin’ fun night of Irish tunes at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 6
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vibe with veteran musicians, Billy Sal and Ronni Bongo, at RISE Farmers Market.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, July 6
5 p.m.
Connolly’s goes honky-tonk with country music band, Shotgun Shack.
155 Beach 95th Street
SATURDAY, July 6
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Caracas fuels the fun with The Mighty Quinn Trio playing Grateful Dead and more.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, July 6
6 p.m.
Head uptown to Callie’s as Squid Trio ushers in a sweet neighborhood jam.
410A Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, July 6
6 p.m.
Uncle Jack hits up Tap That with several rounds of classic rock.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, July 6
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Derek Adam sings his way to Adrienne’s with a live acoustic set, followed by DJ Ulez.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, July 6
6 p.m.
Feel the raw energy of Camp Tunes at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 6
6 p.m.
Anabas Boat Club spins the ultimate post-4th party with Golden Legacies, plus guests playing hip hop and reggaeton.
1820 Channel Road
SATURDAY, July 6
7 p.m.
Take a wild ride on the rock side with Wine With Sue at Bungalow Bar, followed by DJ Slicky.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, July 6
8 p.m.
High-energy classic rock band—Friendzy—raises the roof at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, July 7
1 p.m.
Too Fat Guys unload a buffet of acoustic tunes at Bungalow Bar, followed by DJ Mouse!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 7
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, followed by DJ Marvin Myers at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, July 7
3 p.m. / 7 p.m.
Enjoy a Fun!Day Sunday at The Wharf with first at 3 p.m., Chris Solo, followed by—Vic Thrill and Mad Larry of The Bogmen!
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 7
3 p.m. / 7 p.m.
Instead of winding down, shake it up with DJ Rata at Caracas, plus special guests.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SUNDAY, July 7
5 p.m.
Bid adieu to another sun-drenched Rockaway weekend on a Solshyne note at Connolly’s.
155 Beach 95th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
WEDNESDAY, July 3
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Surf punk rock band, The Frights, with opening act, The Ceramics.
THURSDAY, July 4
6 p.m.
Indiana alternative blues band, Houndstooth.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
ROCKAWAY STUDENT-LED JUICE LAB PREVIEW NIGHT!
FRIDAY, July 5
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Get a sneak peak of what Rockaway student-led Juice Lab is rustling up this summer at their juice bar. Plus, at 7:30 p.m.—the Juice Lab hosts a dance-off contest with cash prizes up to $100! Also, sip on the lab’s fan-favorite mocktail: Firework!
Cuisine by Claudette at The Rockaway Hotel 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
EDGEMERE FARM PRESENTS
“DOMINGO WORLD”
SUNDAY, July 7
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Edgemere Farm beckons all to their delightfully eclectic day of live music, dance, art and food. Also, work with clay and make a sculpture in unison at “Community Clay Creation,” led by Jacqui Dugal Pottery a.k.a. Mud Movement. Plus, Kingston Breeze Studio unveils new art, and Amped Panadas satisfies your food cravings.
385 Beach 45th Street
