ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Rockaway is headlining NYC as the ultimate ocean and bayside spot for all things music, arts and more! Check out this week’s roundup below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, July 25
5 p.m.
Head to the boards for a rockin’ Lobstah Jam hosted by Red Hook Lobster Pound. Indulge in New England-style lobster boil, plus music by DJ Babatunde.
Beach 97th Street Concession
THURSDAY, July 25
6 p.m.
Feed your family and friends to a true taste of Italy at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series featuring this week’s special guest, 40-year NYC legend, LaVilla Pizzeria & Restaurant, plus music by Cornerstone. Admission is $25, which includes one plate and entry to live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, July 25
6 p.m.
Escape the humid heat at The Wharf as JoJo Music blows in the tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, July 25
6 p.m.
Rock on at Pilot House with first up B&B, followed by Arturo Rivera.
190 Beach 69th Street
THURSDAY, July 25
7 p.m.
Every Thursday—board the weekend FUN-train with DJ Nicky at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, July 25
8 p.m.
DJ Teddy pumps up the volume for the ultimate summer jam at Bungalow Bar!
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, July 25
8 p.m.
Unplug the work week with Anthem—full band!—at The Sugar Bowl.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 26
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Moço, como vc faz esse cabelo? (Dude, how do you do that hair?) Caracas dishes out Absolute Motion and Erosika DJ.
Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, July 26
6 p.m.
Big Squid ushers in their big sound at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, July 26
7 p.m.
First up at Bungie! From Springsteen, U2 and more—rock with One Too Many, next, DJ Matt Finley spices up the bayside party.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, July 26
7:30 p.m.
Do the boulevard boogie to Smoke & Barrel for an epic evening with Frank Persico.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, July 26
8 p.m.
At The Wharf, Crossfade Nights bangs out songs from the days you rented “Rocky” on VHS.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, July 26
8 p.m.
Breezy is the place to be with The BayHouse debuting Fleming’s Cream.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, July 27
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE’s farmers market delivers an eclectic lineup of music every Saturday! Check out this week’s guest, Johnny Cuomo.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, July 27
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Smoke & Barrel goes rock-a-billy with Screamin’ Rebel Angels.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, July 27
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
With the ocean as the backdrop—head to Caracas for new local band Levy & Co.’s rockin’ and rollin’ debut.
Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, July 27
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
With Hall & Oates, Paul Simon and more—multi-instrumentalist, Chris Tedesco, lights up Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, July 27
6 p.m.
Lookin’ for good music, chased with bay-rrific vibes? Look no further than The Wharf starring Danny Riordan!
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 27
6 p.m.
Head to Callie’s for an epic psychedelic summer jam with Solshyne!
410A Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, July 27
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Playing poolside at The Rockaway Hotel is award-winning singer/songwriter Ed Ryan, lauded as “an unusual Irish blend of unbridled cynic and hopeless romantic.”
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SATURDAY, July 27
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
S.O.S.! Mothership Radio lands at Tap That jammin’ funk, soul, blues, rock ‘n’ roll and everything else in between!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, July 27
6:30 p.m.
Bungie celebrates the weekend with Zunique’s acoustic tunes, followed by DJ Blueclaw.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 28
1 p.m.
Bungalow Bar makes it a Sunday Fun!Day! with music mix master, Frank Persico; followed by DJ Cash.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 28
1 p.m.
Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, July 28
3 p.m.
Treat yourself to a foot-stompin’ rock feast with Hell or High Water at Breezy Point Surf Club’s Captain’s Gig. Pay $10 at the Breezy Point gate to get a voucher for access, which can be used towards food or beverages at Captain’s Gig.
1 Beach 227th Street, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, July 28
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The weather is too sweet, so Smoke & Barrel is bringing the viral Rock Soup summer jam outdoors in the back lot.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, July 28
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, July 28
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
With the ocean as the backdrop—head to Caracas for Simon Chardiet Jazz Band’s symphonic soundtrack.
Beach 106th Concession
SUNDAY, July 28
6 p.m.
Head to The BayHouse for a rockin’ treat with Breezy’s all-female music powerhouse, The Pointers!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
WEDNESDAY, July 31
7 p.m.
Every Wednesday—Lauren Jaimes dazzles Kennedy’s with her Acoustic Summer Residency series.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Connolly’s with Professa Squid.
155 Beach 95th Street
FILM
RFF SCREENS: “FLIGHT”
at ARVERNE CINEMA
FRIDAY, July 26
8:30 p.m.
With their ongoing “Flight” project, Anonymous Ensemble creates live films that are theatrical, interactive, and global in scope across continents. Each episode features new Flying Creature collaborators streaming in from different countries for a one-time-only performance. The Far Rockaway Flight will be created live in the Arverne Cinema as well as in Australia, Hawaii, and Venezuela. Free! For tickets, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/event/flight
72-02 Gouverneur Ave., Arverne.
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “FOOTLOOSE—
THE MUSICAL”
Starting this weekend!
With dynamic songs augmenting the show’s name-sake—get ready to “Footloose!”—a la Kevin Bacon at Rockaway Theatre Company’s production of “Footloose!” Show dates: July 26 through August 11. For tickets and more info, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org .
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS
PACIFICO BIKE TOUR STOPS
IN ROCKAWAY!
SATURDAY, July 27
3 p.m. until ?
The Pacifico Bike tour makes stops in Rockaway at Tap That (111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) and Bungalow Bar (377 Beach 92nd Street)! Grab premium Pacifico pints served at dirt cheap prices, plus, don’t miss your chance to score a Pacifico beach cruiser bike and other raffle prizes, plus freebies!
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
