ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Up and down the peninsula and Broad Channel—local venues are exploding with live music, arts and more! See the roundup below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 1
5 p.m.
Feast on New England-style lobster boil, plus live reggae by Rho and Friends at Red Hook Lobster Pound’s Lobstah Jam on the boards.
Beach 97th Street Concession
THURSDAY, August 1
6 p.m.
Mangiare on a “squisito” Italian feast at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series featuring Girolamo’s Pizza, plus BEasy vibes with The BEasy Band. 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, August 1
6 p.m.
Tonight, The Wharf goes country with RoadKill Duo.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, August 1
7 p.m.
Every Thursday—board the weekend FUN-train with DJ Nicky at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, August 1
8 p.m.
Get finally Friday-ed with DJ Teddy at Bungalow Bar!
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, August 1
8 p.m.
Vic Thrill of The Bogmen is in town, bringing thrills to The Rose Den.
174 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 2
6 p.m.
Come dressed in your loudest tie dye attire for Solshyne’s annual psychedelic Tie Dye Fest celebrating Jerry Garcia!
Beach 94th Street Amphitheater
FRIDAY, August 2
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
First up at Adrienne’s, one-man acoustic band, Solo Joe. Next, DJ Johnny A—sizzles the bayside party.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, August 2
6:30 p.m.
Mike T’s acoustic vibes gets Bungalow’s weekend celebrations started; DJ to follow.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 2
7 p.m.
Bathe in Arturo Rivera’s sweet acoustic tunes outdoors at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 2
6:30 p.m.
Keep your eyes peeled for Irish rocker, John Doyle aka Amo’s signature guitar solo involving a Guinness pint glass at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 2
8 p.m.
Enjoy bayside sunset views and rock classics with Daddy at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 2
8 p.m.
Joker’s Wild breezes into The Bayhouse with your favorite rock classics.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 2
8:30 p.m.
Join the Jack Pack for several rounds of Uncle Jack at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 3
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE’s farmers market delivers an eclectic lineup of music every Saturday! This week’s special guest: Gio Fernandez-Kincade.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, August 3
5:30 p.m.
Sweat to psychedelic Latin cumbia and more picante sounds with Locobeach at Caracas.
Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, August 3
6 p.m.
It’s all bay-u-tiful vibes with JoJo performing at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 3
6:30 p.m.
Dance to Bungie’s bay-rrific beat with Mike Cali’s acoustic groove, followed by DJ Sticky.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 3
6:30 p.m.
DJ Milty spins the 1s and 2s at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 3
7 p.m.
Sayra’s pours out a special treat with local music maestros, Professa Squid and John Simonelli.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 3
7 p.m.
Long Beach comes to Rockaway Beach with Daddy jammin’ rock classics under the stars at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 3
8 p.m.
Revel in the raw energy of DJ Ulez’s bangin’ beats at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, August 4
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes; followed by DJ Marvin Myers.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, August 4
1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fill your soul at the Soulful House Brothers Music Festival at the Amphitheater.
Beach 94th Street Amphitheater
SUNDAY, August 4
2 p.m.
Calling all Rincón—aka Rockaway-South party peeps! Pa’lante to Bungie for DJ Mouse’s “Annual Rincón reunion.”
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, August 4
4 p.m.
March into Rogers for an emerald Fun Day Sunday!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 4
4 p.m.
Bookend the weekend with Squid Trio at Connolly’s.
155 Beach 95th Street
SUNDAY, August 4
5 p.m.
Bid adieu to another sweet Sunday at The Wharf with Evan Kuriga.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 4
6 p.m.
Head to The BayHouse for a rockin’ treat with Harry & Co.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
MONDAY, August 5
6 p.m.
Piano man Phil Kadet strokes your appetite at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MONDAY, August 5
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
New culinary gem, Panino Bozza beckons all to their Acoustic Monday series. Special guests: Nobody and All His Friends, and Alice Danger. For more info, visit: panino_bozza on Instagram.
96th Street & Shore Front Parkway
MONDAY, August 5
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Beat the heat with a night swim at The Rockaway Hotel’s pool, while chillin’ with a live DJ, food and beverages. For passes and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SPECIAL MENTIONS
“LIVE—LOVE—DANCE UNDER THE STARS FOR AUTISM” WITH RBAF
THURSDAY, August 1
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bust a move with DJ Mugsy Mugs at Rockaway Beach Autism Families “6th Annual Dance Under The Stars for Autism” on the boardwalk at Caracas. Plus, photo booth for folks to forever memorialize dancing in love for autism. 50/50s. All welcome! Free!
Beach 106th Street Boardwalk Concession
BACK-TO-COLLEGE NIGHT
AT CALLIE’S
FRIDAY, August 2
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Head to Callies for “Back to College Night,” hosted by the Rockaway Republican Club’s local candidates: Tom Sullivan, Paul King and Mike O’Reilly. Rep your college by wearing a college hat, t-shirt, sweatshirt and other memorabilia! $2 for buffet style food, soda and Gatorade. Plus, music by Anthem. To RSVP, call or text Tom Willis: (718) 734-8788. For more info, see article on page 39.
410 Beach 129th Street
EDGEMERE FARM PRESENTS “DOMINGO WORLD”
SUNDAY August 4
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
“Domingo World,” features dance and live music with Eternal Oyster, Johnny Butler and AA, plus live painting and tea ceremonies with Aksana Berdnikova. Food by The Culinary Abyss. Also, raffle prizes. Free, but donations encouraged. To RSVP and for more info, visit: domingo.world on Instagram.
385 Beach 45th Street
IRISH NIGHT WITH GERRY HUGHES AT KENNEDY’S
WEDNESDAY, August 7
8 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Gerry Hughes and a chock-full lineup of more Irish entertainers, plus—the aroma of Ireland’s cuisine envelopes Kennedy’s at their ever-popular Irish Night. For reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
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