ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With pitch perfect temps, plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below. A lot happenin’ around town, so be prepared to double-up!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 15
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 15
6 p.m.
Tonight, get an early kickoff to your weekend with Jerry and Dave at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, August 15
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Indulge in Trini-style barbecue with Jase BBQ on the The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel’s Dinner & A Band series. Plus, tropical vibes by Music is Life. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, August 15
7 p.m.
Every Thursday—board the weekend FUN-train with DJ Nicky at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, August 15
8 p.m.
Tonight, it’s all acoustic vibes with Zuike at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 16
6 p.m.
The Squid invasion is back at Caracas with Big Squid.
Beach 106th Street Concession
FRIDAY, August 16
6 p.m.
Dance under the sunset with Uncle Jack Band at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, August 16
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar’s summertime music series sizzles with Kieran Monaghan, followed by DJ Slicky.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 16
7 p.m.
It’s all about the horns with The Fumos’ horn-heavy funk at The BayHouse!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 16
7 p.m.
With the sunset in full glory—Postcard Brewing Co. is lit with reggae jam band, Boulevard Bushmen.
111-30 Beach Channel Drive
FRIDAY, August 16
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Feel the beat, fuel the fun, and pour it up with The Mighty Quinn Trio outdoors at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 16
7:30 p.m.
Boulevard hot spot, Smoke & Barrel, welcomes back rock, soul, pop, folk and country mix performer, Frank Persico.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, August 16
9 p.m.
Set sail to the weekend with six-piece Long Island band, Ready In 10, at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, August 17
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE’s farmers market delivers an eclectic lineup of music every Saturday! This week’s special guest: sweet steel pan music with Jammers Steel.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, August 17
5:30 p.m.
Brothers Rockaway raises the tempo at Caracas with Zebra Blood and Beat Detectives!
Beach 106th Street Concession
SATURDAY, August 17
6 p.m.
Ever been Wine’d With Sue? Bask in the ultimate Rockaway beachside rock experience at Sand Shark.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, August 17
6 p.m.
Feel the breeze as Chris Decker strums acoustic tunes at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 17
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dance under the stars at Tap That as Crossfade Nights drops songs from the days you rocked a mullet or a perm.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 17
6:30 p.m.
First up at Bungalow Bar, Joe K warms up the bayside jam, followed by DJ Walsh.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 17
7 p.m.
Wine up as Sayra’s Wine Bar pours out a special treat with Simonelli and Squid.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 17
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Eat, drink and dance at Thai Rock as classic rock band, Harry & Co. hits the stage.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 17
8 p.m.
Bump to a bay-rrific beat with DJ Nick Russo at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, August 18
1 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungalow Bar with first: guitarist/singer Robert Marcic, followed by DJ Mouse.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, August 18
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, then next, DJ Marvin Myers blazes the bay.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, August 18
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
DJ Spin Diesel spins beach treasures with disco and funk at Caracas.
Beach 106th Street Concession
SUNDAY, August 18
4 p.m.
The Rock-A-Wades usher in your favorite rock classics chased with pints of fun at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 18
3 p.m.
Get ready to dance your heart out at “Beachata At The Beach.” Bachata class at 5 p.m.
Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 18
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Callie’s serves up a sweet neighborhood jam with Sean Jacoby’s alternative rock, indie jams.
410 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, August 18
7 p.m.
Encore! The two Billy’s, Vic Thrill and Mad Larry of Bogmen fame, return to The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, August 19
6 p.m.
Piano man Phil Kadet strokes your appetite at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MONDAY, August 19
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
New culinary local gem, Panino Bozza beckons all to their Acoustic Monday series with tonight’s special guests: Tini Vessel with Daniel Kent.
96th Street & Shore Front Parkway
MONDAY, August 19
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Beat the heat with a night swim at The Rockaway Hotel’s pool, plus 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
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Looking for a fun open mic night in the Rock? Connolly’s is a summer local favorite, so, get ready to roll up and strut what you’ve got.
155 Beach 95th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
CONNOLLY’S TURNS 40!
FRIDAY, August 16
6 p.m.
Birthed in 1984, Connolly’s is going all ‘80s for their epic birthday party with music by first at 6 p.m., Rock Soup RBNY; followed by DJ Paddy Tubz at 10 p.m.
155 Beach 95th Street
BEACH SESSIONS 10TH SEASON
SATURDAY, August 17
6:30 p.m.
Beach Sessions Dance Series returns, celebrating its 10th season of free beach-front performances by choreographer, Faye Driscoll. Afterwards, head to Arverne Cinema to check out their looping video installation. For more info, visit: http://www.beachsessionsdanceseries.com/
On the sand at Beach 106th Street
THE 7TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, August 17 to SUNDAY, August 25
The Rockaway Film Festival is back, featuring a whopping nine days of film premieres, shorts, documentaries, animation, workshops, art installations, live performances and more. Screenings held at the festival’s flagship outdoor theater, Arverne Cinema. For more info, including daily lineup, tickets and more, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/
72-02 Gouverneur Ave., Arverne
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