ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our guide below. This week’s tip: Rockaway Beach Autism Families’ Back-To-School Carnival this Sunday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, August 22
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 22
6 p.m.
Catch the sunset at The Wharf as Taylor and Brady deliver acoustic tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, August 22
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In the mood for Lobstah! Red Hood Hook Lobster packs it in at the Rockaway Hotel, with music by The Midnight Society. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, August 22
7 p.m.
Tonight, DJ Mouse brings Rincón aka Rockaway South to Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, August 22
8 p.m.
Kick off a Bunga-rrific weekend with Mike T at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, August 22
8 p.m.
Keep it Breezy at Kennedy’s with The Grasslighters’ master mix of Americana vibes.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 23
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Irish native Lauren Craig brings back her indie pop dreams to Adrienne’s, followed by DJ Blue Claw.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, August 23
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bad Sign returns to Caracas rockin’ classic rock, blues, pop and soul jams!
Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, August 23
7 p.m.
Don’t miss Kennedy’s coastal country music treat—Lauren Jaimes! Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, August 23
7 p.m.
Friday at Bungie—the ladies fire it up with first, Breezy’s all-female band, The Pointers, followed by DJ Ulez.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, August 23
9 p.m.
Enlist your deputies for The Brooklyn Bards’ Irish salute at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 24
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE’s farmers market delivers an eclectic lineup of music every Saturday! This week’s special guest: Special guest: Dark Tide Brass buskin’ classic and modern N’awlins brass.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, August 24
4 p.m.
Happening at Bungalow Bar! First up at 4 p.m., pa’lante to tropical vibes with Matty & The Cubano! Then at 6:30 p.m., Acoustic Mike T, followed by DJ Matt Finley.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 24
6 p.m.
Create more summer memories at The Wharf with acoustic music man, Kieran Monaghan.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, August 24
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cravin’ some Solshyne? Get a sweet fix at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 24
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Deep Pockets serves up jazz and Latin music at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, August 24
8 p.m.
Bump to a bay-rrific beat with DJ Nick Russo at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, August 24
9 p.m.
High-energy classic rock band—Friendzy—raises the roof at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, August 24
9 p.m.
Hell or High Water is back at Rogers with good ol’ fashioned rock and roll, chased with a bluesy swamp vibe.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 25
1 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungalow Bar with Too Fat Guys, followed by DJ Cash.
377 Beach 92nd Street
Sunday, August 25
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, followed by DJ Louie Mole.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, August 25
4 p.m.
Wind down your weekend with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, August 25
6 p.m.
Callie’s serves up a sweet neighborhood fam jam with Squid Squad.
410 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, August 25
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bookend your weekend at The Wharf with Irish crossover indie/pop sensation, Lauren Craig.
416 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, August 26
6 p.m.
Don’t miss ‘90s country/ classic rock Long Island native, Trish Torrales Acoustic Duo at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MONDAY, August 26
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: Shannon Taylor and
B.oon.e.
96th Street & Shore Front Parkway
MONDAY, August 26
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
4TH ANNUAL ROCKAWAY BEACH SURF MUSIC FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, August 23 to SUNDAY, August 25
(showtimes vary)
Rock-Rock-Rockaway Beach at the Fourth Annual Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival on the boards at Beach 97th Street. This year’s music festival goes international with three days of fun, sun, surf and twang from Canada and Chile, as well as bands from NYS, NJ, CT and PA! Free! For more info, including band lineup, visit: Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival on Facebook.
Beach 97th Street Concession
TAP THAT COMEDY SHOW
FRIDAY, August 23
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Get some comic relief with a bellyache of laughs chased by pour-your-own adult bevies at Tap That’s Comedy Show. Free admission with a hilarious lineup of comics on tap!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
RBAF BACK-TO-SCHOOL
CARNIVAL
SUNDAY, August 25
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
End your beach day with a fun day at Rockaway Beach Autism Families Fourth Annual Back-To-School Carnival at St. Camillus Parking Lot. From a bounce house; water dunk tank; carnival games with prizes; popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines; face painting; food and more—RBAF delivers a fun day for all, including a back-to-school gift for all students! Admission: $10 for children 12 and under/ $15 for adults, which includes all activities. Proceeds benefit St. Camillus church. For more info, visit: Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook/Instagram or www.rockawaybeachautismfamilies.org
Beach 100th Street & Shore Front Parkway
THE SEVENTH ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL
Ongoing until SUNDAY, August 25
The 2024 Rockaway Film Festival ends this weekend, so this is your last chance to experience phenomenal films, live music and more by a wide variety of artists at the festival’s flagship outdoor theater, Arverne Cinema. For daily lineup, tickets, showtimes and more visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/
72-02 Gouverneur Ave., Arverne
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
