Things To Do

Queens Jazz Trail Concert

On Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m., head to the Beach 94th Amphitheater for a free jazz performance by Rubén Coca Quintet. They deliver high-energy jazz and Latin jazz with soulful flair and precision.

NAACP Far Rock Meeting

On Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m., head to Macedonia Baptist Church (330 Beach 67th Street) for the monthly NAACP general membership meeting.

Rockaway Summer Fest,

From Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, enjoy three days of live music as part of Rock!Away! Summer Fest. On July 18 at 6 p.m., head to the Rose Den on Beach 116th Street. On July 19 at 5 p.m., head to Rippers. On July 20 at 12 p.m., head to Riis Beach. For the lineup, see @rockawaymusicfest on Instagram.

Rockaway Beach Bubble Run

On Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m., head to the Beach 94th Amphitheater for this fun 5k/ One-mile walk on the boardwalk and get blasted with bubbles along the way. Registration includes a t-shirt and medal. Pre-register at Rockawaytc.org

Riis Landing Kayaking for Beginners

On Saturday, July 19 at 1 p.m., head to Riis Landing for kayaking for beginners. Open to ages 6 and up with an adult. Dress to get wet and bring water. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and instruction provided.

Fort and Dunes Hike

On Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m., head to the Chapel (1 Murray Rd.) in Fort Tilden to join a park ranger on a guided nature walk on trails and learn about the history. Includes walking 2 miles on uneven terrain.

Tail Waggers Pool Party

On Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m., head to Rockaway Freeway Dog Run (83-02 Beach Channel Drive) and bring your dog for a full day of splashing and frolicking in the doggie pool and dog-friendly ice cream treat.

Catch a Buzz About Bees

On Sunday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m., head to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join a Park Ranger to learn all about NY’s native bees and what we can do to help them. This program involves a woodworking demonstration where you’ll learn how to make a bee hotel.

Movies Under the Stars: Queen of Katwe

On Sunday, July 20 at 9 p.m., head to the Beach 94th Amphitheater to catch a screening of PG movie “Queen of Katwe,” a biopic about Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi. Bring a chair or blanket. Cancelled if heavy rain.

Rockaway Refresh at B. 86th

On Monday, July 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., head to Beach 67h and the boardwalk for a shoreline cleanup with JBRPC after the busy weekend.

Birding for Beginners

On Sundays through July 27 at 2 p.m. head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join a ranger to take a nature walk, and learn the basics of bird identification. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended, binoculars available.

Yoga on the Beach

On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8:30 a.m., head to Beach 102nd Street for yoga on the beach with Soupy. For info, call 347-804-2559.

Uplifted Dance Class

On Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., head to the Beach 32nd Street Football Field (Beach 32nd and the boardwalk) for a free dance workout class with Miss Dawn.

Free Art Classes

On Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to 205 Beach 96th Street to enjoy free mixed media art classes in conjunction with Ordervision, NYFA and others.

Zumba Under the Stars

On Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 28, head to the Beach 108th Hockey Rink to join Lisa G for this free high-energy dance workout class.