With beach days, flip flops and as RT Publisher Emeritus Kevin Boyle aptly coined it, “The Rockaway Groan,”— no need to leave our shores, simply map out your summer crawl with the entertainment roundup below! Let’s Go Knicks!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, June 11
5 p.m.
Indulge in Thirsty Thursdays with the acoustic grooves of Pete Brady at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, June 11
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Rockaway Hotel is back with their foodie-favorite, “Dinner & A Band” summer series! This evening, The Hotel’s Rooftop serves up a dining feast with new menu items: K-Town salad, Korean barbecue ribs, scallion pancakes and nori sour cream dip. Plus, music by The Knobs! Admission is $25, which includes one plate, plus live music. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, June 11
7 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to the weekend with American Idol alum, Bryce Larsen at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, June 11
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel serves up a heavenly dining experience, accompanied by live music with pianist, Phil Kadet.
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, June 12
4 p.m.
Pack in good food, good bevies and good vibes at The Wharf, plus music by Frank O’Sullivan.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 12
5 p.m.
Deadheads! Don’t miss Rainbow Spirals performing on the boardwalk.
Beach 97th Concession
FRIDAY, June 12
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Breezy’s all-female retro rock and pop powerhouse, The Pointers, is back at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, June 12
7 p.m.
Unplug the workweek with DJ Rob Pisani at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 12
8:30 p.m.
Haven’t you heard? Pilot House is Rockaway’s designated World Cup central. They’re hosting an official World Cup watch party as U.S.A. faces Paraguay at 8:30 p.m. DJ Mike L gets the dance party started at 9 p.m. Plus, drink specials and giveaways.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, June 12
Enjoy a Breezy treat with Soccer Dads at Kennedy’s. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, June 13
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
DJ M Peach blends Venezuelan folklore, tropical dance beats and community at Caracas.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, June 13
5 p.m.
It’s all bay-u-tiful vibes with Mike Johnson performing at bayside treasure, The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 13
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Catch all the action of NBA Finals—Knicks versus Spurs in Game 5 at Bungalow Bar. Plus, music with Fat Nicky & The Snacks. DJ in between and after the game.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 13
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
With hot temps and over 30 self-pour brews on tap—get your fix of Solshyne at Tap That. Plus, watch Game 5—Knicks versus Spurs on three TVs!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, June 13
7 p.m.
Adrienne’s celebrates summer with DJ Johnny A. By the way, checkout newly opened Adrienne’s Provisions, located across the street at 925 Cross Bay Blvd. For more info, visit: adriennesprovisions on Instagram.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 13
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Be officially inducted into the Jack Pack after several rock classics with Uncle Jack at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 13
Bring your mates or date as Indie rock man, Sanford, makes it a night to remember at Kennedy’s. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, June 14
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday, Adrienne’s serves up an all-day double-header with first up, Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes. Next, DJs At Work fires up the closeout to the weekend!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, June 14
5:30 p.m.
Similan On The Bay sweetens your Sunday with Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 14
5 p.m.
Bookend your weekend at The Wharf on a rock note with Irish rocker, John Doyle a.k.a. Amo.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 14
6 p.m.
With aromatic Caribbean cuisine, feel the vibe of Rockapulco’s tropical vibes with Squid Squad at Rhythms On The Rock.
112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd
MONDAY, June 15
6 p.m.
Kick back at Adrienne’s as David Godfrey’s electric acoustic set lights up the bay.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
CONNOLLY’S OPEN MIC NIGHT
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Mike drop! Professa Squid is back with Connollystock, the show-stopping open mic night at Connolly’s. Sign up: 7 p.m., 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
FILM
RFF PRESENTS SCREENING OF “ZIDANE: A 21ST CENTURY
PORTRAIT”
SATURDAY, June 13
8:30 p.m.
To coincide with the 2026 World Cup, the Rockaway Film Festival is screening some of their favorite football films at its outdoor Arverne Cinema. Saturday’s feature, “Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait,” captures every move of French-Algerian soccer superstar, Zidane. Doors open at 7 p.m. Food by Brothers. Admission: $10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/
72-02 Gouverneur Ave
THEATER
RTC’s PRESENTS:
“THE CRUCIBLE”
Last weekend!
Don’t miss The Rockaway Theatre’s production of playwright, Arthur Miller’s critically acclaimed 1953 play, “The Crucible.” This gripping drama showcases the historical Salem, Massachusetts witch trials of 1692. Remaining show dates: June 12, 13 and 14. Tickets—adults: $23.02/ seniors and children: $17.82. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/
The John Gilleece Theater, Building T-4, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
SPORTS WATCH PARTIES
KNICKS VS. SPURS—
GAME 5
SATURDAY June 13
8 p.m.
If you haven’t been livin’ under a rock, guess what? A Long Island Knicks-tradamus predicted that the Knicks will win in six. Catch all the action of the NBA Finals Game 5—Knicks versus Spurs at the following venues. For drink and food specials inquire within.
Adrienne’s: 25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
Bungalow Bar: 377 Beach 92nd Street
Callie’s: 410 Beach 129th Street
Connolly’s: 1-55 Beach 95th Street
Harbor Light: 129-18 Newport Ave
Jamesons: 421 Beach 129th Street
Pilot House: 190 Beach 69th Street
Rogers: 203 Beach 116th Street
Tap That: 111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
The BayHouse: 500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
The Blarney 2.0: 202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd, Breezy Point
The Wharf: 416 Beach 116th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
ROCKAWAY CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER SERIES KICKOFF
SUNDAY, June 14
7 p.m.
Head to the Beach 19th Street boardwalk for Rockaway Chamber Music’s (RCM) summer-opening musical arrangement featuring the world premiere of New Zealand’s Ihlara McIndoe’s ethereal piece for RCM. For more info, visit: rockawaychambermusic on Instagram.
Beach 19th Street Boardwalk
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
