With our local establishments teeming with good eats, live music, arts and more—plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly roundup. Happy Juneteenth and Happy Father’s Day!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, June 18, 5 p.m.
The Wharf drives in an early kickoff to the weekend with Bill Fleming jammin’ rock classics, “a la finger-style guitar.”
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, June 18
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Acoustic rock and pop stylist, Barry Waller is back usherin’ in his magic at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, June 18
7 p.m.
Don’t miss Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig, at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, June 18
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 19
5 p.m.
Singer/songwriter, John Rafferty plays original music and an Irish tune or two at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 19
6:30 p.m.
Rock cover band, Cherry & The Gunnz fires up Bungie. Next, DJ Mike B gets the bayside bash bumpin’.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, June 19
7 p.m.
Derek Adam blazes through Adrienne’s with his amazing vocal pipes and guitar.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 19
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Screamin’ Rebel Angels raises the roof off Tap That with its lineup of rockabilly, rock ‘n roll and rhythm ‘n blues.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, June 19
9 p.m.
Interboro—dubbed, “The best damn Alternative/Class Rock band in NYC & Long Island” blazes The Sugar Bowl!
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, June 19
Wind down the week with rock/soul/pop/folk/country performer—Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, June 20
5 p.m.
Don’t miss Solshyne playing its first boardwalk gig of the year at Bar 97 (formerly Sand Shark).
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, June 20
5 p.m.
Feel the raw energy of Mark Campanale of Camp Tunes at bayside treasure, The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 20
6 p.m.
Pilot House elevates your summertime revelry on the rooftop with Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue! Specials and giveaways from Michelob Ultra and Stella Artois.
190 Beach 69th Street
SATURDAY, June 20
6:30 p.m.
Boogie at Bungie with Brazilian acoustic artist, Zuíque, followed by DJ Joe J!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 20
7 p.m.
With DJ Marvin Myers spinnin’ the ones and twos— Adrienne’s will be lit.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 20
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
“Hey! Ho! Let’s Go!” to Tap That for a retro punk banger with Ramones tribute band, The Rambones.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, June 20
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
One2Many pours out your favorite rock classics at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 20
Be mesmerized by Breezy’s sunset views and Chris Decker’s acoustic flow at Kennedy’s. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, June 21
1 p.m.
Make it a Sunday to remember at Bungie with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic groove, followed by DJ Mouse!
S377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 21
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Wine and dine dad at Adrienne’s! Plus, all-day live music with Evan Kuriga, followed by DJs At Work.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, June 21
4:30 p.m.
Bring pops to the boardwalk for a Father’s Day celebration with jam/rock n’ roll band, Mighty Quinn, at Caracas.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SUNDAY, June 21
5 p.m.
Joe Guitars is back at The Wharf ushering in acoustic rock.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 21
5 p.m.
Bookend the weekend on a jazzy key with Simon Chardiet Jazz Quartet at Connolly’s.
155 Beach 95th Street
SUNDAY, June 21
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy another Sunday! Fun! Day with Gerald Bair at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 21
5:30 p.m.
Similan On The Bay sweetens your Sunday with Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 21
6 p.m.
It’s all about Caribbean cuisine and riddims at Rhythms On The Rock with Tribal Legacy performing reggae and R&B.
112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SUNDAY, June 21
11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Summer Sundays are back at Blarney 2.0 with DJ Combat.
202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd, Breezy Point
MONDAY, June 22
6 p.m.
Like Marvin Gaye, velvet neo-soul singer, Taylor Williams helps you “Get it on…” at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
CONNOLLY’S OPEN MIC NIGHT
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Mike drop! Connollystock is in full swing with Professa Squid. Sign up: 7 p.m., 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
FILM
RFF PRESENTS SCREENING OF “OFFSIDE”
SATURDAY, June 21
8:30 p.m.
To coincide with the World Cup, the Rockaway Film Festival is screening some favorite football films at its outdoor Arverne Cinema. Saturday’s comedic feature, “Offside” is about a group of women, who try to sneak into a men’s-only World Cup qualifying match in Tehran.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/
72-02 Gouverneur Ave
SPECIAL MENTIONS
ROCKSTOCK AND BARRELS
SATURDAY, June 20
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Head to the boardwalk to enjoy surf, skate, shopping and live music. 10 a.m. – Jackson Heights. 11 a.m. – Soup Band. 12 p.m. -Velvet Supreme. 1 p.m. – Terryl Lee. 2 p.m. -Boulevard Bushmen. 3 p.m. -Derecho with Walker. 4 p.m. -Samsara. 5 p.m. – Eddie John.
Beach 90th Street Boardwalk
AMERICA 250 FIREWORKS
SPECTACULAR
SATURDAY, June 20
7 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Join Council Member Joann Ariola, Queens Culture & Arts Network (QCAN); the Queens Chamber of Commerce; and NYC Parks & Recreation—for an America 250 Fireworks Spectacular at Beach 94th Street Amphitheater. This celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. with a concert by Yesterday And Today: NYC Beatles Band. Followed by a dazzling Grucci Fireworks show! Free!
Beach 94th Street Amphitheater
SUMMER SOLSTICE
CELEBRATION/FUNDRAISER
AT POSTCARD BREWING CO.
SUNDAY, June 21
3 p.m.
This Summer Solstice Celebration at Postcard Brewing Co. aims to observe the longest day of the year and raise funds for Shakespeare On The Rocks. Get ready for an eclectic evening of whole roasted pig tacos; food from Postcard Brewing; music from DJ Farid and hip-hop performances; monologue performances from actors and more! Plus, there’ll be a 60/40 raffle. For more info, visit: rob_bryn on Instagram.
111-30 Beach Channel Drive
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