With Rockaway in full-throttle summertime mode, The RT’s Good Times page is your ultimate neighborhood guide to live music, arts and more! See this weekend’s roundup below:
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, June 25
5 p.m.
Bask in bay-u-tiful views at The Wharf as Jojo delivers the tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, June 25
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Take a vacay from the kitchen! Tonight, The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” summer series serves up smashburgers, house-made coleslaw and pasta salad from The Pool House, coupled with an electric show from Wine With Sue! Admission: $25 (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 25
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Paulie B ushers in acoustic tunes at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, June 25
7 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to the weekend at Adrienne’s with American Idol alum, Bryce Larsen.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 26
2 p.m.
Catch the early bird train to a weekend of fun with DJs At Work at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 26
3 p.m.
School’s out! And Bungie is primed for the ultimate summer kickoff with DJ Mouse.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, June 26
5 p.m.
What’s the craic at The Wharf? None other than Kieran Monaghan’s sweet acoustic tunes!
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 26
5 p.m.
S.O.S.! Mothership Radio lands on the boardwalk jammin’ funk, soul, blues and rock ‘n’ roll!
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, June 26
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Soupy groupies! Don’t miss Rock Soup’s summer kickoff/last-day-of-school celebration at Tap That. Teachers get 25% off taps and apps.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, June 26
6 p.m.
Uncle Jack throws down your favorite rock classics at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, June 26
What’s on the menu at Kennedy’s? Divine sunset views, food and bevies. Music by Timmy Quinn. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, June 27
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make a beeline to Caracas for Majarete, an acid jazz collective blending Latin ‘70s-inspired funk, disco and soul with energetic Caribbean rhythms.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, June 27
6 p.m.
Sean Jacoby switches your music dial to sweet rock indie jams at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 27
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rock out with Cherry & The Gunnz at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, June 27
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Feel the heat and the beat at Bungie with first up, acoustic vibes with Mike T, followed by live deejay.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 27
7 p.m.
DJ Mouse gets the bayside party poppin’ at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 27
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Unwind at Jamo’s summer second annual matchup of dynamic duo, Bill Fleming and Bobby Butler.
421 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, June 27
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Treat yourself to a foot-stompin’ rock feast with Hell or High Water at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 28
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday—wine and dine at Adrienne’s with live music from Evan Kuriga, followed by DJs At Work.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, June 28
4 p.m.
Magic Bones serves up rock, country, Motown and old-school hip-hop medleys at The Sugar Bowl.
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, June 28
5 p.m.
Bookend the weekend at The Wharf on a high note with Evan Kuriga.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 28
5 p.m.
Connolly’s serves up a dancing feast with Squid Squad.
155 Beach 95th Street
SUNDAY, June 28
2:30 p.m./ 5:30 p.m.
Similan On The Bay sweetens your Sunday with first up, award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Chris Tedesco on violin, followed by Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 28
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 29
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bobby Butler, Jenna Baker and Danny Mulvanerty of Indaculture kick off their summer Monday night residency at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
TUESDAY, June 30
7 p.m.
Lookin’ for good music, chased with bay-rrific vibes? Look no further than The BayHouse featuring live music from Danny Riordan.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
WEDNESDAY, July 1
7 p.m.
Bump hump day! Soak in the sunset and acoustic grooves with Mike Wallace at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
CONNOLLY’S OPEN MIC NIGHT
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Mike drop! Connollystock is back in full swing with Professa Squid. Sign up: 7 p.m., 8 p.m. start.
155 Beach 95th Street
FILM
RFF PRESENTS:
SUNDAY, June 28
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. Rarely screened, tonight’s feature, “Stubby,” is an adorable and surreal comedy by trailblazing Swedish filmmaker, Bo Widerberg about a seven-year-old football prodigy recruited to play for Sweden’s national team in the 1974 World Cup qualifiers and becomes an overnight sensation. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission: $10 (includes a performance by Rockaway Chamber Music at 7 p.m.). Food by Brothers. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/
72-02 Gouverneur Ave
PILOT HOUSE WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY
THURSDAY, June 25
8 p.m.
Come cheer on USA as the Yanks face-off Türkiye! Pilot House is offering bucket specials and giveaways from Happy Dad. Patio and rooftop viewing party zones.
190 Beach 69th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Skip the massive stadium crowds! Head to The Rockaway Hotel for an outdoor oceanside concert headlining a diverse lineup of bands. Admission (per show): $40.69. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
This weekend’s lineup:
THURSDAY, June 25, 7 p.m.: Acclaimed indie rock and Americana band, Wilderado, kicks off their summer tour in Rockaway!
FRIDAY, June 26, 6 p.m.: Hailing from southern California, Fortunate Youth, brings west coast reggae rock, roots, ska and dub to the Atlantic.
SUNDAY, June 28, 6 p.m.: Rock out under the stars as The Budos Band with special guest, Delicate Steve throws down a hook-heavy slide guitar cinematic blend of ‘70s rock, Afrobeat and Ethio-jazz.
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
