With Rockaway in full-throttle summertime mode, make The RT’s Good Times page your ultimate neighborhood guide to live music, arts and more! Plus, this week’s tip—World Cup Final Watch Parties this Sunday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, July 16
5 p.m.
Eat, drink and soak in picturesque bayside views at The Wharf, plus tunes by Taylor and Brady.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, July 16
7 p.m.
Every other Thursday, don’t miss Patsy’s folk FamJam at Rockaway Beach Surf Club.
302 Beach 87th Street
THURSDAY, July 16
9:30 p.m.
Break free from the work week with acoustic vibes from Danny Riordan at
The Blarney 2.0.
202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 17
5 p.m.
Party with Poppa Lou & the Baba Lou’s at Pico.
419 Beach 129th Street
FRIDAY, July 17
5 p.m.
Back by popular demand is rock and pop cover band, Cherry & The Gunnz, firing up Bar 97 on the boardwalk. Plus, special guest, DJ Moochie.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, July 17
6 p.m.
Uncle Jack throws down your favorite rock classics at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, July 17
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy a feast at Tap That as Crossfade Nights drops songs from the days you rocked a mullet or a perm. Every Friday and Saturday (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.), valet parking available at $15 per car.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, July 17
6:30 p.m.
Board the weekend fun train at Bungalow Bar with Cat Nip Duo, followed by DJ Mike B.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, July 17
7 p.m.
Kerry Kearney Mardi Gras Band blazes the Belle Harbor Yacht Club with blues/roots music.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, July 17
Soak in sunset views and Chris Decker’s acoustic tunes at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, July 18
5 p.m.
Sean Jacoby switches your music dial to sweet rock indie jams at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 18
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
From Allman Brothers, Skynyrd, ZZ Top and more—southern rock tribute band, Blackstone, performs at Tap That. Valet parking available every Friday and Saturday.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, July 18
6:30 p.m.
The Knobs jam your favorite alternative rock/new wave hits at Bungie; followed by DJ Joe J.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, July 18
10 p.m.
DJ Combat gets your Saturday night craic flowin’ at Jamo’s.
421 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, July 19
1 p.m.
Chillax at Bungalow with Wine With Sue-Acoustic. Next, DJ Louis Mole pumps up the bayside party.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 19
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday, wine and dine at Adrienne’s with sweet acoustic tunes from Evan Kuriga, followed by DJs At Work.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, July 19
2:30 p.m./ 5:30 p.m.
Similan On The Bay sweetens your Sunday with first up, Chris Tedesco on violin, followed by Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 19
5 p.m.
Don’t miss this epic music collab at The Sugar Bowl starring Bobby Butthead, Mad Larry and Vic Thill of The Bogmen!
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, July 19
5 p.m.
Bid adieu to another sublime Rockaway weekend with Irish rocker John “Amo” Doyle at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 19
11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Celebrate summer Sundays at Blarney 2.0 with DJ Combat.
202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd, Breezy Point
MONDAY, July 20
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bobby Butler, Jenna Baker and Danny Mulvanerty of Indaculture continue their summer Monday night residency at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
CONNOLLY’S OPEN MIC NIGHT
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Mike drop! Head to Connolly’s for Connollystock, the tour de force of open mic nights hosted by Professa Squid.
155 Beach 95th Street
WORLD CUP FINAL LOCAL
HAPPENINGS—SUNDAY, July 19
ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL MOVIE MATCH CUP
10 a.m.
Happening outdoors at the Arverne Cinema, The Rockaway Film Festival concludes its “Movies & Matches” series with a Movie Match Cup before the FIFA World Cup finals. Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., teams of three to five play 25-minute games, one match at a time at the Arverne Cinema outdoor sand. 3 p.m., watch the World Cup finals inside. Registration: $20 (includes an original Movie Match Cup shirt). All registered players will be assigned to a team. The winning team will receive tickets to opening night of the Ninth Annual Rockaway Film Festival. Open to all skill levels. For more info and to register, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/events/movie-match-cup
72-02 Gouverneur Ave
WATCH THE WORLD CUP
FINALS AT PILOT HOUSE
2 p.m.
Fútbol aficionados! It’s the World Cup final and with several ginormous screens—sound on, bucket specials and more—watch all the action at Pilot House.
190 Beach 69th Street
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
WATCH PARTY ON THE ROOFTOP
3 p.m.
See Spain faceoff against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup Final on The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel. Watch the biggest match in soccer alongside refreshing cocktails, fresh seafood, shareable plates, and unbeatable rooftop vibes. For reservations and more info, visit the Happening tab at www.therockawayhotel.com
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
OTHER PLACES TO WATCH
THE WORLD CUP
Most local watering holes and dining spots with a TV will be showing the World Cup final. Food and drink specials may be available. Inquire within.
The BayHouse: 500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
Harbor Light: 129-18 Newport Ave.
Jamesons: 421 Beach 129th Street
Rogers: 205 Beach 116th Street
The Wharf: 416 Beach 116th Street
Adrienne’s: 25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
Bungalow Bar: 377 Beach 92nd Street
OTHER SPECIAL MENTIONS
GRANDTIME SKATE SHOP
PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC &
SKATE CHALLENGE
FRIDAY, July 17
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Whether you’re into skating or moshing—come support local music and talent with GrindTime Skate Shop at the Rockaway Beach Amphitheater. Live performances by: Vi o lit and Eden, 2/14, Lucky You and Neta AR1. For more info, including about the obstacle skate challenge, follow: grindtimeskateshop on Instagram. Free! All ages welcome.
Amphitheater, Beach 94th/boardwalk
SHAKESPEARE’S ‘MUCH
ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
JULY 16-JULY 19
6 P.M.
Shakespeare On the Rocks is back with “Much Ado About Nothing.” On Thursday, July 16 and Sunday, July 19, they’ll be at the Beach 94th Amphitheater. Friday, July 17, they’ll be at Panino Bozza on Beach 96th and Shore Front. On Saturday, July 18, they’ll be at the Beach 108th Hockey Rink. Don’t miss this free performance!
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
