With Rockaway in full-throttle summertime mode, make The RT’s Good Times page your ultimate neighborhood guide to live music, arts and more! See the roundup below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, July 23
5 p.m.
Get an early kickoff to the weekend with Dave Kellan’s soulful mix of rock, blues, jazz and funk at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, July 23
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lap up a sumptuous evening at The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” summer series. Receive an entrée, one drink, and live music from Anthem. Admission: $25. For tickets, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, July 23
7 p.m.
Jump into the passenger seat as Brian Ripps drives your Friday night into weekend revelry at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, July 23
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Live at Bungalow Bar is the “flower power trio”—Vic Thrill, Bobby Butthead and Danny Mulvanerty.
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, July 23
8:30 p.m.
Make a beeline to The Sugar Bowl for a sweet summer jam with Ricky Diffendale, a.k.a. Acoustic Rick.
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 24
5 p.m.
The Wharf’s got you covered with waterfront views, delish food and bevies—plus live acoustic tunes from Mark Campanale.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, July 24
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
With the ocean as the backdrop—head to Caracas for Levy & Co.’s sweet rock ’n’ roll show on the boardwalk.
Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, July 24
7 p.m.
Derek Adam blazes into Adrienne’s with his amazing vocal pipes and guitar.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, July 24
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Squid Squad ushers in ink-worthy squidalicious at Tap That. Valet parking available.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, July 24
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset views, fine dining, and classic and alternative rock with Cat Nip at Kennedy’s.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, July 25
5 p.m.
Ring… ring! The weekend is calling at The Wharf with Joe Guitars’ bayside acoustic rock jam.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 25
5:30 p.m.
Head to the boards for Solshyne’s psychedelic rock feast at Bar 97.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, July 25
6 p.m.
Encore! Rock/pop cover band, Cherry & The Gunnz, is back, firing up Pilot House!
190 Beach 69th Street
SATURDAY, July 25
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Uncle Jack Band pours your favorite rock classics at Tap That. Valet parking available.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, July 25
7 p.m.
Cash in an epic dance par-tay with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, July 25
8 p.m.
Playing everything from Frank Sinatra to Katy Perry—don’t miss The Switch Band at Bungie. DJ to follow.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 26
1 p.m.
Pa’lante to Bungalow Bar for guitar and congas island vibes with Matty & The Cubano. Next, DJ Teddy.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 26
1 p.m.
Every Sunday, wine and dine at Adrienne’s with breezy acoustic tunes from Evan Kuriga.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, July 26
2:30 p.m./ 5:30 p.m.
Similan On The Bay sweetens your Sunday with Chris Tedesco on violin, followed by Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 26
5 p.m.
Don’t miss this epic music collab at The Sugar Bowl headlining Bobby Butthead, Mad Larry and Vic Thill of The Bogmen!
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, July 26
5 p.m.
Giddy up for a Sunday Fun! Day with Bill Fleming jammin’ at Callie’s.
410 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, July 26
5 p.m.
Tenor vocalist/guitarist, Evan Kuriga, jams your Sunday sunset soundtrack at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 26
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bookend the weekend with Country Fire’s high-octane mix of classic rock, country and pop at The BayHouse!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
MONDAY, July 27
6 p.m.
This evening, piano man Phil Kadet strokes your appetite at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MONDAY, July 27
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
TUESDAY, July 28
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Break free from the work week with Danny Riordan’s acoustic tunes at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
WEDNESDAY, July 29
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bump hump day at The BayHouse with acoustic artist, Mike Wallace.
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
FILM
RFF PRESENTS A DOUBLE FEATURE: SPIKE LEE’S ‘DO THE RIGHT THING’
6 p.m. / 8:30 p.m.
At Arverne Cinema, first at 6 p.m., The Rockaway Film Festival screens documentary director, St. Clair Bourne’s, behind-the-scenes look at movie director Spike Lee’s 1989 classic, “Do The Right Thing.” Alongside interviews with Samuel L. Jackson, John Turturro and Melvin Van Peebles, Bourne asks residents what it’s like to have their Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy neighborhood turned upside-down. Next at 8:30 p.m., watch the film, “Do The Right Thing.” Admission: $10 for one screening, $15 for the double feature. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.rockawayfilmfestival.org/
72-02 Gouverneur Ave.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
BUNGALOW BAR 2ND ANNUAL WHITE PARTY
FRIDAY, July 24
8 p.m. to midnight
Come Instagram ready and ready to slay—dressed all in WHITE—at Bungie’s 2nd Annual White Party featuring top-shelf open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, raw bar and seafood station, and live DJ sets. A portion of ticket sales will go toward supporting the fight against pancreatic cancer. Admission: $125. For tickets and more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram and click on link in the IG bio.
377 Beach 92nd Street
ROCKAWAY SIRENS BAR CRAWL
SATURDAY, July 25
If you’re into pickleball, bikes and live music—don’t miss Rockaway Sirens Bar Crawl. Event lineup: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.—open play at Rockaway Beach Pickleball & Golf (97-25 Beach Channel Dr.)/ 4:30 p.m.—grab your Rockaway Sirens shirt, souvenir cup and one-drink ticket ($25), then bike over to Connolly’s (155 Beach 95th Street), next, bike to Vino By The Sea (190 Beach 69th Street), and last pit stop, Pilot House for an electric show featuring Cherry and the Gunnz! Pay as you go. For more info, visit: rockawaybeachpickleballandgolf or pilothouse_ny on Instagram.
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