Labor Day has come and gone, but our sweet summer Good Times aren’t over. So, soak in every last drop by planning your Rockaway crawl with our weekend roundup below! This week’s tip: NYC Honey Fest this Saturday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, September 10
6:30 p.m./ 6:30 p.m.
LL Duo—Paddy & Linda serve up their unique lineup of blues, rock and soul classics at Similan On The Bay.
375 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, September 10
9 p.m.
Celebrate The Rocks Billiard 2nd Year Anniversary of “AfterWork Grown and Sexy Throwback Thursdays!” Happy Hour: 5p.m. to 10 p.m. Buy 1 get 1 free. Beats by DJ Gully. Party time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission. To reserve a table, call Ray: (917) 702-1950.
348 Beach 72nd Street
FRIDAY, September 11
6 p.m.
Grab your crew and head to the boardwalk for jam/rock n’ roll band, Mighty Quinn, at Bar 97.
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, September 11
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Acoustic song stylist Barry Waller returns to bayside Thai spot, Similan On The Bay.
375 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, September 11
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join The Uncle Jack Band for several rounds of rock classics at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, September 11
7 p.m.
Cash in an epic bayside dance par-tay with DJ Chris Cashen at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, September 11
7 p.m.
Belt out your best at Rockaway Tiki Karaoke Night.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, September 12
5 p.m.
Don’t miss Bill Fleming‘s final performance at Callies for summer 2026 with special guest stars: Uncle Johnny Intro on keys, and Annette.
410 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, September 12
5 p.m.
Don’t miss Rockaway’s viral music sensation, Rock Soup’s last gig of Summer 2026 on the boardwalk at Bar 97! Followed by “Lazy Summer DJs.”
Beach 97th Street Concession
SATURDAY, September 12
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Similan On The Bay serves up a special treat with award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Chris Tedesco on violin.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, September 12
7 p.m.
Live it up at Adrienne’s as DJ Marvin Myers spins funk, house, R&B, hip hop and more!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, September 12
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
From The Smiths, The Cure, Depeche Mode and more—the Knobs jam the ultimate New Wave and alternative rock show at Tap That! Plus, join The Knobs in singing, “Happy Birthday,” to Tap That’s owner, John Agnello.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, September 12
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Get your dance on with DJ Naked NY at Rockaway Tiki.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SUNDAY, September 13
1 p.m.
Every Sunday, wine and dine at Adrienne’s with acoustic tunes from Evan Kuriga.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, September 13
5 p.m.
Bask in balmy bayside views and acoustic grooves from Kieran Monaghan at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, September 13
5 p.m.
Get ready for a LD blowout with JunXion at Bar 97.
Beach 97th Street Concession
SUNDAY, September 13
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Snuggle up at Similan On The Bay with bay-rrific views and Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, September 13
10 p.m. until late
Celebrate every last drop of the summer the breezy way with DJ Combat at Blarney 2.0.
202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd, Breezy Point
MONDAY, September 14
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kick off the work week on a mellow note with violinist, Chris Tedesco, at Similan On The Bay. Plus, delish Thai food and spirited cocktails.
375 Beach 92nd Street
TUESDAY, September 15
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Similan On The Bay tunes up your Tuesday with Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane Band.
375 Beach 92nd Street
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
SPORTS WATCH PARTIES
U.S. OPEN
ROCKAWAY OCEAN CLUB U.S. OPEN WATCH PARTY
FRIDAY, September 11 through SUNDAY, September 13
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Catch the U.S. Open Men’s and Women’s Singles on a jumbo screen in the courtyard at Rockaway Ocean Club. Enjoy special food pairings and sip specialty tennis-themed cocktails from Moet Hennessy.
Riis Bath House (157 Rockaway Beach Blvd)
WATCH THE U.S. OPEN AT PILOT HOUSE
ongoing through SUNDAY, September 13
Cheer on your favorite U.S. Open tennis pros at Pilot House! For food and drink specials inquire within. For more info, follow: pilothouse_ny on Instagram.
190 Beach 69th Street
NFL KICKOFF
PILOT HOUSE NFL TAILGATE PARTY
1 p.m.
Pilot House makes the kickoff to American football season a family affair featuring: Watch Party on the Patio, live DJ, sound on for games, drink specials and giveaways, plus, free face painting from StefUNI! Outdoor and indoor fun for the whole family! For more info, follow: pilothouse_ny on Instagram.
190 Beach 69th Street
OTHER PLACES TO WATCH THE NFL KICKOFF!
Let’s get ready to rumble! Grab your mates to watch the NFK kickoff at any of the following local establishments. (Note, food and drink specials may be available. Inquire within.)
The BayHouse: 500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
Blarney 2.0: 202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd, 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
Pilot House: 190 Beach 69th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
15TH ANNUAL HONEY FEST
SATURDAY, September 12
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Get ready for another sticky sweet NYC Honest Fest on the boardwalk at Beach 106th Street featuring a honey marketplace, food and beverages with a honey focus, tastings, NYC beekeepers, face painting, honey extraction demonstration and Black Jar Honey Contest. Plus, live music. For more info, visit: nychoneyweek on Instagram.
Beach 106th Street Boardwalk
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