ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With temps skyrocketing, our local establishments are steaming with good eats, live music and more! So, plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly roundup below. This week’s tip: Rockstock this Saturday!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, June 20
5 p.m.
Sit outside, eat, drink and soak in bay-u-tiful views at The Wharf as Jojo delivers the tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, June 20
6 p.m.
The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner and a Band” series serves up a dining feast from Pico and music by Wine With Sue. Admission is $25 and includes one plate plus live music. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
THURSDAY, June 20
7 p.m.
Get ready to be electrified at Bungalow Bar as Finnegan Blue takes the stage beckoning you to the dance floor.
377 Beach 92nd Street
THURSDAY, June 20
7 p.m.
Every Thursday—board the weekend FUN-train with DJ Nicky at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 21
6 p.m.
Eat, drink and be merry as Harry and Company jam rock classics at The Wharf.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 21
6:30 p.m.
Wind down the work week with rock/soul/pop/folk/country music man—Frank Persico at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 21
7 p.m.
Beats, bevies and barbecue—Batesy’s has it all. Plus, special guest: The Rockaway-A-Wades!
68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 21
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Happenin’ at Adrienne’s! First up, Brian Ripps rips out his sweet acoustic set, then cash in an epic dance par-tay with DJ Chris Cashen!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 21
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Chillax under the stars as The BEasy Band gets you in the Friday groove at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 21
6:30 p.m.
Kiernan Monaghan’s acoustic vibes gets the weekend party started at Bungie, followed by DJs @ Work.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, June 21
7 p.m.
Make The Rose Den your Friday YES-tination as Fleming & Squid Trio serve up a dancing feast!
174 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 22
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE Farmers Market summer shopping/music bliss continues with this week’s special guest—singer/piano man Gabriel Aldort jammin’ New Orleans blues.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, June 22
5:30 p.m.
It’s salsa night at Caracas with live band, Cheo y Los Consentidos!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, June 22
6 p.m.
Brooklyn-based rock band, Bad Faces, debuts at Smoke & Barrel outside!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 22
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Knobs transform Tap That into the ultimate outdoor alt rock stage rockin’ The Cure, R.E.M. and more.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 22
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Piano man/singer-songwriter, Mike Tedesco, returns to Thai Rock playing Billy Joel, John Legend and more, plus originals.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 22
8 p.m.
Bungie celebrates the heart of the weekend with Brooklyn pop/punk band, Whole In One, followed by DJ Mikey Blingz.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 22
8 p.m. to midnight
Wine With Sue continues its 30-year anniversary summer celebration as Rockaway’s #1 party rock band at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 22
Enjoy a Breezy treat with picturesque sunset bay views, fine dining and music with Magic Bones at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, June 23
1 p.m.
Shake up your Sunday vibrations on the boardwalk with guitar duo, Aerial Acoustics!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SUNDAY, June 23
1 p.m. / 5 p.m.
Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, followed by Frank Sinatra-esque croonster, Zack Alexander.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, June 23
1 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungalow Bar with keytarist/songwriter Valerie Rose, followed by DJ Mouse.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 23
5 p.m.
Bid a festive, “Slán go fóill!” to the weekend with Irish indie pop artist, Lauren Craig, at The Wharf!
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 23
5 p.m.
Get ready for Loco Beach at Anabas Boat Club featuring a picante psychedelic disco and cumbia fiesta.
1820 Channel Road, Broad Channel
MONDAY, June 24
6 p.m.
Well needed for a Monday! Bluesy, southern-feel classic rock duo, Trish Torrales, drives you into a “Mondaze” at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Connolly’s with Professa Squid.
155 Beach 95th Street
Every THURSDAY!
7:30 p.m.
Smoke & Barrel with local surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
BROTHERS ROCKAWAY & CARACAS SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, June 21
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It’s summer solstice—the longest day of sunshine—so, bask in it all on the boards at Caracas! Music lineup: Dos Papis and DJ Erosika, fusing classic surf rock, bachata, and psychedelic Peruvian cumbia.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
18TH ANNUAL ROCKSTOCK & BARRELS SURF/SKATE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday June 22
9 a.m. until late
RockStock—Go! to Beach 90th Street for the Annual RockStock & Barrels Surf/Skate Music Festival! This year’s free family-friendly event is back with a bangin’ music lineup on the beach, all-day surf and skate competitions, the largest shopping village on the boardwalk, activities for kids and more! This year’s beach music lineup: 10 a.m. to noon Walker, Indolore, Bill Fleming and Double RR/ 1 p.m. Thompson Newkirk/ 2 p.m. Kindergarten/ 3 p.m. The Set Theory & Friends/ 5 p.m. Glenn Strange. Then kicking off 7 p.m. at The Wharf (416 Beach 116th Street)—Indaculture and guests reunite for Rockstock’s after-party! For more info, visit www.rockstocknyc.com
Beach 90th & the Boardwalk
BHYC TCS NYC FUNDRAISER FEATURING DUELING PIANOS
SATURDAY, June 22
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Dueling Pianos hits the stage at the Belle Harbor Yacht’s TCS NYC Marathon Fundraiser for two great causes: Tunnel to Towers and St. Jude! Admission is $100, which includes open bar and live music! For tickets, Venmo: BHYC-533. For more info, visit: The Belle Harbor Yacht Club on Facebook.
533 Beach 126th Street
RTC PRESENTS
“SUMMER IN THE CITY” WITH THE RHAPSODY PLAYERS
SUNDAY, June 23
2 p.m.
Don’t miss The Rhapsody Players as they bring “Summer In the City” to Rockaway! Gear up for a nonstop, powerhouse afternoon of ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s hits. Tickets are $25, cash only at the door. For reservations, email: rockawaytheatre@verizon.net.
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
