ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Folks—Rockaway is rockin’! So, plan your Rockaway Good Times crawl with our weekly roundup below.
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, June 27
6 p.m.
The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner and a Band” series serves up a dining feast from Meat Up Grill and acoustic sweets by The Brian Ripps Trio. Admission is $25, which 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 27
7 p.m.
Get an early start to the weekend with DJ Rob Pisani at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, June 27
8 p.m.
Bungalow Bar gets your boo-tay bumpin’ with DJ Teddy.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, June 28
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Get ready for a memorable night at Adrienne’s as Sean Jacoby switches your music dial to sweet alternative rock indie jams, followed by DJ Artie Bunks.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 28
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Chillax under the stars as Quiet Things gets you in the Friday groove at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 28
6:30 p.m.
Arturo Rivera’s acoustic vibes gets the weekend party poppin’ at Bungie, followed by DJ Ulez.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, June 28
7 p.m.
Blackstone whips into The Wharf with a flamin’ lineup of Southern rock and blues!
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, June 28
7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss Kennedy’s coastal country music treat—Lauren Jaimes! Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, June 28
7:30 p.m.
Cruise into the weekend at The BayHouse with The Knobs’ epic lineup of alternative rock favorites.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, June 28
8 p.m.
Flex your scrunchies and spandex at Ruffle Bar’s “’80’s Dance Party!” featuring ‘80s-themed drink specials: “Martini McFly,” “Not Like a Virgin,” and “Purple Rain,” plus, DJ Shane spinning ‘80s hits. Plus, free drink prizes for best ‘neon gear’ competition winners.
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
FRIDAY, June 28
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
End the work week on a carefree note with DJ SeaNy spinning classic R&B, hip hop and reggae at Batesy’s!
68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, June 28
Do your thang at Riis as surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does! For showtime, follow: riisbeach.nyc on Instagram.
Riis Beach Bay (by the big flag pole)
167-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 29
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RISE Farmers Market summer shopping/music bliss continues with this week’s special guest—saxophonist Brian Smith a.k.a. BsmoothyS.
Beach 60th (under the elevated A-train tracks)
SATURDAY, June 29
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Caracas ignites the ultimate beach dance fest with the one-and-only DJ Technics!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
SATURDAY, June 29
5:30 p.m.
Need some Solshyne in your life? Rock into the sunset at Sand Shark as the popular band delivers Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and more!
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Concession
SATURDAY, June 29
6 p.m. / 9 p.m.
Make Adrienne’s, your YES-tination as Derek Adam sings his way to the stage with a live acoustic set, followed by DJ Johnny A.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, June 29
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wine With Sue continues their 30-year anniversary summer celebration as Rockaway’s #1 party rock band at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, June 29
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar’s summertime music series sizzles with acoustic music man, Dave Kellan, followed by DJ BlueClaw.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 29
7 p.m.
Eat, drink and soak in bay-u-tiful views at The Wharf as Mike Johnson delivers the tunes!
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, June 29
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Aerial Acoustics ignites Thai Rock with an infusion of rock, jazz, classical and Spanish guitar.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, June 29
8 p.m
It’s a Rub-a-Dub Reggae Beach Party at The Rose Den with Treasuredon performing live and DJ Major Miguel spinning tunes.
174 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 30
1 p.m.
Make it a Sunday Fun!Day! at Bungalow Bar with acoustic vocalist/guitarist Marc Morello, followed by DJ Cash.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, June 30
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday at Adrienne’s, bask in Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes, followed by DJ Marvin Myers.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, June 30
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fun Heals Everything beckons all to dance your hearts and buns off at their ‘90s “dancorcism” Beach Dance Party on the boards at Beach 97th!
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Concession
SUNDAY, June 30
5 p.m.
The Wharf bookends your weekend on a high note with Irish rocker, John Doyle a.k.a. Amo.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, June 30
6 p.m.
Breezy’s all-female trio, The Pointers, is back at The BayHouse jammin’ retro rock and pop.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, June 30
With viral deejay/ multi-instrumentalist, Elijah Rawk, oscillating between deejaying soulful house to strummin’ a sweet acoustic set, and a few surprises in between—thankfully Riis is within reach!
Riis Beach Bay 9
167-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
MONDAY, July 1
7 p.m.
Stamp your July 1, 2024 memories at Adrienne’s with Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig!
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
THRILLA IN CAMILLA THIS FRIDAY!
FRIDAY, June 28
6:30 p.m.
Thrilla in Camilla returns to St. Camillus Church parking lot with FDNY Boxing Club facing off Atlanta Police. Proceeds benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. First match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at FDNYBoxing.com for $30 general admission, $50 ringside, or $100 for VIP table seating. Plus, live performance from the FDNY Emerald Society Bagpipes, vendors, and more.
185 Beach 99th Street
DISCO NIGHT AT JADE
SATURDAY, June 29
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Bust a move at Jade’s early summer highlight—‘80s Disco Night! Live music by high-energy disco/synthpop group, Lime, plus, DJ Ross the Boss. Admission (drinks and food included) is $65. For tickets and more info, follow: jadeofrockaway on Instagram.
431 Beach 129th Street
DANCE PERFORMANCE ON THE BEACH
SUNDAY, June 30
5 p.m.
Waterside School (P.S. 317) Dance Company opens this beautiful evening of dance performances, followed by a variety of professional culturally diverse dance ensembles at the Amphitheater. Free!
Beach 94th Street & Shorefront Parkway
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
