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ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
jammin’ sweet acoustic tunes.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
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SATURDAY, April 29
7 p.m.
Solshyne is making their debut at Tap That, and if you’re not already a fanatic for this psychedelic rock band’s supreme sound, be prepared to be baptized a Solshyner!
11104 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
4 p.m.
The GrassLighters are back at The Sugar Bowl rockin’ their unique blend of rock, folk, bluegrass and R&B. By the way, Sugar Bowl Bites’ lovers, the kitchen is open! For schedule and menu, follow: @the_bowl_1976 on Instagram.
15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point
SUNDAY, April 30
5 p.m.
Breeze into Breezy as Harry McDonald’s Locals Rule band drifts in with a classic rock jam fit for The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, April 30
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
With Arturo Rivera on tap, walk into Rogers, raise your frothy glass and toast, “Sláinte” to another week.
203 Beach 116th Street
Ongoing
Wine WEDNESDAYS
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Corkborn renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.
9111 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Selfie SATURDAYS
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Savor West Indian Island vibes at Dred Surfer’s, “Caribbean Soiree,” every Saturday, featuring seafood and drink specials, plus, reggae vibrations by Eyez A Bleed. Rain or shine. Free entry.
1627 Seagirt Blvd., Far Rockaway (Beach 17th Concession)
OPEN MIC NIGHT
RUFFLE BAR OPEN MIC JAM SESSIONS + KARAOKE
MONDAY, May 1 & May 22
7 p.m.
Dreamin’ of being a rock star? Bring an instrument, your voice and sing or play your heart out at Ruffle Bar’s “Monday Open Mic Jam Sessions” in Broad Channel. Plus, if karaoke is your groove, get ready to be an American Idol!
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
Special Mentions
RBQ’S LAST HURRAH!
FRIDAY, April 28 TO SUNDAY, April 30 (times vary)
Since 2018, RBQ has been serving up barbecue, beats and bevvies, establishing Rockaway Beach Blvd. as Rockaway’s midtown weekend hot spot. Sadly, this weekend, RBQ’s proprietor
John Moroney announced that the restaurant/bar/event space is passing on the torch to new owners. So, calling on the community to come out, and make the Moroney family’s last weekend running RBQ one forever stamped in Rockaway’s history books! This weekend’s final music lineup: Friday—The Rock
AWades, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday— Mixed Bag at 8 p.m. to midnight, and finally, Sunday—Gerald Bair, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
9720 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FANCY HAT, BINGO & TEA PARTY BENEFIT FOR TCAH
SATURDAY, April 29 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Don’t pack away your Easter bonnets just yet! Join The Campaign Against Hunger's (TCAH) “Fancy Hat & Bingo Party,” a benefit fundraiser for the multifaceted nonprofit, at Beach Dunes Eats & Arts Cafe. Fun prizes for bingo winners. TCAH serves lower income NYC residents in 150 zip codes with nutritious food and other vital programs and services. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at bit.ly/tcahteaparty2023
4519 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
ROCKAWAY BEACH FITNESS
CRAWL & AFTER-PARTY
SATURDAY, April 29 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. / 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Rockaway Beach Fitness Crawl is back! So, come see all the health and fitness opportunities the community has to offer. Besides burning calories, refuel with sample delicious treats from local eateries. The biggest bonus? By participating, you’ll be helping raise muchneeded funds for local charity, Chait Domestic Abuse Center of Far Rockaway. 10% of all proceeds will be donated. Afterwards, party it up at the afterparty at The Wharf, featuring open bar, appetizers, raffles and local vendors. Tickets are $90 for the entire day and $60 for the afterparty only. For tickets and more info, including venues, visit: https://www.channelcreationsbc.com/about2
RUFFLE BAR PRE-MOTHER’S DAY SIP & SHOP
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ruffle Bar presents a day of sipping and shopping, featuring a wide array of vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, candles, art and more! Plus, with Mother’s Day just two weeks, get a head start on buying gifts for the special mommies in your life.
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel “CONSECRATION” GOSPEL CONCERT
SUNDAY, April 30 4 p.m.
Be spiritually lifted at “The Consecration Gospel Concert,” hosted by local church, Haven Ministries International. Gospel music artists performing include: The Tokyo Soulmatics, The Whiz, David Wright NY Fellowship Choir and Richard Hartley Singers. Free! 188 Beach 84th Street
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
SATURDAY, May 6
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Giddyup! The Rockaway Hotel is hosting a watch party on the rooftop for the storied 149th Kentucky Derby. So, pull out your best derby attire and head to the hotel for an evening of derby bites, drinks and music by DJ Teddy. Plus, you may go home dubbed as the “Best Dressed,” in the hotel’s derby attire competition. Tickets are $100. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
10810 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
