ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

With March officially heralded Irish American Heritage month, the green madness continues and loads of local spots are primed to celebrate all things Irish! Slainte!

THURSDAY, March 16 7 p.m.

Calling all Pisces and Aries birthday peeps! Celebrate your birth month at the New York Dippers Social at The Rose Den. Plus, with DJ Baroque spinning acid jazz, instrumental funk and soul—plunge in for an evening of fun!

174 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, March 17 5 p.m.

Head to Bungie for the ultimate Irish fête headlining newly crowned country music queen, Lauren Jaime, crooning popular country and Irish folk covers, and originals. Plus, DJ Cash gets the booty-bumpin’ party poppin’ in between and after!

377 Beach 92nd Street

FRIDAY, March 17

6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Looking for a jazzy Friday night reprieve? Make a beeline to Uma's as local maestro, Simon Chardiet, hits up the Uzbek cuisine spot with jazz and 1950s rock and roll.

92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd

FRIDAY, March 17 7 p.m.

May the Rock-A-Wades be your lucky charm as you celebrate NYC St. Pat’s post-Parade highlights at Harbor Light.

129-18 Newport Ave

FRIDAY, March 17 7 p.m.

It’s officially St. Paddy’s Day! So, celebrate at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club with The Indecisions—jammin’ Celtic rock, classic rock and all manners of rock in between!

533 Beach 126th Street

FRIDAY, March 17

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

If you’re thirstin’ for music that’s got some soul, just like that old time rock and roll—don’t miss Patti Blue and The Boyz at Tap That!

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd

FRIDAY, March 17

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Back at Bar Marseille is Cat Nip bringing their electrifying lineup of classic and alternative rock.

190 Beach 69th Street

FRIDAY, March 17

9 p.m.

The Jack Pack will be happy to know that Uncle Jack is at Rogers rockin’ the ultimate soundtrack for your St. Paddy’s Day craic!

203 Beach 116th Street

SATURDAY, March 18

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Turn up the heat at Mexican hotspot, PICO RBNY with guitar duo, Aerial Acoustics, performing pop, jazz and a few surprises in between.

419 Beach 129th Street

SATURDAY, March 18

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

I’rish someone would buy the Rock-AWades a beer while they’re pourin’ out sweet rock classics at Tap That.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd

SATURDAY, March 18 8 p.m. to midnight

It’s Saturday night! And with a bevy of libations, finger-lickin’ food and music with Chris Solo—it could only mean one thing—party time at RBQ!

97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd

SATURDAY, March 18 9 p.m.

Whet your whistle folks! ‘Cause Wine With Sue is at Rogers usherin’ the ultimate St. Paddy’s Day weekend shenanigans.

203 Beach 116th Street

SUNDAY, March 19 4 p.m.

The Sugar Bowl has swung its doors back open, and Sunday, don’t miss Evan Kuriga back for your listening pleasure!

15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point

SUNDAY, March 19 5 p.m.

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a beer and toast to life with Arturo Rivera’s acoustic tunes at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

SUNDAY, March 19

Do the uptown boogie to Harbor Light for a family-friendly afternoon of food, company and music with Winston McBoogie. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 474-2202 or follow on harborlightpub on Instagram.

129-18 Newport Ave

ONGOING

Tasty TUESDAYS

7 p.m.

Squid fans, if you’re in Rincón, PR— a.k.a. Rockaway South—don’t miss Squid & Friends' squidarrific music residency at Nacho Libre.

Carr 115. kn 11.6, Rincon, PR

Wine WEDNESDAYS

7 p.m.

Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki’s karaoke night.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd

Thirsty THURSDAYS

8 p.m.

DJ Baroque boasts one of the most enviable record collections known and unknown within the funk and soul scene, so tonight, don’t miss him spinning at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

Selfie SATURDAYS

7 p.m. until closing

Elevate your weekend fun at The Rockaway Hotel’s rooftop with live DJ, craft cocktails, lite bites, and inspiring ocean and Manhattan city-line views.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

Starting this Friday, March 17!

The Rockaway Theatre Company presents its first show for the 2023 season—“Cabaret.” One of Broadway’s greatest productions, “Cabaret,” comes to Rockaway making audiences an offer they might want to refuse—an invitation to Berlin’s sordid Kit Kat Klub, on the eve of Hitler’s rise to power in Weimar Germany. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s “Berlin Stories,” the show depicts the interlocking stories of a cabaret singer, a writer from America, and the denizens of Berlin. Show dates: March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, April 1 and 2. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org.

T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden

SIPS & STEMS FUNDRAISER AT BUNGALOW BAR

THURSDAY, March 16

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Last chance to register for Sips & Stems fundraiser, benefitting Smile Farms, at Bungalow Bar! Julie Mulligan leads you through the design of a beautiful Mug O’ Blooms in a reusable glass mug to take home while you sip on your Top O’ the Mornin’ cocktail. In addition, enjoy tips for springtime entertaining, plus—games, prizes, fun, and laughs— all for a good cause! All proceeds go towards Smile Farms, an organization that creates meaningful work opportunities for individuals with disabilities in agriculture and hospitality. $80 admission includes Mug O’ Blooms and one cocktail. For tickets and more info, visit: smilefarmsinc on Instagram.

377 Beach 92nd Street

FRIDAY, March 17

4 p.m.

Head to Breezy for a divine bayside St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Kennedy’s, featuring traditional Irish dishes and more, including a special children’s menu. Plus, don’t miss live music with Celtic Justice and the O’Malley Irish Step Dancers. For menu, showtimes, reservations and more info, call: (718) 945-0202 or visit: https://www.kennedysbreezypoint.com/

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

BELLE HARBOR YACHT CLUB IRISH BRUNCH

SUNDAY, March 19

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s the halfway point for March emerald green madness! Toast to all things Irish at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s Irish Brunch featuring traditional Irish food and live entertainment. Admission: $50 per person. To RSVP, email: BHYCOffice@gmail.com or send a Venmo payment to: BHYC-533

533 Beach 126th Street

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