Live Music Rocks Z Rooftop Every Thursday

Live music has scaled to new heights in Queens. On Thursdays, Walter Finley performs his acoustic artistry on the boutique Z Hotel‘s rooftop. The guitar player, known for his soulful voice and sultry rhythm, shines alone, but he plans to invite different musicians to improvise with him every week. “Z Roof,” as it is affectionately known, offers eye-popping views of Midtown Manhattan, the East River, the Ed Koch Queensborough Bridge and Long Island City with a 300-person capacity. In case of rain, the show will go on, but indoors in the downstairs Z Lounge. Lisa Gneo, Z’s director of sales, informs that she will organize these concerts for as long as there is interest, adding that she’s ready to move to Z Lounge during the cold-weather months. Details: Z Hotel Concert Series, 11-01 43rd Avenue, LIC, Thursdays with no scheduled end date, 7 pm – 11 pm, $10 cover charge includes one Z cocktail. Bonus: Live, hand-rolled cigar bar.