10 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
PEPPER
Best known for their 2002 breakout hit “Give It Up,” this Hawaiian ska trio also holds a place in Long Island history as the last band to ever play The Crazy Donkey before the former Farmingdale venue unexpectedly closed. Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., muls.com $32.62. 7 p.m. March 10.
IMANI WINDS
The dynamic, award-winning group has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Adelphi University PAC 1 South Ave., Garden City. aupac.adelphi.edu $7-35. 7:30 p.m. March 10.
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND THE ASBURY JUKES
Long regarded as the Godfather of the Jersey Shore Sound, John Lyon followed in Bruce Springsteen’s shoes, hitting the high notes and laying it low with a bluesy soulfulness. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$79. 8 p.m. March 10.
THY ART IS MURDER
This Australian deathcore band is going global on its A Decade of Hate Tour, an homage to their breakout sophomore effort. Opening is Kublai Khan, Undeath, I Am, and Justice For The Damned. Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com $31.26. 5 p.m. March 11.
KATHLEEN MADIGAN
Kathleen is the only comedian in the history of NBC’s Last Comic Standing to go unchallenged by any other comedian–meaning no comedian would say they were funnier than her. She’s back in town on her Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos Tour. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $29.75-$65. 7 p.m. March 11.
BROADWAY’S ROCK OF AGES BAND
This band of rock star musicians and lead singers from the original cast electrified performances of the five-time-Tony-Award-nominated show for over seven years and now they are available in a thrilling concert for everyone. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $45-$75. 8 p.m. March 11.
THE HIT MEN
Catch the classics from rockers who have performed with legendary artists including members of Foreigner, Journey, Styx, The Hooters, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, The Rascals, Alan Parsons, 3 Dog Night, Cream, Grand Funk, and The Who. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com $57-$77. 8 p.m. March 11.
GENE CASEY DUO
Casey formed the Lone Sharks, “the house band of the Hamptons,” where bars were plentiful and audiences – both the local and the celebrated – were robust and loyal. Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org Free with admission. 3 p.m. March 12.
IMPRACTICAL JOKERS
You know these guys from their hit show TruTV’s Impractical Jokers and their improvised comedy sketches. The premise is as simple as the childhood games of truth or dares you used to play—but the dares dreamed up by these childhood friends are both hilarious and excruciatingly embarrassing. No matter, their infectious laughter is what causes audiences to roar along with them, whether they complete the dare or not. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $41-$213. 5 p.m. March 12.
JERRY CANTRELL
The founder, lead guitarist, and co-lead singer of Alice in Chains is on tour to promote his 2021 solo album Brighten with special guest Thunderpussy. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $39.50-$79.50. 8 p.m. March 12.
The Week Ahead on Long Island:
I AM THE AVALANCHE
This Brooklyn-based punk band is fronted by Vinnie Caruana, who also was lead singer of Long Island legends The Movielife. Opening is Stand Still and Family Dinner. Sand City South Brewery 150 S Wellwood Lindenhurst $20-$25. 6:30 p.m. March 14.
SARAH SILVERMAN
Unapologetically controversial, this New Hampshire native is not one to shy away from cringe-worthy hot topics such as racism, sexism, and religion. Fans of dark comedy and satire are welcome. Those with thin skins beware. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $39.50-$89.50. 7:30 p.m. March 15.
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
A swashbuckling, sensuous, musical adventure. Percy Blakeney, a proper Englishman, takes on a sword-fighting and dashing double identity as The Scarlet Pimpernel to save French citizens from the blood-hungry guillotine. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, engemantheater.com $80. March 16-April 30.
