10 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
MATILDA JR. THE MUSICAL
This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. The Gateway, 215 South Country Rd., Bellport, thegateway.org $15-$25. July 7-15.
GOLDILOCKS & THE SHOW BIZ BEARS
A delightful re-telling of the famous story as our Goldilocks, a Campfire Bluebird Pioneer Scout Girl, joins up with the three nicest show-biz bears you’d ever hope to meet. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, theatrethree.com $12. July 7-29.
SEUSSICAL JR.
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr., a fantastical musical extravaganza. Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown, smithtownpac.org $18.50. July 8-Aug. 17.
COUNTING CROWS WITH DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL
These popular alternative rock bands stop on Long Island as part of their “Banshee Season” tour. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $68.88+ 7:30 p.m. July 8.
HINS CHEUNG
Chinese pop artist from Hong Kong, Hins Cheung is touring to celebrate his 20th anniversary in the music industry and look to the next 20. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $116-$527. 8 p.m. July 8.
WAYNE NEWTON
Mr. Las Vegas takes a break from his residency to grace local fans. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org $235-$284. 8 p.m. July 8.
RAY LAMBIASE
Lambiase has recently released his fifth full length CD, The Road Ahead, featuring eleven new songs that celebrate a range of Americana musical genres, and stories that will introduce listeners to a number of new memorable characters. Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org Free with admission. 3 p.m. July 9.
SWINGTIME BIG BAND – SWINGIN’ ON HOME
This dynamic 20-piece ‘house band’ will celebrate this musical homecoming with a program of swingin’ hits from the Great American Songbook–all focused on the concept of ‘Home.’ Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $30-$40. 3 p.m. July 9.
FOUR SEASONS IN MUSIC: AMERICAN DREAM
In a celebration of America’s Independence in 1776, artistic director Kathryn Lockwood gathers her amazingly talented friends and colleagues to present a wonderful program of works by American composers. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point, sandspointpreserveconservancy.org $54-$65. 5 p.m. July 9.
BIG TIME RUSH
This beloved boy band who got their start with a television series on Nickelodeon will bring newcomer Max and overnight pop sensation Jax, known for her hit “Victoria’s Secret,” on their “Can’t Get Enough” tour. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $91.02+ 7:30 p.m. July 9.
The Week Ahead …
TOWER TO THE PEOPLE
Discover the truth about Nikola Tesla’s most ambitious experiment for humanity at a lab called Wardenclyffe in Shoreham. Featuring Q&A with filmmaker Joseph Sikorski & Jane Alcorn of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, cinemaartscentre.org $20-$25. 7:30 p.m. July 10.
STEEL PANTHER
This satirical metal band is known for their comedic songs and lyrics while wearing elaborate and colorful outfits will bring their newest comedic hits. Opening is Gunshine. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $20-$55. 8 p.m. July 13.
ACTION BRONSON & THE HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
This rapper, wrestler and chef from Queens brings his appetite for entertaining fans. Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com Sold out. 8 p.m. July 13.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
A part-time bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer thinks he’s got life all figured out until a beautiful career-minded tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, engemantheater.com $80. July 13-Aug. 27.
