11 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
JIM GAFFIGAN
Anyone doubting his ability to get a crowd ROTFLing should be prepared to laugh uncontrollably during his six shows across four nights on The Fun Tour. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $99.50-$292.15. 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Oct. 6-9.
PEKING ACROBATS
Through a combination of sheer precision, wild talent, and daring ability, The Peking Acrobats have spent the last 30 years celebrating, reimagining, and pushing the boundaries of Chinese Acrobatics. Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook University, stallercenter.com $39-$68. 7 p.m. Oct. 7.
THE WHO
These British classic rock legends need no introduction. With support from Steven Page, formerly of Barenaked Ladies. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $70.40-$1,137.10. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7.
MYRIAM HERNANDEZ
This Chilean singer-songwriter is known for her romantic ballads.NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $69-$303.25. 8 p.m. Oct. 7.
DAVID SEDARIS
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org $91-$116. 8 p.m. Oct. 7.
WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE!
Audience members will be randomly selected to win cash and prizes. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $40.80-$107.70. 8 p.m. Oct. 7.
CARLOS MENCIA
Best known for Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia (2005-2008), the comedian recently returned to his stand-up roots, indiscriminately discriminating against all races and ethnicities without fear or favor. Governor’s Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave., Levittown, govs.com $35-$74. 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Oct. 7-8.
JULIE FOWLIS
With a career spanning ten years and four studio albums, this Scottish Gaelic crossover star has enchanted audiences around the world. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $35-$55. 8 p.m. Oct. 8.
EL GRAN COMBO DE PUERTO RICO
For 60 years, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico has brought people together around the world with their joyful brand of salsa music. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $64-$134. 6 p.m. Oct. 9.
POST MALONE
This Syracuse-native genre-bending singer/rapper/songwriter touring to promote his fourth album swings through on his Twelve Carat Tour. Opening is Roddy Ricch. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $83.25-$751.15. 8 p.m. Oct. 9.
MASTERS OF ILLUSION – LIVE!
This magical touring show/CW series, hosted by Dean Cain, allows fans to delight in the wonder of magic as the show displays sleights of hand, vanishing acts, daring escapes and mind-bending illusions. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $53-$112.70. 8 p.m. Oct. 9.
The Week Ahead on Long Island:
CORKY LAING’S MOUNTAIN
The drummer of Mountain fame who’s the last surviving member of the original lineup brings the pioneering rock band’s classics to the stage. The Warehouse, 203 Broadway, Amityville, thewarehouseli.com $33. 6 p.m. Oct. 12.
MAX & IGGOR CAVALERA
The brothers who co-founded Brazilian metal band Sepultura raise hell on their Return: Beneath Arise tour with Bewitcher warming up the pit. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $38.75-$86.10. 8 p.m. Oct. 12.
KMFDM
These German industrial stalwarts are touring to promote their 22nd album Hyëna. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $35.78-$61.50. 8 p.m. Oct. 13.
