13 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
SMASHING PUMPKINS
Sing along to the ‘90s alt rockers’ enduring hits such as “1979,” “Tonight, Tonight” and “Bullet With Butterfly Wings.” Opening is Jane’s Addiction. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $52.40-$897.15. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14.
GILBERTO SANTA ROSA
This Grammy-winning Puerto Rican bandleader is known as “El Caballero de la Salsa,” which translates to the Knight of the Salsa. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $58.50-$387.56. 8 p.m. Oct. 14.
JEFF BECK AND JOHNNY DEPP
Beck of the Yardbirds plays an evening of blues, hard rock, and even electronica with the backing of the Pirates of The Caribbean actor. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $298.13-$746.20. 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 15.
JIM JONES
This Bronx-born rapper is best known for his 2006 breakout hit “We Fly High.” Music by Power 105.1’s DJ Self, alongside DJ Wade and DJ Mello. Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com $39.25. 10 p.m. Oct. 14.
CIRCUS VAZQUEZ
One of the premier and longest-running circuses in the United States will bring its distinctive climate-controlled big top tent to Long Island. Walt Whitman Mall, 160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station, CircusVazquez.com $40-$70.68. Various times, Oct. 14-24.
5K FAMILY RUN/WALK
All profits are being donated to the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum to commemorate, reflect, and ensure a continuing memory of honor to United States Naval Special Warfare Operators. Heckscher State Park, Field 1, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., events.elitefeats.com/murphymuseum22 $35. 9 a.m. Oct. 15.
CHILI COOK-OFF & FALL FESTIVAL
What’s a fall festival without a Halloween costume contest and a chili cook-off? Proceeds from this event support emotional wellness and programs for people living with mental illness and veterans. 939 Johnson Ave., Ronkonkoma, events.longisland.com/association-for-mental-health-and-wellness-chili-cook-off-fall-festival.html Free. 12 p.m. Oct. 15.
WARRANT
Best known for their 1989 hit “Heaven,” this Hollywood-based band rose through the ranks of the local Sunset Strip scene to the level of multiplatinum-selling, chart-topping success. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $39-$59. 8 p.m. Oct. 15.
MATILDA
Reclusive, but with an ever-growing imagination and sharp mind, and with a caring protector in her teacher Miss Honey, Matilda dreams of a better life, daring to take a stand against unjust forces and to grasp her destiny in her own, tiny hands. CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com $23-$215. Various times, Oct. 15-Nov. 6.
SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The program includes Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, “Scottish.” Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $44-$79. 4 p.m. Oct. 16.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
This English pop star sings ’70s chart toppers like “After the Lovin’” and “This Moment in Time.” NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $56.05-$201.60. 7 p.m. Oct. 16.
BÉLA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN
Dubbed “the king and queen of the banjo” by Paste magazine, this duo has a musical partnership like no other. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org $55-$75. 7 p.m. Oct. 16.
COLBIE CAILLAT
This beachy, Grammy-winning California acoustic pop singer/songwriter who rose to fame in 2007 with popular hits “Bubbly” and “Realize,” and has won the hearts of many with her upbeat, feel-good songs, returns on her 15th Anniversary Tour – Coco Live. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $45-$159.55. 8 p.m. Oct. 16.
The Week Ahead on Long Island:
RALPH MACCHIO
The star of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, Macchio discusses his new memoir Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me. Following the discussion, Ralph will do a meet & greet with a photo line for ticket holders. Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org Sold Out. 7 p.m. Oct. 17.
EMERSON STRING QUARTET
After 30 recordings and nine Grammy Awards, the world-renowned Emerson String Quartet begins their last full year together before embarking on their new individual ventures. Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook University, stallercenter.com $49-$60. 7 p.m. Oct. 18.
FORTUNE FEIMSTER
This comedian who’s appeared on Last Comic Standing and The Mindy Project takes her standup act on the road with her Hey Y’all tour. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $45.50-$97.60. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18.
IRON MAIDEN
The gold standard of heavy metal plays LI for the first time in a decade on their Legacy of The Beast World Tour ’22. Opening the show is Within Temptation. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $77.60-$424.55. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19.
RENAISSANCE
These progressive rock pioneers rose from the ashes of the seminal U.K. rock band The Yardbirds. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $59-$79. 8 p.m. Oct. 19.
NURSE BLAKE
This social media star, whose comedy focuses on his experiences working in the healthcare industry, will leave local fans in stitches with two performances on his PTO Comedy Tour. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $50-$77.50. 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. Oct. 20.
