13 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
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Ten-year-old Belinda is a budding poet and loves to tell stories, but when she’s stuck in the basement preparing for a party upstairs that her stepmother and stepsisters will host, she’ll have to get creative. This captivating bilingual one-woman performance is a modern spin on the beloved fairy tale and tackles cultural heritage, family, and the power of language. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $11. 10 a.m., Jan. 27.
EXPANDING THE UNIVERSE WITH ASTRONOMY ON TAP
Scientists, artists, and educators reveal how they explore the universe. The event includes music, games, and prizes in a fun, interactive atmosphere. Proceeds benefit the museum’s preservation and education programs. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, events.longisland.com/expanding-the-universe-with-astronomy-on-tap2, $15-25, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27.
AMERICA
With an impressive catalog of songs — “Ventura Highway,” “A Horse with No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair” and so many more — it’s no surprise the group remains a perennial classic rock favorite. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $59-$99. 8 p.m. Jan. 27.
VIC LATINO’S FREESTYLE ROYALTY
The lineup includes TKA, Judy Torres, George Lamond, and Aby Cruz. Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com $50-$113. 7 p.m. Jan. 28.
PETE CORREALE
This stand-up comedian’s standup act is reflective of his life and the experiences he’s been through, with a conversational delivery and disarming-regular New York guy attitude. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $45.25-$223.85. 8 p.m. Jan. 28.
A CHORUS LINE
This musical examines one day in the lives of 17 dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway show. Based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest. CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com $23-$38. Jan. 28-Feb. 11.
LOS PALOS
Catch the Folkloric Music of the Dominican Republic with Wanda Vásquez-García and Dr. Socrates García. Adelphi University PAC 1 South Ave, Garden City. aupac.adelphi.edu Free. 11 a.m. Jan. 28.
FUNDRAISER FOR MIA SKAATS
This is an event to raise funds to alleviate some of the financial burden on the family of 5-week-old Mia Skates, who is hospitalized and awaiting a heart transplant. Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, allevents.in/wantagh/fundraiser-for-mia-skaats, $76.25, 2 p.m., Jan. 28.
HARRY CHAPIN AT 80: A RETROSPECTIVE
Chapin was one of our most passionate, political, prolific and inspiring songwriters. In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, The Chapin Family has a special place. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $59-$99. 8 p.m. Jan. 28.
BIG WAVE BEER FEST
Live music and unlimited craft beer tastings with kegs full of local brews from Westhampton Beach Brewing Co., Sand City Brewing Co., Lost Farmer Brewery, South Shore Craft Brewery, 18th Ward Brewing, WA Meadworks, Montauk Brewing Co. and more! Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com $45 GA, $75 VIP. 12-4 p.m. Jan. 29.
BOYS OF FALL
This melodic post-hardcore band from Detroit is ready to take on the hardcore scene by storm. Warming up the pit is With Radiate, Plainview, and Without Really Trying. Amityville Music Hall, 198 Bwy., Amityville, amityvillemusichall.org $15. 7 p.m. Jan. 29.
NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY IN CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
Welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year in a spectacular production of colorful costumes, mesmerizing music, fantastic acrobatics and lively dance! Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $32-$52. 7 p.m. Jan. 29.
A BRONX TALE
The one-man show starring the movie’s star Chazz Palminteri is back. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, $49.50-$99.50. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29.
The Week Ahead on Long Island:
ALTER BRIDGE
These Florida men, who formed their band from the ashes of Creed, are touring to promote their seventh album, Pawns & Kings. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $39.50-$89.50. 7 p.m. Feb. 2.
CASCADA
The pop legend will perform her biggest hits, including “Every Time We Touch,” “What Hurts The Most,” and “Evacuate The Dance Floor.” Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com $32.62. 9 p.m. Feb. 2.
GREASE
The 1978 hit film starring John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton John is brought to the Madison Theatre stage by Molly Performing Arts Club, featuring Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: the duck-tailed, hot-rodding boy gang called the “T-Birds” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers. Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $15. Feb. 2-4.
