14 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend / Week Ahead
ENHYPEN
This Korean boy band’s World Tour ‘Fate Plus’ storms the U.S. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $159-$709. 7:30 p.m. May 3.
QUEENSRYCHE
This iconic heavy metal band was formed in 1982, and is going as strong as ever with The Origins Tour and opener Armored Saint. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $25-$55. 8 p.m. May 3.
LONG ISLAND JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
The lineup features Kidnapped, The Other Widow, The Goldman Case, How to Come Alive With Normal Mailer, The Ancient Law and Brighton Beach. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, cinemaartscentre.org $10-$15 per screening. May 3-7.
ROCK OF AGES
This Tony-nominated blockbuster that will nostalgically transport you back to the 1980s. Set on LA’s famous Sunset Strip, this musical spotlights Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, as they discover love and their place in the world. Relive over 25 hits from the era of big hair and big dreams, like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It. The Gateway, 215 South Country Rd., Bellport, thegateway.org $35-$104.50. May 3-June 2.
ERIC D’ALESSANDRO
A charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor, a camera, and a knack for storytelling has etched his name into the hearts of comedy lovers across the nation. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $45-$85. 8 p.m. May 4.
ITZHAK PERLMAN
Reigning virtuoso of the violin and classical musician superstar Itzhak Perlman leads the audience through his life with personal photos, clips, and of course live music. Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, stallercenter.com Sold out. 8 p.m. May 4.
DALTON & THE SHERIFFS
Did you know there’s a country band from Boston? Well, now you do. And here they come. Ages 21 and up. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $15. 9:30 p.m. May 4.
KAREN BELLA
This New York City and Long Island-based performing and recording artist, who crosses genres in her songwriting, while having a strong foundation in the “classics.” Her hard work, beautiful voice, and experience with live performances, all attribute to turning all eyes and ears in the room to her when she’s on stage.Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org Free with museum admission 3 p.m. May 5.
ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY
The symphony celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $2-$30. 3 p.m. May 5.
DANIEL SLOSS: CAN’T
A Scottish comedian with a birds-eye-view perspective. He has been featured on such shows as Conan, and the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. With opening act Kai Humphries. Ages 16 and up. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $29.50-$59.50. 7 p.m. May 5.
The Week Ahead:
SAXON AND URIAH HEEP
Buckle up for when the Hell, Fire & Chaos US Tour 2024 come to town. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$79. 7:30 p.m. May 7.
PLUSH.
A band with the mission of bringing rock music back to the forefront. Ages 21 and up. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $25. 9 p.m. May 8.
TIM MCGRAW
Get your cowboy boots, stetson hat and pickup truck clean, one of the biggest names in country is coming to Long Island. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $54-$272. 7 p.m. May 9.
AL DI MEOLA
A bonafide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$79. 7:30 p.m. May 9.
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