16 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
WLNG’S ROCKABILLY CHRISTMAS
Featuring Sun Records’ last recording artist, madman Jason D. Williams on piano, often compared to his friend and mentor Jerry Lee Lewis, he is an explosion of piano mayhem, plus Gene Casey, the East End’s prodigal Rockabilly King and one of the best Rockabilly players you will ever hear, as well as The Vendettas! Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com, $49-$55. 7 p.m. Dec. 9.
DADDY YANKEE
This Puerto Rican rapper, singer, composer, and actor coined the word “reggaeton” describing the music genre that synthesized American hip-hop, Hispanic Caribbean music, and Jamaican reggae rhythms. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., ubsarena.com, $173.25-$1,671.25. 8 p.m. Dec. 9.
EILEEN IVERS
The Jimi Hendrix of the violin brings her “Joyful Christmas” tour to LI. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, $40-$70. 8 p.m. Dec. 9.
NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
From The Wizard of Oz to Mary Poppins to Game of Thrones to Harry Potter to The Lion King, an entertaining review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org, $50-$250. 8 p.m. Dec. 9.
LIFE OF AGONY
This hardcore band from Brooklyn is still going strong since their 1993 debut River Runs Red, named by Rolling Stone as one of the Greatest Metal Albums of All Time. Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com, $36-$55. 8 p.m. Dec. 9.
ADELPHI JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Adelphi Jazz Ensemble presents Classics and Crossovers, a program of jazz standards and songs that have blurred the lines between genres to become part of the jazz idiom. Adelphi University PAC 1 South Ave, Garden City, adelphi.edu, $7-$25, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9.
MIDTOWN
This band is back on their “Resurrection Tour” 2022. Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com, $40. 8 p.m. Dec. 9.
HOT TUNA
Started as a side project during Jefferson Airplane days, the constant, the very definition of Hot Tuna, has always been Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, $66-$250.43. 8 p.m. Dec. 9, 10.
ALI MACOFSKY
She most recently went on tour opening for rock musician, St. Vincent, across the US. Her stand up has been featured on Just For Laughs digital receiving over 3 million views. She has a popular series on her Instagram account [@notalimac] where she talks to strangers online and hosts a podcast called Resting Bitch. Governor’s Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave., Levittown, govs.com, $22-$61. 8 p.m. Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Dec. 10.
2022 JINGLE BELL RUN
Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for the Arthritis Foundation. Northwell Health is raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. Hofstra USA Building, 1000 Hempstead Tpke., Hempstead, https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Hempstead/ArthritisFoundationJingleBellRunLongIslandNY, $40-$45. 10 a.m. Dec. 10.
LOU NEGLIA KICKBOXING
Come see the best local kickboxers and MMA fighters compete in non-stop action. The Space at Westbury Theatre, 250 Post Ave., Westbury. thespaceatwestbury.com, $60-$110. 6 p.m. Dec. 10.
GENESIS REVISITED
Steve Hackett is lead guitarist with “Genesis,” which produced acclaimed albums such as Selling England by the Pound, a favorite of John Lennon. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, $59-$89. 8 p.m. Dec. 10.
LEGALLY BLONDE
Based on the beloved movie, award-winning Legally Blonde – The Musical takes you from the sorority house to the halls of justice as Elle Woods tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, proving that you can be both legally blonde and the smartest person in the room. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org, $49-$89. 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 10.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
In a career spanning almost 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com, $63.-$135.95, 7 p.m. Dec. 11.
ROCKAPELLA CHRISTMAS
With buckets of catchy original pop songs and complete contemporary revisions of sparkling Motown, pop, and soul classics, this Rockapella has always been the one to watch. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com, $39-$59. 6 p.m. Dec 11.
LESS THAN JAKE
Break out the wingtips and pork pie hats as this third-wave ska-punk band brings their brassy hits to fans. Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com, $18. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11.
The Week Ahead on Long Island:
ANDREA BOCELLI
This Italian tenor and multi-instrumentalist has recorded 15 solo studio albums of both pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums, and nine complete operas, selling over 75 million records worldwide. My Christmas was the best-selling holiday album of 2009. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., ubsarena.com, $105.90-$2,876.65. 7 p.m. Dec. 13.
HOLIDAY DREAMS
Annual Gala presented by Holiday Dreams Inc. to support families in need throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown. eventbrite.com/e/holiday-dreams-tickets-446161249307?aff=ebdsoporgprofile, $161.37. 6 p.m. Dec. 14.
A NIGHT WITH A COUPLE OF JACKASSES: WEEMAN & PRESTON LACY
Hosted by John Butera. Large Laughs By Mike Keegan and Fat Joe. Also Starring Sean O’Leary and Peter Hirsch. Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com, $39.01. 6 p.m. Dec. 15.
KENNY G
This best-selling smooth jazz artist will perform a holiday show. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com, $53-$357.75. 8 p.m. Dec. 15.
DARREN CRISS
Darren Criss, a multi-faceted artist with an illustrious career spanning television, film, music and stage, will perform a holiday show. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, $55.75-$235.35. 8 p.m. Dec. 15.
