16 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
RICHARD THOMPSON
Powered by evocative songcraft, jaw-dropping guitar playing, and indefinable spirit, this venerable icon holds a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and counts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association in Nashville, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BBC Awards among his many accolades. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org $90-$119. 8 p.m. May 19.
THE GUESS WHO AND ORLEANS
Two great rock bands — one great night of music! Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $40-$70. 8 p.m. May 19.
CRADLE-CON
Long Island’s nonprofit, comic, collectible, and pop culture convention, built by fans, for fans. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, cradleofaviation.org $12-$40. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20-21.
BLINK-182
Pop-punk royalty will be sure to play hits, such as “What’s My Age Again?” and “All The Small Things.” Also appearing is Turnstile. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $123-$689. 7:30 p.m. May 20.
THE FRONT BOTTOMS
This New Jersey rock band is celebrating 10 years with a full performance of Talon of The Hawk, plus their hits with opening act AJJ. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $40-$65. 8 p.m. May 20.
KEVIN JAMES
The star of King of Queens and Paul Blart: Mall Cop performs a local show for his hometown fans. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org $205-$233. 8 p.m. May 20.
GALWAY TO BROADWAY
Soaring musical theater favorites and heart-tugging Irish melodies with Dublin-born Ciarán Sheehan, who starred in the title role in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $59. 8 p.m. May 20.
CHRIS FUNK: REDEFINING WONDER
Chris’ talents have garnered him TV appearances on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen, CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion as well as Syfy’s Wizard Wars. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com $59. 8 p.m. May 20.
LOUIS PRIMA JR. AND THE WITNESSES
Backed by a 10-piece New Orleans-style band, Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses are known for their energetic performances that raise the roof and bring audiences to their feet. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$79. 8 p.m. May 20.
SOMETHING ROTTEN
Living in the shadow of Renaissance rock star The Bard, two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of 16-century Shakespeare and 21st-century Broadway. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, theatrethree.com $20-$35. May 20-June 24.
BILLY MOON FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Raffles, auction, and music by Shilelagh Law in support of the late Islip firefighter who recently died during a training exercise. Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com $75. 1 p.m. May 21.
MARCI GELLER
Geller has been gracefully riding the balance between artist and songwriter since “Hair was big, and skirts were short.” Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org Free with museum admission. 3 p.m. May 21.
SPRING DANCE
The program runs the gamut from Bach to Prokofiev, from romantic composer Vieuxtemps to Bartok, and much more. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point, sandspointpreserveconservancy.org $50-$60. 4 p.m. May 21.
NIKLAS SIVELÖV
This pianist, recording artist and composer has more than 30 CD recordings to his credit along with hundreds of recitals and orchestral appearances at leading venues throughout the world. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org $20-$25. 5 p.m. May 21.
FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
A show straight from the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest, most daring, most experienced people in comedy: the women who have seen it all. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com $69. 7 p.m. May 21.
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
Their unique blend of jazz, country, blues, and gospel were among the leading influences on the 1970s Southern rock scene. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $27-$133. 8 p.m. May 21.
The Week Ahead on Long Island:
TOM JONES
This Welsh R&B singer still performing at age 82 brings his Ages & Stages Tour across the pond to play such hits as “It’s Not Unusual” and “What’s New Pussycat?” The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $99.50-$199.50. 8 p.m. May 23.
