7 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend / Week Ahead
PAINTING OUR STORY
LICM visitors have been working collaboratively with artist Viktoriya Basina to create a 1,100-sq-ft. mural that captures our community story and will adorn our exterior wall. Visitors have shared their thoughts and images to guide Viktoriya and given feedback on her design ideas. Now’s the time to bring this new LICM story to life as you paint the panels that complete our mural. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, licm.org Free with admission. 11 a.m-3 p.m. March 29.
DRAKE
Drake is taking his chart-topping hits on tour! With his influential presence in hip-hop and R&B, Drake has consistently dominated the music charts with his many hits like “Hotline Bling,” “Gods Plan,” “One Dance,” “Nice For What” and many more. As a cultural icon shaping contemporary music’s sound, Drake’s tour promises an amazing performance. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $184-$978. 8 p.m. March 28, 29.
START MAKING SENSE
An evening of music by the Talking Heads, David Byrne and more with the Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns. The Space at Westbury Theatre, 250 Post Ave., Westbury. thespaceatwestbury.com $20-27. 7 p.m. March 29.
ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS
The program features Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $52-$203. 8 p.m. March 29.
ZACH BRYAN
Country music artist Zach Bryan delivers an authentic approach to his songs and performances, sharing life experiences through heartfelt lyrics and soulful vocals. Some of his well-known songs include “Something in the Orange,” “Heading South,” and “I Remember Everything.” UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $129-$587. 7 p.m. March 30, 31.
The Week Ahead:
JJ GREY & MOFRO
From his early days playing cover music behind chicken wire at a west side Jacksonville juke joint while still working at a lumberyard, to playing sold-out shows at some of the largest venues and music festivals in the world, JJ Grey has always delivered his soul-honest truths. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$79. 7:30 p.m. April 3.
JOHN OATES: ACOUSTIC
This acoustic performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and American Songwriter Hall of Fame artist John Oates will include many of his adored hit songs and will show off his unique guitar skills. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $29.50-$69.50. 8 p.m. April 4.
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