Nine Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
LEE BRICE
When he’s dispensing lessons in his hit, “Drinking Class,” we sit up and take notice. But he’s probably best known for his “Love Like Crazy,” which was a huge hit for 56 straight weeks. This country singer/songwriter is truly an American original. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $75-$277. 8 p.m. Oct. 19, 20.
DANE COOK
The comic-actor who starred in Employee of the Month and Good Luck Chuck is back on his The Perfectly Shattered Tour. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $69.50-$109.50. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 21.
MONSTERS OF FREESTYLE
Get your dancing shoes on for George Lamond, Judy Torrez, Johnny 0, and more. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $59-$227. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21.
JOHN MAYER
This Connecticut-born acoustic pop rock crooner is back to perform solo. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $74-$490. 8 p.m. Oct 21.
BALLET HISPANICO
Catch one of America’s cultural treasures and ambassadors of Latinx Dance for over 50 years. Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, stallercenter.com $41-$52. 8 p.m. Oct. 21.
RUN 4 BEIGEL
The FALL 2023 RUN 4 BEIGEL is much more than a race – Join RUN 4 BEIGEL on-site at Heckscher State Park and bring your family and friends to celebrate Scott. RUN 4 BEIGEL is a special event supporting the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund. 1 Heckscher State Pkwy East Islip. 11 a.m., Oct. 21.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com $26-$221. Oct. 21-Nov. 5.
LUIS MIGUEL
Don’t miss this five-time Grammy-winning performer and one of the most loved Mexican performers in the world taking the stage. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $135-$598. 7 p.m. Oct. 22.
SAMARA JOY
Samara’s rich and velvety vocals have been compared to the likes of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, and her critically acclaimed debut album, Linger Awhile, is a nostalgic stroll through well-known and obscure standards. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $34-$94. 7 p.m. Oct. 22.
MARGARET CHO
This can’t-miss comic’s notably taboo-breaking and sometimes raunchy stand-up acts will leave fans holding back tears of laughter. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $35-$75. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
The Week Ahead:
PAULY SHORE
Stick with the Dancing: Stories from my Childhood is a new, one-man show from this actor and comedian who intimately talks about his life, career, ups and downs, growing up at The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills high school, and MTV days. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$69. 8 p.m. Oct. 23.
BAD RELIGION
Bad Religion brings four decades of experience and modern masterworks such as The Dissent of Man and True North, as their North American 2023 Tour with openers Speed of Light. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $34.50-$64.50. 8 p.m. Oct. 24.
SOJA
This chart-topping, Grammy-nominated, eight-member band formerly known as Soldiers of Jah Army will perform some of their most popular classic songs like “Strength to Survive,” “When We Were Younger” and “Everything Changes.” Opening are Hirie and Mihali. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $25-$65. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
Since breaking out on America’s Got Talent in 2015, Piff the Magic Dragon has won the hearts of America through his Vegas residency, network television appearances and non-stop touring. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com $39-$69. 8 p.m. Oct. 26.
