Six Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
THE LUMINEERS AND JAMES BAY
Expect nothing but chill vibes from these well-established soft rock bands on the “Brightside” world tour. $150.07+ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18.
WAR
The original street band’s Top 40 hits include the timeless classics “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “Low Rider,” “The World Is A Ghetto,” “The Cisco Kid,” and many more. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $55-$85. 8 p.m. Aug. 18.
BUSY BEES
Long Island’s native mason bee is an impressive little insect. They pollinate 20 times more plants than honeybees, live their lives in solitude and are not aggressive. Come learn about these hard workers and make a bee habitat to welcome them to your garden. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, licm.org Free with admission. 1-3 p.mm. Aug. 19.
DISTURBED AND BREAKING BENJAMIN
In an evening of metal and hard rock that’ll knock your socks off, these two bands welcome opener Jinjer on the “Take Back Your Life” tour. $105.78+ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19.
BRONCO
This Mexican band is internationally famous for their pop versions of classics from South of the border. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $82.30-$778.35. 8 p.m. Aug. 19.
PAMELA BETTI BAND
Pamela’s voice is a finely tuned instrument that can float through a ballad or rip through a kick ass Blues tune! Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org Free with admission. 3 p.m. Aug. 20.
The Week Ahead:
DAUGHTRY
Building on his start as one of the most popular finalists of American Idol‘s fifth season, Chris Daughtry’s post-Idol career spanned the archetypal modern rock of his early albums to the folk- and dance-tinged territory of 2010s albums such as Baptized. He’s back on his Bare Bones Tour with opener Ayron Jones. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $69.50-$139.50. 8 p.m. Aug. 22.
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is setting the world on fire as he performs his greatest hits and Glenn Hughes performs classic Deep Purple. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com 29.50-$69.50. 8 p.m. Aug. 23.
MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE
This magician from Oakdale who stars in The Carbonaro Effect on truTV brings his live act home to LI. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $30-$99.50. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24.
PESO PLUMA
This Mexican rapper and guitarist promoting hit third album Génesis stops by on his Doble P Tour. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $110.45-$2,385. 8 p.m. Aug. 24.
