FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Roosevelt Field Mall Community Blood Drive
12:30- 6:30 p.m. (Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Rd.) New York Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive at Roosevelt Field Mall in the North Court (main level near Dick’s Sporting Goods). Every donor will receive a voucher for two NY Mets tickers. Schedule an appointment at nybc.org
Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute Concert
7 – 9 p.m. (Eisenhower Park, Field 6) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts at the Lakeside Theater: Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute Concert. Admission is free. Bring blankets or chairs. Call (516) 572-0200 for more information.
Tributes to U2 / Coldplay – Featuring Unforgettable Fire & Fix You
8 p.m. (The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington) Unforgettable Fire, has formed a reputation among many to be one of the closest experiences to being at an actual live U2 show. Fix You brings all the sounds, sights, and energy you would expect from Coldplay themselves. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call (631) 673-7300 Ext. 350 with any questions.
Forgotten Favorites of the 60s and 70s
7 – 8 p.m. (Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport) Presented by Grand Folk Railroad. Join us for an evening under the stars and a nostalgic look back at the hidden pop gems, one-hit wonders, and forgotten feel-good favorites that shaped popular music forever. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place indoors. Call (516) 379-3274 with questions.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
Outdoor Handmade Art Market at Wit & Whim
10 – 4 p.m. (187 Park Ave, Huntington) Wit & Whim and Rosie’s Vintage presents the 2024 Outdoor Markets! Locally handmade products by talented artists! Jewelry, Candles, Art, Apparel, Skincare and so much more!! Free entry. Call (631) 470-0424 with questions.
Saint Mary’s/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus’ Barbeque Event
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (78 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook) Join the Knights of Columbus for a fun-filled day with food, music, games, and drinks. Enjoy a bounce house, carnival games, wacky racers, silly summer crafts and more. Admission is free and open to all. Call (516) 887-2228 for more information.
Holy Name Society’s Annual Car Show and Fund Drive
5 – 8 p.m. (Maria Regina R.C. Church, 3945 Jerusalem Avenue, Seaford) The Holy Name Society welcomes all to their 3rd annual Car Show & Fund Drive! All vehicles are welcome. Enjoy barbeque food, drinks, and Ralph’s Italian ices. $10 to showcase a car, free admission for spectators. Blessing of the cars will occur at 7 p.m. Call (516) 798-2415 with any questions.
Salute to Vets Show
7- 9 p.m. (Eisenhower Park, Field #6) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts at the Lakeside Theater: Salute to Vets Show with Face to Face and American Bombshells. Admission is free. Bring blankets or chairs. Call (516) 572-0200 for more information.
Rock Island Sound
8:30 p.m.- 12 a.m. (Memories 2, 121 Hillside Ave.) Come out for great food, drink and music by Rock Island Sound as presented by Music Ovation Entertainment. Free event. Visit memoriesbarandgrill.com for more information.
Voyage: Celebrating The Music of Journey
8 p.m. (The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington) VOYAGE has been hailed by fans and critics alike as the #1 JOURNEY tribute band in the world, performing JOURNEY’s music with chilling accuracy! Doors open at 7 p.m. Call (631) 673-7300 Ext. 350 with any questions.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Long Island Women Small Business Fair and Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Holiday Inn, 215 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview) This Fair and Expo is to support all women-owned businesses, we have everything for men, women and children. We have a ton of different vendors, from face painting, psychic readers, tarot card readers, vacation planners, clothing shops, tattoo artists, arts & crafts, baked goods and even a food truck! Plus so much more. There will also be raffles to help support a local Long Island family in need. Admission is free and open to all. Call (631) 994-9956 for more information.
Dance Theatre of Harlem
7 p.m. (Tillies Center Concert Hall) The multi-ethnic company performs treasured classics, neoclassical works, and innovative contemporary pieces to celebrate founder Arthur Mitchell’s belief that ballet belongs to everyone. Visit tillescenter.org or call 516-299-3100 for ticket information.
The Midtown Men
6:30- 8:30 p.m. (Eisenhower Park, Field #6) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts at the Lakeside Theater: The Midtown Men featuring stars from the original cast of Jersey Boys. Admission is free. Bring blankets or chairs. Call (516) 572-0200 for more information.
Kevin James: Owls Don’t Walk
7:30 p.m. (The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington) Kevin James started in Long Island stand-up, moving on to sitcoms like “King Of Queens” and “The Crew,” stand-up specials on Comedy Central, HBO, & Netflix, plus hit films including “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” and “Hitch”. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Call (631) 673-7300 Ext. 350 with questions.
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
Introduction to Ballroom Dancing
7- 8 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, 127 Middle Neck Rd.) The Sands Point Preserve’s Introduction to Ballroom Dance is a fun and casual setting with our instructor from Ballroom Boutique, Donatas Nacajus. The aim of the classes is to teach you how to move to the music, as well as the passion and character of dance. Experience is not needed, no partner required and the classes are open to all ages.
18th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic
All day (The Seawane Club, 1300 Club Drive, Hewlett) The 18th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic, is a fun day of golf, tennis & pickleball, cards & games, shopping, lunch, cocktails, dinner. The event will also be held at the Rockaway Hunting Club and Hempstead Golf & Country Club. This year’s honorees are The Stier Family and Nassau Candy. Sponsorships, foursomes, and tickets for cards & games, tennis & pickleball, and cocktails & dinner are available. All proceeds benefit Sunrise Day Camp – Long Island, a proud member of the Sunrise Association, whose mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings.
Irish American Night
7- 9 p.m. (Eisenhower Park, Field #6) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts at the Lakeside Theater: Irish American Night. Admission is free. Bring blankets or chairs. Call (516) 572-0200 for more information.
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
Oyster Bay Cruise Night
5:30 p.m. (Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay) Every Tuesday night this summer, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce hosts its Cruise Night, which is Long Island’s most popular car show. The street will be shut down for patrons to walk through, and restaurants, shops and businesses will remain open for residents to enjoy.
Close to Home Tuesdays
7- 8:30 p.m. (Wantagh Park, 1 King Rd., just south of Merrick Road) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts: ’70s Rock Parade. Admission is free. Call (516) 572-0200 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
Noontime Concerts
12- 2 p.m. (Eisenhower Park, Field #1) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts. Noontime concert: The Accords. Call 516-572-0200 for more information.
Summer Plant Swap and Sip
3:30 – 5 p.m. (Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury) Where plant lovers trade plants, make friends, learn and have fun! Participants can bring up to five (5) pest-free indoor or outdoor plants or various cuttings, to trade or give away. There will be negotiation tables and a free table. Free summer refreshments will be provided! Plants must be pest-free. They will be inspected at check-in. Call (516) 334-0066 with any questions.
Beres Hammond: Forever Giving Thanks Tour
8 p.m. (The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington) Show features Harmony House Musicians. Beres Hammond’s passionate singing and superb songwriting have distinguished his music over the past 35 years. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call (631) 673-7300 Ext. 350 with questions.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
Creative Writing Workshop: Imagery and Mood
6- 7:15 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy,127 Middle Neck Rd.) Sands Point Preserve is offering a new creative writing workshop series in collaboration with The Story Round, a Port Washington-based provider of writing workshops. The Story Round will provide all writing materials, and participants should just come with their imagination. The Imagery and Mood workshop will explore the beauty of the Sands Point Preserve through the art of descriptive and reflective writing. Through guided observations of the natural world, writers will engage all of their senses to create original works inspired by the grounds and by personal experiences. Admission, which includes parking and all fees, is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers.
Sandy’ Hackett’s Rat Pack
7- 9 p.m. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. (Eisenhower Park, Field #6) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts at the Lakeside Theater: Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack. Admission is free. Bring blankets or chairs. Call (516) 572-0200 for more information.
The Beach Boys with Special Guest Dave Mason
7 p.m. (Northwell at Jones Beach Theater) The Beach Boys are led by lead singer and critically acclaimed chief lyricist Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band.
John Mulaney
8 p.m. (NYCB Theatre at Westbury) Comic John Mulaney is bringing a hilarious bonanza this summer. Experience a thrillingly ridiculous joke extravaganza as Mulaney belts out an all new material. Visit westburymusicfair.org for ticket information.
FRIDAY, AUG. 9
Roosevelt Field Mall Community Blood Drive
12:30- 6:30 p.m. (Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Rd.) New York Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive at Roosevelt Field Mall in the North Court (main level near Dick’s Sporting Goods). Every donor will receive a voucher for two NY Mets tickers. Schedule an appointment at nybc.org
LI Retro Gaming Expo
4 – 10 p.m. (Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City) The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, home to New York’s premier video game convention, returns to the historic Cradle of Aviation Museum. Experience over 50 years of video game history across three exciting days. Runs August 9 – 11. Buy tickets at liretro.com/tickets/.
Moonlight Mile
6:30 – 9 p.m. (Newbridge Road Park, 2600 Newbridge Rd, Bellmore) A fun 1 Mile race under the moon! Take the gentle curves around Newbridge Road Park for a fun, flat 1 Mile race or walk. Enjoy festive treats thanks to Waterloo Sparkling Water! Get a soft glow-in-the-dark tee. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also funds local Youth & Special Needs events as well as supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level. Call (516) 531-3323 with any questions.
45 RPM
7- 9 p.m. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. (Eisenhower Park, Field #6) Nassau County presents summer events and concerts at the Lakeside Theater: 45 RPM. Admission is free. Bring blankets or chairs. Call (516) 572-0200 for more information.
Downtown Sounds
7:30 p.m. (Glen Cove Village Square) The Glen Cove Business Improvement District began its annual concert series on July 5. Every Friday this summer, there will be a free concert for Long Island residents in the Village Square. This Friday, enjoy Let It Bleed, a Rolling Stones tribute band that plays 80s favorites and classic rock. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnics to enjoy the show. Vendors will attend the event as well. For more information, visit www.glencovedowntown.org.
Gladys Knight: Farewell Tour
8 p.m. (NYCB Theatre at Westbury) After being in the business for more than 60 years, Gladys Knight is bringing her classic Motown-style R&B to audiences one last time before she bids us farewell. Visit westburymusicfair.org for ticket information.
SATURDAY, AUG 10
Syosset Farmer’s Market
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (68 Berry Hill Road, Syosset) Syosset’s new farmer’s market is open every Saturday from May through October. Local company’s attend, and residents can buy local products and learn about their community’s food system. There is a wide variety of vendors, such as bakeries, bread shops, florists, candle companies, coffee vendors and more. For more information, visit their Instagram page @syossetfarmersmarket.
SUNDAY, AUG 11
Morgan Park Summer Music Festival
7:00 p.m. (Morgan Memorial Park, Glen Cove) On August 11, the Morgan Park Music Festival continues its concert series with “Music of Swing & The Big Band Era.” The concert series performs every Sunday at the Morgan Memorial Park to offer Long Island residents professional performances close to home. Music of Swing features the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This concert is sponsored by Bruce and Roberta Waller.
