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Long Island Featured Events – February 2013

Local-NativesFEBRUARY 1

Local Natives @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
On the heels of their sophomore album, Hummingbird, Local Natives play Brooklyn, where the Los Angeles’ indie rockers wrapped up the album with The National’s Aaron Dessner as co-producer. Inspired by the ups and downs of the band, the songs on Hummingbird are powerful and transcendental, mixing tribal beats with orchestral melodies. With People Get Ready. 66 N. Sixth St., Brooklyn. 212-486-5400. www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com. Doors: 8 p.m., Show: 9 p.m. $25; Also Feb. 2 & 3 @ Bowery Ballroom. 6 Delancey St., Manhattan. www.boweryballroom.com. Doors: 8 p.m., Show: 9 p.m. $25

Lumineers Press SessionThe Lumineers @ Terminal 5
I belong with you, you belong with me… It’s hard to turn the radio on without hearing the Lumineers’ “Ho Hey,” which hit number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, at least once. The band’s unique brand of heart-on-the-sleeve folk can be heard in its entirety on the band’s first full-length album, due out in March. With Y La Bamba. 610 W. 56th St., Manhattan. 212-582-6600. www.terminal5nyc.com. Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m. $35, $30.  Also Feb. 2
FloggingMollyFEBRUARY 2

Flogging Molly’s 9th Annual Green 17 Tour: Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day @ Roseland Ballroom
239 W. 52nd St., Manhattan. 212-247-0200. www.roselandballroom.com. Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m. $75, $32

All Girl Everything: Feat. Nina Sky, Chippy Nonstop, Njena Rd Foxx, Da The Future @ Revolution
140 Merrick Rd., Amityville. 516-208-6590. www.revolutionli.com. Doors: 8 p.m. $15

FUN. @ Radio City Music Hall
1260 Sixth Ave., Manhattan. 866-858-0008. www.radiocity.com. 8 p.m. $41
FEBRUARY 4

Heather McDonald @ Book Revue
Comedian, Chelsea Lately writer and star, and New York Times bestselling author Heather McDonald explains her outrageous attempts to have it all—her way. Heather McDonald will sign her memoir, My Inappropriate Life. 313 New York Ave, Huntington. 631-271-1442. www.bookrevue.com. 7 p.m. Must purchase book on premises.

Reel Big Fish @ Brooklyn Bowl
With The Pilfers, Dan P from MU330. 61 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn. www.brooklynbowl.com. Doors: 6 p.m., Show: 8 p.m. $17

Mumford&SonsFEBRUARY 6

Mumford & Sons @ Barclays Center
WithThe Felice Brothers, Ben Howard. 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn. 8 p.m.$55, $39.99. Also Feb. 12

 

FEBRUARY 8

Lez Zeppelin – Unplugged: Stripped Down & Strapped On @ Highline Ballroom
Founded in 2004 by guitarist Steph Paynes, the New York City-based all-girl band, has gained worldwide acclaim for the musicianship, passion, and gender-bending audacity it brings to the music of Led Zeppelin. 431 W. 16th St., Manhattan. 212-414-5994. www.highlineballroom.com. Doors: 6 p.m., Show: 8 p.m. $45, $20

 

BreakContestFEBRUARY 9

The Break Contest Official Skate & Surf Festival Battle of the Bands @ Revolution
Preliminary Round. 140 Merrick Rd., Amityville. 516-208-6590. www.thebreakcontest.com. Doors: 11:30 a.m. Also Feb. 10, 23 & 24

 

Rufus Wainwright: A Rare & Intimate Evening @ YMCA Boulton Center
As singer, songwriter, author, composer, and even screen actor, Rufus Wainwright  has eight CDs under his belt and has been called “the greatest songwriter on the planet”  by Elton John. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. www.boultoncenter.org. 8 p.m.  $110, $105
DeadkennedysFEBRUARY 12

Dead Kennedys @ Gramercy Theatre
127 E. 23rd St., Manhattan. 212-777-6800. www.thegramercytheatre.com. 6:30 p.m. $22.50

 

FEBRUARY 13

Matisyahu: Spark Seeker Acoustic Tour @ The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m. $52.50, $29.50

 

Love StinksFEBRUARY 14

Love Stinks! The Re-Stinkening… 7th Annual Valentine’s Day Show @ Ripe Art Gallery
One of the most anticipated art shows of the year, Love Stinks is an open submission show drawing local artists working in all types of mediums. An opening reception takes place on Valentine’s Day, from 6-9 p.m. with DJ Lombardo spinning. 67A Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-239-1805. www.ripeartgal.com. Through Mar. 2.

The Maccabees @ Bowery Ballroom
With Reputante, Gambles. 6 Delancey St., Manhattan. www.boweryballroom.com. Doors: 8 p.m., Show: 9 p.m. $20. Also Feb. 16

Valentine’s Day w/Tom Cotter @ Governor’s Comedy
90 Division Ave., Levittown. 516-731-3358. www.govs.com. 8 p.m. $55, $25

 

marcanthonyFEBRUARY 16

Marc Anthony @ Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn. 8 p.m.$183.50, $63.50. Also Feb. 16

Toby Walker @ YMCA Boulton Center
37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. www.boultoncenter.org. 8 p.m. $30, $25

Maroon 5/Neon Trees/Owl City @ Madison Square Garden
4 Penn Plaza, Manhattan. 212-465-6741. www.thegarden.com. 8 p.m. $99.50, $29.50

 

FEBRUARY 17

Chris Young @ NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 877-598-8694. www.thetheatreatwestbury.com. 8 p.m. $29.50. Also  Feb. 15 @ Best Buy Theater, 1515 Broadway, Manhattan. www.bestbuytheater.com. 8 p.m. $30, $26.50

TheWhoFEBRUARY 21

The Who @ Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 631-920-1203. www.nassaucoliseum.com. 7:30 p.m. $124.50, $30.50

 

FEBRUARY 22

Lady Gaga: The Born This Way Ball @ Madison Square Garden
4 Penn Plaza, Manhattan. 212-465-6741. www.thegarden.com. 8 p.m. $205, $54.50. Also Feb. 23

Cradle of Filth @ Irving Plaza
17 Irving Pl., Manhattan. 212-777-6800. www.irvingplaza.com. 7 p.m., $26

 

kellymonaco&valFEBRUARY 23

DTWS’ Kelly Monaco & Val @ Brokerage
2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore. www.brokeragecomedy.com. 11 a.m. $75

Artie Lange @ NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 877-598-8694. www.thetheatreatwestbury.com. 8 p.m. $61.50, $51.50

Raisin’ Cane feat. Jasmine Guy @ Staller Center
Stony Brook University, Nicolls Road, Stony Brook. www.stallercenter.sunysb.edu. 8 p.m. $34.

Lil Monsters Heavy Metal Disco w/Lady Starlight & The Dirty Pearls @ Gramercy Theatre
127 E. 23rd St., Manhattan. 212-614-6932. www.thegramercytheatre.com. 11 p.m. $15

 

academyawardsFEBRUARY 24

Academy Awards @ Cinema Arts Centre
Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen in the Sky Room Cafe. This much-anticipated annual event includes an event tote bag, ballot contest wine from Bottles & Cases, a Taste of Huntington dinner, Herrell’s Ice Cream, auctions, trivia prizes, bar and buffet. 423 Park Ave., Huntington 631-423-FILM. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 6:30-11:55 p.m. $50, $40

Head Dweller @ The Cup Coffee House
An exhibit curated by Lisa Be, bringing together the visual creations of Brian Smith and the DJ stylings of Quiett Dog, while addressing insomniatic obsession in the art process. 3268 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. 6 p.m.

 

flyleafFEBRUARY 27

Flyleaf @ The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. 8 p.m.  $50, $24.50, Also Feb. 28 @ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl., Manhattan. 212-777-6800. www.irvingplaza.com. 7 p.m. $24.50

 

FEBRUARY 28

Swedish House Mafia: Black Tie Rave for Hurricane Sandy @ Hammerstein Ballroom
311 W. 34th St., Manhattan. 212-279-7740. www.mcstudios.com. 8 p.m. Tickets through Ticketmaster auction only, $100+