Looking for something fun to do this weekend while staying close to home? Here are a few things going on around Westbury and Carle Place the weekend of August 1-3.
August 1
Rock N’ Brews Festival: A Tribute To Johnny Winter
WBAB is holding a concert at NYCB Theatre in Westbury. Featuring The Edgar Winter Band, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera of Rare Earth and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds. There will also be craft beer, BBQ, prizes and live music on deck before the show. Tickets are $52. 6 p.m. Visit venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com for more information.
Big Head Todd and the Monsters
The rock band comes to the Space at Westbury with Ryan Montbleau. Tickets range from $30 to $50. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. For more information visit www.thespaceatwestbury.com
Cool Off With Olaf
Children are invited to Barnes and Noble in Carle Place for this special event featuring Frozen’s Olaf. There will be a storytime, sing-along, craft and activities. 7 p.m. Call 516-741-9850 for more information.
August 2
New Cassel Farmers Market
Stock up on your fresh produce at this weekly farmers market. All the produce comes straight from farms in eastern Long Island. There’s
plenty of fruits and veggies to choose from, including kale, carrots, zucchini, apples, beans, tomatoes, and more. At the First Baptist Cathedral Parking Lot, 212 Garden St. from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. (unless sold out earlier).
Marvel Day
Honor Marvel’s 75th anniversary at Barnes and Noble in Carle Place with a storytime and activities. There will be great giveaways, including a chance to win special Marvel prizes and more. Come dressed as your favorite Marvel character. 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Call 516-741-9850 for more information.
Yoga At Old Westbury Gardens
Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15 per session; $5 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission). 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ballroom With A Twist
“Dancing with the Stars” pros Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff, and Sharna Burgess come to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury for a dance show. Tickets are $45 to $75. 7 p.m. Visit venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com. for more.
Julie Lyon Quartet
The jazz quartet will be performing a free concert at the Ernesto Strada Piazza, at the corner of Post and Maple Ave. at 7 p.m.
August 3
Tai Chi At Old Westbury Gardens
Tai Chi, a unique form of “moving meditation” calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Sessions are taught by professional Tai Chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels. $15 per session; $5 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission). 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
James Patterson Day
Barnes and Noble in Carle Place is celebrating the bestselling author with a special one-day sale on all James Patterson books, plus fan Jeopardy at 2 p.m. Call 516-741-9850 for more information.
Summer Beech Tree Concert Series
Cross Island returns to Old Westbury Gardens for a eclectic concert including classical, jazz and Latin solos, duets and trios. They will be accompanied by clarinetist Sandy Tepper. 3 p.m.
6:35 Fest
For the first time ever, Long Island will be home to a Christian music festival with some of the best names out there. Headliners Big Daddy Weave and The City Harmonic will be joined by Love & The Outcome, Je’Kob, Ike Ndolo and Rust Iron Green. The acoustic lounge will also feature some of Long Island’s premier worship leaders. Tickets are $30. Doors open at 3 p.m.; show starts at 4 p.m. Find out more at www.thespaceatwestbury.com
Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs will be performing at the NYCB Theatre in Westbury at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $85. Visit venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com for more information.
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