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The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include a concert from rock royalty Zebra.
Things to do on Long Island this weekend include a concert from rock royalty Zebra.
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Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows and more.

The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend

THE BAD PLUS

Featuring Reid Anderson on bass, David King on drums, Ben Monder on guitar and Chris Speed on sax.

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, thejazzloft.org

$25-$40. 7 p.m. Nov. 7.

SHILELAGH LAW

This high-energy Irish-American band is known for blending traditional Celtic music with rock and folk influences, creating an unmistakable New York Irish sound that gets every crowd singing along.

Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com

$50. 8 p.m. Nov. 7.

CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Where outrageous celebrity memoirs come to life—hilarious, shocking, and 100% real! The all-star cast includes Caroline Aaron, Christie Brinkley, Richard Kind, Ricki Lake, Ralph Macchio, Alan Zweibel, and creator Eugene Pack.

Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, stallercenter.com

$56-$76. 8 p.m. Nov. 7.

TERRY FACTOR

This world-renowned ventriloquist, singer, and comedian is celebrated for his incredible impressions and hilarious puppet characters that showcase his unique blend of humor and musical talent.

Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com

$31-$77. 8 p.m. Nov. 7.

MIKE DELGUIDICE

Billy Joel’s longtime bandmate steps forward with powerhouse vocals, classic covers and original songs during “A Concert Weekend for Veterans.”

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com

$30-$76.75. 8 p.m. Nov. 7, 8.

MICHAEL RAPAPORT

Michael has appeared in over 60 films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home.

Governor’s Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave., Levittown, govs.com

$41-$85.95. Nov. 7, 8.

ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE FRANCE

Grammy-winning conductor Cristian Măcelaru leads a performance of works by Barraine, Saint-Saens, and Ravel.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org

$32-$122. 7 p.m. Nov. 8.

ZEBRA

Long Island’s adopted sons continue their 50th-anniversary tour with a long-anticipated show.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org

$56-$96. 8 p.m. Nov. 8.

ROCK OUT HUNGER

All Proceeds to Benefit St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s Food Pantry. The lineup features Nick Lupo, Nick and the Kick, Louis DelPrete, Rick Virga and Marianna.

YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main St., Bay Shore, boultoncenter.org

$50. 1 p.m. Nov. 9.

TED NASH SEXTET

A unique musical composition that blends jazz with history and politics, composed by Grammy-winning saxophonist and long-standing member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org

$39-$69. 7 p.m. Nov. 9.

STEVE-O

The Jackass stuntman Crash and Burn Tour crash lands on Long Island.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org

$40.75 – $126.75. 7 p.m. Nov. 9.

STRINGS UNDER THE STARS

The world-class musicians of Long Island Chamber Music perform an immersive program of introspective classical music for string quartet paired with planetarium visuals of the cosmos projected onto a sixty-foot dome.

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Beck Rd., Centerport, vanderbiltmuseum.org

$25-$35. 5 p.m., 7 p.m. Nov. 9.

ANCIENT ALIENS LIVE

Fans of the History Channel can talk about extraterrestrial theories with stars Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Nick Pope, William Henry and Jason Martell as they tackle everything from Ancient Egypt to the Moon.

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com

$46.25–$100.75. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. 

R&B ONLY & FRIENDS

This DJ-led dance party marks its 10-year anniversary show.

UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com

$142-43-$758.29. 9 p.m. Nov. 9.

ADVOKIDS: VETERANS DAY

Visitors to this drop-in program will learn about the importance of Veterans Day and about a local Naval Veteran, Jeremy Feldman, and his work with local nonprofit, Long Island Warriors Hockey Club. Visitors will then create an American Flag to commemorate the day.

Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, licm.org

Free with admission. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11.

HOT WATER MUSIC

The Floridian punk stalwarts are touring on the recent release of their 10th studio album, Heels. Opening are Bane, Spaced and Victory Garden.

Amityville Music Hall, 198 Bwy., Amityville, amh.live

$40-$47. 6 p.m. Nov. 11.

DISNEY ON ICE

Save a buck on that trip to Orlando and catch Micky, Minnie and everyone’s favorite Disney princesses when they skate to town.

UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com

$44-$156. Nov. 12-16.

ANDREW ROSS SORKIN

Join the bestselling author for an illuminating evening drawing from his forthcoming book 1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org

$39-$101. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

ANNIE

Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.

The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 West Main St., Babylon, argyletheatre.com

$47-$85. Nov. 13-Jan. 4. 

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