Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, film festivals and more.
The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend
LONG ISLAND JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
This third annual festival will present a selection of films at the forefront of Jewish cultural storytelling, featuring in-person appearances by directors Oren Rudavsky, Yael Melamede, and Sandi Dubowski.
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, cinemaartscentre.org
May 1-6.
UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY
Celebrating All Abilities in the Arts is this night of music and art in support of the neurodivergent community featuring visual and performing arts.
Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org
6 p.m. May 2.
LARRY FLEET
Rising country star Larry Fleet brings his soulful voice and storytelling lyrics on the road on his Hard Work & Holy Water Tour following the release of his acclaimed album Earned It with special guest Everette.
The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com
$25-$60. 8 p.m. May 2.
GREASE
The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the era and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious.
CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com
$29-$274. May 2-18.
42ND STREET
At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show.
The Gateway, 215 South Country Rd., Bellport, thegateway.org
$35-$104.50. May 2-June 1.
PAUL CIPRO & HIS BAND
New releases “Monday Morning Fight Song” and “How Gone RU” are dubbed “cerebral rock with acoustic elements.”
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org
Free with admission. 3 p.m. May 3.
KICKBOXING
Lou Neglia Presents this night of nonstop action.
The Space at Westbury Theatre, 250 Post Ave., Westbury thespaceatwestbury.com
6:30 p.m. May 3.
PAIN OF TRUTH & SUNAMI
Long Island hardcore heavyweights Pain of Truth team up with California’s Sunami for a high-energy, brutal tour celebrating the raw spirit of modern hardcore. With opening acts Drug Church, Haywire, and Standstill.
The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com
$20-$50. 7 p.m. May 3.
AIDONIA’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Jamaican music will take over LI’s biggest stage with a lineup featuring Aidonia, Shenseea, Mavado, Baby Cham, Govana, Jada Kingdom, Sizzla and Spragga Benz.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com
$80-$299. 8 p.m. May 3.
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO ZAKIR HUSSAIN
This special evening brings together the rich traditions of Hindustani and Carnatic classical music in celebration of his life and enduring legacy.
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org
$38-$100. 6 p.m. May 4.
MARILYN MANSON
This controversial shock-rock icon returns to the stage with his signature dark theatricality and a legacy of genre-bending metal anthems.
The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com
Sold out. 8 p.m. May 6.
BOYWITHUKE
This masked pop sensation captivates audiences on his Burnout World Tour with his viral hits and heartfelt melodies as he builds on the success of his album Lucid Dreams. Opening is Ethan Bortnick.
The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com
$25-$55. 8 p.m. May 7.
DOUGLAS BRINKLEY
The author, pundit, and presidential historian will appear in conversation with Tweed Roosevelt, great grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt.
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org
$44.35. 7:30 p.m. May 8.
THE NELSONS
Exceptional songwriting and commercially savvy rock sound catapulted these twin brothers to stardom, solidifying their status as third-generation torchbearers of the Nelson family legacy.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org
$59-$89. 8 p.m. May 8.
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