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The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

Things to do on Long Island this weekend includes a concert by rock and roll legend Gene Simmons of KISS.
Things to do on Long Island this weekend includes a concert by rock and roll legend Gene Simmons of KISS.
Courtesy Gene Simmons

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, film festivals and more.

The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend

RACHEL MADDOW

The Emmy Award-winning MSNBC host and bestselling author sits in conversation with former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel to discuss her book, Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism!

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

$50-$51. 7 p.m. May 9.

GENE SIMMONS BAND

This rock legend hits the road with his solo band, delivering electrifying performances packed with KISS classics and new firepower.

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

$89-$199. 8 p.m. May 9.

DAVID BROWNE 

The author will talk about his new book, Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital, participate in a Q&A session and sign copies for fans.

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org

Free with admission. 3 p.m. May 10.

THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF OZ

Celebrate the music inspired by The Wizard of Oz with the North Shore Symphony Orchestra.

Adelphi University PAC 1 South Ave, Garden City aupac.adelphi.edu

$10-$50. 8 p.m. May 10.

THE TOASTERS

Bridging the gap between the British second wave of ska and the American third wave in the late 1980s and ‘90s were these pioneering New York City rudies. Opening is Matamoska.

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

$26. 7 p.m. May 11.

VICTOR MANUELLE

This renowned Puerto Rican singer-songwriter will delight live audiences with his Retromántico PT.2., performing his greatest hits and songs that have become classics throughout his illustrious three-decade career.

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

8 p.m. May 11.

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?

The cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway? brings their legendary improv comedy to the stage for a night of unpredictable, side-splitting fun. The lineup features Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles, and Joel Murray.

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

$39.50-$89.50. 7 p.m. May 12.

LUISANGEL ACUNA SIGNING EVENT 

The New York Mets ballplayer will be on hand for signings and photos.

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

$29-$99. 6:30 p.m. May 15.

DOMO BRANCH TRIO

The jazz drummer prodigy, known for his high-energy performances and innovative compositions, has been performing with Wynton Marsalis, Catherine Russell and Sean Jones.

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

7:30 p.m. May 15.

LIVING COLOUR

These Grammy-winning NYC natives best known for their 1988 hit “Cult of Personality” are back to rock the 35th anniversary of their sophomore effort, Times’ Up.

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

$53-$83. 8 p.m. May 15.

CELEBRATION OF BOBBY DARIN

The Jazz Loft will be celebrating the life and music of the legendary crooner with a book signing, two shows featuring his music, and a new exhibit of memorabilia, which includes his gold record for Splish Splash.

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

May 15-17.

SOUTH PACIFIC 

This classic musical is set during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, engemantheater.com

$86. May 15-June 29.

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