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The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include Long Island Family Day.
Things to do on Long Island this weekend include Long Island Family Day.
Nicole Formisano

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows and more.

The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend

IMOMSOHARD

Sharp humor and cultural satire delivered in a high-energy set blending storytelling and punchlines.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, $71+. 8 p.m. March 13.

THE FULL MONTY

In a post-industrial Buffalo, six laid-off steelworkers make an outrageous, last-ditch bargain: if they can’t earn a living the usual way, they’ll gamble on the one thing they still control, their own bodies. What begins as an unlikely strip act for quick cash becomes something far more revealing: a hard-won path back to self-respect, support for their families, and the kind of friendship that holds when pride falls away.

The Gateway, 215 South Country Rd., Bellport, thegateway.org $64.50-$104.50 March 13-April 12.

THE LITTLE MERMEN

A whimsical, family-friendly musical tale with bright staging and sing-along fun for all ages.

Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org3 p.m. March 14. 

MATTEO LANE

A fast-paced stand-up set blending sharp cultural observations, musical bits and multilingual punchlines from the latest national tour.

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, $67+. 7 p.m. March 14.

PATTI LABELLE

An R&B and soul legend revisiting career-spanning hits with powerful vocals, gospel roots and unforgettable stage presence.

Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com, $59+. 8 p.m. March 14.

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

A high-energy Irish step-dance spectacle celebrating Celtic traditions through vibrant choreography and live musicianship, perfect for St. Patrick’s Week.

Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, stallercenter.com $56-$68+. 8 p.m. March 14.

CATS

This beloved stage production, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is based on T.S. Eliot’s whimsical collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. The story unfolds on the night of the Jellicle Ball, when a tribe of cats known as the Jellicles gather under the moonlight to celebrate and decide which one of them will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new life.

CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com $32-$345. March 14-29.

LONG ISLAND FAMILY CAMP FAIR & ACTIVITY EXPO

Instead of facing these decisions alone, head over to New York Family’s Ultimate Camp Fairs, where you’ll learn about all the many camp options for your kiddos. This year, there will even be promotions, games, raffles, arts & crafts, face paintings, and more.

Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, cradleofaviation.org Free with admission. 12-3 p.m. March 15.

BRANDON LAKE

A faith-infused contemporary Christian artist hits the stage with uplifting anthems and songs from his hit King of Hearts Tour repertoire.

UBS Arena, Belmont Park, ubsarena.com, $37-$45. 7 p.m. March 15.

SPYRO GYRA

Smooth jazz-fusion grooves and instrumental interplay from one of the genre’s most enduring ensembles.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, $62+, 7 p.m. March 15.

TOBY TOBIAS

Genre-blending original music shaped by rhythms and melodies rooted in South African heritage and American influences — dynamic and intuitive arrangements.

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org Free with admission. 3 p.m. March 15.

JIM MESSINA

An evening of timeless roots rock tunes, weaving storytelling with melodic precision.

Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org, 7 p.m. March 15. 

CELTIC WOMAN

Lush harmonies, traditional Irish melodies and contemporary arrangements come together in a theatrical concert featuring soaring vocals and intricate instrumentation.

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, $72+. 8 p.m. March 15.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

Broadway-style jukebox musical showcasing the legendary hits and electrifying career of a pop icon in a theatrical celebration of rhythm and soul.

Concert Hall, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org Tickets generally $82.80–$717.66+  7 p.m. March 19.

DIRECT FROM SWEDEN

A lively, fully live tribute celebrating the iconic pop hits of ABBA with fidelity and theatrical flair.

Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org7:30 p.m. March 19.