Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, musicals and more.
The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend
FOOT LOOSE
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. Based on the hit 1984 movie, the musical contains all of the hit songs, including “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” “Holding Out For A Hero,” and of course “Footloose!”
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, engemantheater.com
$86. July 10-Aug. 24.
THE MUSIC MAN
By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 West Main St., Babylon, argyletheatre.com
$80. July 10-Aug. 31.
KIDZ BOP
It wouldn’t be a summer without something for everyone to enjoy. Enter: Kidz Bop! The Certified Bop Tour brings the leading music brand for kids with over two decades of albums and hits. Those in attendance can expect some of the biggest bops from this year such as “Espresso.” “Birds of A Feather” and “Hot To Go.” The concert will also include some of the biggest “bops” throughout the years.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com
$47. 7 p.m. July 11.
GAZE IN THE GARDEN
Elevate your summer experience with this one-day live music festival mixed with artists from across Long Island and beyond. With performances from Sophie’s Body, Trip Wire, The Meatbees, and more, you’re in for a thrill of genres ranging from indie rock, punk, emo, and post-hardcore.
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com
$36.68-$42.58. 1 p.m. July 12.
THOMAS RHETT
Thomas Rhett and his Better in Boots Tour will come to Long Island with his special guests, Tucker Wetmore and Dasha.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com
.$70. 7:30 p.m. July 12.
CREED
One of the biggest concerts of the summer will happen when these ‘90s alt-rockers make a local stop while on the road for their Summer of ‘99 tour, where they have been joined by Daughtry and Mammoth WVH.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com
$105. 7 p.m. July 15.
GIN BLOSSOMS
This American alternative rock band based out of Tempe, AZ, known for their hit ‘90s songs such as “Hey Jealousy,” will perform their hits with The Mercurys warming up the crowd.
The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com
$35-$65. 7:30 p.m. July 15.
HATEBREED
This metalcore/hardcore band from Bridgeport, CT, is touring across 11 countries, and bringing its Weight of False Self World Tour to Huntington with special guests Incite, Escuela Grind, Gridiron, Malevolence, and Fugitive.
The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com
$25-$60. 6:30 p.m. July 17.
KEM
American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Kem, hailing from Nashville, TN, visits Long Island with special guest Melanie Fiona.
Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com
$41-$162. 8 p.m. July 17.
