13 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
JOE BONAMASSA
Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Opening is Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $89-$1,594. 6 p.m. Aug. 19.
TED NUGENT
Catch some “Cat Scratch Fever” with this Motor City madman who won’t stop rocking ‘til they stop making Gibsons that look like Old Glory with strings. Opening is Michael Austin. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $24.50-$145. 8 p.m. Aug. 19.
VILLAGE PEOPLE
These legendary ‘70s icons and their biggest hits “YMCA” and “Macho Man” will bring you back to the days of Studio 54 and the heyday of disco. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org $101-$156. 8 p.m. Aug. 19.
AIR SUPPLY
With radio hits like “All Out of Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” and “Lost in Love,” you’ll be thinking about your crush before you know it thanks to their unique blend of pop and soft rock. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $47-$399. 8 p.m. Aug. 19.
SHELTER ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 58th ANNUAL ARTS SHOW & CRAFT FAIR
Art lovers unite for a day of admiring local works and creating your own. Shelter Island School, Rte. 114, Shelter Island. shelterislandchamber.com Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20.
GOO GOO DOLLS
Best known for the emotional ’98 hit song “Iris,” the Goo Goo Dolls return to LI on their It’s Christmas All Over tour. It is the band’s first ever Christmas album. Their special guest will be Blue October. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $31-$1,822. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20.
JOHNNY MATHIS
“Chances are” Mathis’s melodic voice will have the whole audience swooning as he sings his lengthy repertoire of hits. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $49.50-$220. 8 p.m. Aug. 20.
ANALOG LOVE: THE ART OF THE MIXTAPE
Through a series of conversations, we’ll analyze why this ritual of communication through music still continues to be so important to this day. In person, director and Long Island native Robert V. Galluzzo. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, cinemaartscentre.org $5-$7. 10 p.m. Aug. 20.
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
It is now more than 80 years since Glenn Miller first succeeded with the Orchestra, which still bears his name to this day. Glenn’s orchestra and music have been heard around the world almost continuously since 1938. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com $69. 4 p.m. Aug. 21.
SAM HUNT
This Georgian country pop/R&B singer will play his hits “Take Your Time” and “Make You Miss Me.” Also performing are Ryan Hurd and Lily Rose. Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, licommunityhospitalamp.com $45-$99. 7 p.m. Aug. 21.
REO SPEEDWAGON
REO Speedwagon will play catchy rock epics, including megahits “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On The Run” while Styx will play their many classics. Alongside special guest Loverboy. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $33-$1,735. 6:45 p.m. Aug. 21.
OZ PEARLMAN
Pearlman is one of the most sought-after mentalists in the world. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org $81-$106. 8 p.m. Aug. 21.
KEVIN JAMES
The King of Queens and Paul Blart: Mall Cop star does a set of standup for his hometown fans. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $69.50-$99.50. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21.
The Week Ahead On Long Island:
ROD STEWART
This British rock legend is best known for classic hit “Maggie May.” Opening is Cheap Trick. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $54-$3,030. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
HOME FREE
This country group of five a cappella vocalists is touring to support their most recent album, Land of the Free. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $35-$324.50. 8 p.m. Aug. 23.
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
This Columbus, Ohio-based duo are known for their unique play on the alt-rock genre with hits such as “Heathens,” “Stressed Out,” and “Ride.” UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., ubsarena.com $53.50-$300. 8 p.m. Aug. 24.
CHRIS STAPLETON
This country singer and song-writer is making a stop on LI of his All American Road Show tour. He will be performing alongside Elle King and Morgan Wade. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $159-$2,395. 7 p.m. Aug. 25.
