Things To Do on Long Island, NY (June 27 - June 29, 2025)

PAULA POUNDSTONE

Beloved for her razor-sharp wit and improvisational brilliance, Paula Poundstone returns to Long Island for a night of smart, observational comedy. Known for her appearances on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and her podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, she brings her signature humor to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater.

Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org

$45-$65. 8 p.m. June 27.

NASSAU REPTILE EXPO

Explore a world of exotic reptiles and amphibians at the Nassau Reptile Expo. This event features a wide array of vendors offering reptiles, supplies, and educational resources. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, the expo provides a unique opportunity to learn about and interact with various species.

Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City,

$10-$40. 9:30 a.m. June 28. 

COUNTING CROWS

Counting Crows and The Gaslight Anthem will perform tracks like “White Old Lincoln,” “The Great Expectation,” “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Colorblind.”

Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com

$52. 7:30 p.m. June 29.

RYAN ADAMS

Seven-time Grammy nominee Ryan Adams brings his emotionally charged songwriting and raw musicianship to the stage. From his alt-country roots with Whiskeytown to his prolific solo career, Adams delivers an intimate genre-blending performance that resonates deeply with fans.

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

$73-$103 8 p.m. June 29.

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