Long Island weekend events: 10 things to do
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
LONG ISLAND GUITAR FESTIVAL IN SETAUKET
The festival features concerts, workshops, lectures, demonstrations and performer showcases, April 24-28 at the Setauket Presbyterian Church. Tickets start at $10; 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket, ligfest.net, 203-536-8845.
‘80s vs. ‘90s NIGHT AT MULCAHY'S
Travel back in time and rock out with Decadia and The 90’s Band at 8 p.m. April 26. Tickets are $16.95; 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com, 516-783-7500.
TRACY MORGAN AT THE PARAMOUNT
The comedian takes the stage at 8 p.m. April 27. Tickets start at $77; 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, 631-673-7300.
BRICK FEST AT NASSAU COLISEUM
See more than a million bricks on display and for play, hands-on attractions, participate in a Guinness World Record setting mosaic and more, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28. Tickets start at $33.12; 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, brickconvention.com, 516-794-9300.
KINGS PARK COLOR RUN IN COMMACK
Walk or run to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in it’s efforts to grant the wishes of children in the community, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27. There will also be music, games, raffles and vendors. Donation is $5 to reserve a spot; 200 New Hwy., Commack, eventbrite.com.
'THE MONKEY KING’ AT LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET
See a Kung-Fu musical written by Jonathan Fadner and Kimbirdlee Fadner based on the legendary mythical figure from the Chinese novel, “Journey to the West” by Wu Cheng'en at 2 p.m. April 27 at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater. Tickets are free in advance online; 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org, 516-767-6444.
SWINGING WITH THE RAT PACK AT BAYWAY ARTS CENTER
With Joe Perce as Dean Martin, Lloyd Diamond as Sammy Davis Jr. and Jesse Posa as Frank Sinatra performing popular songs, 3 to 5 p.m. April 28. Tickets start at $29; 265 E. Main St., East Islip, baywayartscenter.com, 631-581-2700.
TOBAY OUTDOOR CAR SHOW
Judged show features classics, collectibles and vintage models on display, along with trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles, live music by That 70s Band, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28; rain date: May 4 at Tobay Beach parking lot. Registration fee for cars is $25, $15 in advance, free admission for spectators, Ocean Parkway, Massapequa, carshowli.com, 516-797-4121.
WALK FOR AUTISM AWARENESS IN EAST ISLIP
Jigsaw 4-mile run or walk featuring the John McGorry Irish mile (1.27) with a 9:30 a.m. start April 28; kiddie fun run at 9 a.m. at Marina Park. Registration fee is $30, $5 for kiddie run for ages 14 and younger; 333 Bayview Avenue, East Islip, elitefeats.com.
THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS AT WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR
The sound of Motown is performed by the two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame groups at 7 p.m. April 28. Tickets start at $105; 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, westburymusicfair.org, 516-247-5200.
