Best bets on Long Island this weekend

March 21, 2012

FRIDAY

Laugh riot

Comedian Dom Irrera brings his stand-up act to Governor's at McGuire's in Bohemia for an 8 p.m. show. He also appears at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Governor's of Levittown.

ADMISSION $25 (plus two-beverage minimum); $55 includes dinner

PHONE 631-467-5413

WEB mcguirescomedyshows.com

Looking back

The "Cabaret at Club T" series continues with singer Maureen McGovern presenting "A Long and Winding Road," featuring songs that inspired the beginning of her career as a folk singer, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Hillwood Recital Hall, LIU Post, Brookville.

ADMISSION $42-$52

PHONE 516-299-3100

WEB tillescenter.org

SATURDAY

Concert 'Idol'

Former "American Idol" contestants Leah Laurenti and Robbie Rosen play a concert to raise awareness for alcohol and substance abuse on Long Island, 7 p.m. at Islip Middle School (211 Main St.).

ADMISSION $20-$30 ($10 students)

PHONE 631-366-1717

WEB preventionli.org

Her majesty

Bestselling biographer Sally Bedell Smith signs and discusses her latest book, "Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch," giving an intimate insight into the life of England's reigning queen, 4 p.m. at BookHampton in East Hampton.

ADMISSION Free

PHONE 631-324-4939

WEB bookhampton.com

SUNDAY

Irish pride

Floats and pipe bands will march up Edgemere Street in Montauk as the Friends of Erin present their 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, stepping off at 10 a.m.

ADMISSION Free

PHONE 631-668-1578

WEB montauk friendsoferin.orgN

Wheel nice

Head out for a spring car cruise to benefit America's Vet Dogs. Meet 8 a.m. at Airport Plaza (Route 110, Farmingdale) for a drive out to Orient Point and back, sponsored by the Empire Galaxie Car Club.

ADMISSION $10

PHONE 516-860-9309

WEB empiregalaxies.weebly.com

All aboard

New and vintage trains and toys will be on display and for sale at the RR Lines Train and Toy Show. Look for American Flyer and Lionel trains and other vehicles; a Lionel dealer will offer parts for sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square (1132 Hempstead Tpke.).

ADMISSION $5 (free younger than 12 with adult)

PHONE 516-486-6658

WEB parkrestaurant.com

KIDS

Easter bunny breakfast

Get hopping over to a full breakfast of eggs, pancakes, muffins and ham along with a holiday craft-making session with the Easter bunny; bring a camera to take photos with the guest of honor.

WHEN | WHERE 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park

ADMISSION $5

INFO sonsofitalyli.com; reservations 631-666-0413