Long Island events: Things to do this weekend
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
MILLION DOLLAR MCGRAW AT MULCAHY'S
See a musical tribute to country star Tim McGraw at 7 p.m. March 7. Tickets are $15; 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, mulcahyslongisland.com, 516-783-7500.
CHRIS DISTEFANO AT THE STALLER CENTER
The stand-up comedian takes the stage at 8 p.m. March 8. Tickets start at $48 (sold out; check for last-minute availability); 100 Nicholls Rd., Stony Brook, stallercenter.com, 631-632-2787.
CARNIVAL CELEBRATION AT LICM
Families can enjoy music and decorate a carnival-themed craft for Mardi Gras, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8-9. Free with museum admission: $18; 11 Davis Ave., Uniondale, licm.org, 516-224-5800.
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS AT THE PATCHOGUE THEATRE
Bagpipe rock band performs with nine members on pipes, guitars, keyboards and drums at 8 p.m. March 8. Tickets start at $38; 71 E. Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, 631-207-1313.
DIONNE WARWICK AT WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR
The Motown hit maker and legendary singer performs a lineup of her classic hits at 8 p.m. March 8. Tickets start at $23.50; 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, westburymusicfair.org, 516-247-5200.
LOUISIANA CALLING WITH THE SONNY LANDRETH BAND AND THE IGUANAS
The performance is part of the "All that Jazz" series featuring the Cajun slide guitarist Sonny Landreth and New Orleans Latin-Americana rockers the Iguanas at 8 p.m. March 8 at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater. Tickets start at $59; Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org, 516-767-6444.
LISTEN UP! MUSIC, COMEDY AND ARTS FESTIVAL AT STEREO GARDEN
Check out live music and entertainment, artisanal vendors, food for sale and more at 7 p.m. March 8. Tickets start at $25; 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com, 631-416-7755.
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER 5K AT BETHPAGE STATE PARK
Wear green and head out for a trail run or walk starting at 10 a.m. March 8 at Bethpage State Park, Polo at the Park. Registration fee is $38.98; 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale, events.elitefeats.com/254leaf.
SEAL CRUISE IN SOUTHAMPTON
Take a cruise on the RV Peconic around Shinnecock Bay to see seals in their natural habitats with the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) at 10 a.m. March 8 at Stony Brook Marine Station. $40 per person, registration is required; 8 Little Neck Rd., Southampton, cresli.org, 631-319-6003.
SAP TO SYRUP FAMILY WORKSHOP AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF LI
The workshop explains the process of taping maple trees and tools of the trade,10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 9 on the Leeds Pond Preserve. Participants will tap a tree during the experience; $25; 1526 N. Plandome Rd., Manhasset, smli.org, 516-627-9400.
