Best bets on Long Island this weekend

FRIDAY

On tour

Terry Adams (second from right), original keyboardist for NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet), is on tour with some new band members -- they play an 8 p.m. show at the YMCA Boulton Center in Bay Shore.

ADMISSION $35

PHONE 866-811-4111

WEB boultoncenter.org

Going solo

Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil performs with special guests The Ted Poley Band and Madco Unplugged, 7:30 p.m. at the Patchogue Theatre.

ADMISSION $42-$57

PHONE 631-207-1313

WEB patchoguetheatre.com

SATURDAY

In person

Meet and get autographs from members of the Tuskegee Airmen (including Julius Freeman, pictured), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale as they celebrate the opening of the World War II film "Red Tails." Also Sunday.

ADMISSION $10 ($8 seniors and veterans, $5 ages 4-12)

PHONE 631-293-6398

Fine feathers

Discover the birds of Connetquot with a presentation on the wintering ducks and other birdlife you might see at the park, 8 to 11 a.m.; meet in the main house at Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale; a continental breakfast will be served.

ADMISSION $4 ($8 parking)

PHONE 631-581-1072

WEB nysparks.com

Hot stuff

Stand-up comedian Joey Kola (who warms up audiences on "The Martha Stewart Show") performs shows at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at McGuire's in Bohemia.

ADMISSION $22-$52 (plus two-drink minimum)

PHONE 631-467-5413

WEB mcguirescomedyshows.com

SUNDAY

Old script

The Chinese year 4710 begins Monday. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at a 2 p.m. celebration; try your hand at Chinese calligraphy and learn about Chinese New Year traditions at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

ADMISSION $6 ($5 ages 5-18)

PHONE 631-367-3418

WEB cshwhalingmuseum.org

Sweet strings

You'll find rocker Joan Osbourne in the spotlight for an 8 p.m. acoustic show at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington.

ADMISSION $40-$45

PHONE 516-767-6444

WEB landmarkonmainstreet.org

Spin cycle

Visit the Long Island Music Movers Expo, where vintage records, compact discs, DVDs and memorabilia are on display and for sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall -- Massapequa Post 1066 (66 Veterans Blvd.).

ADMISSION $5

PHONE 973-209-6067

WEB showsandexpos.com

KIDS

Classic story

Watch what happens when Goldilocks comes across an empty cottage during her walk in the woods in a live performance of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," geared for ages 3 and older.

WHEN | WHERE Noon and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Long Island Children's Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City

ADMISSION $12, $8 with museum admission: $11, free under 1

INFO licm.org

For the birds

Bring an empty, clean, half-gallon milk or juice container to make a bird feeder, for ages 5 and older.

WHEN | WHERE 10 a.m. Saturday, Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown

ADMISSION $4 adults, $3 for ages 3-17, free under 3

INFO nysparks.com, 631-265-1054

Magic Emporium

Be a witness to magic and illusion, and wonder how it's all done, as Ted Plezia performs the Thaddeus' Magic Emporium show live onstage.

WHEN | WHERE 2 p.m. Sunday, Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Rd., Dix Hills

ADMISSION $10

INFO dhpac.org, 631-656-2148

Compiled by Lynn Petry