July 1 weekly planner: Top 10 LI events

WEEK OF JULY 1-7

1. See Shakespeare outdoors

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. July 8, Suffolk County Community College's Ammerman Campus, 533 College Rd., Selden

INFO 631-451-4163, lishakes.org

ADMISSION Free

An abridged version of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" will fill the outdoor stage at Suffolk County Community College, hosting its annual Long Island Shakespeare Festival through July 15.

The drama, performed by students and alumni, is one of the great tragedy-themed plays by the Great Bard and shows the ill-fate of corrupting ambition.

Bring a chair or blanket -- if it's raining, the performance will be held on the campus at an indoor location.

2. Star-Spangled blast

Celebrate Independence Day with a concert of patriotic music presented by the Long Island Philharmonic conducted by David Stewart Wiley at 7:30 p.m. A Grucci fireworks display follows at 9:30 p.m. -- the synchronized fireworks music will be simulcast live on classic rock station WRCN / 103.9 FM.

WHEN | WHERE 6 p.m. Wednesday, Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 55 S. Bicycle Path, Farmingville

INFO 631-648-2500, pennysaveramp .com

ADMISSION Free

3. Aquarium sleepover

Get your sleeping bag for an overnight stay at the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center. The theme: "Bedtime With Butterflies and Bugs." The evening includes dinner and a screening of "A Bug's Life," followed by meeting live free-flying butterflies and doing a butterfly craft. When the lights dim, nuzzle-in next to either the 120,000-gallon shark tank or the colorful clown fish tank. A continental breakfast will be served in the morning. Reservations required.

WHEN | WHERE 6 p.m.-7 a.m. Thursday, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead

INFO 631-208-9200, ext. 426, longislandaquarium.com

ADMISSION $65

4. Summer screening

Guild Hall's SummerDocs series kicks off Friday with a screening of Malik Bendjelloul's, "Searching for Sugar Man," a film focused on hope and the power of music. The series, done in partnership with the Hamptons International Film Festival, includes a post-screening discussion with the director hosted by actor Alec Baldwin. Reservations suggested.

WHEN | WHERE 7 p.m. Friday, 158 Main St., East Hampton

INFO 631-324-4050, guildhall.org

ADMISSION $22

5. Long Island Toy Show

It might feel like Christmas morning -- in July -- at the Long Island Toy Show, where you'll find hundreds of video games, comic books and toys for sale. While there, meet the 501st Legion, a group of "Star Wars" enthusiasts dressed in costume, or author Mark Bellomo, who will sign copies of his book "Totally Tubular '80s Toys."

WHEN | WHERE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8, Hofstra University's Multipurpose Room, Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead

INFO 516-313-3237, litoyshow.com

ADMISSION $8 ($5 advance) for ages 12 and up; $10 early admission

6. Tennis, anyone?

Tennis is a summerlong pleasure at Hempstead Lake State Park, where -- beginning Monday -- folks take to the clay courts to compete in daily tournaments for men's and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles. If you're coming to watch, bring your own seating.

WHEN | WHERE 4-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays through Sept. 6, West Hempstead. Registration required.

INFO 516-766-1029, nysparks.com

ADMISSION $12 singles, $15 doubles, $8 parking

7. Sagamore Hill

Visit Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, the "Summer White House" and former home of President Theodore Roosevelt on Wednesday, when its annual July 4 celebration is a festive tribute to yesteryear. You'll see Roosevelt interpreter James Foote in character addressing the crowd, and the Rough Riders will re-enact historical challenges on horseback. Festivities also include patriotic music and children's activities.

WHEN | WHERE 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, 20 Sagamore Hill Rd., Oyster Bay

INFO 516-922-4788, nps.gov/sahi

ADMISSION Free

8. Doggie competition

Dogs will be flying in Sayville on Saturday. That's when dozens of four-leggers will compete in the New York State Disc Dog Championship -- jumping high, far and long to catch discs thrown by their owners. It's a remarkable thing to watch -- bring your own seating.

WHEN | WHERE 10 a.m. Saturday, Gillette Park, Sayville. Rain or shine.

INFO 631-258-9800, frisbeedog.org

ADMISSION Free for spectators; $10 entry fee for dogs

9. Shecky's Girls Day Out

Get chic in the Hamptons -- an outdoor Shecky's Girls Day Out is a time for BFFs to get pampered with mini manicures, express beauty services and shopping for clothing, jewelry and accessories. Bonus: a Cointreau-based mixology class will teach you how to make summer cocktails.

WHEN | WHERE 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Southampton Historical Museum, Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton

INFO 212-242-2566, sheckys.com

ADMISSION $20 (includes goodie bag)

10. Alive After Five

In true block party fashion, the Alive After Five street festival series kicks off Friday featuring five stages of live music featuring Reckoning, Oogee Wawa and others, food and craft vendors, outside dining and children's activities. Continues July 20, Aug. 10 and 17.

WHEN | WHERE 5-9 p.m. Friday, along Main Street and South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue. Kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

INFO 631-207-1000, aliveafterfive.com

ADMISSION Free