July 17 weekly planner: 10 top LI events

1. Rihanna

She's not just "Loud," she's also controversial, baby.

The Barbados-born beauty shot people in the recent "Man Down" music video. She's also just a little risque -- the Grammy-winning pop star was named spokeswoman/model for Armani jeans and underwear.

And she's all ours when she comes to the Coliseum this week.

WHEN | WHERE 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nassau Coliseum

INFO 516-794-9300, nassaucoliseum.com

ADMISSION $38.25-$98.25 ($194-$395 VIP)

2. 'Night at the Light'

The historic Montauk Lighthouse is the backdrop for a tented evening celebrating Long Island wines (and beer, too). The affair, a benefit for the lighthouse and Montauk's Chamber of Commerce, features hors d'oeuvres, jazz music with the Mike Ficco Quartet, raffles and giveaways, all at the base of the scenic lighthouse. Reservations suggested.

WHEN | WHERE 5 p.m. Saturday, Montauk Lighthouse

INFO 631-668-2428, montaukchamber.com

ADMISSION $85

3. Louie Anderson

Straight from Las Vegas, the stand-up comedian actor is making a stop in the Hamptons Monday. Anderson -- you know him from "Family Feud" and other TV series -- will perform his "LOL" comedy show at Bay Street Theatre.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m. Monday, Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor

INFO 631-725-9500, baystreet.org

ADMISSION $65

4. See 'Goodfellas'

It's not where you'd necessarily expect to see an outdoor movie -- Prime, the waterside restaurant in Huntington -- hosts free weekly outdoor movie screenings behind its Cabana Bar. There, you can settle in with BBQ fare and cocktails (priced a la carte) and screen a classic. Up this week: "Goodfellas," the 1990 film starring Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.

WHEN | WHERE 8:30 p.m. Monday (rain cancels) at Prime, 117 New York Ave., Huntington

INFO 631-385-1515, restaurantprime.com

ADMISSION Free (under age 18 must be accompanied by adult)

5. Harry Chapin tribute

Long Island musicians pay homage to the anti-hunger activist and singer-songwriter Harry Chapin in a special celebration at Eisenhower Park. The free outdoor "Just Wild About Harry" concert will feature the music of Patricia Shih, Stuart Markus, Gathering Time, Doc Butler and others. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets -- and a nonperishable food item for donation, if you wish.

WHEN | WHERE 7:30 p.m. Monday, Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater, East Meadow

INFO 516-572-0200, licares.org

ADMISSION Free

6. Visit the old lens

Opening this week at the Fire Island Lighthouse -- a brand-new building housing the original Fresnel lens that once beamed from the top of the lighthouse. Visitors can see the historic lens, which was considered state-of-the-art technology when it was created in 1858.

WHEN | WHERE 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, east of Robert Moses State Park, parking field 5, Fire Island

INFO 631-661-4876, fireislandlighthouse.com

ADMISSION Free

7. Dale Chihuly

The world-renowned glass artist has created a new outdoor installation at the LongHouse Reserve in the Hamptons that debuts Wednesday. Be among the first to see the work, which embeds striking glass works in nature.

WHEN | WHERE 2-5 p.m. Wednesday (continues through Oct. 8), LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton

INFO 631-329-3568, longhouse.org

ADMISSION $10 (free younger than 12)

8. Stony Brook Film Fest

The 10-day festival brings nearly three dozen independent, short and feature films from around the world for screenings at the university's Staller Center. Among the films with local connections: "Kings Park," a documentary about the state hospital directed by Lucy Winer, a former patient. Also debuting during the festival: "9/11: An American Requiem," a film that looks at the health issues facing first responders that will be screened free of charge 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m. Thursday with events through July 30

INFO 631-632-2787, stonybrookfilmfestival.com

ADMISSION $9 per film

9. Edward Albee

The playwright will make an appearance at a Q&A session after the screening of "A Delicate Balance," the 1973 film he wrote, starring Katharine Hepburn, Paul Scofield and Lee Remick. It's all part of Guild Hall's

"Red Carpet Film Series" in East Hampton.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m. Thursday, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton

INFO 631-324-0806, guildhall.org

ADMISSION $12

10. Sweet Corn Fest

Ear this! Head east for a day in the North Fork celebrating sweet corn (come hungry, there's a corn-eating contest) and homemade pies, get down on the farm and enjoy a family-style petting barnyard, wine tastings, a hedge maze and play area for children

WHEN | WHERE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 24, Harbes Farm and Vineyard, 715 Sound Ave, Mattituck

INFO 631-298-0800

ADMISSION Free

For more on the Sweet Corn Fest, see Friday's Explore LI