June 5 weekly planner: 10 top LI events

1. Belmont Stakes

WHEN|WHERE Gates open Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with first race 11:35 a.m. and Stakes around 6:32 p.m. at Belmont Park, Elmont

INFO belmontstakes.comcq

ADMISSION $10 ($20-$200 for clubhouse and reserved grandstand seating) $10 parking

It's New York's biggest day at the races, the annual running of the Belmont Stakes in Elmont. It its 143rd year, the affair has drawn as many as 120,000 spectators to watch the horses compete for a $1 million purse.

Although reserved seats are still available in the grandstand, many opt to pack a small cooler with snacks and set up in the casual backyard picnic area, which is wired with televisions to help you keep abreast of what's happening on the track -- you'll want to bring a small folding chair or blankets (but no alcohol, tents or glass bottles).

2. Trash or treasure?

Glen Cove's own version of "Antiques Roadshow" features appraiser Marion Rizzo, who will eyeball your collectibles and give you an idea of their worth. The evening includes wine, dinner and a fashion show -- reservations suggested.

WHEN|WHERE 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Webb Institute, 298 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove

INFO 516-676-6666, glencovechamber.org

ADMISSION $45

3. Tea -- and tour

Experience a slice of English tradition -- an afternoon tea at Orchard Hill, the 1856 farmhouse that Old Westbury Gardens founder Peggie Phipps Boegner once called home. A seasonal tour of the flowering spring garden follows. Reservations required.

WHEN|WHERE 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury

INFO 516-333-0048, ext. 301, oldwestburygardens.org

ADMISSION $35

For more unusual tours of local attractions and gardens, see tomorrow's ExploreLI or visit exploreLI.com

4. The Go-Go's

Belinda Carlisle and the all-female '80s rock group, The Go-Go's, continue the "Ladies Gone Wild" tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their "Beauty and the Beat" album, with a stop at NYCB Theatre. Opening act: the pop punk band, Dollyrots.

WHEN|WHERE 8 p.m. Tuesday, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Brush Hollow Road

INFO 800-745-3000, livenation.com

ADMISSION $39.50-$59.50

5. Pirate Festival

Swashbucklers descend on The Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville next weekend for a festival and classic boat show with family-friendly entertainment on the grounds of the historic waterfront museum. Characters from Ye Pyrate Brotherhood and Kings of the Coast are sure to entertain. Dress in pirate garb and you'll get some bounty.

WHEN|WHERE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 12 (rain or shine), 86 West Ave., West Sayville

INFO 631-447-8679, limaritime.org

ADMISSION $8

6. Polish night

The Hejnal Polish-American Dancers of Long Island, Rich Bobinski Orchestra and Orginski Choir will pay homage to Polish culture with a night of free music and dancing on Thursday. The event is part of Eisenhower Park's monthlong International Music Night outdoor concert series highlighting various ethnic groups. Bring a blanket or chair.

WHEN|WHERE 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Harry Chapin's Lakeside Theater and Eisenhower Park, East Meadow

INFO 516-572-0200, nassaucountyny.gov/parks

ADMISSION Free

7.Bavarian Heritage Festival

Get a taste of "Old World" Germany at a classic fest featuring Bavarian folk dancing, brass oompah music, German imports, rides and -- of course -- German food specialties.

WHEN|WHERE 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, June 12, Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square

INFO 516-354-3131, parkrestaurant.com

ADMISSION $8 (free ages 12 and younger)

8. Rock at Jones Beach

Nikon Jones Beach Theater is back -- with a full lineup of concerts scheduled at the seaside amphitheater all summer long. The fun kicks off 7:30 p.m. Saturday with the pop musical duo Daryl Hall and John Oates and their "Do What You Want, Be What You Are" tour with crooner Chris Isaak.

WHEN|WHERE Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh

INFO 800-745-3000, livenation.com

ADMISSION $39.50-$154.50

9. Colin Quinn

Direct from Broadway, "Saturday Night Live" and "Comedy Central" comedian Colin Quinn makes his way to the Hamptons to perform his one-man show, "Long Story Short," a history of the world in 75 minutes, directed by Jerry Seinfeld. The show continues through June 26.

WHEN|WHERE 8 p.m. Wednesday, John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, East Hampton

INFO 631-324-4050, guildhall.org

ADMISSION $30-$85

10. See Adler again

Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler brings his hard rock band, Adler's Appetite, to the stage Friday at The Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, performing original music along with hits from his former band. Opening acts include Streetlight Circus, Grimm Jack and Spider Lord.

WHEN|WHERE 6 p.m. Friday, The Crazy Donkey, 1058 Route 110, Farmingdale

INFO 631-753-1975, clubloaded.com

ADMISSION $20 ($15 advance)