A quick look at what’s happening this week on Long Island.
1) Carlos Mencia
Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 11, 7, 10:30 p.m.
Carlos Mencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the world renowned comedy club, Laugh Factory. He later showcased at The Comedy Store and became a regular, performing nightly. He was named “International Comedy Grand Champion” from Buscando Estrellas (the Latino version of Star Search, leading to appearances on “In Living Color,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” “Moesha” and “An Evening at the Improv.” He later starred in his own show on Comedy Central.
Where: Governors’ Comedy Club
90 Division Avenue, Levittown
Info: (516) 731-3358 • https://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm
2) Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus
June 15, 8 p.m.
The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus (LIGMC), now closing its eighth year, will perform its Pride 2016 concert, Big Gay Sing: My Favorite Things. This year’s Pride concert: Whether you channel Ethel Merman or Ben E. King, The Temptations or Smokey Robinson, Julie Andrews or Michael Jackson, come on out and make a joyful noise in celebration of Pride Month! Tickets may be purchased at $25 on the Chorus’ website, www.ligmc.org
Where: Landmark On Main Street, 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
3) Bad Company and Joe Walsh
Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m.
Joe Walsh and Bad Company (Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke) will co-headline a night of classic rock-n-roll at Jones Beach Tuesday. Walsh has spent time in the Eagles, James Gang and as a solo performer, penning signature hits, “Walk Away,” Rocky Mountain Way” and ‘Life’s Been Good.” Bad Company is also responsible for a catalogue full of classics, including “Shooting Star,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love.”
Where: Nikon At Jones Beach Theatre, 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
Info: 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com
4) Johnny Mathis
Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.
His signature, smooth and soulful voice has been a part of the American Songbook since the 1950s and is responsible for such memorable hits as “It’s Not For me To Say,” ‘Chances Are” and “Misty.” According to Wikipedia, Mathis is one of just three people, including Frank Sinatra and Barry Manilow, to have had five albums on the Billboard charts simultaneously. He has had 71 songs chart around the world.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: (516) 247-5200 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com
5) Guster
Wednesday, June 15, 8 p.m.
American rock band Guster was born out of Tufts University in Massachusetts, releasing two “underground” albums before 1999’s Lost and Gone Forever and the single “Fa Fa,” which cracked the Adult Top 40. The band has released four subsequent albums, the latest being last year’s Evermotion, proving their songs remain packed with hummable choruses, muscular guitar riffs, clanging percussion and deceptively dark lyrics.
Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury
Info: (516) 283.5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com
6) The Dolan Twins
Sunday, June 12, 8 p.m.
Grayson and Ethan Dolan are two of the most popular teenage boys in the world. With more than 19 million fans between them, some of the highest engagement across social media, and a penchant for hilariously relatable skits about teen life, these 16-year-old creators with model-good looks are the hottest talent around right now. According to reports, 28 people were injured earlier this week at an appearance in New Jersey as a mass of fans attempted to get closer to the stage.
Where: The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com
7) Hot Jazz Jumpers
Friday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.
Hot Jazz Jumpers perform 20s/30s, traditional jazz, music of New Orleans, blues, tin pan, ragtime, old timey, swing, world music and dance. They play an eclectic mix of traditional genres, jazz, Bbues, Gullah Geechee, R&B and world music and have performed at such New York venues as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, 55 Bar, and at venues around the world, including Japan, Spain, Brazil, Sweden, Israel, Korea, Russia, Canada & across the U.S.
Where: Planting Fields, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: (516) 922-9200 • https://www.plantingfields.org
