The top seven events for the coming week

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1.  Black Sabbath
Wednesday, August 17,  7:30 p.m.
Credited as one of the founders of heavy metal music, Black Sabbath formed in 1968, have since sold over 70 million albums worldwide – and now they’re coming to Jones Beach!  A seminal band in rock n’ roll history and fronted by rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, they have released nearly 20 albums, and will no doubt unleash their famous hits like “Paranoid,” “War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” and “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” on a full-house crowd.
Where: Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
Info: 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com
2.  Blink 182 with A Day To
Remember and All Time Low
Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m.
One of the world’s most popular pop-punk bands ever since their formation in the early 90s, Blink 182 is set for an explosive performance at Jones Beach, alongside A Day To Remember and All Time Low.  Playing unforgettable hits “What’s My Age Again?,” “All The Small Things,” “Adam’s Song” and many others spanning their 20+ year career, the famous three-piece group is touring with their new guitarist Matt Skiba, and touring on their latest record “California.”
Where: Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
Info: 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com
3.  The Bangles
Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.
The famous all-female rock trio that formed in 1981 and haven’t stopped rocking since will be playing in Huntington!  With their hits “Walk Like An Egyptian,” “Manic Monday,” “Hazy Shade of Winter,” and “Eternal Flame,” their live performances are always a favorite wherever they go.
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: 631-673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com
4.  The Wizard of Oz
Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m.  
See an exciting live musical performance of the famous Wizard of Oz.  This performance will be played in the half round, the stage will not rotate. This performance will be be played to sections B,C,D,E,F and G, Sections B and G are side patial view. No Seat in the Theatre is more than sixty feet from the stage. Everyone needs a ticket regardless of age. Interested in VIP Membership and Premium Seating for our events? For information please call 516-247-5211 Members get the best seats!.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: 516-247-5200 • www.venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com
5.  Gold Coast Arts Center – The People vs. Fritz Bauer at Furman Film Series
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m
Germany, 1957. Attorney General Fritz Bauer receives crucial evidence on the whereabouts of SS‐Obersturmbannführer Adolf Eichmann. The lieutenant colonel, responsible for the mass deportation of the Jews, is allegedly hiding in Buenos Aires. Bauer, himself Jewish, has been trying to take crimes from the Third Reich to court ever since his return from Danish exile.
Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Info: 516-829-2570 • https://goldcoastarts.org
6.  Pakistani American Night
Sunday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.
As part of the County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series – come celebrate a night of Pakistani culture.
Where: The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park
7.  My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy
Wednesdays through Sundays until September 4
As one of the longest running one-man shows in New York theater history, Steve Solomon’s smash hit comedy is inspired by his hilarious family & all the people in his life whose sole purpose is to drive him into therapy. One part lasagna, one part kreplach, & two parts Prozac, you don’t have to be Italian or Jewish to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn & a headache!
Where: 232 Main Street, Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-6444 • https://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
Blink 182
The Wizard of Oz

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