1. My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy
Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 pm
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
2. Furman Film Series: “Little Men”
Friday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.
When 13-year-old Jake’s (Theo Taplitz) grandfather dies, his family moves from Manhattan back into his father’s old Brooklyn home. There, Jake befriends the charismatic Tony (Michael Barbieri), whose single mother Leonor (Paulina Garcia), a dressmaker from Chile, runs the shop downstairs. Soon, Jake’s parents Brian (Greg Kinnear) and Kathy (Jennifer Ehle) — one, a struggling actor, the other, a psychotherapist — ask Leonor to sign a new, steeper lease on her store. For Leonor, the proposed new rent is untenable, and a feud ignites between the adults.
Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Info: (516) 829-2570 • https://goldcoastarts.org
3. The High Road Summer Tour 2016: Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa
Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m.
Hip-hop icons Snoop Dogg, and Wiz Khalifa join r&b artist Jhene Aiko, along with talent Kevin Gates, DJ Drama, Casey Veggies for their 2016 hip hop summer tour presented by Merry Jane.
Where: Nikon At
Jones Beach Theatre
1000 Ocean Parkway
Wantagh
Info: 516-221-1000
www.jonesbeach.com
4. The Rising – A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
Friday, August 12, 8 p.m.
The talent is real. There are no prerecorded tracks, or pretend playing. The Rising using its collective power to hold true to the artistic vision of Bruce Springsteen.
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
(631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com
5. North Shore Pops Orchestra: Irish American Night
Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m.
Come and hear the beautiful music of George Gershwin, the snappy tunes of Cole Porter, and the elegant jazz of Duke Ellington. Tap your toes to exciting Sousa marches and sing along proudly with our American patriotic selections, with a special twist of Irish.
Where: The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park
Info: (516) 574-3059 • www.northshorepops.org
6. Cafe Music at The Dolphin:
Spencer and the Elders
Friday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.
Come by for a free, weekly, music series located in The Dolphin Bookshop Cafe. Performances take place every Friday night, and admission is free! Bring the family to listen to Spencer and the Elders, a local Port band playing folk, country, blues and rock
Where: 299 Main St., Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com
7. Summer Promenade
Friday, August 10, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Enjoy a final promenade on middle neck road between grace avenue and maple drive from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event is open to all residents from Great Neck as well as neighboring communities. Come and listen to the country sounds of Savannah Sky while enjoying the town’s fine dining options in a unique outdoor cafe environment under the stars.
Where: Great Neck Plaza, Great Neck
Info: (516) 829-1301
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