1
Chris Distefano
Friday, May 13, 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Described as a high energy comic, Chris Distefano has worked at all of the top comedy clubs across New York City including but not limited to Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway, and the Laugh Lounge. He still lives in Brooklyn, has a Bachelors degree in Psychology to impress his mom’s friends, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy to impress his Moms friend’s Moms. Distefano is a frequent guest on he Opie with Jim Norton radio show on SiriusXM.
Where: Governors’ Comedy Club
90 Division Ave. Levittown
Info: (516) 731-3358 • https://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm
2
Art Exhibit: Off the Wall
May 15 to September 6
Opening Reception: Off the Wall – Sunday, May 15, 4 to 7 p.m.
In recent decades, street art has made the leap out of streets and off of subway cars into the upscale art world of museums and galleries. Increasingly, street art has gained credibility as the next major art movement. Artists in the exhibition are an example of those who have successfully made that transition into the mainstream. Featured artists are: Lenny Achan, Jonathan “Meres One” Cohen, Luis “Zimad” Lamboy, Andrew Tess, Jake Wallace and Victoria Ward
Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
(516) 829-2570 • https://goldcoastarts.org
3
Alan Cumming Sings
Sappy Songs
Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m.
An eclectic evening of songs and stories from Scotland’s beloved multiple award winning-star of Broadway, TV and film…and host of the 2015 Tony Awards, Alan Cumming. Cumming has a host of television and movie roles to his credit, including “The Good Wife,” “The Smurfs,”
”Burlesque,” “It’s Complicated” and many more.
Where: Landmark On Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
4
Paul Begala &
Steve Schmidt
Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m.
Begala, a commentator for CNN, is a former adviser to Bill Cinton and for the 2012 pro-Obama Super PAC, and Schmidt, who served as a top strategist to President George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign and senior advisor to John McCain’s presidential bid, meet for a program entitled: From the Left, From the Right — A Dialogue with Paul Begala and Steve Schmidt. Following the dialogue, there will be a Q&A and refreshments.
Where: Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts At Emanuel
150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck
Info: (516) 482-5701
www.scwculturalarts.org/emanuel-series/
5
The Concert – A Tribute To ABBA
Friday, May 13, 8 p.m.
The Concert – A Tribute To ABBA, the top ABBA tribute group in the world, is known for dazzling live performances of hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.”, “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Having received acclaim for its fantastic ABBA sound and stunning live “ABBA-esque” performance, ABBA THE CONCERT brings one of the greatest pop phenomenons in history back to life.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: (516) 247-5200
www.thetheatreatwestbury.com
6
Dark Star Orchestra
Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.
Performing to critical acclaim worldwide for nearly 15 years and more than 2,000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show.
Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury
Info: (516) 283.5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com
7
Itzhak Perlman
Saturday, May 14, 8:30 p.m.
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Saturday he performs a the Endowment Concert 2016 with Rohan De Silva accompanying on piano. The program includes: Leclair: Sonata for Violin and Piano in D Major, Op. 9, No. 3; Brahms: Sonatensatz in C minor, Op. posth. “FAE Sonata”; Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano in F Major, No. 5, Op. 24 “Spring”; Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in G Major.
Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville
Info: (516) 299-3100 • https://tillescenter.org
