A quick look at what’s happening this week on Long Island.
1) The Bacon Brothers
Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
Kevin Bacon, veteran of such films as “Flashdance,” “Mystic River” and “X-Men First Class” has been playing and recording unapologetically unique and authentic rock for years with his brother Michael. The siblings, who claim to be “anything but a typical rock band” take to the stage of the Tilles Center Friday night.
Where: Tilles Center For The Performing Arts
LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville
Info: (516) 299-3100 • https://tillescenter.org
2) Hooking Up With the Second City
Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
The Second City knows a few things about love – they’ve been looking at and laughing about relationships for more than 55 years. Hooking Up With The Second City makes mirth out of missed connections, girls‘ night out adventures and all the crazy things we do for love. This gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in between.
Where: Landmark On Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
3) Mike Vecchione
Saturday, Feb. 6, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Born in Youngstown, OH, Vecchione owns a bachelors degree in criminal justice, received his masters in special education and taught special education in the Philadelphia School District. He set aside teaching in 2003 to pursue a career in stand up comedy. He was also the 1983 and 1984 Spelling Bee runner up at Pine Grove Elementary School, failing to advance to the national bee for spelling the word ruthless with two o’s.
Where: Governors’ Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave., Levittown
(516) 731-3358 • https://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm
4) Your Big Break: Knockout Round 2
Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.
The search is on for the next big thing to come out of New York at the Gold Coast Arts Center this weekend with Knockout Round 2 of the 4th Annual “Your Big Break” competition. Saturday nigh will feature Taylor Hogan, Madeline Costantino, Jamie Fox, Michelle Rosnack, Cautionary, Annabelle, Jaclyn Manfredi, Frankel Sisters and headliner Gnarly Karma.
Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Info: (516) 829-2570 • https://goldcoastarts.org
5) The Lords of 52nd Street
Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
The Lords of 52nd Street is comprised of Liberty DeVitto on drums, Richie Cannata on saxophone, and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar. The band recorded, toured and performed extensively with Billy Joel during his prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. The Lords aided in the creation of hit records with Billy Joel including, The Stranger, 52nd Street, and Glass Houses and is reuniting again for the first time in 30 years.
Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury
Info: (516) 283.5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com
6) The History of Rock-n-Roll
Saturday. Feb. 6, 8 p.m.
Back by popular demand, The History of American Rock ‘n Roll returns to the Madison Theatre featuring The Duprees singing “You Belong To Me,” “Take me as I am,” and “Have you Heard.” Enjoy the legendary Philadelphia sound of The Original Tymes performing, “So Much In Love,” “Somewhere,” and “You Little Trustmaker.” Special musical appearances include songs from Barbara Harris & The Toys, with a few great hits including, “A Lovers Concerto” and “Attack.”
Where: The Madison Theatre at Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info: (516) 323-4444 • https://madisontheatreny.org.
7) Eric Burdon & The Animals
Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m.
Eric Burdon has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in rock and roll. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1994, and hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Voices of All Time, Burdon’s music has forged new territory while also topping the charts for more than five decades. Burdon has released nearly 50 records in those 50 years, as front man of The Animals and WAR and simply as Eric Burdon.
Where: The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303
