A quick look at what’s happening on Long Island this weekend.
1) Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns
Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct .18 and
Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 25
Come see more than 5,000 hand-carved illuminated jack o’lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors arranged in creative ways along a 1/3-mile scenic walking trail all set to an original music score produced exclusively for the occasion. Visitors will also see artists hand-paint and hand-carve the images of some TV and movie’s brightest stars into giant 100 pound pumpkins at a live carving station.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568
Info: (516) 333-0048
2) Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Gold, Rubies and Pearls Music
Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct, 18, 4 p.m.
Join Adelphi’s students as they explore the rich tradition of American Musical Theatre and celebrate the anniversaries — from 10th to 50th – of great Broadway hits. The program features classic songs from such shows as “The Sound of Music,” “Show Boat,” “Chicago,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “Nunsense” and more under the new creative team of Erin Quill and Jad Bernardo.
Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City
Info: (516) 877-4000 • https://aupac.adelphi.edu/
3) Compañia Flamenca José Porcel
Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m.
Born in Sevilla, José Porcel began dancing Andalucian folkloric dances and flamenco in cultural centers in Valencia at the age of 13. In 2000 he danced as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, under the direction of maestro Héctor Zaraspe. In this same year he was contracted as the first dancer in the Compañía Española de Antonio Márquez, performing on tour around the world.
Where: The Madison Theatre At Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info: (5176) 323-4444 • https://madisontheatreny.org
4) Murder, Madness, and Poe
Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Haunting tales and poems from Edgar Allen Poe’s best known works with musical interludes will be performed by Michael Bertolini as Poe, the 19th century master of the macabre and author of such horror classics as “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Raven.” Written and directed by David Houston. Come…if you dare!
Where: Planting Fields Coe Hall Historic House Museum
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: (516) 922-9200 • https://www.plantingfields.org
5) Kevin Hart
Monday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.
North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart rocketed to fame on the strength his role in Judd Apatow’s TV show “Undeclared” in 2000, while still finding his footing as a comedian. Additional roles in films “Paper Soldiers,” ‘Scary Movie 3,” “Soul Plane”, “In the Mix” and “Little Fockers” – along with a side-splitting send of humor – has helped the diminutive Hart become one of the giants working on the comedy scene today.
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com
6) America’s Got Talent All Star Tour
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m.
“America’s Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour!” featuring some of the most popular performers from the NBC variety competition series, makes a stop in Westbury on Wednesday. The 42-city tour will include Season 8 comedian Taylor Williamson, Season 9’s performer Emily West, Season 8’s comedic hand balancing duo The KriStef Brothers, and “junk rock” performers Recycled Percussion from Season 4.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com
7) Gilbert Gottfried
Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
With his own unique and hilarious take on the world, Gilbert Gottfried has remained among the funniest and most relevant comedians for more than three decades. He has appeared in such movies as “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Problem Child,” “Problem Child II,” “Look Who’s Talking II” and “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.”
Where: Governors’ Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave. Levittown
Info: (516) 731-3358 • https://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm
