1 The Pixies with Special Guests Sunflower Bean
Friday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.
Alternative-rock band The Pixies’ jarring pop sound that combines psychedelia, hard rock and surf rock has influenced groups such as Nirvana, Radiohead and Weezer. At this concert performance, they will be joined by Brooklyn rock band Sunflower Bean.
Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 283-5566 • thespaceatwestbury.com
2 Autumn Sip & Stroll
Saturday, Sept. 23, 4-6 p.m.
This delightful afternoon event will include a wine tasting, light refreshments, live music, a Basket of Cheer raffle and a twilight garden tour. To register, go to www.clarkbotanic.org. Where: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I. U. Willets Rd., Albertson
Info: (516) 484-2208 • clarkbotanic.org.com
3 Matthew Sweet at Landmark
Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.
Matthew Sweet emerged in 1991 as the leading figure of the American power pop revival, with a sound that was an amalgam of the Beatles, Big Star, R.E.M., and Neil Young. Performing his classics, as well as songs from his new album, Forever Tomorrow, Sweet will be joined on stage by Tommy Keene.
Where: Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theatre
232 Main St., Port Washington
Info & Tickets: (516) 767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org
4 Chapter Two Art Exhibit
Sunday, Sept. 24, 4-7 p.m. (on exhibit through Sunday, Oct. 29)
Artists don’t lose their creativity as they get older. The wisdom and maturity that comes with experience often results in the best work of their lives. The works in this exhibition are by artists who are all going strong in their 70s, 80s and even 90s. Join this opening reception and visit the exhibit this fall.
Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck
Info: (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org
5 Jones Beach Laid Back Festival in the Spirit of Gregg Allman
Sunday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Jones Beach closes out its summer concert series with this traveling celebration of food and music founded by Allman, who passed away in May. The music lineup includes Jackson Browne, Steve Winwood, Peter Wolf, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band and Garland Jeffreys.
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • jonesbeach.com
6 Paul McCartney at
Nassau Coliseum
Tuesday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.
Sir Paul McCartney, one of the most successful composers and performers of all time, will perform on Long Island for two nights, bringing his incomparable songbook of classics to the stage — from his Beatles years, decade with Wings and ongoing solo career.
Where: NYCB Live, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 • nycblive.com
7 Hofstra University’s Great
Writers, Great Readings Series
Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Lily King, author of “The Pleasing Hour,” “The English Teacher” and her recent release, “Euphoria,” which won the Kirkus Award for Fiction, New England Book Award for Fiction and was a finalist in the National Book Critics Circle Awards, will be joined in conversation with Grove Atlantic’s Elisabeth Schmitz.
Where: Hofstra University, Guthart Cultural Center Theater
1st Floor Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead
Info: (516) 463-5669 • hofstra.edu
