1 James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt
Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.
One of the best-selling music artists of all time, guitar-playing crooner James Taylor returns to Jones Beach — the perfect, waterfront setting for the soothing lyrics of his many, beloved hits — from “Carolina in My Mind” and “Sweet Baby James,” to “Fire and Rain” and “You’ve Got A Friend.” He will be joined by fellow, multi-award-winning singer and songwriter Bonnie Raitt.
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
895 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • livenation.com
2 New Kids on the Block —
The Total Package Tour with Paula Abdul and Boys II Men
Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.
A follow-up to 2013’s hugely successful Package Tour, the aptly titled Total Package Tour is the group’s biggest lineup yet. Paula Abdul makes her momentous return to the stage for a hit-fueled set that includes an incredible seven, number-one hit singles, while Package Tour alums Boyz II Men will deliver their trademark, multi-platinum-selling sound to fans nationwide.
Where: NYCB Live, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 or nycblive.com
3 Oh, Those Summer Nights: “Grease” on Stage
Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 8 at 3 and 8 p.m.,
and Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m. (ongoing performances through Aug.)
Dust off your leather jacket, pull on your bobby-socks, and take a trip back to 1959. Danny is the hunky ‘bad boy’ and Sandy is ‘the girl next door.’ They meet and fall in love – but will their different worlds keep them apart? Featuring unforgettable songs, including “You’re The One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “Greased Lightnin’!” and “Summer Nights,” fans of all ages can enjoy this electrifying musical over the summer.
Where: John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street, Northport
Info & Tickets: (631) 261-2900 • engemantheater.com
4 Start of the 12th Annual
Long Island Comedy Festival
Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m. (with comedy
performances through the fall)
Laughter is good for you! Make it a goal to laugh more this year and attend one of the many live, stand-up shows brought to you by the Long Island Comedy Festival. The kick-off event will feature John Santo as master impressionist, as well as comedians known on the comedy circuit, Tina Giorgi, Moody McCarthy and Chris Monty. The festival website has a full schedule of shows.
Where: Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Info: (631) 928-9100 • theatrethree.com
5 John Mellencamp with
Special Guests Emmylou Harris,
Carlene Carter and Lily & Madeleine
Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Forest Hills Stadium will come alive with heartland rocker John Mellencamp, belting out many of his Top Ten singles like “Hurt So Good,” “Jack & Diane,” “Crumblin’ Down” and “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” Emmylou Harris, Carlene Carter and Lily & Madeleine will also light up the stage with their own brands of Americana, rock, country, and bluegrass music.
Where: Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills
Info & Tickets: (888) 929-7849 • foresthillsstadium.com
6 The Wallflowers and
Better Than Ezra
Tuesday, July 11 at 8 p.m.
American rock band formed by singer-songwriter Jakob Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, The Wallflowers released what would become their best-known and highest-selling album, Bringing Down the Horse, in 1996, which featured songs such as “One Headlight” and “6th Avenue Heartache.” Hear these classics and music from their most recent album, Glad All Over, as well as alternative rock band Better Than Ezra, whose eight studio albums include the 1995 popular hit, “Good.”
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com
7 Film Screening: “The Midwife”
Wednesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Two of French cinema’s biggest stars shine in this bittersweet drama about the unlikely friendship that develops between Claire (Catherine Frot), a talented but tightly-wound midwife, and Béatrice (Catherine Deneuve), the estranged, free-spirited mistress of Claire’s late father.
Where: Bow Tie Squire Cinemas
115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Info & Tickets: (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org
