The Island Today: The top seven events for the coming week

Grace McQuade

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.

The boys from Jersey are back on Long Island with Frankie Valli headlining a special, three-night concert event where the group will perform their greatest hits — from “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” to “Working My Way Back to You” and “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night).”
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

“The Clean House” at Hofstra

Friday, Nov. 10, Saturday, Nov. 11 and Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. (also Nov. 17 through 19 at same times)

The Department of Drama and Dance presents this play about a married couple living in Connecticut whose new housekeeper is an aspiring comedian from Brazil who is more interested in coming up with the perfect joke than in house-cleaning. This wildly funny, theatrical production takes a whimsical and poignant look at class, comedy, and the true nature of love. 

Where: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus, Hofstra University, Hempstead
Info & Tickets: (516) 463-6644 • events.hofstra.edu

Lucie Arnaz 
Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

Lucie Arnaz, celebrating nearly 30 years performing as a solo artist in theaters and nightclubs all over the world, returns to Adelphi where she will sing Gershwin, Mercer, Porter, Hamlisch and more with a fresh eye, intense passion, and humor all filtered through her unique life experiences as the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Westermann Stage, Concert Hall, 1 South Ave., Garden City
Info & Tickets: (516) 877-4000 • pac.adelphi.edu

The Music of the Knights: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney

Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30-9 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m.

This thrilling musical celebration will present the work of three of Britain’s legendary songwriters, performed by pop and Broadway vocalists.    

Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Hillwood Recital Hall, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 • tillescenter.org

Culture Club
Tuesday, Nov. 14 and Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.

Since their inception in 1981, the group Culture Club, fronted by British singer/songwriter Boy George, has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, with hits including “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” and “ I’ll Tumble 4 Ya.”
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com

Linda Ronstadt Covers: The Early Years

Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon with Kellie Nicole (vocals) and Jon Price (guitar) as they pay tribute to the amazing “First Lady of Rock,” Linda Ronstadt. They will perform favorite songs from Ronstadt’s early albums of the 1960s and ‘70s, such as “You’re No Good,” “When Will I Be Loved,” and “Blue Bayou.” 

Where: Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theatre, 232 Main Street, Port Washington
Info & Tickets: (516) 767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org

An Evening with Deepak Chopra — The Future of Wellbeing

Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. 

Deepak Chopra, founder of The Chopra Foundation and co-founder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. His groundbreaking book, “Super Genes,” focuses on the new genetics and is revolutionizing how we understand ourselves and the health of those around us. 

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

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