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

Grace McQuade

David Clark’s “Songs in the Attic”

Friday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.

Enjoy this musical tribute commemorating the 35th anniversary of “Billy Joel: Live from Long Island,” which took place at Nassau Coliseum on Dec. 29, 1982, as performed by David Clark’s “Songs in the Attic.” 

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

The Final 40th Anniversary “Saturday Night Fever” Concert

Saturday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m.

Put your disco dancing shoes on for the 40th anniversary celebration of the classic John Travolta film, “Saturday Night Fever,” that will be hosted by Denny Terrio of “Dance Fever” fame and Donna Pescow, featuring Tavares (“Don’t Stop The Music”), France Joli (“Come to Me”), Yvonne Elliman (“If I Can’t Have You”), Felipe Rose of The Village People (“YMCA”) and more!

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

New Year’s Laughin’ Eve

Sunday, Dec. 31 at 6 and 8 p.m.

New Year’s Laughin’ Eve is Long Island’s favorite way to laugh in the New Year. Now in its tenth year and with two scheduled shows, the comedy night will feature Paul Anthony, host of the Long Island Comedy Festival and the New 50+ Comedy Tour, national headliner Rob Falcone who has appeared on Showtime, A&E, Comedy Central and HBO, master impressionist John Santo, and Stevie G.B., the world’s funniest accountant.

Where: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson
Info & Tickets: (631) 928-9100 • theatrethree.com

Billboard Live New Year’s Eve Concert

Sunday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. 

Keep the beats of the 1970s going at this New Year’s Eve concert that celebrates the best music of the decade, with songs like “Hot Legs,” “Stay With Me,” “Rocket Man,” and “Double Vision.” Break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes and enjoy this special concert to ring in the New Year that will also include comedian Rich Walker. 

Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info & Tickets: (516) 323-4444 • madisontheatreny.org

Impractical Jokers: The “Santiago Sent Us” Tour

Sunday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m.

The cast of TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers,” the New York-based comedy troupe, The Tenderloins, comprised of four members — Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano — will bring their runaway smash tour “Santiago Sent Us” to Nassau Coliseum for this special New Year’s Eve show.

Where: NYCB Live, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 • nycblive.com

New Year’s Eve Gatsby Gala

Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Don a Roaring 20’s or flapper ensemble for this Gatsby-inspired New Year’s Eve celebration.  The $150 per person ticket includes a cocktail hour, three-course dinner, premium open bar, a DJ and dancing.  Tickets must be purchased in advance. 

Where: The Harbor Club at Prime, 95 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 271-5600 • harborclubprime.com

Art Exhibit: Paper Walls

Through Wednesday, Jan. 3 (check website for daily hours)

Stop by the gallery and see collage artist Steven Palumbo’s works in Chigiri-e, the Japanese art form in which the primary technique uses colored paper that is torn to create images that often resemble a watercolor painting.

Where: Alfred Van Loen Gallery, SHPL, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station
Info: (631) 549-4411 • shpl.info

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