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

Grace McQuade

Candid Camera’s 8 Decades of Smiles with Peter Funt

Friday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.

“Candid Camera” holds a unique place in entertainment history as the only show to have produced new episodes in each of the last eight decades – from Allen Funt’s debut in 1948 through Peter’s recent run on TV Land. The stage show incorporates the best “Candid Camera” clips in a fast-paced, laugh-filled romp through the decades.

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

Max Weinberg’s Jukebox

Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m.

Fresh off Bruce Springsteen’s successful The River Tour 2016-2017, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Max Weinberg brings his new show to Port Washington.  It will be a truly interactive experience with Weinberg inviting the audience to create in real time the set list he and his four-piece group will play that evening.

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

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

Sunday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.

The 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer has collaborated over the years with the biggest names in music, from Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Carole King, to Boyz II Men, Madonna and Barbra Streisand. This special, one-night concert will be performed in the full round. 

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

Movie Trivia Night!

Monday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m.

Now that movie award season is in full swing, test your film knowledge at this trivia night that will feature 60 questions based all around actors and actresses, awards and everything else associated with the world of film. 

Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington
Info: (631) 423-7611 • cinemaartscentre.org

Author Adriana Trigiani

Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. (Book Revue) and Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. (Madison Theatre)

New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani will speak about and sign copies of the paperback release of her latest novel, “Kiss Carlo,” as well as her cookbook, “Cooking with My Sisters,” at the Huntington event.
Where: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington / Info: (631) 271-1442 • bookrevue.com

Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre / Info.: (516) 764-6000• turnofthecorkscrew.com

Henry Rollins Travel Slideshow

Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m.

For many years, Henry Rollins has used his camera to document his travels around the world. Join Rollins for an intimate evening as he tells the stories behind the photos he’s taken, from Baghdad to Timbuktu. 

Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 283-5566 • thespaceatwestbury.com

Musical Production: “Once”

Thursday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. (ongoing performances through March 4)

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2012, “Once” tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give away his dream until a beautiful woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting music and includes the memorable song “Falling Slowly.” 

Where: John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport
Info & Tickets: (631) 261-2900 • engemantheater.com

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