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

Grace McQuade
Lúnasa

Lúnasa at Adelphi

Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m.

Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices.  Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine called an “Irish music dream team” has sold more than a quarter of a million records and collaborated with notable artists such as Natalie Merchant, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tim O’Brien.

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

Half Step: Grateful Dead Tribute

Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m.

Founded in 2004 on Long Island, Half Step is a group that captures the spirit, improvisation, sound and complexity of the Grateful Dead while performing their classic songs, such as “Truckin’,” “Ripple,” “Fire on the Mountain,” and “Sugar Magnolia,” and winning over crowds of veteran Deadheads and a new generation of Dead fans.

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

The Beach Boys

Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone is sure to have “Fun, Fun, Fun” at this concert featuring the legendary band, The Beach Boys, who will bring their distinctive vocal harmonies and California surf vibe to Long Island, playing their many hits — from “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls,” to “I Get Around” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.”

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

The Chieftains

Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the six-time Grammy Award winners who have been recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music since forming in Dublin in 1963.

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

Marc Cohn with the Blind Boys of Alabama

Sunday, March 18 at 8 p.m.

Marc Cohn, the Grammy Award-winning folk-rock singer, songwriter and musician best known for his song, “Walking in Memphis,” will perform this one-night show with five-time, Grammy Award-winning gospel group, the Blind Boys of Alabama.    

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

6 Eat. Bid. Laugh! with Trevor Noah

Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Sid Jacobson JCC’s annual fundraising event, Eat. Bid. Laugh!, will include a silent auction, epicurean tastings and a live, comedic performance by Trevor Noah, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central.

Where: Fresh Meadows Country Club, 255 Lakeville Road, Lake Success
Info & Tickets: (516) 484-1545 • sjjcc.org

Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes

Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, April 1 (check venue website for daily times)

Marvel fans will assemble for this live, action-packed battle to defend the universe from evil. Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange unite in this all-new show that includes cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts and immersive video projection.

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

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