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

Grace McQuade

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts & Styx with Special Guest Tesla

Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m.

Legendary rockers Joan Jett and The Blackhearts (“I Love Rock N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” “Crimson and Clover”) and Styx (“Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” “The Best of Times”) will be joined by the hard rock quintet Tesla.

Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • livenation.com

Jones Beach Bandshell’s 2018 Summer Concert Series

Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m.

This free concert series that is packed every summer and takes place through Sept. 1 features music legends this weekend with The Liverpool Shuffle, a tribute to the Beatles, on Friday night, and Last Exit, a tribute to Pearl Jam, on Saturday night. 

Where: Jones Beach Bandshell, Field 4 Boardwalk, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 826-5979 • bandshell.jonesbeach.com

Get the Led Out

Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m.

From the bombastic and epic, to the folksy and mystical, Get The Led Out captures the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brings it to the concert stage with songs including “Whole Lotta Love,” “All My Love,” and “Stairway to Heaven.”

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com

Eisenhower Park’s 2018 Summer Concert Series at Lakeside Theatre 

Friday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 3 at 8 p.m.

Nassau County’s 2018 Summer Concert Series at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre kicks off with The Real Diamond, a tribute to Neil Diamond, on Friday night, and Movin’ Out, a tribute to Long Island’s Piano Man Billy Joel, on Tuesday night. Bring folding chairs or blankets and enjoy this free concert series through Aug. 31. 

Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Ave., East Meadow
Info: (516) 572-0200 • nassaucountyny.gov/parks

5 TD Bank “Celebrate America” Fireworks and Show

Saturday, June 30, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.)

TD Bank will once again sponsor “Celebrate America” at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The Grucci fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available free of charge and may be picked up at any TD Bank on Long Island while supplies last. There is no formal seating; visitors should bring blankets or chairs.

Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow
Info & Tickets: (516) 572-0200 • nassaucountyny.gov/parks

Fest 2018

Tuesday, July 3 at 5 p.m.

Country music fans are in for a blast with My Country 96.1’s Fest 2018, an outdoor event featuring country music performances by Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Drake White and more.  Ticketed seats are available, but general admission tickets allow you to enjoy the festival the old-fashioned way — on the grass with a blanket and chairs.

Where: Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane,  Farmingville
Info & Tickets: (631) 732-4011 • ticketmaster.com

Sterling National Bank July 4th Fireworks Show

Wednesday, July 4, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.)

Jones Beach State Park will host the Sterling National Bank July 4th fireworks show, which is set to a musical array of patriotic songs. Arrive early for a prime seat on the beachfront and to avoid traffic delays.  $10 fee per car.

Where: Jones Beach State Park, Field 4, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
Info: (516) 785-1600 • parks.ny.gov

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