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

Grace McQuade

 1 Chris Young in Concert

Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

After playing more than 30 sold-out arena and amphitheater shows, being named an Academy of Country Music Awards nominee, and scoring his 10th No. 1 single, Chris Young will perform at Nassau Coliseum as part of his “Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour” along with Dan + Shay and Morgan Evans.

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

 

2 Kenny G

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.

One of the best-selling artists of all time, Kenny G is sure to wow the audience by making music and magic on his saxophone with signature songs including “Songbird” and “Going Home,” as well as his versions of holiday classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “White Christmas.”

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

3 Yule Be Swinging Prohibition Party

Saturday, Dec. 8, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Toast the 85th anniversary of the end of the 18th Amendment at this Westbury House VIP experience complete with a cabaret performance by Brooklyn’s own The Ladybugs. Advanced registration required. Tickets are $70 ($50 for members) and include small bites, light refreshments and a gift shop discount.

Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info & Registration: (516) 333-0048 • oldwestburygardens.org

The Four Aces and The Diamonds

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of music with these two legendary groups performing their greatest hits: The Four Aces with their million-selling signature tunes, “Love is a Many-Splendored Thing,” “Three Coins in the Fountain,” and “Stranger in Paradise”; and The Diamonds with the instant million-selling hit, “Little Darlin’” and their music from the film “American Graffiti” and television classic “Happy Days.” 

Where: Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Temple Emanuel, 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck
Info & Tickets: (516) 482-5701 • scwculturalarts.org

5 Peter Yarrow

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

Peter Yarrow found fame as a member of the singing trio Peter, Paul and Mary. After their first appearance in Greenwich Village in 1961, they became one of the most successful folk groups of the 1960s, recording songs including “If I Had a Hammer,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and “Puff, the Magic Dragon.”

Where: My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn
Info & Tickets: (516) 413-3535 • myfathersplace.com

6 Swingtime Big Band: Swing in the Holidays

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

Back by popular demand, Madison Theatre’s 20-piece house band will celebrate the holidays with a high energy performance of seasonal favorites and joyous winter classics from the Great American Songbook.

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

Jewel’s Handmade Holiday Tour

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.

Multi-platinum recording artist Jewel, known for hits like “Foolish Games” and “You Were Meant for Me,” will perform with fellow musicians and family members Atz, Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher at this holiday concert that will also feature handmade items for sale right outside the concert hall.

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

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