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

Grace McQuade

America — 50th Anniversary

Friday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. 

America, the rock band that brought us classic hits including “Horse With No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Lonely People,” will celebrate performing 50 years together along with special guest Adam Ezra.

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

2 Hops and Props Craft Beer Festival

Saturday, Feb. 9, 7 to 10 p.m.

What goes great with beer? More beer! Sample the best from craft breweries, enjoy tasty food, and have a great time at this annual festival where there will be more than 100 beers to sample. Parking is free. Everyone who attends gets a free souvenir tasting glass.

Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
Info & Tickets: 516-572-4111 • cradleofaviation.org

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.

Experience the finest musicians in jazz music today, led by world-renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis.   

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

4 Smithtown PAC Presents ‘An Act of God’

Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.
(ongoing performances through March 3)

The One with the first and last word on everything has finally arrived to set the record straight. After many millennia, and in just 90 minutes, God (assisted by His devoted angels) answers some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation.

Where: Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown
Info & Tickets: 631-724-3700 • smithtownpac.org

Easy to Love: A Swingtime Big Band Valentine

Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.

Back for a seventh consecutive Valentine’s Day celebration at Madison Theatre, Long Island’s premier swing-era band presents a new program of classic hits from the Great American Songbook.

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

Masters of Illusion — Live!

Sunday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. 

The largest magical touring show in the world, the CW’s hit TV show hosted by Dean Cain is hitting the road for its sixth season with their mesmerizing show.  Audiences will marvel as they see grand illusions, levitating women, appearances, vanishes, escapes, comedy magic and sleight of hand all on one stage.

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

7 Dennis Quaid & The Sharks

Thursday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. 

Hearts will be racing on Valentine’s Day when actor-turned-rocker Dennis Quaid takes the stage as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Quaid and The Sharks.  The band has received rave reviews for their original music and “rock-and-roll and country soul”… they may even sneak in a Jerry Lee Lewis song or two that harkens back to Quaid’s leading role as the iconic performer in the film “Great Balls of Fire!”

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

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