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

Grace McQuade

RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles: Abbey Road

Friday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the epic album Abbey Road, RAIN will bring these greatest hits to life — from “Come Together” and “Something,” to “Here Comes the Sun” and “Because” — in addition to performing early Beatles’ favorites.

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

2 Us and Floyd Presents: A Spectacular Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd

Friday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. 

This extravagant experience brings together the best elements of a real Pink Floyd concert — a full, nine-piece band, a state-of-the-art light show, Pink Floyd-inspired video on the big screen, and their classic songs, including “Comfortably Numb,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Another Brick in the Wall” and many more.

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

3 Marc Anthony Legacy Tour

Saturday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m.

Two-time Grammy and five-time Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony continues to celebrate his long career with live performances throughout the country. His most recent album, 2013’s 3.0, was certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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

Wild Kingdom: The Concert iSchool Chamber Symphony

Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.

From the wildly popular “Carnival of the Animals” by Saint-Saens to the irresistible “Dumbo’s Lullaby” of Debussy, animals appear in many classics of music. Join the iSchool Chamber Symphony and its professional soloists for a concert that coincides with the Wild Kingdom art exhibit currently on display.

Where: Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
Info & Tickets: 516-484-9337 • nassaumuseum.org

2019 Academy Awards Night Fundraiser

Sunday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. 

See the Academy Awards show on the big screen in the Sky Room Cafe while you enjoy an open wine bar, a Taste of Long Island dinner, dessert from Herrell’s Ice Cream, raffles and more.

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

6 Agatha Christie’s ‘The Hollow’

Tuesday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 3 (check venue website for daily show times) 

An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie’s finest comic grande dame. As the list of romantic associations grows, so does the list of potential suspects… and nearly everyone has a motive.

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

The High Kings

Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. 

To say that The High Kings are charting a new course for Irish ballad music — equal parts rousing and reflective, energetic and insightful — is an understatement. They are, essentially, marking a new and bright era for Irish folk music, and audiences are invited along for the journey.

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

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