1 Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.
(ongoing performances through May 26)
Citi Field launches its non-gameday series of spring and summer events with Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA. Coinciding with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, LUZIA takes the audience to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light (“luz” in Spanish) quenches the spirit and rain (“lluvia”) soothes the soul. With surrealistic visual surprises and acrobatic performances, LUZIA brings the sights and sounds of traditional and modern-day Mexico to the stage.
Where: Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing Meadows
Info & Tickets: 718-565-4360 • www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/new-york/luzia/buy-tickets
2 Meet Author Susan Meissner
Friday, May 3, 7 to 9 p.m.
From Susan Meissner, the acclaimed author of “Secrets of a Charmed Life” and “As Bright as Heaven,” comes “The Last Year of the War,” a novel that tells a little-known story of World War II that has great resonance for our times. The $30 ticket includes a copy of the book and a beverage (wine, beer, coffee, tea or soda) from the café.
Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre
Info & Registration: 516-764-6000 • turnofthecorkscrew.com
3 Jonathan Edwards
Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m.
Jonathan Edwards is best known for the hit single, “Sunshine (Go Away Today),” released in 1971. The catchy lyrics have made this song a staple on ‘70s’ playlists. Now in his fifth decade of performing more songs such as “Emma” and “Sometimes,” Edwards’ music still resonates with music lovers of all ages.
Where: My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn
Info & Tickets: 516-413-3535 • myfathersplace.com
4 The Butterfly Ball
Saturday, May 4, 7 to 11 p.m.
The annual benefit to enhance the Preserve’s beautiful landscape with new features and programs for everyone to enjoy includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, dessert and dancing. A “Champagne & Butterflies” VIP reception is optional. The cocktail attire is butterfly chic.
Where: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point / Info & Tickets: 516-304-5076 • sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
5 Sinatra Meets ‘The Sopranos’
Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m.
“Fly Me to the Moon,” “You Make Me Feel So Young” and “New York, New York” will be the top-flight music performed this evening as Michael Martocci and his Ol’ Blue Eyes Orchestra takes to the stage with actors Steven Schirripa, Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore from the award-winning TV series, “The Sopranos.”
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: 516-247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
6 ‘How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying’
Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m.
(ongoing performances through May 26)
Big business means big laughs in this clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder. The Tony Award-winning musical is an irreverent and tuneful romp, jam-packed with sly, swift and sharp jabs to the funny bone, as well as the clever tunes “I Believe in You,” “Brotherhood of Man” and “The Company Way.”
Where: Broadhollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Info & Tickets: 516-775-4420 • broadhollow.org
7 Sid Jacobson JCC’s Israelfest
Sunday, May 5, 12 to 4 p.m.
Now in its fifth year, Israelfest is a community celebration of Israel’s birthday, bringing Israeli culture and traditions, including live music and market vendors, to the North Shore for all ages to enjoy.
Where: North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington
Info: 516-484-1545 • sjjcc.org
