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

Grace McQuade

The Midtown Men

Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m.

The high-octane musical tour de force that took the “Jersey Boys” phenomenon to Broadway and beyond, brings to life the greatest hits of the ‘60s that will lift audiences to their feet. 

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

2 Poet Billy Collins

Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m.

No poet since Robert Frost has managed to combine high critical acclaim with broad popular appeal. Billy Collins’ last three collections of poems have broken sales records for poetry, his readings are usually standing room only, and his audience — enhanced by his appearances on National Public Radio — includes people of all ages and backgrounds. 

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

3 HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Fair

Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join this free, outdoor celebration of the North Shore’s nautical heritage on the waterfront of beautiful Manhasset Bay. There will be a craft show with more than 90 vendors, sails aboard the schooner SoundWaters, fire boat demonstrations, a nautical exhibit and entertainment at the Tugboat Museum, a food court, kayaking, paddle boarding and more.

Where: Town Dock, Manhasset Bay and Lower Main St., Port Washington
Info: 516-883-6566 • pwcoc.org

CMP Presents David Bowie — Live on Mars

Sunday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Live on Mars celebrates and replicates the very best of iconic pop hero David Bowie — his artistry, style, showmanship and classic songs from “Space Oddity” and “Changes,” to “Rebel Rebel” and “Let’s Dance.” 

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

5 Film: ‘Framing John DeLorean’

Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.

The incredible story of John DeLorean is the stuff of a Hollywood screenwriter’s dreams. But who was the real DeLorean? To some, he was a visionary who revolutionized the automobile industry. To others, he was the ultimate con man. ‘Framing John DeLorean’ recounts the extraordinary life of the controversial automaker, with Alec Baldwin playing the man himself in re-enactments of key scenes in his life.

Where: Great Neck Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Info & Tickets: 516-829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org

6 Gingerella: The Musical

Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.

“The Adventures of Gingerella,” a whimsical theatrical production, will open as a concert at My Father’s Place. Written by Glen Head artist and author Ginger Balizer-Hendler, the play is based on her elaborate painting and children’s book of the same name, with original music by Lesley Stoller and Kelly Schmidt.

Where: My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel
1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn
Info & Tickets: 516-572-4111 • myfathersplace.com

7 Howard Jones: Transform Tour 2019

Thursday, June 6 at 8 p.m.

New wave icon and synth pioneer Howard Jones will perform his early hits, including “New Song,” “Things Can Only Get Better,” “No One is to Blame,” and “Like to Get To Know You Well,” as well as new songs from Transform, his first studio album in nearly a decade.

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

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