Long Island Retro Gaming Expo
Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is now in its fifth consecutive year for lovers of retro games and classic gaming. Get ready to play all your retro favorites, browse retro gaming vendors, participate in panel discussions, bring your best cosplay, enter tournaments and win prizes.
Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
Info & Tickets: 516-572-4111 or www.cradleofaviation.org
Long Island Craft Classic
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2 to 5:30 p.m.
The Long Island Craft Classic is the most anticipated beer, wine, cider and bbq event of the summer. Attendees will enjoy samples of amazing beers—more than 100 in all—from the best local, national and international craft breweries. Beer not totally your thing? Attendees can also enjoy a selection of wine and hard cider. Admission also includes a BBQ sandwich and side from event caterer, Bobbique.
Where: Heckscher State Park
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
Info & Tickets: 631-940-7290 or www.licraftclassic.com
Jon Bellion ‘Glory Sound Prep’ Tour
Saturday, Aug. 10,
gates: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
Jon Bellion’s massive “Glory Sound Prep Tour” next year will include his biggest hometown show yet when he plays Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater. The Lake Grove native released his second studio album, “Glory Sound Prep,” last year as the follow-up to his first album, “The Human Condition.”
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
Info & Tickets: 866-558-8468 or 516-785-1600
jonesbeach.com
Ted Nugent
Saturday, Aug. 10, doors: 6:30 p.m., show: 8 p.m.
Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing over 6,500 high-octane live shows, and continuing to set attendance records at venues around the globe. A Ted Nugent show is not just a performance—it’s a fire-breathing celebration!
Where: The Paramount
370 New York Ave, Huntington
Info & Tickets: 631-673-7300 or www.paramountny.com
50th Anniversary of Woodstock Tribute
Sunday, Aug. 11, 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A season of song and celebration celebrates the historical Woodstock Festival’s 50th Anniversary & welcomes visitors from near and far to Tanner Park Beach
Featuring Music: Half Step – Grateful Dead Tribute and Milagro – Santana Tribute. More bands to be announced.
Where: Sully’s Wharf at Tanner Park
400 Baylawn Ave, Copiague
Info: www.sullyswharf.com
Sinatra Tribute with Jerry Cardone & Special Guest
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m.
Enjoy a smooth afternoon celebrating an American icon, Frank Sinatra. Take a walk down memory lane listening to “Ole Brown Eyes” perform “Ole Blue Eyes’” hit songs. Mr. Cardone will be joined by special guest singer (and grandson), Jeremiah Cardone.
Where: Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
Info: 516-767-1384 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
Backstreet Boys
Thursday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m.
The Backstreet Boys is an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The group consists of AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. Their 2019 album DNA debuted at No. 1, more than two decades after the group formed.
Where: Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn
Info & Tickets: 917-618.6100 or
www.barclayscenter.com
