Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows, and more.
The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend
BRUBECK OCTET PROJECT
Saxophonist Jon De Lucia brings Brubeck’s music to life. The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, thejazzloft.org $15-$30. 7 p.m. June 28.
JOSH RITTER
One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, Ritter has been praised by NPR Music on his 2019’s widely acclaimed ‘Fever Breaks’ album. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org $55.70-$66.06. 8 p.m. June 28.
WILLIE NELSON & BOB DYLAN + ROBERT PLANT OUTLAW FEST
Experience rock, country, and bluegrass music, including iconic hits like Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again” and Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” Rock out as Robert Plant, known as the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, takes the stage with classics like “Stairway to Heaven.” Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com $87.34+ 4 p.m. June 29.
KEVIN HART
For his ninth tour, Kevin Hart wanted to create a more intimate crowd environment. Help the legendary comedian achieve this goal during his hour-long show. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $126-$279. 7 p.m., 10 p.m. June 29.
JIMMY WEBB
This Motown-trained composer writes all of his own lyrics and music and is the only hitmaker to have scored songs on the Pop, Country, R&B, Rap, Disco and New Age charts. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com $49-$69. 8 p.m. June 29.
IOLANTHE: THE PEER AND THE PERI
The story concerns a band of immortal fairies who find themselves at odds with the House of Peers. The opera satirizes many aspects of British government and law. Presented by Gilbert & Sullivan’s Light Opera Company of LI. Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $25-$30. 3 p.m. June 30.
AEW: FORBIDDEN DOOR
The third annual All Elite Wrestling Forbidden Door event will feature World Champion Swerve Strickland and International Champion Will Ospreay. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. ubsarena.com $38-$263. 6:30 p.m. June 30.
The Week Ahead
CHRISTOPHER CROSS
After releasing his first album in 1979, Cross quickly reached the Top 10 charts with classic hits such as “Ride Like The Wind” and “Never Be The Same.” His most popular song “Sailing” helped him captivate three Grammy Awards and has reached over 200 million listeners on all platforms. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com, $69+, 8 p.m. July 2.
WALKER HAYES
The American singer and songwriter Walker Hayes announced his summer-long Same Drunk Tour that will bring his top hits and most recent album “Sober Thoughts” released in May to Long Island’s country music fans. His most notable song, “Fancy Like” was a Grammy nominee for Best Country Song in 2022 and has received over two million artist streams. Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, champbaldhill.com $32-$180. 7 p.m. July 6.
