13 Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend
ANITA BAKER
This jazz, soul, and R&B singer from Detroit, best known for her 1986 Grammy-winning hit single “Sweet Love,” returns on her The Songstress Tour. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. Ubsarena.com $85-$417. 7 p.m. May 12.
KOOL & THE GANG
This Jersey City-based R&B group with disco roots will take fans on a trip down memory lane when they belt out hits such as “Jungle Boogie,” “Funky Stuff,” “Celebration” and “Hollywood Swinging.” Opening are The Spinners and Average White Band. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $70-$244. 8 p.m. May 12.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS
Doctor Scott Bonn, one of the world’s leading experts on criminal behavior, gives chilling insights into these deviant minds and the truth behind the headlines. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $45-$65. 8 p.m. May 12.
HAPPY MO-THERS DAY
Celebrate the special caregiver in your life by making a beautiful Elephant and Piggie-themed card. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, licm.org Free with admission. 12-2 p.m. May 13.
MAYDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
The lineup includes Blues Traveler, Wheatus, The Wallflowers, and more! Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, licommunityhospitalamp.com $32.05. 1-11 p.m. May 13.
ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 44
Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing presents the next rumble on New York Avenue. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $50-$200. 7:30 p.m. May 13.
CHRIS JANSON
This country singer is known for his explosive and unpredictable stage presence. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $27-$155. 8 p.m. May 13.
VIC DIBITETTO & ERIC D’ALESSANDRO
These two Italian monsters of comedy are joining forces on their Funny How? Tour. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$79. 8 p.m. May 13.
RENT, THE MUSICAL
This rock musical with music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson, loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s 1896 opera La Bohème, tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan’s East Village in the thriving days of bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Madison Theatre at Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $45-$65. May 13, 14.
LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER!
Live in-theater Zoom conversation with Long Island-born filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum, and her mother Mildred Kirschenbaum. Drawing on decades of home movies that span Gayle’s childhood in a Long Island suburb, to celebrations, fights, and tragedies, Gayle takes us on a quest to understand, forgive, and love her mother before it’s too late. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, cinemaartscentre.org $10-$15. 2:15 p.m. May 14.
THE TEMPTATIONS
The Temptations will no doubt roll out “My Girl” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” just to name a few of their Motown hits, and The Four Tops are sure to perform their megahits “Reach Out and I’ll Be There” and “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I Got).” NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $64-$216. 7 p.m. May 14.
RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN
Experience a night to remember with a performance of the maestro as never before seen. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $73-$354. 7 p.m. May 14.
WAGE WAR
This Floridian metalcore band is touring to promote their fourth album, Manic, with supporting acts Spite, and Nothing, nowhere. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $27.50-$55. 8 p.m. May 14.
The Week Ahead on Long Island:
VINCE GUARNA
One of the newest upcoming voices in the jazz scene. The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, thejazzloft.org $5-$10. 7 p.m. May 15.
MAMAMOO
This Korean girl group is regarded as one of the top K-pop bands. UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke. Ubsarena.com $60-$347. 7:30 p.m. May 16.
CLUTCH
These Maryland-based hard rockers are touring to hype their 13th album, Sunrise on Slaughter Beach. Openers are Amigo the Devil and Nate Bergman. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $29.50-$59.50. 8 p.m. May 17.
TRACY MORGAN
The comedy superstar and Saturday Night Live alum takes on Long Island for a night of unstoppable laughter. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $50-$85. 8 p.m. May 18.
CHEAP TRICK
These Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will play many of their classics including “I Want You to Want Me” and “The Flame.” NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $27-$179. 8 p.m. May 18.
GIGGLY SQUAD
The Giggly Squad is Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, who make fun of everything on their weekly podcast and are bringing their act to the stage. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $29.50-$125. 7, 10 p.m. May 18.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The final collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, “The Sound of Music” has won the hearts of audiences worldwide. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, engemantheater.com $80. May 18-July 2.
