Long Island events: Things to do this weekend
Mick Normoyle on guitar and Anthony Russo, lead singer for the U2 tribute band Unforgettable Fire, perform at the Paramount. Credit: Howard Simmons
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
TRIBUTES TO U2 AND COLDPLAY AT THE PARAMOUNT
The show features popular songs performed by Unforgettable Fire and Fix You at 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Tickets start at $30.75; 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, 631-673-7300.
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE AT THE PATCHOGUE THEATRE
The band celebrates the music of the Beatles at 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Tickets range from $50-$80; 71 E. Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, 631-207-1313.
MAGICAL MYSTERY DOORS AT THE SUFFOLK
Rock out to a tribute concert featuring the music of the Beatles, the Doors and Led Zeppelin at 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Tickets range $35-$69; 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, thesuffolk.org, 631727-4343.
HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE AT NASSAU COLISEUM
The show features appearances by popular monster trucks like Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Demo Derby and Bone Shaker, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18; 2:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Fans can enjoy a laser light show, theatrical effects, a dance party and giveaways. Tickets start at $55; 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, nassaucoliseum.com, 516-460-8599.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS AT UBS ARENA
The Isles face off against the San Jose Sharks at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Tickets start at $34; parking range is $40-$50; 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, ubsarena.com, 516-460-8599.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART
Visitors can learn about Asian culture and art with the mobile museum of authentic artifacts and see a martial arts demonstration by Sitan Tai Chi and Martial Arts, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 18. Drop by stations around the museum and get your passport stamped before learning the lion dance and making origami, a Chinese lantern, a bracelet with a feng shui coin, a string spinner or pinwheel inspired by Korean mandalas. Free; 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, heckscher.org, 631-380-3230.
TAYLOR SHINES: THE LASER SPECTACULAR AT WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR
The Taylor Swift-inspired show lights up the stage at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Tickets start at $25; 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, westburymusicfair.org, 516-247-5200.
'ROCK OF AGES' AT CM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Relive the '80s as the stage play takes you back to the Hollywood music scene during that decade at 8 p.m. Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Jan 19. Tickets start at $27; 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com, 631-218-2810.
JANICE BUCKNER AT LI MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT HALL
See a cabaret performance at 3 p.m. Jan. 19. Free with museum admission: $29.50; 97 Main St., Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org, 631-689-5888.
LONG ISLAND STATE PARK WINTER RUN SERIES
The 5k run series continues at Robert Moses State Park, park at field 2, Babylon at 11 a.m. Jan. 19. $20; postrace refreshments, must register on events.elitefeats.com.
