Let music be the one to touch your heart this Valentine’s Day weekend. Long Island is packed with entertainment featuring love songs from The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Marc Anthony. There’s also ice skating and dancing to take part in with the one you love, a chocolate and wine event at Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center and more entertainment. Find details for these events and others taking place this weekend through Hot Spots: Weekend Watch!
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Who: Valentine’s Weekend – Ice On The Plaza
Info: Enjoy outdoor ice skating this Valentine’s weekend. All married couples are invited to a non-denominational group wedding vow renewal ceremony in Kennedy Plaza.
Cost: $5 Per Session (Includes Skate Rental)
Time & Place: 4PM to 8PM at Kennedy Plaza, One West Chester Street, Long Beach
Who: Father Daughter Dance At Ballet Long Island
Info: Enjoy a fun-filled evening of dancing, food, and prizes as a live DJ plans the best dance hits from every era. There’s also the Cupid Shuffle, an annual tradition. Pre-register for the Father Daughter Dance.
Cost: $34 Per Couple, $8 For Each Additional Child (Limit 3 Per Adult)
Time & Place: 6:30PM to 9:30PM at Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma – (631) 737-1964
Who: ChocoVino At Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
Info: Enjoy an evening of chocolate and wine. The event is open to those age 21 years and older. Reservations required.
Cost: $180 Per Couple
Time & Place: 8PM at Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center, 431 E. Main Street, Riverhead – (631) 208-9200
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 14, 2015
Who: New York Islanders Vs. The Columbus Blue Jackets At Nassau Coliseum
Info: Enjoy a game of hockey between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets!
Cost: $40 And Up
Time & Place: 7PM at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Who: Mostly Moptop – A Fab Four Valentine’s Night At Dix Hills Performing Arts Center
Info: This Beatles tribute band will set the stage to perform 25 classic songs from the 1977 release “Love Songs.”
Cost: $25 to $35
Time & Place: 7:30PM at Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills – (631) 656-2148
Who: The Cast Of Beatlemania – Beatles Love Songs At Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts
Info: Enjoy the songs of The Beatles through this tribute band live performance!
Cost: $50
Time & Place: 8PM at Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main Street, Smithtown – (631) 724-3700
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Who: Steven Maglio Sings Frank Sinatra’s Greatest Love Songs At Dix Hills Performing Arts Center
Info: Have a love for Frank Sinatra’s love songs? Enjoy as Steven Maglio performs live to great songs of Sinatra like “My Funny Valentine,” “Night and Day” and “The Way You Look Tonight.”
Cost: $25 to $30
Time & Place: 2PM at Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills – (631) 656-2148
Who: Marc Anthony At Nassau Coliseum
Info: Watch Marc Anthony perform live, setting the stage for his Cambio De Piel Tour!
Cost: $69 to $209
Time & Place: 7PM at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Who: Jay And The Americans At Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
Info: Enjoy as the great doo-wop group of the ‘60s and ‘70s perform their hit songs “Tonight,” “Cara Mia,” “Only in America,” “Come a Little Bit Closer,” “This Magic Moment,” and more.
Cost: $45 to $75
Time & Place: 8PM to 10PM at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach – (631) 288-1500
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