The end of summer is near, so take advantage of outdoor fun on Long Island with plenty of family-friendly festivals, including the Copiague Chamber of Commerce’s Long Island Family Festival, an apple festival and fair, Bayville’s Waterside Festival, Hofstra’s annual Italian festival and more! You can also get in some evening fun and laughter with Sinbad at NYCB Theatre at Westbury and the talent at the HarborFest All Star Comedy Show at Bay Street Theater. Also, don’t forget about the great music entertainment available at the end of this week, including Enrique Iglesias and a symphonic tribute to Paul McCartney and The Beatles! Check out all the hot spots on Long Island here!
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Who: Copiague Chamber Of Commerce Long Island Family Festival
Info: Come out and enjoy this fun-filled family festival featuring live music, food and carnival rides! The festival continues through September 14th along the seaside beach at Tanner Park. Rain date is September 26-28.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 6PM to 10PM at Tanner Park, 123 Baylawn Avenue, Copiague – lifamilyfestival@gmail.com
Who: Sinbad At NYCB Theatre At Westbury
Info: Enjoy a live performance with Sinbad! You’ll be sure to get many laughs with this American stand-up comedian and actor.
Cost: $39.50 to $59.50
Time & Place: 8PM at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury – (800) 745-3000
Who: Live and Let Die – A Symphonic Tribute To Paul McCartney and The Beatles
Info: The performance stars Tony Kishman from the Broadway production ‘Beatlemania’ and features a four piece band and a full symphony orchestra led by Martin Herman. Hear songs from The Beatles catalog and some of Paul McCartney’s solo works.
Cost: $45 to $55
Time & Place: 8PM to 10:15PM at Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre – (516) 323-4444
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
Who: Apple Festival And Fair At Stony Brook Community Church
Info: It’s all about apples at this festival! Find homemade apple pies, apple crisp, apple fritters, baked goods, made-to-order caramel apples with various toppings and fun entertainment like pony rides, moonwalk, giant slide, face painting, games and prizes.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 11AM to 5PM at Stony Brook Community Church, 216 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook – (631) 751-0574
Who: The Music Man At John Cranford Adams Playhouse of Hofstra University
Info: This musical comedy is set in River City, Iowa, centering around a fast-talking con man who sells boys’ band instruments and uniforms to naïve townsfolk, and the prim librarian who eventually transforms him.
Cost: $28, $25 For Seniors, $15 Non-Hofstra Students
Time & Place: 8PM at John Cranford Adams Playhouse of Hofstra University, Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead – (516) 463-6644
Who: HarborFest All Star Comedy Show At Bay Street Theater
Info: This event features the rising stars of comedy including host Joseph Vecsey, comics Marina Franklin, Showtime’s Woman Who Kill, Inside Amy Schumer, Late Night Show with Craig Ferguson, Akaash Singh, MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, and Giulio Gallarotti, MTV’s Girl Code. Music for the show is provided by Nicky K.
Cost: $25
Time & Place: 8PM at Bay Street Theater, One Bay Street, Sag Harbor – (631) 725-9500
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
Who: 18th Annual Bayville Waterside Festival
Info: The festival features craft and gift vendors, great food, live music and fun for kids, like face painting and inflatable rides.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 10AM to 5PM at Ransom Beach, Bayville – (516) 317-7729
Who: Hofstra University’s 22nd Annual Italian Festival
Info: This festival features food, vendors, handmade crafts, exhibits by cultural organizations, music, dance, poetry and more! Kids will also have fun with activities like a puppet show and magic show. The festival takes place rain or shine.
Cost: $6, $5 For Seniors, Free For Children Under 12 and for Hofstra Students, Faculty, And Staff, with HofstraCard
Time & Place: 11AM to 5PM at South Campus at Hofstra University, 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead – (516) 463-6582
Who: Enrique Iglesias At Nassau Coliseum
Info: With Enrique Iglesias performing, you can expect passion, expression and art. The music star has had nearly 40 million albums sold around the world with gold and multi-platinum albums.
Cost: $46 to $176
Time & Place: 7:30PM at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale – (516) 794-9303
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