1 Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. in Concert
Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.
The beats of “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” will be in the air as rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd take the stage at Jones Beach. They will be joined by fellow Southern rocker Hank Williams Jr.
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • jonesbeach.com
2 Stephen Stills and Judy Collins
Saturday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.
Known for his early work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Stephen Stills has also had a celebrated solo career with hits like “Love the One You’re With.” His “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” composition was inspired by fellow singer and songwriter Judy Collins, who will join him on stage with her many classics that include “Both Sides Now.”
Where: Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
3 Lady Gaga: The Joanne World Tour
Monday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m.
Grammy-winning songstress, whose many hits include “Poker Face,” “Bad Romance,” “Born this Way,” “Applause” and the current “Million Reasons,” will perform for two nights at Citi Field.
Where: Citi Field
123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Info & Tickets: (718) 507-8499 • livenation.com
4 Cirque Du Soleil: OVO
Wednesday, Aug. 30 and Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. (ongoing performances through Sept. 3)
Experience the grand spectacle that is Cirque Du Soleil, with its musical theatrics and stunning acrobatics that has given new meaning to circus entertainment.
Where: NYCB Live, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800)745-3000 • nycblive.com
5 “Lost British Forts of Long Island”
Thursday, Aug. 31, 7-9 p.m.
Author David Griffin uncovers the lost history and harrowing stories of Long Island’s British forts and will lead a discussion on this fascinating local history.
Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine
110 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Info: (516) 764-6000 • turnofthecorkscrew.com
6 Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows
Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6:45 p.m.
These two ‘90s headline rock bands, with hits including “Push,” “3 A.M.” and “If You’re Gone” from Matchbox Twenty and “Mr. Jones,” “Hanginaround” and “Big Yellow Taxi” from the Counting Crows, are performing together as part of their A Brief History of Everything tour.
Where: Northwell Health
at Jones Beach Theater
895 Bay Pkwy., Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000
jonesbeach.com
7 Long Island Cares Benefit
Featuring Rascal Flatts
Thursday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.
Rascal Flatts has had a sky-rocketing career in the country music industry ever since they debuted in 1999 with songs like “Prayin’ for Daylight,” “What Hurts The Most,” “Bless The Broken Road,” “My Wish,” and the recent, rollicking “Yours If You Want It.” All proceeds will benefit Long Island Cares’ mission to fight hunger on Long Island.
Where: Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
