The Island Today: The top seven events for the coming week

Grace McQuade

Gavin DeGraw presented by WALK-FM 97.5 & K 98.3

Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.

Multi-platinum-selling singer, performer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw, who delivered the smash hits “I Don’t Want to Be,” “Chariot,” “We Belong Together” and “Not Over You,” will perform a one-night show.

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300
paramountny.com

Godsmack & Shinedown — Red Sun Rising

Sunday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Godsmack, the rock band that hails from Massachusetts where the city of Boston has designated a Godsmack Day in August, and Shinedown, the group from Jacksonville, Florida that has sold more than ten million records worldwide and racked up 12 No. 1 singles, will share the stage at Jones Beach.   

Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • jonesbeach.com

3 Author Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Join Dr. Jordan B. Peterson for an uplifting lecture where he will discuss overcoming life’s biggest obstacles, how to improve oneself, and his new book, “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.” Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in the Q&A following the talk and leave the event feeling better about the world.

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211
thetheatreatwestbury.com

4 Music in the Garden: Cabaret Classics by Jack Kohl

Friday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Imagine what it would be like to be a guest of the Coe’s on a late summer night, with a 1920s singer who is asked to sing in the garden. You can find out at this special performance taking place inside Coe Hall featuring pianist and North Shore, Long Island author Jack Kohl, along with singer, actor and cabaret performer Jen Fellman. 

Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info:  516-922-8678 • plantingfields.org

5 The Orchestra Starring ELO Former Members
Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.

ELO songs from yesteryear, including “Strange Magic,” “Do Ya,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “Evil Woman” and “Livin’ Thing,” will be on tap this evening as The Orchestra, starring former members of Electric Light Orchestra, plays the classic rock band’s greatest hits.   

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300
paramountny.com

6 Comedy at The Paramount: Norm Macdonald and Dana Carvey

Sunday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.

These treasured SNL alums, comedians and actors will perform during the same week, with Norm Macdonald appearing on Sept. 9 and Dana Carvey taking the stage on Sept. 11. 

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com

Van Morrison with very special guest Willie Nelson & Family 

Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

From “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Have I Told You Lately,” to “Moondance” and “Someone Like You,” Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison has been a seminal contributor to rock and roll music archives for more than five decades. He will be joined in concert by country music legend Willie Nelson, the crooner behind historic recordings such as “Crazy,” “On the Road Again,” and “You Were Always on My Mind,” making this a music night to remember.

Where: Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills
Info & Tickets: (888) 929-7849
foresthillsstadium.com

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