Long Island family-friendly concerts + shows
Outdoor concert series + community-stage shows where bringing kids isn't weird. Heckscher Park summer Thursdays, Long Beach boardwalk Thursdays, free Patchogue Alive After Five stages, plus daytime LICM theater.
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Editor's Pick Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show
Billy Joel's annual Jones Beach Theater hometown show — the most-sacred concert ritual on the Long Island calendar. The Hicksville-raised, Cold Spring Harbor-resident Billboard Hall of Fame inductee returns to the 15,000-seat amphitheater on the Atlantic for a single summer night. The LI deep-cuts come out. The crowd is the most-LI crowd you'll see at any concert. The sunset over Bay Parkway during the opener is structurally perfect. Forty years of LI summer history in one show.
- When
- Where
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts this bi-weekly open mic at Nautilus Roasting in Huntington Station—free entry, coffee shop setting, happens every other Thursday at 7 PM. The cafe's on New York Avenue with its own lot, easy in and out.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile in Freeport throws a weekly Kompa night every Friday starting at 5pm. Woodcleft Avenue, free entry, Haitian dance music on the water.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick Nautilus 1 Year Anniversary Party
Nautilus Roasting hits its first year in Huntington Station with live music, drinks, and whatever else they're planning for this all-afternoon celebration. Free entry, and you're already familiar with the coffee if you've been to their shop on New York Avenue.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Big Shot — The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute at the Argyle
Big Shot — the touring Billy Joel tribute that's been performing the catalog since 2007 — lands at the Argyle Theater Babylon for a Saturday-night show. 499 seats, restored 1920s movie palace, intimate Babylon Village venue. Pair with Argyle Lake walk + village dinner.
- When
- Where
- Argyle Theater, Babylon
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Open Mic At Roots Kava Bar
Port Jeff's kava bar hosts a weekly open mic every Sunday at 7PM—acoustic covers, original songs, poetry, all welcome. No cover charge, and you can sip kava or coffee while you listen. It's a low-pressure room if you're thinking about performing.
- When
- Where
- Roots Kava Bar, Port Jefferson
Editor's Pick Mic Check The Live Sessions Homecoming
Battle rap legend Charlie Clips hosts this live music showcase at Stereo Garden, bringing hip-hop culture and performance straight to Patchogue. The venue's on Railroad Avenue, walkable from the LIRR station and surrounded by bars if you want to make a night of it. Doors at 6:30 PM.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
The Suffolk — Blues Night
Touring blues + soul lineup at the restored 1933 Art Deco theater. 600-seat hall, table service in the orchestra, traditional rows in the balcony. Dinner at Tweed's first (5-min walk), nightcap at North Fork Roasting Co. after.
- When
- Where
- The Suffolk, Riverhead
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Emo Night Karaoke Long Island
Sing Dashboard Confessional and My Chemical Romance with a live band backing you up at Sand City Brewing. This is emo karaoke, not just a DJ with a screen, happening in Lindenhurst on Wellwood.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
Tobay Getaways! | MarineMax Huntington
MarineMax Huntington is running boats out to Tobay Beach for an afternoon on the sand. It's a chance to see how their fleet handles the open water while you hang out at one of the South Shore's better beach spots. Free event, 2 PM departure from their West Shore Road location.
- When
- Where
- MarineMax Huntington, Huntington
Editor's Pick Peace Frog Music festival!
Two tribute acts hit Stereo Garden on the same night: The Soft Parade doing the Doors and Let it Bleed covering the Stones. It's a Lizard King celebration with Jagger-era backup. The venue's a quick walk from the Patchogue train station if you're coming from further west.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew at Southampton History Museum
This is the late-morning slot of Tiny Toes and the Jazz Crew's double-header at Southampton History Museum. Same interactive jazz session for toddlers through grandparents, just starting at 11:45AM instead of 10AM. Pick whichever works better for your Saturday morning rhythm.
- When
- Where
- Southampton History Museum, Southampton
- Price
- See ticket page
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