This Weekend on Long Island: Jul 23–Jul 26
Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show + 9 more picks.
The 60 Seconds
60 Seconds
This weekend belongs to Billy Joel. The Piano Man headlines Jones Beach Thursday while tribute act Big Shot takes the Argyle stage—pick your price point. Beyond Billy, the weekend’s surprisingly diverse: Friday Kompa Vybez brings Haitian beats to Freeport, while Colombian Independence gets celebrated in Patchogue Thursday. Families have options from sunset lantern walks at Heckscher to all-abilities programs at Sunken Meadow. Singles can speed-date in Hicksville or mix at the Cradle of Aviation’s art and wine night. Weather’s shaping up nicely—check back for updates. Whatever you choose, at least you won’t have “Piano Man” stuck in your head. (Just kidding, you absolutely will.)
The Editor’s Pick
Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show — Lawn seats are the LI native move — bring a blanket, no chairs allowed. Lower-bowl seats sell within hours of public on-sale. Fan-club presale opens 8 weeks before show date.
The Top 10 This Weekend
- Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. live-music.
- Big Shot — The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute at the Argyle — Argyle Theater, Babylon. live-music.
- FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ — Prime on the Mile, Freeport. live-music.
- SecretSeshLI — SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook. family.
- Flower Power - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM — Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park. classes.
- Stewardship Saturday: Nissequogue Greenhouse Director’s Path — Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park. classes.
- 7 in Heaven Singles visits Pan Am Museum Art + Wine/Cheese Live ♫ Nassau — Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City. festivals.
- Perreo Thursday Presents: Colombian Independence Celebration — 219 E Main St, Patchogue. family.
- Summer Lantern Walk: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival — Heckscher State Park, East Islip. classes.
- 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 34-48 Hicksville — Vitality Lounge, Hicksville. festivals.
Free This Weekend
- FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ — Prime on the Mile, Freeport.
- Nautilus 1 Year Anniversary Party — Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station.
- Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting — Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station.
Coming Up
- Open Mic At Roots Kava Bar — Jul 26 — Roots Kava Bar.
- Sayville Summer Family Fair — Aug 8 — Downtown Sayville Main Street.
- Argyle Theater Cabaret — Summer Sunday Series — Aug 9 — Argyle Theater.
- ‘Greenport Concert Series’, featuring : TAL NACCARATO, LIVE! — Aug 15 — Floyd Memorial Library.
- Da Ya Think I’m Sexy: The Ultimate Rod Stewart Tribute — Aug 15 — NYCB Theatre at Westbury.
Weather This Weekend
- Saturday: forecast pending
- Sunday: forecast pending
Curated by The Editors. Reply to this email with venues or events we should cover next.