1 28th Annual Festival of Trees
Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event is renowned for its spectacular array of designer-decorated trees and gingerbread village with continuous live entertainment, Santa, a vendor marketplace, children’s activities, and more. All trees and gingerbread are for sale. $15 per adult ($10 members); $10 per child (2-12) ($6 members).
Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
Info: (516) 572-4111 • cradleofaviation.org
2 Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas with Bobby Caldwell and Marion Meadows
Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.
For almost two decades, Grammy Award winner Norman Brown has been an engaging composer and singer, offering tasty tidbits of classic R&B and modern jazz. At this holiday concert, he will be joined by R&B and standards singer/songwriter Bobby Caldwell and Marion Meadows, a staple of contemporary jazz.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info & Tickets: (516) 323-4444 • madisontheatreny.org
3 “A Christmas Carol”
Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m.
All the splendor, magic and joy of the holiday season is here with the production of the Charles Dickens’ classic tale, “A Christmas Carol,” that is filled with music, laughter, a couple of really scary ghosts and one extremely grumpy old man — Mr. Humbug himself, Ebenezer Scrooge. The haunting special effects and heartfelt sentiments will make for an amazing theater experience you will never forget.
Where: Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside
Info & Tickets: (718) 631-6311 • qcc.cuny.edu
4 98°at Christmas
Sunday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
98° have made their Christmas plans for this year. The vocal quartet comprised of Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons, who are renowned for their signature R&B-tinged, four-part harmonies, will perform holiday songs from their new album, Let It Snow, as well as their beloved hits.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
5 Melissa Etheridge: Merry Christmas, Baby
Sunday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m.
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist known for the hits “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One,” Melissa Etheridge will perform songs from her 2008 holiday album, A New Thought For Christmas, including holiday classics such as “Merry Christmas, Baby,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “O Night Divine” and more.
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com
6 Joe Biden: American Promise Tour
Monday, Nov. 27 at 8:30 p.m.
In this on-stage conversation, former Vice President Joe Biden will reveal the big political moments of his career, the life-altering choices he made, and the key traits that have helped him persevere through challenges. He will also share how the loss of his son Beau tested his resolve, and how he is finding new purpose in a time of uncertainty. Each ticket includes a copy of Biden’s memoir, “Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose.”
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
7 Melissa Rivers: “Joan Rivers Confidential”
Thursday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.
Melissa Rivers will discuss the book she assembled with Scott Currie, “Joan Rivers Confidential,” a compilation of never-before-seen personal archives — scripts and monologues, letters from famous friends, rare photographs, and never-before-heard jokes — that provide a revelatory and humor-filled insider look at her multi-talented, comedian mother, Joan Rivers.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5200 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
