A quick look at what’s happening on Long Island this week.
1) Chris Distefano
Friday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3, 7:30 & 10 p.m.
Described as a high energy comic, Chris Distefano has worked at all of the top comedy clubs across New York City, including but not limited to Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway, and the Laugh Lounge. He still lives in Brooklyn, has a Bachelors degree in Psychology to impress his mom’s friends, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy to impress his Mom’s friend’s Moms.
Where: Brokerage Comedy Club, 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore
Info: (516) 785-8655 • https://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com
2) Whoopi Goldberg
Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.
Whoopi Goldberg is one of a very elite group of artists who have won the grand slam of the entertainment industry, the EGOT, earning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award. The current guiding force of television’s “The View,” Goldberg has a host of screen credits, including “The Color Purple” and “Ghost” and a ground-breaking one-woman show on Broadway. She will return to her comedy roots Saturday.
Where: Tilles Center For The Performing Arts,
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville
Info: (516) 299-3100 • https://tillescenter.org
3) Marriage of Figaro
Friday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
A fully staged production of one of the world’s most beloved operas, Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro will feature the stellar cast from the Long Island Opera Company. This hysterical production will be infused with Audray’s innovative staging along with unforgettable singing and scintillating comedy. (in Italian with English super titles, English dialogue scenes)
Where: The Madison Theatre At Molloy College,
1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
Info: (516) 323-4444 • https://madisontheatreny.org.
4) Fall Family Festival Weekend
Saturday, Oct. 3, 11a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 4, 11a.m.-5p.m.
The 2015 Fall Family Festival – at the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park – will feature a bevy of family-centric activities, including a Halloween Costume Parade, live music, pumpkin sales, face painting, pony rides, garden games, and a bounce house. The Dahlia Garden, Manor House and Coe Hall will all be open during the festivities.
Where: Planting Fields, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: (516) 922-9200 • https://www.plantingfields.org
5) Russell Peters
Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m.
Russell Peters uses humor to expose racial, ethnic, class and cultural stereotypes, often using stories about growing up in Canada with a traditional Indian father. He has released several comedy DVDs and CDs including Outsourced, Red, White and Brown, The Green Card Tour and Notorious In 2014, Peters hosted Last Comic Standing with Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans. He also published a memoir, My Name Is Russell in 2010.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: (516) 247-5200 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com
6) Caroline Rhea
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, 8 p.m.
Stand-up comedian and actress, Caroline Rhea brings a fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to all of her work. In 1989, Caroline ventured to New York to start her career in stand-up comedy. She studied in the stand-up program at the New School of Social. Research and trained at the comedy club, Catch a Rising Star. With nightly gigs at New York’s venerable clubs, her status quickly grew and she became an integral part of the city’s comedy scene.
Where: LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET,
232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
7) Vertical Horizon
Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m.
Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before their songs became the radio hits that brought the grass roots band to national attention. Vertical Horizon released three albums independently (There and Back Again, Running on Ice, and Live Stages) and toured extensively before signing with RCA Records in 1998. In 1999, they released their breakout album, Everything You Want, which went on to sell more than two million copies.
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com
