Long Island weekend events: 10 things to do
See classic cars at the Super Swap Sunday Car Show at Flowerfield Fairgrounds in St. James this weekend. Credit: None
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION IN WESTBURY
Enjoy Italian cuisine and live entertainment along with rides and games, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 14-18 at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School. Free, pay for rides; 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, stbolh.org, 516-333-0580.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AT UBS ARENA
The insect theme brings wacky and high-level acrobatics to the arena at 7 p.m. Aug. 15-16; 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 17 and 1 p.m. Aug. 18. Tickets start at $77.70, parking starts at $40; 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, ubsarena.com, 516-460-8599.
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT VANDERBILT MUSEUM
Bring a lawn chair and head to the courtyard to watch Shakespeare's "King Lear" performed by the Carriage House Players, 8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 7 p.m. Aug. 18; 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, $20, vanderbiltmuseum.org, 631-854-5539.
LIGHTHOUSE CRUISES IN ORIENT
Visit lighthouses, bird sanctuaries, Revolutionary-war era forts and more, 2 p.m. Aug. 16 and 2 p.m. Aug. 18. All cruises depart from the Cross Sound Ferry docks. $34, $17 ages 2-11; cruises last approximately 2 hours, reservations are recommended; 41270 Main Rd, Orient, 860-444-4620, longislandferry.com.
WOODSTOCKMANIA AT THEATRE THREE
Pay homage to the music of Woodstock with the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and more at 8 p.m. Aug. 16-17 at Theatre Three. Tickets are $65; 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, theatrethree.com, 631-928-9100.
BRUCE IN THE USA AT WHBPAC
Rock out to a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E St. Band at 8 p.m. Aug. 17. Tickets start at $49; 76 Main St., Westhampton, whbpac.org, 631-288-1500.
ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST SPECTACULAR AT WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR
Celebrate Elvis’ career with a tribute show featuring performances by Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, Ryan Pelton and special guests The Blackwood Quartet at 8 p.m. Aug. 17. Tickets start at $29; 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, westburymusicfair.org , 516-247-5200.
BLUEGRASS AND ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL AT TANNER PARK
The festival features traditional bluegrass, Americana and roots music, noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 on the Great South Bay. $20, $15 ages 12-16; Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, Copiague, babylonarts.org, 631-587-3696.
PET-A-PALOOZA IN HUNTINGTON
Meet hundreds of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 17-18 at Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center. There will also be live music, children’s games and food for sale. Free; 33 Warner Rd., Huntington, littleshelter.org, 631-368-8770.
SUPER SWAP SUNDAY IN ST. JAMES
Car show and swap meet features classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50s, 60s, 70s and imports competing in 50 classes for trophies, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18, rain date: Aug. 25 at Flowerfields Fairground; car and vendor registration starts at 7 a.m., $10 for spectators, $20 judged show registration; Parkside Drive off Route 25A, St. James, free parking, longislandcars.com, 631-567-5898.
