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THIS! What to see, hear, and experience this month
Darius Rucker is performing at the Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater on Aug. 6. (Photo by Steve Marcus/REUTERS)
EEK! AN ADDAMS FAMILY HISTORY
Long Island filmmaker and film historian
Glenn Andreiev is giving a virtual presentation
on America’s favorite macabre
sitcom, The Addams Family! Learn its history
and fun facts through this streamed
event. Cinema Arts Centre. $10. Available
from 10 a.m. Aug. 3 through Aug. 10.
cinemaartscentre.org
WRITE AMERICA:
A CELEBRATION OF RITA DOVE
The Write America series focuses on the
ways in which we can bridge the deepening
divides of our nation. In this virtual
installment, Pulitzer Prize-winner Rita
Dove discusses her book of poetry, The
Playlist for The Apocalypse, with author
Roger Rosenblatt via Crowdcast. Book
Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington.
Free. 7 p.m. Aug. 5. bookrevue.com
SOMERSET THROWER
This alternative band is celebrating
the record release of their most
acclaimed album Paint My Memory
alongside bands Rule Them All and
Victory Garden. Amityville Music
Hall, 198 Broadway, Amityville. $10. 7
p.m. Aug. 6. amityvillemusichall.org
JOAN OSBORNE
Rock, folk, country — Osborne can
do it all. Best known for her performance
of “One Of Us,” she delivers
stunning vocals in her energizing
performances. A live event. Stephen
Talkhouse, 161 Main St., Amagansett.
$80-$100. 8 p.m. Aug 6.
stephentalkhouse.com
DARIUS RUCKER
This country and R&B star is partnering
with Canaan Smith and John
King for a night of soulful hits.
Long Island Community Hospital
Amphitheater, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville.
$99-$245. 7 p.m. Aug. 6.
licommunityhospitalamp.com
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL FOR
FAMILIES
Whether you’re practicing for a
camping trip or trying to prove that
your family could totally survive an
apocalypse, join Ranger Eric for this
indispensable fire-making lesson. 127
Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point. $5-20. 10
a.m. Aug. 7 sandspointpreserveconservancy.
org
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
ORCHESTRA
This top-tier orchestra is joined by special
guest Branford Marsalis for a night
of terrific big band jazz. Tilles Center
for the Performing Arts Outdoor Arts
Plaza, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
Tickets are 2 for $100-$150 depending
on vaccinated status. 8 p.m. Aug. 7.
tillescenter.org
‘80S ARCADE AND KARAOKE
NIGHT
Jam out to ‘80s hits while playing free
classic arcade games like Pac-Man and
Donkey Kong in this night of throwbacks.
Don’t forget a perm! Masks required. The
Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh
Blvd., Garden City. $20-$25. 6 p.m.
Aug. 7. cradleofaviation.org
JIMMY BUFFET AND THE
CORAL REEFER BAND
If you need an escape, Jimmy has you
covered. Check out this concert for a
night of fun summer vibes — and of
course, a margarita or two! Northwell
Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay
Parkway, Wantagh. $56-$160. 8 p.m.
Aug. 10. jonesbeach.com
LONG ISLAND INTERNATIONAL
FILM EXPO
Calling all film fanatics! This annual
film expo is back with more than 100
movies and short films of all genres
for your enjoyment. A 6-day event,
it’ll feature works from both local and
international filmmakers, presented
live and virtually. Bellmore Movies,
222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. $7-$80. Aug.
10-15. longislandfilm.com
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