Beginnings
The band performs a Chicago tribute, Thursday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m. Merrick Road Park, Merrick. 292-9000 ext. 382 or www.toh.li.
Meshuga Daddies
The one-of-a-kind barbershop quartet in concert, Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required.Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Nunsense
The off-Broadway musical about a fundraising talent show presented by the Little Sisters of Hoboken, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 22-23, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 24, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. $55. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play set in the Mississippi delta, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, 8 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $18 students, $15 ages 12 and under; $25 at door. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Elvis Tribute Spectacular
A tribute to the King, Friday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. With Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, and The Sweet Inspirations, Elvis’ original backup singers. $40-$50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
I’m Not Rappaport
The bittersweet comedy about a pair of elderly New Yorkers, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 25, 3 p.m. $20, $17 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
‘In The Still of the Night’
Fred Parris & The Five Satins headline an evening of doo-wop, Friday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. With Frankie Lymon’s Teenagers and Cool Change. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Making God Laugh
A modern comedy that centers on empty nesters who welcome home their children over various family holidays spanning three decades, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 25, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors and students, $14 youth; $25 day of show. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Ron Stroman’s Sikofitalll Gudtyme Tour
Comedian Ron Stroman’s one-man show, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 25, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Songs in the Attic
The band performs a Billy Joel tribute, Friday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore. 292-9000 ext. 382 or www.toh.li.
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s bawdy comic tale of masquerades and misdirection, Friday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or
www.arenaplayers.org.
Butterflies Are Free
The comedy about a blind man whose controlling mother disapproves of his relationship with a free-spirited hippie, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 25, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 youth 12 and under, $28 at door. BroadHollow Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Cheap Trick
The ‘70s rockers in concert, Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Hart & Soul
The five-piece band, with lead vocalist Brandy Hart, performs hits of the ‘60s through today, Sunday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Pakistani American Night
A program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Toni Braxton
The R&B singer-songwriter in concert, Sunday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.