Visit Planting Fields Arboretum for a delightful stroll among the early bloomers, as part of its First Fridays series, April 4.
Experience the enchanting spring colors at the Margaret Sullivan Heather Garden. Director of Horticulture Donna Moramarco guides visitors through the remarkable collection of azaleas, cherry blossom trees, magnolias, camellias, and more as you stroll the grounds to the recently restored garden. Discover the rich horticultural history of this stunning space, learn about the Coe family’s dedication to these vibrant flowers, and delve into the vision that the Olmsted Brothers had for this beloved site. Register at plantingfields.org
Chicago frontman Jason Scheff is joined by Tommy DeCarlo, Boston’s former lead vocalist when their The Lead Singers of Classic Rock tour visits Tilles Center, April 5.
The dynamic pair teams up for a night of unforgettable classic rock music spanning the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Their musical tribute features two great sets of classic hits with Chicago’s timeless ballads the guitar-driven rock of Boston. Over 15 million fans have attended a live concert of both bands over a 32-year span featuring either Jason or Tommy's signature high-tenor lead vocals. Scheff joined Chicago in 1985 and went on to perform thousands of live concerts spanning four decades during a non-stop touring and recording career with the band. He contributed vocals, bass, keyboards, and songwriting, spanning 18 albums and 98 songs, including lead vocals on 1986’s #3 Billboard Hot 100 chart hit single "Will You Still Love Me?". DeCarlo joined Boston in 2008 after 2007 passing of Brad Delp was lead singer on every BOSTON tour thereafter, including 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, and the latest in 2017. These two great lead vocalists are backed by a top band of touring professionals. Tickets available at tillescenter.org
Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, April 6.
Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. The Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful springtime. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Visit licm.org for more info.
Grab those leather jackets, and rock on! The Wallflowers bring their sound to the Paramount stage, with special guest Jackson Melnick, also April 6.
For the past 30 years, the Jakob Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s “Bringing Down the Horse” as well as more recent and exploratory fare like 2012’s “Glad All Over.” In recent years, Dylan — the Wallflowers’ founding singer, songwriter and guitarist — has repeatedly stepped outside of his band. Now the band has made its triumphant return, with “Exit Wounds,” their new studio offering. The much-anticipated release finds the band’s signature sound — lean, potent and eminently entrancing — intact, even as Dylan surrounds himself with a fresh cast of musicians. Get tickets at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
