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🎉May 11th - 17th Events in Nassau You Don’t Want to Miss

Looking for something fun, affordable, and local? From live music to family-friendly festivals, here’s what’s popping up around town this week👇

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County


Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:00 AM | Cradle-Con
Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City

A pop culture convention with comics, collectibles, cosplay, vendors, creators, and family activities.


Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:00 PM | The Gothic Market
Nassau Community College P Building Field House, Garden City

This indoor market brings together gothic, horror, Halloween, supernatural, handmade, and alternative-culture vendors.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

10:00 AM | Native American Spring Festival
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Glen Cove

The festival features Native dancing, storytelling, arts and crafts, food, museum exhibits, and family activities.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

10:00 AM | Eid Bazaar New York 2026
Sapphire Banquet Hall, Hicksville

A cultural shopping bazaar with Eid fashion, gifts, food, vendors, and community celebration.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

11:00 AM | Pre-Eid Bazaar at Marquee on Broadway
Marquee on Broadway, Hicksville

A full-day marketplace featuring Eid outfits, accessories, gifts, and South Asian fashion vendors.


Saturday, May 16, 2026

12:00 PM | Long Beach Arts Council's 4th Annual PorchFest
Long Beach Public Library, Kennedy Plaza, and porches across Long Beach

A free citywide live music festival with porch performances, a pop-up market, merch, and a grand finale at Kennedy Plaza.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

12:00 PM | PorchFest 2026 at Long Beach Public Library
Long Beach Public Library, Long Beach

The PorchFest starting lineup includes live jazz and blues, community gathering, and event merch.


Saturday, May 16, 2026

2:00 PM | PorchFest Pop-Up Market
Kennedy Plaza / City Hall, Long Beach

A vendor market with acoustic music, PorchFest merch, and community activities during the festival afternoon.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2:00 PM | Life of Hope Haitian Parade / Haitian Heritage Celebration
Dutch Broadway to Elmont Road Park, Elmont

A Haitian heritage parade and cultural celebration is planned with community participation and local pride.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

4:00 PM | Mineola Foodie Festival
Wilson Park, Mineola

Food trucks, vendors, chefs, beer, wine, and music come together for a local food festival.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:00 PM | Family Fun Night at the Museum 2026
Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City

This fundraiser includes museum play, activities, music, dinner, raffles, and family entertainment.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

12:00 PM | Family Saturdays
Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor

Families can drop in for an artmaking activity connected to the museum experience.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:00 AM | Bethpage Street Fair
356 Broadway, Bethpage

A street fair with vendors, food, shopping, live music, and family-friendly community activities.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:00 PM | New York's Biggest 6th Vaisakhi Mela
Nassau Community College, Garden City

This free cultural festival includes live music, performances, kids activities, food vendors, shopping, and free parking.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

11:00 AM | Nassau County SPCA Animal Abuse Awareness Adoption Event
Village Green, Farmingdale

A pet-friendly adoption and awareness event includes vendors, raffles, giveaways, and adoptable pets.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:00 PM | Toy Story Glow Skate
United Skates of America, Seaford

Families can skate to Disney hits, meet Buzz and Woody, and enjoy a glow-themed afternoon at the rink.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:00 AM | Explore It! Pollinator Party
Science Museum of Long Island, Manhasset

A hands-on nature and science program teaches children about pollinators through interactive activities.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:00 AM | Long Island Music Lover's Faire - Record and CD Show
Massapequa Elks, Massapequa

Collectors can browse records, CDs, DVDs, memorabilia, and music-related finds across many genres.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:00 AM | Minis to Montauk 2026
MINI of Freeport, Freeport

MINI owners and enthusiasts gather for a Long Island car cruise toward Montauk.

Monday, May 11, 2026

All day | Mount Sinai South Nassau 42nd Annual Golf Tournament
The Seawane Club, Rockaway Hunting Club, and Rockville Links Club

This hospital fundraiser includes golf, meals, reception programming, and support for Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Monday, May 11, 2026

6:30 PM | Psychic Dinner Night at Patrizia's Massapequa
Patrizia's of Massapequa, Massapequa

Guests receive a prix fixe dinner and individual psychic reading in a reservation-only dining event.

Monday, May 11, 2026

7:00 PM | Sea Cliff Board of Trustees Meeting
Village Hall, Sea Cliff

The Village of Sea Cliff holds a public Board of Trustees meeting.

Monday, May 11, 2026

4:30 PM | Mother's Day Sound Bath Meditation
Floral Park Public Library, Floral Park

A therapeutic sound bath uses crystal bowls and healing instruments for relaxation and stress relief.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

1:30 PM | Citizen Preparedness Event
Westbury Memorial Public Library, Westbury

New York State's Citizen Preparedness Corps offers emergency readiness training for the public.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

2:00 PM | Child Care Council of Nassau Informational Workshop
Child Care Council of Nassau, Garden City

The workshop explains requirements and resources for starting a child care program.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:30 PM | Long Island Business Expo and Mixer
Patrizia's of Westbury, Westbury

Local businesses, chambers, hospitality professionals, and networking groups gather for an expo and mixer.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:00 PM | Your Relief Starts Here: Back and Neck Pain Solutions
Clinton G. Martin Park, New Hyde Park

Northwell specialists lead a free community lecture on spine health, back pain, and movement strategies.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:00 PM | Baby University: Infant/Child CPR Community Class
Katz Institute for Women's Health, New Hyde Park

This hands-on class teaches infant and child CPR skills for families and caregivers, but it is not a certification course.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:00 PM | Perennial Gardening
Freeport Memorial Library, Freeport

Cornell Cooperative Extension presents guidance on growing and caring for herbaceous perennials.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:00 PM | Soul-Aligned Abundance
Twin Flame, Bethpage

This workshop focuses on money beliefs, worth patterns, and guided reflection around receiving and abundance.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

11:30 AM | 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon
Westbury Manor, Westbury

PRPLI honors Long Islanders and communications professionals at its annual awards luncheon.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:00 PM | Estate Planning Workshop
Lakeview Public Library, Lakeview / Rockville Centre area

The workshop covers estate planning basics in a community education setting.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:00 PM | Garden Party - A Fundraiser for Glen Cove Beautification
The Metropolitan, Glen Cove

This fundraiser supports beautification and litter prevention efforts in Glen Cove public spaces.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:30 PM | Spring 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night
Glen Cove Public Library, Glen Cove

Adults can learn about Girl Scout Daisy opportunities for Pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade girls.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:30 PM | Linked and Laced
The Space, Baldwin

A sneaker-friendly networking event brings entrepreneurs together for casual conversation and collaboration.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:00 PM | Decade of Divas - Live Tribute Show by Valerie Rose
Vitality Lounge, Hicksville

A tribute-style social event celebrates music from iconic female artists including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Donna Summer, Alanis Morissette, and Pat Benatar.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

11:00 AM | Pickleball Fundraiser
Woodside Club, Syosset

A full-day pickleball fundraiser includes breakfast, instruction, lunch, contests, cocktail hour, dinner, raffles, and entertainment.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:00 PM | Sip N' Paint at The Wreck
The Wreck, Island Park

Participants create a nautical acrylic painting with step-by-step instruction and a first drink included.

Friday, May 15, 2026

2:00 PM | 250 Years of Art on Long Island
Merrick Library, Merrick

A Nassau County Museum of Art docent presents a lecture on Long Island art history and related exhibitions.

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00 PM | Tipsy Tarot Game Night
Twin Flame Crystal Boutique, Bethpage

Adults can practice tarot readings, play intuitive games, and socialize with drinks provided.

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00 PM | Rock for SIBS 2026
Press 195, Rockville Centre

This fundraiser supports SIBSPlace with live music, food and drink specials, and community giving.

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00 PM | Angel Star Collection Wellness Event Workshop
Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre

The workshop blends hatha yoga, clean beauty sampling, fashion, refreshments, and raffle prizes.

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00 PM | PorchFest 2026 Kick-Off Party
Bright Eye Beer Company, Long Beach

The free kickoff party offers live music, PorchFest maps, merch, and a community gathering before the main festival.

Friday, May 15, 2026

5:00 PM | Long Beach Waterfront Warriors Fundraiser
ROC & OLIVE, Long Beach

This fundraiser supports Marines, soldiers, and their families during their summer visit to Long Beach.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 AM | Hope N' Motion: Walk for Youth Mental Health Awareness
Glen Cove High School, Glen Cove

A community walk supports youth mental health awareness with wellness activities and resource tables.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 AM | Childbirth Education Program
Katz Institute for Women's Health, New Hyde Park

Northwell's in-person class covers labor, birth, breathing, anesthesia options, cesarean birth, and postpartum expectations.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 AM | NYS Concealed Carry 18-Hour Permit Course
The Martial Arts Institute, Massapequa

This two-day firearms safety course covers NYS concealed carry training requirements and live-fire instruction.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

10:00 AM | Christian Singles Scavenger Hunt
79 Grand Avenue, Massapequa

Christian singles gather for a social scavenger hunt through West Massapequa using the Let's Roam app.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

10:00 AM | Lions End Schola: Learning in the Lions Den
Glen Cove Public Library, Glen Cove

This free registered event features arts and sciences classes, competition entries, and a potluck dayboard.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

12:00 PM | 52nd NYS Bethune-Height Recognition Program
Leonard's Palazzo, Great Neck

This NCNW gala celebrates leadership, empowerment, service, and community achievement.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

12:00 PM | NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships Quarterfinals
James Shuart Stadium, Hempstead

Hofstra hosts NCAA Division I men's lacrosse quarterfinal action at James Shuart Stadium.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1:00 PM | Free Community Wellness Workshop
Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre

Local wellness vendors and guided meditation sessions make up this free community wellness event.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3:30 PM | Utah State Concealed Carry Course
The Martial Arts Institute, Massapequa

This four-hour Utah non-resident concealed firearm permit class explains application steps and firearm safety requirements.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

4:00 PM | Summer Awakening
100 Benkert Street, Bethpage

A Reiki, meditation, and sound healing experience focuses on relaxation and seasonal renewal.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

4:00 PM | I Love the 90s and 2000s Rooftop Season Opener
Prime on the Mile, Freeport

A rooftop theme party features throwback music, drinks, hookah, happy hour, and VIP table options.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:30 PM | 2026 Gardeners' Fair
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury

Old Westbury Gardens hosts its seasonal fundraising gala and garden celebration.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

10:00 PM | Shadow's and Silk
Merrick Road, Freeport

An elegant all-black social affair includes dinner and unlimited top-shelf liquor with admission.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:00 AM | ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Manhasset x Solidcore
Vuori, Manhasset

Vuori hosts a mat Pilates class followed by shopping and refreshments.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:00 AM | Sculpt and Shop
Offline by Aerie at Roosevelt Field, Garden City

A free mat Pilates class is followed by a private shopping experience and in-store discount.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:00 AM | Friedberg JCC 5K Walk / Run for Parkinson's
Baldwin Park, Baldwin

This annual walk/run supports Parkinson's programs through Friedberg JCC.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:00 PM | Espresso Martini Candle-Making Brunch Experience
The George, Rockville Centre

Guests make an espresso-martini-inspired candle while enjoying brunch and a cocktail.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1:00 PM | Silent Book Club
UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, Manhasset

Readers bring their own books for quiet reading, optional discussion, and community connection.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1:00 PM | DanceWithMo Mother's Day Workshop
Glamorous Event Planners and Productions, Hicksville

A Bollywood dance workshop celebrates mothers and mother figures through movement and community.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

2:00 PM | HMTC Presents: The Katyn Massacre
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, Glen Cove

HMTC hosts a historical lecture on the Katyn Massacre.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

2:00 PM | Staycation - Toning the Vagus Nerve, Restorative and Yoga Nidra
Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre

This restorative yoga workshop uses breathwork, vagus nerve exercises, Reiki, tuning forks, yoga nidra, and sound therapy.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:00 PM | Puff and Paint
Zapphire Lounge, Valley Stream

Guests create a guided painting in a smoke-friendly lounge with supplies, music, drink specials, and hookah available.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:30 PM | Spring Dinner Dance
Leonard's Palazzo, Great Neck

The Society of Kavala Prefecture of New York hosts a dinner dance with cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live Greek music.

Monday, May 11th

New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
MLB Regular Season
6:35 PM | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD

Away Game!
AL East series in Baltimore. Divisional matchups tend to get bullpen-heavy late if the score stays tight.

TV:
YES Network (NYC/Nassau area)

Radio:
WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (English, NYC/Nassau area)
WADO 1280 AM (Spanish, NYC/Nassau area)

Stream:
YES Network via participating TV provider login (streaming availability varies)
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Tuesday, May 12th

New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
MLB Regular Season
6:35 PM | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD

Away Game!
AL East series in Baltimore. Divisional matchups tend to get bullpen-heavy late if the score stays tight.

TV:
YES Network (NYC/Nassau area)

Radio:
WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (English, NYC/Nassau area)
WADO 1280 AM (Spanish, NYC/Nassau area)

Stream:
YES Network via participating TV provider login (streaming availability varies)
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Tuesday, May 12th

New Jersey Jackals vs Brockton Rox
Independent Baseball
10:35 AM | Hinchliffe Stadium, Paterson, NJ
Away Game!

Morning independent-ball matchup in North Jersey. Good option if you want live baseball before the night games.

Stream:
Check the Jackals event page for any live stream options (availability varies).

Tuesday, May 12th

Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets
MLB Regular Season
7:10 PM | Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Home Game!
Interleague series at Citi Field. Expect standard rotations and regular-season lineups, with late-inning matchups shaping close games.

TV:
SNY (NYC/Nassau area)
TBS (national)

Radio:
Audacy Mets Radio: WHSQ 880 AM (NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy app stream / 92.3 FM HD2 (if available)

Stream:
SNY via participating TV provider login (streaming availability varies)
TBS via participating TV provider login
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Wednesday, May 13th

New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
MLB Regular Season
6:35 PM | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD

Away Game!
AL East series in Baltimore. Divisional matchups tend to get bullpen-heavy late if the score stays tight.

TV:
Prime Video (Yankees in-market, incl. Nassau)

Radio:
WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (English, NYC/Nassau area)
WADO 1280 AM (Spanish, NYC/Nassau area)

Stream:
Prime Video app / web
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Wednesday, May 13th

Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets
MLB Regular Season
7:10 PM | Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Home Game!
Interleague series at Citi Field. Expect standard rotations and regular-season lineups, with late-inning matchups shaping close games.

TV:
SNY (NYC/Nassau area)

Radio:
Audacy Mets Radio: WHSQ 880 AM (NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy app stream / 92.3 FM HD2 (if available)

Stream:
SNY via participating TV provider login (streaming availability varies)
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Wednesday, May 13th

New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew
MLS Regular Season
7:30 PM | Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ

Home Game!
Eastern Conference MLS matchup with the Red Bulls hosting Columbus.

TV:
Apple TV / MLS Season Pass

Stream:
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Thursday, May 14th

Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets
MLB Regular Season
1:10 PM | Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Home Game!
Interleague series at Citi Field. Expect standard rotations and regular-season lineups, with late-inning matchups shaping close games.

TV:
SNY (NYC/Nassau area)

Radio:
Audacy Mets Radio: WHSQ 880 AM (NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy app stream / 92.3 FM HD2 (if available)

Stream:
SNY via participating TV provider login (streaming availability varies)
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Friday, May 15th

Westchester SC vs New York Cosmos
Soccer
7:00 PM | The Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon, NY

Home Game!
A regional soccer matchup featuring two New York-area clubs.

Friday, May 15th

New York Yankees vs New York Mets
MLB Regular Season
7:15 PM | Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Home Game!
Subway Series at Citi Field. Rivalry energy usually shows up immediately, and managers will manage aggressively in close spots.

TV:
Apple TV+ (Apple TV app)

Radio:
WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (English, NYC/Nassau area)
WADO 1280 AM (Spanish, NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy Mets Radio: WHSQ 880 AM (NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy app stream / 92.3 FM HD2 (if available)

Stream:
Apple TV+ (Apple TV app)
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Saturday, May 16th

Brooklyn FC vs Hartford Athletic FC
Soccer
7:00 PM | Maimonides Park, Brooklyn, NY

Home Game!
Brooklyn hosts Hartford in an evening soccer matchup at Maimonides Park.

Saturday, May 16th

New York Yankees vs New York Mets
MLB Regular Season
7:15 PM | Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Home Game!
Subway Series at Citi Field. Rivalry energy usually shows up immediately, and managers will manage aggressively in close spots.

TV:
FOX (national)

Radio:
WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (English, NYC/Nassau area)
WADO 1280 AM (Spanish, NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy Mets Radio: WHSQ 880 AM (NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy app stream / 92.3 FM HD2 (if available)

Stream:
FOX Sports app (via participating TV provider login)
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Saturday, May 16th

New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC
MLS Regular Season
7:30 PM | Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ

Home Game!
Hudson River Derby matchup between the Red Bulls and NYCFC.

TV:
Apple TV / MLS Season Pass

Radio:
Team audio availability varies

Stream:
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Sunday, May 17th

New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7, If Necessary
TBA | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Home Game!
Potential winner-take-all playoff game at Madison Square Garden.

Radio:
ESPN NY 880 AM / 98.7 FM

Stream:
Cable/provider app depending on final TV assignment
NBA League Pass restrictions may apply

Sunday, May 17th

New York Yankees vs New York Mets
MLB Regular Season
1:40 PM | Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Home Game!
Subway Series at Citi Field. Rivalry energy usually shows up immediately, and managers will manage aggressively in close spots.

TV:
YES Network (NYC/Nassau area)
SNY (NYC/Nassau area)

Radio:
WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (English, NYC/Nassau area)
WADO 1280 AM (Spanish, NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy Mets Radio: WHSQ 880 AM (NYC/Nassau area)
Audacy app stream / 92.3 FM HD2 (if available)

Stream:
YES Network via participating TV provider login (streaming availability varies)
SNY via participating TV provider login (streaming availability varies)
MLB app / MLB.TV (in-market blackouts may apply in Nassau)

Sunday, May 17th

New York Exiles vs Chicago Tempest
Soccer
2:00 PM | The Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon, NY

Home Game!
A Sunday afternoon soccer matchup in Mount Vernon.

Sunday, May 17th

HC Tel Aviv vs Jerusalem Capitals
IEHL USA Challenge Cup
5:00 PM | UBS Arena, Elmont, NY

Home Game!
International hockey showcase at UBS Arena in Nassau County.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:00 PM | FM - Steely Dan Tribute
My Father's Place at The Roslyn, Roslyn

A Steely Dan tribute show brings classic jazz-rock songs to My Father's Place.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:30 PM | Comedy Night at Mulcahy's with Geoffrey Asmus
Mulcahy's, Wantagh

Stand-up comedian Geoffrey Asmus headlines a 21+ comedy night with a two-drink or item minimum.

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:00 PM | America: The Happy Trails Tour 2026
Tilles Center, Brookville

The band America performs as part of its Happy Trails Tour.

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:00 PM | Mandelino Project
My Father's Place at The Roslyn, Roslyn

The Mandelino Project performs a classic rock show with a full band lineup.

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:00 PM | 80s vs 90s Night featuring Decadia and DJ Savage
Mulcahy's, Wantagh

Decadia and DJ Savage lead a 21+ 80s-versus-90s live music night.

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:00 PM | Roger Street Friedman Band
Swing the Teapot, Floral Park

Roger Street Friedman and his band perform original music and favorite covers at Swing the Teapot.

Friday, May 15, 2026

9:00 PM | Bonjourney: The Best of Journey and Bon Jovi
Stage 317 at 317 Main Street, Farmingdale

Bonjourney performs a tribute show built around Bon Jovi and Journey arena rock hits.

Friday, May 15, 2026

9:00 PM | BonJourneyNY plays Stage 317
Stage 317 at 317 Main Street, Farmingdale

BonJourneyNY returns to Stage 317 with Bon Jovi and Journey hits.

Friday, May 15, 2026

6:30 PM | The Paumanok Stompers
Big Daddy's Restaurant, Massapequa

The Paumanok Stompers pair New Orleans jazz with Big Daddy's New Orleans cuisine.

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00 PM | PorchFest 2026 Kick-Off Party with The Katie Mitchell Band
Bright Eye Beer Company, Long Beach

The Katie Mitchell Band and guests perform at the free PorchFest kickoff party.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 PM | Royal Crown Players
My Father's Place at The Roslyn, Roslyn

The Royal Crown Players perform an evening of songs about love, loss, and life.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

8:00 PM | The Warped Tour Band
Mulcahy's, Wantagh

The Warped Tour Band returns with emo and pop-punk favorites and a Paramore tribute opener.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

8:00 PM | Crock Band
Swing the Teapot, Floral Park

Crock Band performs a mix of country and rock-and-roll favorites.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

8:00 PM | Big Al and The Eruptions
The Shannon Rose Pub, Lynbrook

The band plays a Saturday night set at The Shannon Rose Pub in Lynbrook.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 PM | Wonderous Stories
EGP Land and Sea, Island Park

Wonderous Stories performs a dinner-friendly Saturday night show at EGP Land and Sea.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 PM | Steel Horse
DOX, Island Park

Steel Horse performs rock and pop favorites followed by a full Zeppelin set.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

8:00 PM | Track 9 at Sonny's Canal House
Sonny's Canal House, Baldwin

Track 9 performs live party rock at Sonny's Canal House with table reservations recommended.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 PM | Disco Unlimited at Stage 317
Stage 317 at 317 Main Street, Farmingdale

Disco Unlimited brings a 21+ disco party show to Stage 317.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 PM | Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City

A candlelight string concert reimagines 90s hip-hop in an atmospheric cathedral setting.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:30 PM | Broadway Sings America: 1776-2026
Adelphi PAC, Garden City

Broadway vocalists and the North Shore Symphony Orchestra celebrate American history through musical theater.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3:00 PM | Shilelagh Law at The Cabana
The Cabana, Long Beach

Shilelagh Law performs at a fundraiser for the Long Beach VFW.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2:10 PM | Category3 at PorchFest
Long Beach Historical Society, Long Beach

Category3 performs a power rock set as part of Long Beach PorchFest.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 PM | Official PorchFest After Party
Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach

The official PorchFest after party includes open mic, DJ music, and food and drink specials.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 PM | Pastels at Cancun Long Island
Cancun Long Island, Hicksville

Pastels performs a disco night with music by Antonio Corrao and Tito Tee.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 PM | Pastels Comes to Long Island Disco Night
Cancun Long Island, Hicksville

A retro disco night features the original Pastels Brooklyn sound and dancing.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3:00 PM | Throwback R&B and Hip-Hop Day Party
Vitality Lounge, Hicksville

DJ Church spins 90s and 2000s R&B and hip-hop for an afternoon day party.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:00 PM | Ice House Jams
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point

Outdoor live music is offered at the Ice House area and is free with park admission.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

3:00 PM | Broadway Leading Ladies
Tilles Center, Brookville

Broadway performers celebrate leading-lady songs and theater favorites.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

3:00 PM | Four Seasons in Music: Spring Colors
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point

A chamber music concert in Hempstead House features Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel, and more.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:15 PM | Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City

Highline String Quartet performs 90s unplugged favorites by candlelight.

✨ That’s a wrap on this week’s top picks!
Don’t forget to mark your calendar, grab your crew, and make the most of what Nassau County has to offer.
We’ll be back with more local finds—until then, have fun out there! 🎉