JUNE 23, 2022 • SUMMER TIMES • PAGE S43
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MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
utdoor concerts are back on Long Island for the summer. Whether you like country, rock, jazz, doo-wop or rhythm and twang, we’ve rounded up some of the North Shore’s best outdoor musical performances the whole family will enjoy. Bring seating, a picnic dinner and enjoy the show. All concerts below are free unless noted.
Centerport
Music in the Courtyard
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport kicks off its Music in the Courtyard series with a Long Island Chamber Music concert on July 2, July 16 and July 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., tickets are $30; Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra fundraiser on July 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) tickets are $65; and Saturday Rock - We May Be Right on July 9 at 7 p.m., Joyride on July 23 at 7 p.m. and Almost U2 on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org
Commack
Hoyt Farm Concert Series
Hoyt Farm, 200 New Highway, Commack hosts free Sunday concerts in the summer at 7 p.m. starting with Southbound on June 26; X-Session on July 3; Radio Flashback on July 10; Kids Day (3 to 7 p.m.) on July 17; The Dedications on July 24; Refugee on July 31; Street Fighter on Aug. 7; and That 70s Band on Aug. 14. Rain dates if necessary will be Aug. 21 and Aug 28 at 7 p.m. NOTE: Smithtown resident stickers required to park on property. 631-543-7804
Huntington
Summer Arts Festival
Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts the Huntington Arts Council’s 57th annual Summer Arts Festival with music, theater and dance from June 24 to Aug. 7. Opening weekend schedule starting at 8 p.m. features jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimee on June 24, “Camelot” by Plaza Theatrical Productions on June 25 and Symphonic Pops of L.I. on June 26. For the full schedule, visit www. huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423
Mount Sinai
Concert in the Park
Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a free concert with Bon Journey paying tribute to rock icons Bon Jovi and Journey on July 10 at 7 p.m. Presented by Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and the North Shore Youth Council. 631-403-4846
Nesconset
Concerts at The Gazebo
Enjoy Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7 p.m. kicking off with Songs in the Attic on July 12, Radio Flashback on July 19, Allmost Brothers on July 26, Bon
Alex Torres (second from left) and His Latin Orchestra return to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport on July 15.
Journey on Aug. 2, That 70s Band on Aug. 9, concert on Aug. 16 to be announced, The Blast: Beatles Tribute on Aug. 23 and 70s Rock Addiction on Aug. 30. Rain dates are the next day. 631-672-5197, www. nesconsetchamber.org
Northport
Summerfest Concerts
The Northport Chamber of Commerce presents its Summerfest Concerts on Wednesdays in August at the Northport Village Park Bandshell, Northport from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Line-up: Liverpool Shuffle on Aug. 3; Chaser on Aug. 10; Little Wilson Band on Aug. 17; and Sounds of Santana on Aug. 24. 631-754-3905
Northport Community Band
The Northport Community Band will host concerts at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park on June 30: Music Made in America; July 7: Holiday Make-Up Celebration; July 14: Scenes from Childhood; and July 28: Family Finale. Rain location is Northport High School. www.ncb59.org
Happenings on Main Street
Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday nights at 7 p.m. July 1: The Dead Ahead Band; July 8: Harper Lovey & The Waitlist; July 15: World Beat Groove; July 22: Paige Patterson; July 29: The Twangtown Paramours; Aug. 5: The Claudia Jacobs Band; Aug. 12: The Kerry Kearney Band; Aug. 19: Annie Mark/The Cool Hand; Aug. 26: The Toby Tobias Ensemble; and Sept. 2: Glenn Baldwin & Friends of Jazz. 631-827-6827, www. northportarts.org
Port Jefferson Sunset Concerts
Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council presents Sunset Concerts at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on July 6: The Famous Dr. Scanlon Band; July 13: East End Trio; July 20: Cole Fortier and Friends; July 27: Blue Spirit; Aug. 3: Roots Foundation; Aug. 10: Ken McGorry & The Achievements; Aug. 17: Ray Lambiase Band; Aug. 24: Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks; and Aug. 31: Eastbound Freight Bluegrass Band. 631-473-5220, www.gpjac.org
Harborside Concerts
Concerts are held at the Show Mobile at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Thursday at 8 p.m. starting on July 7: Endless Summer; July 14: Ed Travers Band; July 21: Southbound; Aug. 11: Refugee. *Final concert, featuring The Hit Men will be held at the Ferry Dock at 7 p.m. 631-473-4724 www.portjeff.com
Port Jefferson Station
Summer Concert Wednesdays
The Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce kicks off its Summer Concert Wednesdays at the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber Train Car Park, Nesconset Highway and Route 112, Port Jefferson Station from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 6 with SouthBound (Veterans Night); July 13 with Paige Patterson (Paint Night); July 20 with One Step Ahead (Luau Night); July 27 with School of Rock and BMX Stunt Show (Ice Cream Night); and Aug. 3 *starting at 7 p.m. with “The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare in the Park). Rain date is Aug. 10. 631-821-1313, www.pjstchamber.com
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