Community Corner
Get Out, Farmingdale: Weekend Planner
Take part in all Farmingdale has to offer this weekend.
It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go for adults and kids, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park
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Where: 175 Washington Ave., Plainview
When: July 29, 8 p.m.
Why Go: See a Music Under the Stars program through Town of Oyster Bay. Conductor and Founder Lou Panacciulli will be there.
Air Supply at John Burns Town Park
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Where: , Massapequa
When: July 30, 8 p.m.
Why Go: In this Music Under the Stars program through Town of Oyster Bay, a legendary pop group perform hits including "All Out of Love," "Lost in Love," "The One That You Love," "Every Woman in the World," "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" and more.
Block Party Saturday Night! at The Nutty Irishman
Where: , 323 Main St., Farmingdale
When: July 30, 9 p.m.
Why Go: See two live bands - Playback 9pm, Peat Moss 11:30pm
Dessert Highway, Eagles Tribute Band at Kodiak's
Where: , 1815 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: July 30, 10 p.m.
Why Go: See a live band perform.
Country Farms Polo Matches at Bethpage State Park
Where: , 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale
When: July 31, 3 p.m.
Why Go: See competitive polo matches, open to the public, on the Polo Field. Bring lunch and watch from the grandstand or bring a blanket for sideline grass viewing.
Pricing: Polo matches are free, but there is an $8 vehicle use fee.
The Music Emporium Presents The Ultimate Drum Battle and Rock and Roll Show at The Crazy Donkey
Where: , 1058 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: July 31, 4 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy this all day drum fest with Vanilla Fudge, King Kobra, Cactus, Blue Murder, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, Dio and Rick Derringer. Drum Wars at 8 p.m. is an ultimate showdown featuring legendary rock drumming brothers Crmine & Vinnie Appice. The show will include hits from their past, tributes to late drummers, audience participation and even a bit of magic, and a climax as they compete against each other for drumming dominance.
Pricing: Tickets $20 for the entire day
