Events in Gold Coast today

Primordial Sound Meditation is a personalized mantra practice grounded in the Vedic tradition of India, created to settle mental activity and invite a deep sense of calm. A traditional Vedic formula is used to determine each person’s unique sound, selected from the vibrations present in nature at the time of birth. The word mantra comes from Sanskrit and is commonly understood as a tool for the mind, helping to disengage from external distractions. This training is presented in four sessions. It starts with the fundamentals of meditation, its origins, and the role of a personal mantra. A private one on one ceremony follows, where the individual mantra is given. The next session focuses on practical skills for building a steady practice. The final session looks at expanding awareness and experiencing higher states of consciousness. With this structured approach, participants learn to cultivate inner stability, ease stress, and support overall well-being, vitality, and happiness.

Join Trauma Psychotherapist and author Herb Cohen for a guided, transformational inner journey aligned with the 8/8 Lion’s Gate Portal. This in-person experience is designed to support clarity, healing, release, renewal, and stepping into your highest path, with opportunities for energetic transmissions during the session. The event runs for two hours and includes time for an intentional guided practice within the portal energy. Herb Cohen’s book “Unveiled: A Journey to Soul Realization” will also be available to purchase at the event.

Bastid’s BBQ returns to New York for a full day of great music and food at The Seaport. Plan for an 18+ event with doors opening at 3:00 PM.

Enjoy a live electronic music event featuring Josh Baker, with support from Laidlaw, Natalia Roth, and Cole Terrazas. The show takes place at Knockdown Center and starts in the afternoon.

Get ready for a Saturday sunset booze cruise with NYC’s hottest DJs at Pier 36. The party heads out at 6:30 PM, with boarding starting at 6:00 PM and returning at 9:30 PM. Enjoy skyline views from the rooftop deck, dance to a mix of hip-hop, reggae, reggaeton, dembow, EDM, and house, and make use of the fully stocked bar onboard. There are also food options available for purchase, plus priority seating for bottle service (based on reservation details). Attendees must be 21+ with valid ID.

Catch D.L. Hughley live at City Winery New York City. The show starts at 7:00 PM.

Krush is bringing a hard-hitting rock and roll set with party rock favorites, 90s and 2000s hits, plus classic rock and Queen-inspired songs. Catch the live band at The Boat Yard for an evening of high-energy music.

Celebrate a hot summer night with refreshing cocktails and live music. Enjoy a lively atmosphere where great drinks and catchy tunes set the tone for an upbeat evening.

Franz Ferdinand brings taut guitar riffs, a swaggering indie style, and a driving pulse built for dancing. The performance centers on singable hooks and big anthems that keep the crowd in motion. A high-energy concert experience for fans of indie and alternative rock.

Enjoy a high-energy live concert at The Bayou Restaurant featuring The Sauce Boss, bringing together live blues, rock, and soul. Expect a fun night with his memorable stage presence and his signature “hot sauce” creations, plus great food and drinks available at the venue.

Get ready for a night of Soca, Reggae, Afrobeat, Kompa, and Hip Hop at Jouvay Night Club in Queens. This is Saturdays at Jouvay, running from 10 PM to 4 AM, with special deals until 11:59 PM. There’s also a $5 cover before 12 with RSVP information provided on the event page. Everyone can download a free ticket.

Part of Cult Café’s Barry Levinson retrospective, Sleepers takes center stage with a preshow and a few fun perks. Tickets are $18 for the public and $11 for members, and earlybirds can pick up free stickers and mix CDs. This 1996 American drama, directed by Barry Levinson and presented in English, follows a tight-knit group of boys from Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen whose lives are derailed after a prank ends in tragedy. Sent to a reformatory, they suffer brutal abuse, and years later two of them confront one of their former tormentors and set out for revenge. The film runs 147 minutes and features a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, Billy Crudup, Minnie Driver, and Dustin Hoffman.

Art in the Park brings live music, poetry readings, and a variety of performances to Northport Village Park all day long. Attendees can explore booths with original artwork, hand crafted pieces, and specialty goods available to purchase from artists and artisans. Framed by a scenic waterfront, the event offers a full day of browsing, listening, and celebrating the arts.

Join a family-friendly birding program to learn how to spot birds. You’ll start with tips for identifying birds, then head out for a walk through the arboretum to look for them in action. This program is designed for children ages 6 and up. Tickets are $4 per person upon arrival, and there is also a $8 parking fee. Space is limited and reservations are required, with doors at 9:45 AM. Please try to arrive about 10 minutes early.

Get ready for a glittery, MAMMA MIA!-themed brunch experience with live, show-stopping performances from the world-famous singing waitstaff at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Enjoy a two-hour brunch with your choice of entrée, plus bottomless mimosas for up to two hours with the bottomless ticket option. A legendary “Starduster” performance round will also keep the fun going from early on. The dress code is all about sequins, flares, and groovy style, and all guests must have pre-purchased tickets.

Catch Timmy Trumpet at Summer Club in New York City. The show starts at 1:00 PM. Tickets are available via DICE and Posh.

Homebrew Music presents a live set by Johnny Rain Band at Sands Point Preserve, staged at the Ice House, the new outdoor gathering space in the woods behind Castle Gould. Admission to the performance is included with park entry, and parking costs $15.00 per car. Weather permitting, attendees can relax on lounge seating by the pond, explore the trails, and enjoy music curated by Homebrew Music that spotlights local artists on select Sundays throughout spring and summer.

The Rose Remembrance concert is presented by Belle Voci, an intergenerational Long Island choral society of professional and amateur singers united to support cancer prevention, cure, and catharsis through inspired choral music and ceremony. This year, the ceremony will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Huntington. Tickets are available in advance, at the door, or online. Proceeds help sustain Belle Voci’s philanthropic work and programming, including concert production, scholarships, educational workshops, and charitable giving. The organization has supported the American Cancer Society, Optimum Health Institute, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Northwell Hospice Care Network, Cancer Hope Network, and Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition. Belle Voci is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Explore long form improv in a seven-week advanced class at Take 2 Actor's Studio with John Dorcic, a favorite improv instructor on Long Island. Through games and structured exercises, participants reinforce core principles while taking on advanced work. Build spontaneity, playfulness, imagination, and confidence. Practice acting on cue, thinking on your feet, and trusting your instincts. Open to anyone with prior improv experience, whether from John’s classes or elsewhere.

Pritish Narula brings his live stand up to a New York stage, blending his distinct storytelling with a funny perspective on everyday life. The show delivers humor you can relate to, keen observations, and laughs from start to finish. It takes place at Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington.

Catch a tribute show for Springsteen fans at My Father’s Place at the Roslyn. Gypsy Angel Row performs in the evening, bringing the Springsteen vibe to the stage. Tickets are not on sale.

Catch My Chemical Romance and Franz Ferdinand live at Citi Field. The show starts at 7:00 PM local venue time.

Build a solid foundation in improvisation over seven weeks at Take 2 Actor's Studio. Long Island improv instructor John Dorcic guides beginner and intermediate students through engaging exercises and games that boost spontaneity, creativity, playfulness, and confidence. Participants develop core abilities like responding in the moment, staying quick on their feet, and trusting their instincts. The class supports newcomers and those with a few lessons behind them who want to sharpen targeted skills, and it features a personalized plan for each student. Focus on the areas you care about most or enjoy a welcoming introduction to the world of improv.

Craft-loving kids can take part in a summer workshop that mixes music, creativity, and cool indoor comfort while making art with friends. Each session guides participants through two art projects and offers free time to craft or draw. Activities rotate through mosaics, ceramics, canvas painting, clay, wood, fiber arts, watercolor, and guided drawing. Weather permitting, there is a quick mid-session snack and stretch outside to recharge and get moving. This installment features the Culinary Canvas theme. Across the season, additional weekly themes include Meet the Masters, Trendy Friends, Ocean Adventure, Mystical and Magical, Fashion Week, and Color Lab, with Trendy Friends returning later.

Explore hands-on ancient technologies and outdoor skills at a camp focused on Native American culture and the natural world. Try spear throwing with an atlatl, learn to make fire without matches, and practice building a safe campfire along with basic survival know-how. Visit the beach to see natural clay deposits, process the clay, and try pottery-making. Enjoy games and storytelling, learn about the importance and uses of trees, and practice animal tracking. Activities also include campfire cooking and foraging with native foods.

Gino Dabbicco brings the timeless sounds of the Sinatra era to The Clam Bar with the polish of an accomplished entertainer. A drink and dinner by the water pair naturally with classic songs that invite singing along with friends and family.

Catch Monty Alexander for an evening of jazz at Birdland Jazz Club in New York. The show is listed to start at 7:00 PM.

Readers’ Services Librarian Lisa Hollander leads an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling novel All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk starting one month before the discussion. No registration is required.

The Mid-Island Y JCC is hosting an adult creative workshop where you’ll make a Batik inspired challah cover. Using liquid paint on pre-prepared cotton fabric, you’ll be able to choose from a Shabbat themed design or a High Holiday themed design. The session runs from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM and is for adults 18 and older.

Join Long Island Female Entrepreneurs for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at a local Italian bakery. The night includes networking time, quick introductions, a structured session for founder problem-solutions with group feedback, and more time to network. Expect coffee and pastries, with parking available behind the bakery via the Syosset Train station back lot.

The 115th Annual Feast of the Assumption offers a welcoming mix of activities for all ages. Admission is free, with live music from the Revelators Rock Band, plenty of food and drinks featuring homemade Italian specialties prepared by the Dell'Assunta Kitchen, and a variety of entertainment, rides, and games. Attendees can take part in a homemade wine competition with cash awards and a dessert baking contest with cash prizes. For full details, see the flyer available on the event homepage.

Head out for a Wednesday night live music set from 6 to 9 PM at American Beauty Bistro. There will be special deals including $25 bottles of wine and $5 desserts, and it’s dine-in only.

Catch live music at BK Sweeney’s Parkside Tavern during Wednesday night hours from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. It’s a great midweek stop for music and a lively atmosphere.

Original Music Wednesdays returns for a weekly night of live performances featuring original music. The show runs from early evening into late night, with a fun, upbeat atmosphere.

Catch Gibby Haynes live at Union Pool in New York. The show starts at 7:00 PM, and tickets are listed as sold out.

Mamamoo is performing live at UBS Arena in Belmont Park. The show is scheduled for 7:30 PM.

Save Ferris with Midnight Foolishness is performing at Sony Hall. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM.

Settle in for great food, drinks, and live music at The Clam Bar at Bridge Marine in Bayville. The 1984 Band, a Long Island group, brings an upbeat mix of classic rock and pop spanning the 60s, 70s, 80s, and today, with favorites from artists such as Journey, Heart, Billy Joel, The Cars, and Lady Gaga. Recognized for high-energy shows that draw the crowd in, the lineup features Diana Romano on lead vocals, Tony on lead guitar with background vocals, and Tommy Stiso on bass and vocals.

The 115th Annual Feast of the Assumption at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School - Westbury offers free admission and a full lineup of family-friendly activities. Enjoy food and drinks featuring homemade Italian dishes from the Dell'Assunta Kitchen, take in the entertainment along with rides and games, and dance to music from DJ Vinny Dice. The festivities also include the annual auction, creating a lively celebration for all ages.

Join the DJ set for Freestyle At The Yard at The Boat Yard. The event runs in the early evening, bringing a live music vibe to Tobay Beach.

Lawrence “LAW” Worrell, a genre-spanning artist from Brooklyn, delivers a high-energy show that blends funk, hip hop, rock, R&B, soul, pop, and jazz. A seven-time Grammy nominee and three-time Indie Music Award winner, he performs as a singer, rapper, producer, multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and commanding bandleader. His musical roots trace to his grandfather, blues and soul legend Sam “Bluzman” Taylor, and his career includes collaborations with George Clinton, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Chaka Khan, and more. Known for work with the 420 Funk Mob and his own band, LAW brings relentless energy, soul, and style. This concert is free. Seating is limited, and attendees may bring their own chairs. Support for Westbury Arts comes from the New York State Council on the Arts, the Office of the Governor, and the New York State Legislature.

Molly Santana and North West are taking over Webster Hall for an evening of hip hop, rap, and underground vibes. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 7:30 PM.

Get ready for an evening of Yacht Rock Revue at The Rooftop at Pier 17. The show starts at 7:30 PM, and it’s being presented in a disco-funk, nu-disco style for a smooth, feel-good night on the waterfront.