A round-up of family-friendly performing arts events in Nassau in May, including a dog show in Oyster Bay, the Big Apple Circus in Fresh Meadows, and summer theater in the park in Oyster Bay.
UniverSoul Circus Big Top
WHEN: May 1-17, see website for performance schedule
WHERE: Roy Wilkins Park, 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens
AGES: All
WHAT: See flashy Caribbean dancers from Trinidad, trapeze artists from China, contortionists from Ethiopia, clowns from South Africa and Guinea, plus lions, zebras, and more.
WANT TO GO? $25. universoulcircus.com.
Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live
WHEN: May 2, 7pm
WHERE: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT: Don’t miss this fabulous oldies concert with Jay & The Americans, and others.
WANT TO GO? $39 and up. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org.
Luv: American Style
WHEN: May 8-10 and 15-17. Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm; Sundays at 12pm and 5pm
WHERE: New Victory Theatre, 209 W. 42nd St., Times Square, Manhattan
AGES: 7 and older
WHAT: A mix of classic rock with popping, locking, and boogaloo.
WANT TO GO? $28-$38. 646-223-3010. newvictory.org.
Paul Taylor Dance Company
WHEN: May 8, 7:30pm
WHERE: Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City
AGES: All
WHAT: This modern dance program includes the high energy of Syzygy, where dancers hurtle across the stage.
WANT TO GO? $40 and up. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu.
Ladies Kennel Association of America & Long Island Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
WHEN: May 15-17, 9am-6pm; Best in Show awarded at 4pm
WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
AGES: All
WHAT: Long Island dogs and their owners will get a chance to strut their stuff at the annual all-breed dog shows, obedience, and AKC Rally® trials.
WANT TO GO? $10 per person, $20 per carload each day. 516-922-9200. lkaa.org.
Big Apple Circus: Metamorphosis
WHEN: May 17-31, see website for schedule
WHERE: Cunningham Park, 196-22 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
AGES: All
WHAT: See clowns and camels, horses, pooches, and more.
WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $20. 888-541-3750. bigapplecircus.org.
Aha Real Magic!
WHEN: May 23, 2pm
WHERE: BroadHollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
AGES: All
WHAT: Magician Gary Ferrar delights audiences with his sleight of hand and clever banter.
WANT TO GO? $10-$12. 516-775-4420. broadhollow.org.
Summer Theater in the Park: Man of La Mancha
WHEN: May 30, 6pm
WHERE: Coe Hall–Planting Fields, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
AGES: 9 and older
WHAT: Join Don Quixote as he fights to right wrongs in this award-winning musical. Contact Jennifer Lavella or email jlavella@plantingfields.org.
WANT TO GO? FREE. 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.
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