What’s Happening on Long Island This Weekend (Jan 30–31, 2026)

A Whole Lot of Music, Laughter, Sugar, and... Acrobatics?

If January has felt like a 74-day-long Monday, you’re not alone. But before you slip into another weekend of “just catching up on laundry” and doomscrolling Zillow for homes in North Carolina, let me offer you a better plan. This weekend, Long Island is stepping up with music, laughs, food, culture, and a few moments that’ll make you say, “Wait... what did I just watch?” Let’s break it down.


🎤 Let's Go Crazy... Prince Style

Start your Friday night off right with Purple XPeRIeNCE, the ultimate Prince tribute show hitting The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead. It’s loud. It’s funky. And it’s basically musical glitter. Expect the classics: "Little Red Corvette," "1999," and, yes, "Purple Rain." Whether you're a lifelong fan or just want to wear something purple and feel mysterious, this is a safe space to belt your heart out and pretend you still have knees that can handle dancing.


🎨 Arts, Crafts, and Just Enough Wine

If glittery rock isn't your scene, how about a little color therapy? The Creative Community Class at Spirit of Huntington is happening Friday evening, and it’s the perfect way to decompress without doomscrolling. Think of it as an art class for grown-ups — minus the judgment and plus a bunch of new friends who also forgot what a “work-life balance” is.


🐉 Flipping Out (Literally) at the Lunar New Year Show

On Saturday morning, bring the kids (or just bring your inner child) to the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Great Neck Library. Chinese acrobatics, people. We're talking flips, balancing acts, and performances so precise they’ll make your gym teacher blush. It’s fun, it’s cultural, and it’s free — which, after that holiday credit card bill, we can all appreciate.


🍭 Dessert? Don’t Mind If I Do.

Now if acrobatics make you hungry — or you’re just always hungry — head straight to the Sweets & Treats Expo at Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore. It's part bakery, part candy shop, part adulting reward. Whether you're into macarons, cupcakes, or just sampling anything with a glaze on it, this is where diets go to die a happy death.


🎙️ Real Laughs, No Laugh Track Needed

Ready for a gut-busting Saturday night? Pete Correale: As I Was Saying is taking the stage with that "guy you grew up with" energy, but professionally funny. He’s a Long Island native with nationwide comedy chops — think blue-collar sarcasm meets dad-who-finally-got-a-night-out. Grab tickets, leave the kids with Grandma, and prepare to laugh so hard you might actually burn off a cupcake from earlier.


🎤 Lip Sync Battle: When Confidence Beats Talent

Over in Bellmore, the Long Island Lip Sync Battle is going down. Let me just say this: it’s the only place where a dad in a wig pretending to be Beyoncé will get a standing ovation. It’s chaotic, it’s hilarious, and you’ll leave wondering if you could’ve had a second career in air-guitar theatrics. Probably not, but worth watching someone else try.


🎹 Yellow Brick Joel: Because Long Island Loves Billy

If you’ve lived on Long Island longer than 15 minutes, you already know we treat Billy Joel like a saint who also knows how to fix carburetors. This weekend, you can relive the magic with Yellow Brick Joel: Piano Men, a tribute show covering all the classics — from Piano Man to Uptown Girl. Bring your voice, because you’ll be singing.


🎤 Matteo Lane: Comedy, Sass & Sauce

If you prefer your stand-up with a side of sass and a whole lot of style, Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up! is where it's at. He’s sharp, he’s hilarious, and he’s got a high note that could shatter your martini glass. Equal parts drag brunch energy and sharp observational humor, Matteo’s act is perfect for anyone who’s ever screamed internally during a Zoom call. So, all of us.


🍽️ Winter Restaurant Week: Let's Eat Like It’s a Special Occasion (Because It Is)

Still hungry? Good. Because Winter Long Island Restaurant Week is wrapping up this weekend. Prix-fixe menus are popping up from Huntington to Patchogue, offering two- and three-course meals at prices that make your accountant smile. It’s like a cheat code for date night — or just a fancy excuse to eat something you didn’t microwave.


🎻 Sound Symphony Orchestra: Something for the Soul

Cap off the weekend with something refined: the Sound Symphony Orchestra in Port Jefferson Station. Because sometimes, you want to sip wine and pretend you’re the kind of person who says “Bravo!” at the end of performances (even if you're just here for the strings). Whether you're a classical fan or just need an excuse to wear that one nice coat, this is a lovely way to wrap up your Long Island weekend.


✨Final Thoughts: Do You Really Want to Spend Another Weekend Reorganizing the Garage?

No, you don’t.
This weekend, Long Island is serving up culture, comedy, comfort food, and more ways to connect with your neighbors than you can shake a cannoli at. Whether you're out for family fun or sneaking away for a date night, there’s something for everyone.

And if you happen to fall in love with a town while you're out and about this weekend? Well, you know where to find me.
I’m Dean Miller — your A.I. Certified Agent and real-life Long Island neighbor. I know the neighborhoods, the hidden gems, and which zip codes are quietly heating up.
Let’s find your next move — right after you grab that cupcake.