Nassau Announces Slate Of Free Summer Movies, Concerts

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — With the summer fast approaching, and more and more people getting vaccinated, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the 2021 slate of free concerts, movies and events that are coming up this year. There will be dozens of concerts and events held at parks across the county this summer.

“Nassau’s robust vaccination program has been key to reopening our county and we are all looking forward to going back to the activities we enjoy," Curran said. "I am proud to announce that summer is back in Nassau starting with a full slate of events including concerts and movies for all ages to enjoy."

Starting this month, the county will be holding dozens of concerts and movies for the whole family to enjoy. The main attraction is the Jovia Financial Credit Union Eisenhower Park Concert series, which kicks off on June 26.

While all concerts are free, advanced tickets are required. To reserve a ticket, please visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Here's the full lineup of events:

Jovia Financial Credit Union Eisenhower Park Concert Series

Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre. All shows start at 8 p.m.

• June 26: Roots Foundation – Bob Marley Tribute
• July 3: Anyway You Want It – Journey Tribute
• July 10: Half Step – Grateful Dead Tribute
• July 17: Almost Bros. – Allman Bros. Tribute
• July 24:Sir Paul – Beatles Tribute
• July 31: Petty Rumours – Tom Petty/Fleetwood Mac Tribute
• Aug. 7: Janis Joplin Experience
• Aug. 14: Misty Mountain – Led Zeppelin Tribute
• Aug. 21: Strange Magic – Electric Light Orchestra Tribute
• Aug. 28: Street Fighter – Rolling Stones Tribute

Noontime Concerts

Eisenhower Park, Field 1. Shows start at noon.

• July 14: Bobby Doo Wop
• July 21: Johnny Avino
• July 28: Vinny Pizzo
• Aug. 11: Tangerine
• Aug. 18: Tommy Sullivan
• Aug. 25: Fran & Frank

Pop-up Concerts

• July 20: Ragdoll/Four Seasons Tribute. Christopher Morley Park, Roslyn. 7 p.m.
• Aug. 2: Forever Plaid by Plaza Theatrical. North Woodmere Park, Valley Stream. 7 p.m.
• Aug. 8: John King. Mitchel Athletic Complex, Uniondale. 8 p.m.
• Aug. 30: Gathering Time. Grant Park, Hewlett. 7 p.m.

Chelsea Mansion Concerts

34 Muttontown Lane, East Norwich. Shows start at 7 p.m.

• July 6: Young Classical Artists in Concert
• July 14: L.I. Concert Orchestra
• Aug. 11: Swingtime Big Band

Family Movie Nights

Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre

• July 8: The Secret Life of Pets 2, 8:28 p.m.
• July 15: Trolls: World Tour, 8:25 p.m.
• July 22: The Crood’s: A New Age, 8:20 p.m.
• July 29: Abominable, 8:14 p.m.
• Aug. 5: The War with Grandpa, 8:06 p.m.
• Aug. 12: Playing with Fire, 7:57 p.m.
• Aug. 19: My Spy, 7:48 p.m.
• Aug. 26: Dora and the Lost City of Gold, 7:37 p.m.

Tuesday Night Movies

Cedar Creek Park/N. Woodmere Park

• July 13: Coco. Cedar Creek, 8:25 p.m.
• July 20: Inside Out. N. Woodmere, 8:21 p.m.
• July 27: Spy’s in Disguise. Cedar Creek, 8:15 p.m.
• Aug. 3.: UP. N. Woodmere, 8:08 p.m.
• Aug. 10: The Greatest Showman. Cedar Creek, 8 p.m.
• Aug. 17. Hocus Pocus. N. Woodmere, 7:50 p.m.

Movies on the Beach

Nickerson Beach Park, Lido Beach

• July 9: Book of Life, 8:27 p.m. East Terrace.
• July 18: Ferdinand, 8:22 p.m. West Terrace
• July 30: Angry Birds, 8:12 p.m. East Terrace
• Aug. 15: Angry Birds 2, 7:53 p.m. West Terrace
• Aug. 20: High School Musical, 7:46 p.m. East Terrace
• Aug. 29: Camp Rock, 7:32 p.m. West Terrace