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The Ultimate “LIVE” Billy Joel Tribute Band

The Vilage of Island Park presents the last in its series of summer concerts with Captain Jack. Followed by a fireworks display. Both are free at Masone Beach beginning at 7:30 Sept. 3. Bring a lawn chair and the family.

Naughty but Nice: Pre-Code Hollywood
Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Film historian Philip Harwood takes us back to Hollywood, before the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code, when studios tested the outer limits of propriety with films such as Baby Face, Red-Headed Woman, Three on a Match, and Scarface. Discover how filmmakers were able to initially ignore the Code, enacted in 1930, and what led studios to finally capitulate in 1934.

Money Monster
Island Park Library Movie
September 2 at 1:30 p. m. A financial TV host and his producer are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio.

An evening with Howard Jones
The electronic ’80s synthpop pioneer stops by the Paramount, on Friday, Sept. 2, on his latest North American tour, with special guest Loner’s Club. Jones, who influenced a new generation of electronic and dance musicians, continues at the forefront of music technology in both his live shows and productions. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.

Arr! Arr!
Young adventurers can will find plenty of swashbuckling fun at Pirate School, on Friday, Sept. 1, at Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The interactive program for ages 7 and up includes a mischievous blend of clown theater, props, magic, astonishing sound effects, and more. Kids are encouraged to come in costume for the event, where they’ll discover the science behind pirating, before heading back to school. Info: (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.