Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park (4/26 - 5/2)

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Afternoon jazz

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, so come enjoy an afternoon of jazz classics with the Paul Joseph Quartet on April 26 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the Oceanside Library. It’s free, but seating is first come, first served.

Broadway, by students

The students of Oceanside Middle School and Oceanside High School are performing a medley of Broadway songs from Les Miserables, Hamilton, Wicked and more. It takes place on April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Oceanside Library.

Recovering from Sandy

From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on April 30, Island Park Public Library is hosting representatives from the Nassau Count District Attorney’s Office and Office of Consumer Affairs to help residents affected by contractor issues in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

Stirring sounds with Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony Orchestra

Maestro Louis Panaccuilli steps away from his duties at the helm of the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra for a moment and turns his attention — and his baton — to the Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony Orchestra. The popular local orchestra’s spring concert, on Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m., features Vivaldi’s Double Violin Concerto, Night on Bald Mountain and a piece by Benjamin Britten, among other selections. It takes place at James A. Dever School in Valley Stream. Info: (516) 884-4856.

Criss Angel conjures up some new tricks

The acclaimed illusionist visits Tilles Center on Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m., with his latest action-packed show. “The Mindfreak Unplugged” is billed as a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, showcasing Angel’s famous sleight of hand street magic, mentalism, and even some of his most iconic illusions. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.