MELODIES OF HARMONY: A JOURNEY THROUGH CHINESE MUSIC SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026, GREAT NECK LIBRARY, (MAIN BRANCH,) 2PM

We invite you to join esteemed musicians Zhou Yi and Yiman Miao co-founders of the Chinese Music Society as they present an exquisite performance featuring the ancient dizi (bamboo flutes), pipa (silk stringed lutes), Chinese gongs and drums. Through the captivating melodies inspired by the Silk Road and Yangtze River. Zhou performs worldwide and, in the USA, she has performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Maio is a world-renowned flute educator. Performers will be dressed in traditional Chinese attire. Come on down and educate yourself to Chinese music, you will be glad you did! This show is part of an all-day Lunar New Year event. Pre-register at Greatnecklibrary.org or by calling 516 466 8055.

Motown the Sound of Detroit on the Beautiful Moonchaser Party Boat, Sunday August 10, 2025, 5PM TO 8 PM

WITH DJ JUNI SPIN, and special guest singers Curtis Maxwell AND THE LEGENDARY CAROL WILLIAMS. 3 HOURS OF CRUISING, GREAT MUSIC, HOT BUFFET, BEER, WINE, SODA, IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS! ONLY $59 INCLUDES EVERYTHING EVEN THE TAX & TIP. THE BOAT LEAVES FROM THE CAPTREE MARINA, BABYLON, N.Y. GO TO THE MOONCHASER.COM, click on BAYJAM TO PURCHASE TICKETS

JUNE 1, 2025, SUNDAY, JIMMY ROBERTS, GREAT NECK LIBRARY (MAIN), 2 PM

Jimmy Roberts grew up in Great Neck NY. Mr. Roberts has written 5 Off Broadway musicals including the smash Off Broadway hit I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change which is the 2nd longest running Off Broadway musical of all time. That musical has been performed in all 50 states and over 25 countries. Jimmy will be singing and playing the Great American Songbook on the library’s beautiful Steinway piano. It is not often a performer of this caliber performs in Great Neck, be there you will be glad you came.

JUNE 26, THURSDAY, DOUBLE HEADER, STREETFIGHTER (STONES) VS lIVERPOOL SHUFFLE (BEATLES) PROMENADE, GRACE AVE AND MIDDLE NECK RD, GREAT NECK PLAZA, 6:30 to 10:30 PM.

This is the same Battle of the Bands show that we had last year. It was so popular that the Business Improvement District decided to do it again. Come on down and vote for which band you like the best. Last year the Beatle band won. Who will win this year? Promenades are when the street is closed off and the restaurants bring their tables on the street and serve their patrons there, while the band entertains them. This is a fun event.

THURSDAY, JULY 17, FLEETWOOD MACKED TRIBUTE BAND (FLEETWOOD MACK), PROMENADE, MIDDLE NECK RD & GRACE AVE. GREAT NECK PLAZA, NY, 6:30 TO 10PM

This is one of the top Fleetwood Mack tribute acts in the country. Come on down & see why. The Promenades are when the street is closed and the restaurants place theit tables on the street for outdoor dining, while you are entertained by a live band. This is a fun event. See you there!