Summer outdoor dancing and live music events on Long Island

895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh; and bandshell: Field 4, 1 Ocean Pkwy.

Rock out to music at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater or learn to country line dance at the bandshell (free). Upcoming concerts:

• June 5: Triumph
• June 8: Kesha 

• June 18: Ashanti and Trey Songz

• June 19: Yacht Rock Revue

• June 20: Riley Green 

• June 23: James Taylor 

• June 24: Evanescence

• June 27: Godsmack

• June 28: Jack Johnson 

To see the full list, visit newsday.com/entertainment. 

More info 516-221-1000, livenation.com 

1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville

Country rockers and freestyle stars are known to stop at this outdoor venue. Upcoming concerts include Freedom Fest, a free concert starring country star Brett Young and Freestyle Feast. 

• July 3 at 4 p.m.: The country celebration will feature a fireworks show by Grucci and DJ tunes
• July 25 at 7 p.m.: Freestyle Feast will feature performances by TKA, Shannon, Judy Torres and more

More info 631-676-7500, champbaldhill.com 

Field 6 off Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow

Celebrate a variety of cultures with music, food and dancing at the Lakeside Theatre's International Music Nights.

• June 6: 6 p.m. Ukrainian American Night
• June 13: 6 p.m. Indian American Night
• June 14: 4 p.m. Israeli American Night and Festival
• June 30 : 7 p.m. Greek American Night
• July 6: 7 p.m. German American Night 

• July 12: 6 p.m. Creole American Night 

• July 13: 7 p.m. Italian American Night 

• July 17: 6 p.m. Caribbean Night featuring Keznamdi 

• Aug. 3: 7 p.m. Irish American Night

• Aug. 9: 6 p.m. Bangladeshi American Night

• Aug. 16: 5 p.m. Pakistani American Night 

• Aug. 29: 6 p.m. African American Night 

• Aug. 30: 6 p.m. Chinese American Night

More info 516-572-0200, nassaucountyny.gov

115 Front St., Greenport

Groove under the stars to rock, Latin and reggae hits during Dances in the Park. Come Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. for this free event that kicks off June 29 and sing and dance to tunes by local bands.

• June 29: Gunk and Sweet Ride Long Island
• July 6: Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks
• July 13: Seismatics
• July 20: Royal Khaoz
• July 27: Bachatu

More info Instagram: Dancesinthepark

400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague

Salsa dance during Latin Night Tuesdays and Saturdays through the summer starting June 2. Guests can order from a Latin-inspired menu at this spot overlooking the Great South Bay. 

• June 2: Los Hermanos
• June 6: Puerto Rican Day
• June 9: A nostalgia mix of music
• June 12: Mutant Kings
• June 14: Nina
• June 16: La Sabrosura
• June 17: Golden Grooves
• June 18: Warped Tour
• June 20: Elegancia
• June 21: Tiger Rose
• June 23: Rumba Buena
• June 27: Palante
• June 28: Tiger Rose
• June 30: Bachatu

More info Instagram: cantinabay

1 Ocean Pkwy., Massapequa

An outdoor food hall on Tobay’s tranquil bay, The Boat Yard comprises five order-at-the-counter kiosks that cover a few continents' worth of menu items. Hit up the Dockside Grill kiosk for burgers and sandwiches; a few feet to the right, Bonanno’s Gourmet Pizza & Calzones serves personal pies. There’s Mexican street food at La Playa Taco Bar, seafood at Rudy’s Raw Bar & Chowder and salads and bowls at Bayside Salad & Power Bowls. The Boat Yard's neighbor, Surf Shack, is a slightly more formal restaurant, although flip-flops are welcome. Free for Town of Oyster Bay residents; $10 music fee for non-residents at the door

• Live music starting May 16 through the end of September at 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays
• Family Fun Nights starting June 16 through end of September at 5 p.m. Tuesdays bounce house, face painting, kids karaoke, cotton candy and popcorn

More info 516-324-8474, theboatyardny.com

327 River Ave., Patchogue 

Put on your cowboy hat and join a weekly hoedown to country beats.

• Monday at 6 p.m.: DJ Casey hosts a western party; no cover charge; also burger night ($10 burger and fries platter)
• Tuesday at 5 p.m.: Taco and Tequila; no cover charge
• Wednesday at 5 p.m.: Country night with rotating live bands including Southbound, American Ride and Locmore and DJ Salty Jim, vendors and games, mechanical bull and line dancing; no cover charge
• Thursday at 8 p.m.: DJ Kaution and dancing; $10 cover
• Friday starting at 4 p.m.: Fitness Friday (free admission with proof of gym membership) dance party with DJ Salty Jim at 4 p.m., live band at 7 p.m.; $10 cover
• Saturday at 7 p.m.: Live band and DJ Salty Jim; $10 cover
• Sunday at 3 p.m.: Millennial marketplace and live music from 1990 to 2000s; no cover charge accept for special events

More info 631-207-0370, dublindeck.com

100 Ocean Pkwy., Babylon

The party never ends and the music never stops at this beachy South Shore perch for copious amounts of fried fish, frozen margs, and lime-topped Coronas. Ocean Parkway’s Cedar Beach in Babylon draws crowds all summer long at this mega-complex on the sand that offers plenty of diversions. Whether it’s the miles of beach volleyball nets that call to your sporty side, the live music stage that hosts a variety of local and visiting bands and DJs, high-intensity cocktail specials or the summer eats (fried fish to shellfish to tacos), there’s something for everyone, even the little ones. 

• Monday at 4 p.m.: Family Fun Night with bounce castles, face painting, popcorn and ice cream stations, sand castle contests and more starting June 15; no cover charge
• Tuesday at 7 p.m.: Beach party with volleyball and local talent performs; no cover charge
• Wednesday at 7 p.m.: Dance party with live music from the '80s, guest host Larry the Duck; no cover charge
• Thursday: Beach Blast with live music; no cover charge
• Friday at 4 p.m.: Mousetrap Happy Hour with DJ Mouse and live concert at 7 p.m.; no cover charge
• Saturday at 2 p.m.: DJ dance party and live concert at 7 p.m.; no cover charge
• Sunday at 4 p.m.: Sunday Funday live concert, volleyball, frozen drink specials; no cover charge

More info 631-422-7222, saltshackny.com

223 Harbor Beach Rd., Mount Sinai

Right on the sand, this lively covered bar and waterside grill attracts a rainbow of humanity, from young families and day-trippers to couples on first dates. You can belly up to the four-sided bar in a tankini to holler your order across live music or take a table on the relatively placid patio for the usual beach fare of baked clams, cheeseburgers, classic lobster rolls, sandwiches, entrée salads. Enjoy free live music Thursdays through Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m.

More info 631-743-9410, tikijoes.com

25 Pond Lane, Southampton

Head to the park, bring a picnic and enjoy free live music starting at 6:30 p.m. 

• July 2: The Nancy Atlas Project
• July 8: Bangos
• July 22: Darrent Ottati and Friends
• July 29: Sir Elton

• Aug. 5: Christian Padavan and Friends

• Aug. 12: Damaged Goods

• Aug. 19: Tigres

• Aug. 26: Cornerstone

• Sept. 2: Strange Magic

More info 631-287-4377, sec-arts.org

Bring a chair or blanket to local parks to enjoy free concerts during Music Under the Stars series. Concerts start at 8 p.m. 

• John J. Burns Park: 4990 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park

  • 7:30 p.m. July 7; Salute to America honoring Veteran's & Armed Forces featuring New York Bee Gees Tribute Show with Grucci fireworks 

  • July 8: Any Way You Wait It Journey tribute 

  • July 14: Mike DelGuidice 

  • July 15: Half Step, Grateful Dead tribute 

  • 6 p.m. July 18: Country Fest 

  • July 21: Tribute to Beatles, Zeppelin and Doors by Magical Mystery Doors

  • July 25: The Beat Goes On Cher tribute featuring Lisa McClowry 

  • July 28: StevieMac A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience 

  • July 29: Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience, Taylor Swift tribute

  • Aug. 4: National Night Out featuring Tennessee Whiskey Chris Stapleton Tribute and Bell Bottom Revival Lainey Wilson tribute

  • Aug. 11: Classic Stones Live 

  • Aug. 15: Yellow Brick Joel

• Syosset-Woodbury Park: 7800 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury
  • July 11: Dr. K's Motown Revue
  • Aug. 12: The Main Event Barbra Streisand tribute
• Plainview-Old Bethpage Park: 175 Washington Ave., Plainview
  • July 22: The Fast Lane Eagles Tribute
• Ellsworth Allen Park: Heisser Lane and Motor Avenue, Farmingdale 
  • Aug. 5: The Allmost Brothers Band 
  • Aug. 8: In the Air Tonight 
• Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, Larrabee Avenue or West End Avenue
  • Aug. 1: Decadia 

More info 516-797-7925, oysterbaytown.com

Several parks host free concerts and international nights to celebrate heritage and community. The season will kick off at 8 p.m. June 27 with live music at Town Park at Point Lookout (1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout).

More info 516-670-1050, townofhempsteadevents.com

Dance to nostalgia tribute bands and rock jams at 7 p.m. Attendees can purchase a bite to eat at food trucks starting at 5 p.m. during the free concert series. 

• June 17: Rich Mahogany, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Ln., East Islip
• June 24: Completely Unchained, Van Halen Tribute, Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd., Holbrook
• July 1: 70s Rock Parade, Ronkonkoma Beach, Rosevale Avenue, Ronkonkoma
• July 8: The Warped Tour Band, Bay Shore Marina, 142 S. Clinton Ave., Bay Shore
• July 15: American Ride Band, Toby Keith Tribute, Islip Grange, Sayville
• July 22: Classic rock with Wonderous Stories, Anthony Casamento Park, Muncey Road, West Islip
• July 29: Foreign Journey, Gull Haven Golf, Gull Haven Drive, Central Islip
• Aug. 5: The Dedications, 50s-60s rock, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Ln., East Islip
• Aug. 12: Freebird, Bay Shore Marina, 142 S. Clinton Ave., Bay Shore

More info 631-224-5414, islipny.gov

Free admission and parking during this summer concert series starting at 7 p.m.

• June 23: The Men of Soul, Hermann Griem, 54 Brown Blvd., Wheatley Heights
• July 1: Mamma Mania, American Tribute to ABBA, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
• July 9: The Men of Soul, 500 Mount Ave., West Babylon
• July 10: Forever Donna, Donna Summer Tribute with Rainere Martin, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
• July 18: The Little Mermen, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
• July 24: Gold Dust Woman, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
• July 29: The Lords of 52nd Street, "Fill the Boot" supports the Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs' Relief Fund, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
• Aug. 5: Foreign Journey and Return to Paradise, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
• Aug. 7: Lovesong, Overlook Beach, Ocean Parkway, Babylon
• Aug. 12: American Girl: A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Fill the Boot" supports the Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs' Relief Fund, Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague 

More info 631-893-2100, townofbabylonny.gov

Chapin Rainbow Stage, Prime and Main Street, Huntington

Catch local musicians, free concerts, movies, musical theater and family events Wednesday-Saturday with occasional Sunday events from July through August at Heckscher Park.

More info 631-271-8423, huntingtonarts.org

Bring a picnic and listen to live music starting at 7 p.m.; except at 6 p.m. July 21

• June 28: The Bodega Tall Boys, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• July 2: Tribe, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington

• July 5: Half Step, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington

• July 9: The Hambones, Mary Jane Davies Green, Plandome Road, Manhasset
• July 12: Lovesong, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• July 15: Retro 69, Clinton G. Martin Park, New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park
• July 16: Radio Flashback, Manorhaven Beach Park, 158 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington
• July 19: Triple M Fiesta, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• July 21: Milagro, Gerry Pond Park, 36 Main St., Roslyn
• July 23: Fleetwood Nash, Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson
• July 26: Haus of Monsters, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• July 30: Echoes of the Eagles, Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park
• Aug. 2: Cold Spring Harbor, Billy Joel Tribute, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• Aug. 6: Streetfighter, Rolling Stone Tribute, Manorhaven Beach Park, 158 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington
• Aug. 9: Rusty Spurs, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• Aug. 13: Minor Issues, Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park
• Aug. 16: Be Kind and Rewind, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• Aug. 20: Soul Jam Revue, Whitney Pond Park, Northern Boulevard and Community Drive, Manhasset
• Aug. 23: MJ Tribute, Michael Jackson Tribute, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington
• Aug. 27: Ladies of the 80s, Manorhaven Beach Park, 158 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington
• Aug. 30: Bonjourney, North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington

More info 516-869-6311, northhempsteadny.gov

Newsday's Lynn Petry contributed to this article