Long Island events: Things to do this weekend 

If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.

ANTHONY RODIA

The stand-up comedian brings his "Laugh Till It Hurts" tour to the stage.

• Where The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• When 7:30 and 10 p.m. March 14
• Cost Tickets start at $77.75
• More info paramountny.com, 631-673-7300 

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

The New Orleans-based band brings the traditional sounds of the Crescent City to the stage, performing songs from their latest album, "So It Is.” 

• Where Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 Main St., Patchogue
• When 8 p.m. March 14
• Cost Tickets start at $50
• More info patchoguetheatre.org, 631-207-1313.

'IRELAND WITH MICHAEL' LIVE

Get acquainted with the culture, music and food of Ireland with Michael Londra, the former lead singer of "Riverdance" on Broadway and host of the PBS show, "Ireland With Michael.” He moderates this travel and music show as Ireland’s "ambassador,” showcasing footage and highlights places to visit.

• Where The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Patchogue
• When 8 p.m. March 14
• Cost Tickets start at $60
• More info thesuffolk.org, 631-727-4343

SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO

The stand-up comedian presents his "It Ain’t Right” tour at UBS Arena.  

• Where UBS Arena at Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont
• When 7 p.m. March 15
• Cost Tickets range $78-$279; $44 for parking
• More info ubsarena.com, 516-460-9599

BOLT FOR BALDRICK

Join a charity 5K run to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Dress in green for a 9 a.m. start held rain or shine. Runners can enjoy a pre- and post-race breakfast, along with chances to win raffle baskets.

• Where Farmingdale High School
• When 9 a.m. March 15
• Cost $40 registration fee; $35 in advance
• More info events.elitefeats.com

STATION PADDY’S DAY

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration features live entertainment including bagpipers and drummers (2 to 3 p.m.), followed by Irish step dancers (3:15 p.m.) and a Shamrock Hunt (2 to 6 p.m.) for prizes. Food options for purchase include drink specials and corned beef egg rolls. Visitors can shop at the market for specialty items like freeze-dried Irish-themed candy. There is free parking for up to three hours in the public parking garage located at 6 Union Ave. in Ronkonkoma.

• Where Station Yards, 9 Hawkins Ave., Ronkonkoma
• When 2 to 6 p.m. March 15
• Cost Free
• More info stationyardsli.com, 631-751-0300

WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

See nature films including "Brave Girl,” "Kind of Fishy,” "You Are Not Too Small,” "Jojo- A Toad Musical,” "The Tundra,” and "Mel Fell.” The program includes activities based on the films. Light refreshments will be served.

• Where Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River
• When 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 15
• Cost $15
• More info bayardcuttingarboretum.com, 631-581-1002

RUNNER IN RED

This 5K run/walk gets its name from the novel "Runner in Red” by Tom Murphy. The book is based on the real-life legend of the 1951 Boston Marathon where a woman wearing red participated undetected, becoming the first woman to run in this race. Meet up for a 9 a.m. start, rain or shine. The race supports a cure for lung cancer.

• Where Eisenhower Park, field 2, off Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
• When 9 a.m. March 15
• Cost $35, $30 in advance
• More info events.elitefeats.com

IRISH LUCK ON THE FARM

Spend a day on the farm celebrating Irish heritage with traditional music along with Irish step-dancing. Families can sit around a fire while children get a chance to visit the petting zoo.

• Where Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown
• When Noon to 4 p.m. March 15; rain date: March 16
• Cost $7
• More info eventbrite.com

ST. PATRICK’S PARADE IN FARMINGDALE

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day as marchers, floats and participants proceed down Main Street from Northside Elementary School. Marchers will meet at the elementary school at 1:30 p.m. for the lineup. 

• Where Main Street, Farmingdale Village
• When 2 p.m. March 16
• Cost Free
• More info farmingdalenychamber.org, for those interested in marching call: 516-293-7700