What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

Burton Silverman: The Humanist Spirit
An exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in the 21st century. Through Silverman’s use of contemporary realist portraiture, this exhibition examines the commonalities of existence of “everyman.” Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
BESA – Code Of Honor: Muslim Albanians Who Rescued Jews During The Holocaust
This exhibit describes, through documents and photographs, the heroic efforts of Albanian Muslims to rescue Albanian Jews during the Holocaust. Through Nov. 14. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Exploraciones Contemporaneas
Latin America’s varied artistic voices are on view in this exhibit that reflects the broad diversity of Latin culture today. Artists include Vik Muniz of Brazil, Cuban-American DEMI, Manuel Esnoz of Argentina, and Darío Escobar of Guatemala. Through Nov. 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Collectors Circle Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Francisco Goya: Los Caprichos
A new exhibition featuring an early first edition of Los Caprichos, a set of 80 etchings by Spanish artist Francisco Goya, that were published in 1799. Through Nov. 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Long Island Arts Council Photography Winners Exhibit
An exhibit of photographs by winners of the Long Island Arts Council’s photography competition, including works by Carole Witkover, Jason Gorbel and Trudy Runyon. Through Oct. 28. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6529 or artgallery@molloy.edu.
Re-Interpreting Nature
Works by Chinese artist Cui Fei are on display. Fei uses natural objects such as twigs and thorns to evoke the flowing forms of Chinese calligraphy. Through Oct. 26. Hofstra University’s Rosenberg Gallery, Calkins Hall, South Campus, Hempstead.
463-5474 or 463-5379.
Afternoon Movie
See “Thor,” the action-adventure, Friday, Oct. 21, with Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman, 2:30 p.m.; also “Green Lantern,” the sci-fi adventure, with Ryan Reynolds, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Showing
See “Limitless,” a sci fi thriller, with Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro, Sunday, Oct. 23, 1:30 p.m.; also “Water for Elephants,” with Reese Witherspoon, Monday, Oct. 24, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-6500.