What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

Africa: Sub-Saharan Diversity
Drawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across West and Central Africa. Themes of protection, prestige, and masquerade are illustrated through selected masks, weapons, sculptures, jewelry, and textiles. Through Aug. 12. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Kenny Scharf
An exhibit devoted to the works of the muralist-painter-installation artist, who emerged out of the 1980s street art movement. Highlights include the expansive mural Pop Renaissance, a version of the artist’s Cosmic Cavern and a recreation of his former Brooklyn studio. Opens March 19, through July 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
You Go, Girl! Celebrating Women Artists
An overview of 50 women artists from the 19th century through today. Artists on view include Berenice Abbott, Elaine de Kooning, Dorothy Dehner, Audrey Flack, Jane Hammond, Mary Nimmo Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Betty Parsons, Miriam Schapiro, Emma Stebbins, Jane Wilson, and others. Through April 3. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “Creed, the spinoff-sequel to the “Rocky” series, Friday, March 18, 2:30 p.m.; also “Steve Jobs,” the bio-pic based on the life of the Apple founder, Tuesday, March 22, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “The Martian,” the sci fi adventure about an astronaut’s struggle to survive on Mars after being mistakenly left for dead by his crew, Friday, March 18, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Mike’s Movies
See “Spotlight,” the story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, Friday, March 18, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Movie Matinee
See “Suffragette,” a drama that details the struggles of the fight for equality in early 20th century Britain, Friday, March 18, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
On Screen
See the classic romantic comedy “The Philadelphia Story,” with Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn, Friday, March 18, 1:30 p.m.; also “Suffragette,” a fact-based drama that details the struggles of the fight for equality in early 20th century Britain, Monday, March 21, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Documentary Screening
See “The Hunting Ground” the acclaimed documentary about the incidents of sexual assault on U.S. college campuses, presented by NCJW Peninsula Section, Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
At the Movies
See “The Martian,” the sci fi film about an astronaut’s struggle to survive on Mars after being mistakenly left for dead by his crew, Monday, March 21, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
A multi-media program with Jack Schnur, featuring clips of Martin’s many TV appearances, Tuesday, March 22, 1 p.m. Registration required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Showing
See “Mr. Holmes,” a new twist on the world’s most famous detective, reimagining him as an elderly man living on a farm with his housekeeper and her young son, Thursday, March 24, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Village Art Club Meeting
Joel Spector demonstrates how to paint a still life pastel, at the Village Art Club’s monthly meeting, Thursday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to non-members. Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information, call Anne Bailey at 887-1770.