Exhibits and more...
A Feast for the Eyes
An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are presented through a wide variety of media, Artists represented include William Merritt Chase, Andy Warhol, Audrey Flack, Henri Matisse, George Grosz, Red Grooms, Claes Oldenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Cindy Sherman, among others. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Long Island Biennal
Theater/Music
How The Other Half Loves
Alan Ayckbourn’s bedroom farce that juggles time and space to present the lives and loves of three married couples,s presented by Nassau Community College’s Theatre and Dance Department, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors, $5 students weekends. Nassau Community College’s Little Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 22, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 and 7 p.m.: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Because of You: A Tribute to Tony Bennett
Stan Edward performs Bennett’s hits, in a celebration of the singer’s 90th birthday, Friday, Oct. 21, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Jessie’s Girl
The ‘80s tribute band in concert, with, “Back to the Eighties,” Friday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. $30, $25 and $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Little Women
Theatrical version of the beloved story tracing the adventures of the March sisters growing up in Civil War America, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Something Intangible
A Script-In-Hand Theatre production of the lighthearted comedy dealing with the struggle between art and commerce, as played out in the struggle between two combative brothers, Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Lisa Lampanelli
The “Queen of Mean” appears in her latest stand-up tour, Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $69.50, $49.50 and $9.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Music of Motown
Cody Childs and the Ladies of Soul in concert, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Karkowska Sisters
The duo performs “Under the Spanish Sun,” a concert celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Massapequa Philharmonic
The orchestra celebrates the music of Antonin Dvorak, featuring guest soloist cellist Arian Daurov, Sunday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. Berner Auditorium, 50 Carman Mill Rd., Massapequa. For information, visit www.massphil.org.
Senior Pops Orchestra
The intergenerational orchestra in concert, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. Program includes hits from “Guys and Dolls,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and more. $5 donation requested. Seaford High School, 1575 Seamans Neck Rd., Seaford. 414-1831 or www.seniorpops.org.
Styx
The power rockers in concert, Sunday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. $124.50, $99.50, $74.50, $49.50, $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Singing and Swinging
Trumpeter-vocalist Bob Merrill leads a quintet in a concert of pop classics and jazz favorites, Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
George and Gracie: A Love Story
An uplifting tribute to the legendary Burns and Allen, Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 30, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.
broadhollow.org.
Family
‘Owl’ Be Your Friend
Create a friendly owl college, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20-21, 2:30-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Junie B. Jones
A musical adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Halloween Fun Festival
Varied Halloween-themed activities, Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With trick or treating, cupcake decorating, mask making, entertainment, and more. Great Lawn, Molloy College Public Square, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Diwali Festival
Celebrate India’s ancient festival of lights, Sunday, Oct. 23,11 a.m.-4 p.m. Find out about traditions practiced by families in various parts of the world during the five-day holiday. With traditional story-dancing, foods to sample, crafts, and more. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Jungle Book
Journey deep in the jungle, with Mowgli the man-cub, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 30, 12 p.m. $11 in advance; $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.