Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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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.
In Print
An exhibit that focuses on printmaking processes such as relief (woodblock, woodcut, linocut) intaglio (engraving, etching, mezzotint, aquatint), planographic (lithograph, monotype) and stencil (screenprint, pochoir) prints. Drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s collections and dating from the late 16th to the 21st century, featured artists include Romare Bearden, Albrecht Durer, Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, Andy Warhol, Max Weber, and James McNeill Whistler. Through Sept. 18. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Kenny Scharf
An exhibit devoted to the works of the muralist-painter-installation artist. Highlights include the expansive mural Pop Renaissance, a version of the artist’s Cosmic Cavern and a recreation of his former Brooklyn studio. Through July 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “I Saw the Light,” the biopic about singer-songwriter Hank Williams, Friday, May 13, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Choice,” the romantic drama based on the Nicholas Sparks novel about two neighbors in a small coastal town who wind up in a relationship that is tested by life’s most defining events, Tuesday, May 17, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “The Big Short,” the comedy-drama based on Michael Lewis’ non-fiction 2010 book about the 2007–2008 financial crisis triggered by the housing market collapse, Friday, May 13, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Mike’s Movies
See “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the long-awaited seventh episode of the sci-fi saga, Friday, May 13, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Movie Matinee
See “Everest,” the biographical adventure thriller, Friday, May 13, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Jewish Film Festival
See “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker,” the documentary focusing on the tumultuous early days of this iconic vaudeville superstar who ruled the 1920s flapper era, Monday, May 16, 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
On Screen
See “Straight Outta Compton,” the biopic that chronicles the rise and fall of the Compton, Calif. hip hop group N.W.A., Wednesday, May 18, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine “Lost Works of Leonardo da Vinci,” with Prof. Thomas Germano, Thursday, May 19, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.
239-3262.
Film Showing
See “Pitch Perfect 2,” the sequel to the musical comedy about a collegiate all-female a capella singing group, Thursday, May 19, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

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