Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling
An exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and enduring photographs. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Light Works: 100 Years of Photos

A survey of photography processes and subjects from 1873 to 2000, ranging from Eadweard Muybridge’s 19th-century photographic studies of animal locomotion to Richard Misrach’s contemporary chromogenic prints. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Norman Rockwell and Friends: American Illustrations from the Mort Künstler Collection
An overview of masters from the Golden Age of American Illustration: Edwin Austin Abbey, Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell, Charles Dana Gibson, Winslow Homer, J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle, Norman Rockwell, and N.C. Wyeth, among others. Through March 5. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Political Slant II: Editorial Cartoons
An original exhibition featuring works by Thomas Nast for historical context, along with works by award-winning editorial cartoonists Matt Davies, Walt Handelsman, Mike Keefe, Steve Kelley, and Signe Wilkinson. These cartoons offer commentary on the current national election process, candidates, and key issues. Through March 12. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See “An Affair to Remember,” the classic 1957 romantic drama, starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, Friday, Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Infiltrator,” the true-to-life thriller that follows a U.S. Customs official who uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “Love Actually,” the Christmas-themed romantic comedy that follows the lives of eight couples, Friday, Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Stryker’s America: Photographing the Great Depression,” which tells the story of how Roy E. Stryker, a low-level federal bureaucrat, managed a massive New Deal project to document the Great Depression, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 23-24 12, 1 and 3 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 27-29, 12, 1 and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Movie Matinee
See “He Named Me Malala,” the portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Movie Time
See “Eight Days a Week,” Ron Howard’s documentary on the Beatles’ touring years, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Showing
Watch “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, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Candlelight Tour
Visit Pagan-Fletcher Restoration by candlelight, presented by Valley Stream Historical Society, Friday, Dec. 30, 6-8 p.m. Bring donations of canned food items for local pantries. 143 Hendrickson Ave., Valley Stream. 825-7157 or 872-4159.

Theater/Music

Mary Poppins
The charming musical, based on the classic Disney film, Thursday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 23, 3 and 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 24, 3 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26-27, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 28, 3 and 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Kenny Rogers
The legendary singer shares holiday favorites in “The Gambler’s Last Deal: Christmas & Hits,” with special guest Linda Davis, Friday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m. $124.50, $69.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
The Messiah and More
The Long Island Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra in concert, with a chorus and soloists, Friday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m. $35. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org or www.longislandmandolinandguitarorchestra.com.
End of Year Cabaret
A cabaret-style musical revue, including hits from currently running Broadway musicals, Friday, Dec. 30, 6:30 p.m. With wine and cheese reception. $20. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Sister Act
The feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film, Saturday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8, 2:30 p.m.: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 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 www.broadhollow.org.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Edward Albee’s acclaimed drama that examines the breakdown of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Saturday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.

Family

Frosty
Join Jenny and Frosty on their adventures, as they try to save Chillsville from the mean Ethel Pierpot and her evil snow melting machine, Saturday, Dec. 24, 11 a.m.; Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26-27, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Dec. 30-31, 11 a.m. $15. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Madeline’s Christmas
Enjoy the adventures of the ever-spunky Madeline, in a holiday musical adapted from Ludwig Bemelman’s captivating books, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 27-28, 11 a.m. $12. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
A Tale of a Tail
A theater workshop based on Little Red Riding Hood, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1 p.m. Watch the story unfold on the LICM stage and join in a workshop to make shadow puppets of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, to use in your own storytelling. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Red Riding Hood
An innovative musical that offers an interactive version of the classic fairy tale, Tuesday through Saturday, Dec. 27-31, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Frogs, Bugs and Animals
Explore some of nature’s creatures up close and personal, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Frosty the Snowman
See Jenny and Frosty save Chillsville from the evil Ethel Pierpot and her plan to melt all the snow, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. $11, $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Jack Frost
A holiday musical that brings Jack Frost to life, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 11 a.m. $5. Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville. 292-9000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.
Jack Frost
A charming musical adventure that tells of a girl so beautiful she melted the heart of Jack Frost, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 29-30, 11 a.m. $12. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Movie Fun
See “Captain America: Civil War,” the latest installment of the Marvel superhero franchise, Thursday, Dec. 29, 4 p.m. For ages 13 and up. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Sock Snowpeople
Build a snowman without any snow, Thursday, Dec. 29, 1 p.m. Use a sock to create a special snowperson and decorate it to take home. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Movie Time
See “See “Finding Dory,” Disney/Pixar’s animated sequel to “Finding Nemo,” Friday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook.
599-8630.
Pinkalicious
Musical based on the popular book about Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m. $12. Performance is followed by a meet and greet with the cast. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or
www.plazatheatrical.com.