Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of theater, music, exhibits and more

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Performances/On Stage

Darla
The progressive funk band in concert with indie rockers Ritual Talk, Thursday, July 26, 8 p.m. My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 413-3535 or www.myfathersplace.com.
Newsies

Musical based on the 1992 film, inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City, Thursday, July 26, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday, July 27, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 28, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 2 and 7 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or
www.engemantheater.com.
Tuesday Afternoon
The Moody Blues tribute band in concert, Thursday, July 26, 8 p.m. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Friday, July 27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 7 p.m. Carriage House Players, Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 557-1207 or www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Jerry Cardone
The entertainer in concert, with a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Friday, July 27, 1 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
The ‘90s Band
The tribute band in concert, Friday, July 27, 9 p.m. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. 783-7500 or www.muls.com.
Tramps Like Us
The popular Bruce Springsteen tribute band in concert, Friday, July 27, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0335 day of event.
Voyage
The popular Journey tribute band in concert, with special guest The Cringe, Friday, July 27, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
White Wedding
The ‘80s tribute band in concert, Friday, July 27, 8 p.m. Averill Boulevard Park, 145 Averill Blvd., Elmont. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.
Arlen Roth
The acclaimed guitarist in concert, with a Guitar Summit, Saturday, July 28, 8 p.m. My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 413-3535 or www.myfathersplace.com.
Oldies Night
Enjoy doo wop tunes and other great hits of the era, Saturday, July 28, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0335 day of event.
Van Hagar
The tribute band in concert, with Sound of Madness, Saturday, July 28, 7 p.m. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. 783-7500 or www.muls.com.
Wild Child
The tribute band in concert, with a Jim Morrison Celebration, Saturday, July 28, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Creole American Night
A salute to Creole cultural traditions, Sunday, July 29, 7 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0335 day of event.
Kevin Hart
The actor-comic showcases his standup routine, with his “Irresponsible” tour, Sunday, July 29, 7 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (800) 745-3000 or www.tickmaster.com or www.nycblive.com.
Sister Act
The feel-good musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions,Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Great American Vaudeville Show
A high-energy recreation of vaudeville-style musical comedy revue, Monday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra
The popular orchestra in concert, Monday, July 30, 8 p.m. With vocalists Jack and Ann Cassin. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0335 day of event.
Beyond the Bridge
The band salutes Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m. Oceanside Park, 3800 Mahlon Brower Dr., Oceanside. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.
Brat Pack
The ‘80s tribute band in concert, Thursday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m. Shell Creek Park, 1 Vanderbilt Ave., Island Park. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.

For the Kids

Ribbons of Color Art Workshop
Explore the work of Willem de Kooning, Friday, July 27, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Discuss movement and line while experimenting with art making technique. For ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Think Up:Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits
Investigate the wonders of nature and history’s mysteries at Old Westbury Gardens, Saturday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. Go on fact finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens to uncover clues and solve riddles. For ages 8 and up. Free with admission. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org.
Singin’ Swingin’ Sharks
Get your bite on, Monday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Touch a shark jaw and excavate shark tooth to use to embellish a necklace. For grades 1-6. Registration required. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Escape the Room Challenge
Solve a series of riddles, find clues and solve puzzles to complete the 30-minute challenge, Tuesday, July 31, 6:30-7:15 p.m. and 7:30-8:15 p.m. For ages 8-14. Registration required. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Mad Sciece of Long Island’s Sonic Sounds
Explore how sound is made at the interactive show, Tuesday, July 31, 7 p.m. For grades 1-5. Registration required. East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow. 794-2570.
Frog Fun
Join science teacher Chris Buchman for an interactive program, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about tadpoles and frogs. For grades K-5. Registration required. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Summer Matinee

See “Finding Dory,” Disney/Pixar’s animated sequel to “Finding Nemo,” Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Movie Fun
See “Wonder,” a drama about a fifth grade boy with a facial deformity who attends a mainstream school for the first time, Thursday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Night
See the “Lego Ninjago Movie,” the animated martial arts comedy, outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Thursday, Aug. 2, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355.

Museums/Galleries and more...

Heavy Metal: Photographs by Jan Staller
An exhibition of Staller’s large-scale photographs that transform the industrial environment into a place of profound, otherworldly beauty. He presents found industrial objects as sculptural artifacts of the post-industrial age. Through July 29. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Portfolios II: Offset Lithographic Prints
The second exhibition in a series that highlights portfolios of prints and photographs from the Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections. The artists experimented using a commercial press to create fine art prints. Works by Chuck Close, John Moore, Olga Moore, Italo Scanga, Salvatore Scarpitta, and Miriam Schapiro, among others, are included. Through July 27. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Romare Bearden: Storyteller
An original exhibition that showcases Romare Bearden’s work, spanning historical, political and religious topics exploring everyday African-American life in 20th century America. The exhibit includes prints in a variety of methods (aquatint, engraving, etching, lithograph, and silkscreen). Through Aug. 17. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See “Madame,” a romantic comedy about a well-to-do American couple who have moved to a manor house in Paris, Friday, July 27, 1 p.m. East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow. 794-2570.
At the Movies
See “The Shape of Water,” the romantic sci fi fantasy thriller set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, Friday, July 27, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Friday Flick
See “The Post,” the political thriller about the publication of the Pentagon Papers, Friday, July 27, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.