What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

From the Hand: Drawings From the Hofstra University Museum Collection
This exhibition highlights some of the remarkable drawings from the Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collection. Artists represented will include Benny Andrews, Leonard Baskin, Jean Cocteau, Arthur Bowen Davies, Harvey Dinnerstein, Arthur Gibbons, Charles Dana Gibson, Wolf Kahn, Ezio Martinelli, Philip Pearlstein, Diego Rivera, Norman Rockwell, George Romney, Burton Silverman, Isaac Soyer, Abraham Walkowitz, and Benjamin West. Through Sept. 11. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
BESA – Code Of Honor: Muslim Albanians Who Rescued Jews During The Holocaust
This exhibit describes, through documents and photographs, the heroic efforts of Albanian Muslims to rescue Albanian Jews during the Holocaust. Through Nov. 14. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Earth Matters
The works of select local artists who explore the human experience with the environment are on view. Through Oct. 23. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
EASEL Exhibit
The Experienced Art Students Enrichment League (EASEL), sponsored by the Town of Hempstead, exhibits their works.  A “Meet the Artists” reception, with refreshments, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2-4 p.m. Through Sept. 30. Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. 785-2990.
Works By Zachary Brown
Cartoons and varied illustrations by the 19 year-old artist are on display. Meet the artist, weekdays, noon-2 p.m. and Wednesday evenings, 7-9 p.m. Through Sept. 26. Community Enrichment Mini-Center, 1026 Broadway, Woodmere. 837-3339.
Film Screening
See the documentary film “Hey Boo: Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird,” followed by a discussion, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
San Gennaro Feast
Community festival, presented by Sacred Heart Church, Thursday, Sept. 8, 7-10 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 9, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, Sept. 11, 1:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Tasty treats, rides, games, and entertainment. Sacred Heart Church, Long Beach Rd., Island Park. 432-0655 or www.sacredheartislandpark.com.
Afternoon Movie
See “Soul Surfer,” the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack, Friday, Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.; also “Win, Win,” a comedy/drama about a high school wrestling coach and the teenager runaway he befriends, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
For The Birds With The Wildlife Rescue Center
A live demonstration of an array of rescued animals, presented by the Oceanside Garden Club, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Families welcome. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.  
Film Showing
See “Unknown,” a thriller about a man who awakens after a car accident to discover his identity has been assumed by another man, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Irish Cultural Society Meeting
Nassau County Poet Laureate Dr. Linda Opyr presents an Irish poetry workshop when the Irish Cultural Society meets, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City.
Taste & Toast The Town
Taste a selection of food and wine from Long Island’s premiere restaurants and wineries at a benefit for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m. With Caribbean-style live entertainment. $100 per person, $125 at door. Chateau Briand, Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 378-2000 ext 651.