What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Heroes...
This exhibit traces the story of the famed U.S. Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers, who helped the war effort in the Pacific during World War II. Through Dec. 31. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Omnibus: Diverse Images of a Fragmented World
A group exhibit featuring prints by Rockville Centre’s Naomi Grossman. Other artists on display include Jack Sundquist, Dominique DiMaggio, Jordan Spilman, and Earl Swanigan. Through Jan. 26. Matted LIC, 46-36 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. (718) 786-8660.
Ripped: The Allure of Collage
An exhibit of approximately 50 collages, by European and American artists, that demonstrates the medium’s broad and surprising power. Artists represented include Romare Bearden, Joseph Cornell, Salvador Dali, George Grosz, Jane Hammond, Hannah Hoch, Ray Johnson, Roy Lichtentstein, and Conrad Marca-Relli. Through Jan. 8. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Nathan Sawaya: Recent Works
Contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya’s works with Lego blocks are on display. His work elevates brick art to a new phase of artistic expression through large-scale sculpture. Through March 18. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
The Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works From a Long Island Collection
Drawn from an important Long Island collection, this major exhibition presents approximately 125 oils and works on paper by Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is the first New York exhibit to focus on Tiffany’s paintings in more than 30 years. Examples of Tiffany’s decorative arts, especially stained glass lamps and windows, are also included. Through March 18. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Poor Art Student...8!
Works by current Molloy College art majors are on display. Opening Jan. 5. Molloy College, Public Square Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549 or www.artgallery@molloy.edu.
Afternoon Movie
See “Cowboys and Aliens,” the western/sci fi action-adventure with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig, Friday, Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m.; also the classic “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Candlelight Tour
Annual holiday tour of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, presented by the Valley Stream Historical Society, Monday, Dec. 26, 6-8 p.m. There is no fee but donations of canned food for local food pantries are encouraged. 143 Hendrickson Ave., Valley Stream. 825-7157 or 872-4159.
Seal Walk
Learn about the seals that visit the area each winter, Sunday Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.-noon. An introductory program is followed by a walk along the beach where seals are frequently viewed. Registration required. Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. 780-3295.
Owl Prowl
Get an up-close look at these nocturnal creatures, Friday, Jan. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The presentation is followed by stroll through the preserve to listen for owl calls. $10. Registration required. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200.