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.
Village Art Club Exhibition
Village Art Club of Rockville Centre members present their exhibit/art sale, “Summer Magic,” Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through June 30. Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. 538-4503.

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.
Master of Illusion: The Magical Art of Gary Erbe
The exhibition traces the artist’s career from his early trompe l’oeil works to his more recent paintings that combine trompe l’oeil realism with modernist tendencies, inspired by popular culture. Through Aug. 28. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Mysteries of Bats
An exhibit of varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. With displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Afternoon Movie
See “Father of the Bride,” a remake of the Spencer Tracy classic, with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Diane Keaton, Friday, July 1, 2:30 p.m.; also “Remember,” a thriller about a dementia-stricken Holocaust survivor out for revenge, with Christoper Plummer and Martin Landau, Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Matinee
See “In the Heart of the Sea,” the maritime epic the tells the story of a New England whaling ship in 1820, which inspired Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick,” Friday, July 1, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
On Screen
See “Bridge of Spies,” Steven Spielberg’s Cold War espionage thriller, Wednesday, July 6, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
The Versatile James Cagney
A tribute to cinema’s quintessential tough guy, with Marc Courtade, Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Showing
See “Suffragette,” a drama that details the struggles of the fight for equality in early 20th century Britain, Thursday, July 7, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Blue Tourmaline
The band performs blues and rock hits, Thursday, June 30, 8 p.m. Shell Creek Park, Barnum Island. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The high spirited musical romp, with the award-winning score, Thursday and Friday, June 30-July , 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 6, 8 p.m. $69. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Get the Led Out
The Led Zeppelin tribute band in concert, Friday and Saturday, July 1-2, 8 p.m. $50, $34.50 and $24.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Nikki Torres & Rhythm Machine Band
The band performs “The Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” a tribute to Gloria Estefan, Friday, July 1, 8 p.m. Speno Park, East Meadow. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Romeo and Juliet
A modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconic tale of forbidden love, Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 6, 8 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Sondheim on Sondeim
A musical revue highlighting the famed composer’s personal life and artistic process, Friday and Saturday, July 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
German American Night
Hear lively Bavarian tunes, Tuesday, July 5, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Jerome City Smith
The popular vocalist performs classic Motown tunes, Tuesday, July 5, 8 p.m. Harold Walker Park, Lakeview. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Senior Pops Orchestra
The intergenerational orchestra in concert, Tuesday, July 5, 1 p.m. Program includes patriotic favorites, show tunes and more. Lido Beach Town Park, 630 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach. 414-1831 or www.seniorpops.org.
Swingtime Big Band
The acclaimed band in concert, Tuesday, July 5, 8 p.m.; with pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst. 295-5770.
Bright Lights
The band presents a Matchbox Twenty tribute, Wednesday, July 6, 8 p.m. Coes Neck Park, Baldwin. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Picnic Pops
The Harlem Speakeasy Orchestra in concert, with music of the Big Band era, Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. $12, kids 17 and under free with adult. Picnics encouraged. Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, 338-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Barometer Soup
An evening of Margaritaville at a Jimmy Buffet tribute, Thursday, July 7, 8 p.m. Rath Park, Franklin Square. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Lee Brice
The country singer-songwriter in concert, Thursday, July 7, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Family

Storybook Stroll
Listen to the beloved Aseop’s fable, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, during a guided walk through Old Westbury Gardens, Sunday, July 2, noon. Followed by craft activity. For ages 3-5. Free with admission. $12, $10 seniors, $5 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. (516) 338-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Game On
Examine engineering concepts and create an arcade game, Tuesday through Thursday, July 5-7, 2-4 p.m. Transform everday materials into an marble maze. Decide what story the game will tell and see if the marbles can make it to the finish line. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Movie in the Park
See “The Book of Life,” the animated adventure set in a Mexican town about a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, Tuesday, July 5, 8:30 p.m. Cedar Creek Park, Merrick Rd., Seaford. 572-0355.
Pajama Story Time
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
StarLab
Tour the night sky in an inflatable planetarium, Wednesday, July 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m., grades K-2; 3-4 p.m., grades 3-5. Registration required. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook.
599-8630.
Movie Night
See “The Peanuts Movie,” outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Thursday, July 7, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0355.
The Chocolate Games
Race against the clock in a variety of chocolate related challenges, Thursday, July 7, 6 p.m. Sort colored candies faster than anyone else, make a cookie tower without knocking it down, and more. For grades 6-12. Registration required. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place. 599-0750.