Exhibits and more...
Converging Voices: Gender and Identity
An original exhibition that focuses on issues of gender and identity, reflecting an international scope. Featured artists include Ghada Amer, Mariam Ghani, Martine Gutierrez, Guerrilla Girls, Yee I-Lann, Zanele Muholi, Pinaree Sanpitak, Carrie Mae Weems, and Philemona Williamson. Through Dec. 15. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Halston Style
Theater/Music
David Bromberg Quintet
The renowned folk-blues guitarist in concert with his dynamic band, Thurday, May 18, 8 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $29.50, $19.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.paramountny.com.
David Crosby
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer in concert, with his friends, Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m. $96, $76 and $51. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.thespaceatwestbury.com.
Oklahoma!
The classical musical set in Oklahoma at the turn of the 20th century, Thursday, May 18, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday, May 19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 20, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, May 24, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
R. Kelly
The R&B sensation in concert, Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m. $249.50, $199.50, $129.50, $89.50. $79.50, $6.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.tickemaster.com.
Fat Pig
Neil Labute’s award-winning provocative comedy play about body image and the effect it has on us, Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m. $15-$25. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 557-1207 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Parade
The award-winning musical that dramatizes the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Chapter Two
Neil Simon’s classic comedy about a widower and his attempts at dating, presented by the Lantern Theatre, Friday, May 19, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
354-5280.
Spuyten Duyvil
The alternative roots folk band, led by husband and wife songwriting duo Mark Miller and Beth Jamie Kaufman, in concert, Friday, May 19, 8 p.m. $20, $15 students, $6 children. Our Times Coffehouse at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. For information, visit www.ourtimescoffeehouse.org.
Streelight Manifesto
The ska punk band in concert, Saturday, May 20, 8 p.m. $40, $26, $23, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Dick Fox’s Spring Doo Wop Extravaganza
Classic doo wop groups in concert, Sunday, May 21, 6 p.m. The lineup includes the Duprees, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Vogues, Brian Hyland, the Toys, and the Eternals. $99.50, $69.50, $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.tickemaster.com.
Music To Drive By
Pianist Stan Wiest in concert, Saturday, May 20, 2 p.m. Program includes renditions from the Great American Songbook. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Brian LaBlanc
Simply Diamond’s Brian LaBlanc in concert with his latest show, Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m. Program includes songs made famous by the Eagles’ Glenn Frey, John Mellencamp, Jimmy Buffet, John Lennon, and others. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
I-Heung Lee
The acclaimed pianist in concert, Sunday, May 21, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Return to Camelot: Music From the
Kennedy White House Concerts
Aexander A. Wu and the Serendip Piano Trio present a “Concert with Commentary” performance, Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m. Program recreates some of the music and historic performance during John F. Kennedy’s presidency. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Vladimir and Nadia Zaitsev
The husband and wife piano duo in concert, performing “From Bach to Rock,” Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Family
Sleeping Beauty
The fairy tale classic comes to life on stage, Saturday, May 20, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Out of This World
Explore space and the galaxy, Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Discover the secrets of the solar system and imagine what lies behind our planet. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.