Performances/On Stage
The Tempest
Shakespeare’s comedy of betrayal, ill treatment, the development of magic arts and revenge, Friday, July 5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 7, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 10, 8 p.m. Carriage House Players, Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. (631) 854-5579 or www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Legally Blonde The Musical
Citizen Science
Study monarch butterfilies in Long Island Children’s Museum’s Milkweed Garden, Friday, July 5, 2 p.m. Collect data that supports the University of Minnesota’s Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project. For ages 4 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www. licm.org.
Storybook Stroll
Stroll Old Westbury Gardens and hear a reading of Ezra Jack Keats “The Snowy Day,” Saturday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. Then make a take home craft. For ages 3-5. Free with admission. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org.
Studio Saturday
Drop into Nassau County Museum of Art’s Manes Center for hands-on activities inspired by the current exhibition, Saturday, July 6, 12-3 p.m. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Songs With Dara
Hear stories and songs of the sea with the children’s entertainer, Thursday, July 11, 6:30-7:15 p.m. For ages infant through 5. Regidtration required. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Movie Fun
See “The Kid Who Would Be King,” the fantasy adventure reboot of the King Arthur legend, Monday, July 8, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
The Wizard of Oz
Follow Dorothy and her friends as they venture to the Emerald City, Tuesday, July 9, 12:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 11, 10 a.m. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Matinee Time
See “Monsters vs. Aliens,” the animiated sci fantasy, Wednesday, July 10, 2:30 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Game Show
A trivia event with Knock ‘em Dead Comedy, Thursday, July 11, 7-8 p.m. For grades 6-12. Registration required. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Museums/ Galleries and more...
Inspiration: Japanese Woodblock Prints
An exhibition of prints drawn from the Museum’s collection of more than 60 historical woodblock prints, primarily from the 19th century (Edo period), that focus on themes of landscape, nature, courtesans, and Kabuki actors. Also on view are examples of contemporary woodblock printmaking and Manga (Japanese comics). Through July 26. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940
A sweeping survey of American Impressionism, Ihe exhibition reveals the transformative influence of Impressionism on American art between the years of the Hudson River School—whose majestic landscapes influenced, and then gradually gave way to, French Impressionist–inspired works—and modernist trends of the early 20th century. Featured artists include Colin Campbell Cooper, Daniel Garber, Childe Hassam, George Inness, Ernest Lawson, Thomas Moran, Edward Willis Redfield, and Guy Carleton Wiggins. Through Aug. 18 Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Pushing Boundaries: American Art After World War II
An original exhibition that explores how vsual artists continued to push against traditional concepts in the aftermath of World War II, building upon the aesthetic ideas of the avant-garde that began at the turn of the 20th century. Representational art, depicting reality, vied with non-objective modes of expression are viewed through the works of varied artists. Through Aug. 18. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
That 80s Show
An exhibition that revisits one of the most dynamic eras in American art history. More than 100 works by the great personalities of the ‘80s, including Eric Fischl, Julian Schnabel, David Salle, Ross Bleckner, Bryan Hunt, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Cindy Sherman, Robert Longo, Jenny Holzer, Robert Mapplethorpe, Annette Lemieux, Charlie Clough, Tseng Kwong Chi, Jonathan Lasker and others. The show also features a music and sports memorabilia “Hall of Fame.” Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “Showboat,” the 1951 musical film, adapted from the classic stage musical, Friday July 5, 1 p.m. Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pkwy, Hicksville. 794-2570.
At the Movies
See “Grease,” the popular romantic musical comedy set in the 1950s, Friday, July 5, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223- 6228.
Monday Matinee
See “Instant Family,” a comedy about a couple who muqst learn the ropes of instant parenthood when they bring in three foster children, Monday, July 8, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Movie Matinee
See “The Favorite,” the dark comedy that explores the changing power dynamics in the court of Queen Anne, Tuesday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.