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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music, and more

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China Then and Now
This exhibition brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. It explores three millennia of one of the world’s most important artistic traditions from the perspective of American collectors on Long Island. Through March 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Exploring the Centuries: 3rd-20th Century Asian Art
An exhibit of works of historic, spiritual and artistic importance that highlights centuries-old artistic traditions, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s collections. The cultures of Japan, China, India, Tibet, and Thailand are featured in three categories: Buddhism, Devotional Sculpture and Flowers, Animals and the Seasons. Through Feb. 8. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
From Portraits to Tweets: Imagery, Technology and the U.S. Presidency
An original exhibition that traces the public’s shifting perceptions of the American presidency through the use of visual imagery, opening Feb. 3. Through May 8. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead.
463-5672.
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit includes varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other exhibits include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Objects of Witness; Testimony of Holocaust Artifacts
Items lent or donated by families of victims and survivors are on display. Many of these artifacts were kept hidden during the Holocaust, at great risk to those who hid them. Through April. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Perform
Tirtzah Bassel’s solo exhibit of large-scale oil paintings alongside a site-specific installation “painted” in duct tape directly on gallery walls. Through Feb. 27. Nassau Community College’s Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7162.
Afternoon Movie
See “Dragonfly,” a supernatural thriller about a doctor who believes his dead wife is communicating with him from the other side, with Kevin Costner, Friday, Jan. 30, 2:30 p.m.; also “Boyhood,” the acclaimed coming-of-age drama filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “Jersey Boys,” Clint Eastwood’s version of the blockbuster Broadway musical, Friday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream.
825-6422.
Movie Time
See “The Expendables 3,” the ensemble action thriller that follows the mercenary group known as “The Expendables” as they come into conflict with ruthless arms dealer, Friday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Big Screen Classics
See “Tetro,” Francis Ford Coppola’s semi-autobiographical family about an artistic family of immigrants, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine “Italian Mannerism: Bronzino,” with art historian Ines Powell, Monday, Feb, 2, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Matinee
See “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” a comedy-drama about a feud between two adjacent restaurants in France, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
Watch “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” a comedy-drama about a feud between two adjacent restaurants, Thursday, Feb. 5. 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

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