Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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A Feast for the Eyes
An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are offered. Artists represented include William Merritt Chase, Andy Warhol, Audrey Flack, Henri Matisse, George Grosz, Red Grooms, Claes Oldenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Cindy Sherman, among others. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
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 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Long Island Biennal
A juried exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs by professional artists from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations 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.
Over the River: Transforming Long Island
An original exhibition that focuses on Long Island’s transformation over the decades, brought about by the construction of bridges, tunnels and roadways to New York City. Featured artists include Marilyn Bridges, Louis Lozowick, and Andy Warhol, as well as works on loan from private collectors and museums. Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See “Now You See Me 2,” the sequel to the heist thriller that pits an FBI team against a group of illusionists, Friday, Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.; also “Manhattan Night,” a modern-day film noir in which a well-known reporter becomes involved with a mysterious and seductive woman, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “Eddie the Eagle,” the sports biopic about Michael “Eddie” Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper, Friday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Tricia’s Flicks
See “The Lobster,” a dystopian comedy-drama about lonely people who must find a mate in 45 days or risk being turned into beasts, Friday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Monet’s Palette,” a tour through Monet’s beloved Normandy, narrated by Meryl Streep, Saturday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Literary Voices
Nassau County Poet Laureate Lorraine Conlon, Suffolk County Poet Laureate Robert Savino and Ray Simons read from their works, hosted by poet Peter V. Dugan, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m. With open mic. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot
Film screening of Puccini’s final opera, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Monday Matinee
See “I Saw the Light,” the biopic about singer-songwriter Hank Williams, Monday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne.
599-0750.
Film Time
See “Eye in the Sky,” a thriller about drone warfare and its perils, with Helen Mirren, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Movie Time
See “Eye in the Sky,” a thriller about drone warfare, Monday, Sept. 12, 1:30 and 7 p.m.; also “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” the biopic based on the life and academic career of the pioneer Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
At the Movies
See “Mad Max: Fury Road,” a reboot of George Miller’s post-apocalyptic franchise, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Taste & Toast The Town
Taste a selection of food and wine from Long Island’s premiere restaurants and wineries at the annual benefit for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m. $100 per person. Chateau Briand, Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 378-2000 ext 651 or www.ucpn.org.
Film Showing
See the classic 1940 screwball comedy “My Favorite Wife,” starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Mamma Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 8-9, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900.
Celtic Thunder
The Irish vocal group in concert, Friday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. $85, $75 and $59.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
God of Carnage
Yasmina Reza’s award-winning drama involving two highly strung couples who meet for a ‘civil’ discussion about a playground fight between their sons, and the aftermath of that meeting, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Robert Cray Band
The blues legend in concert, with special guest Lonesome Dan and The Curmudgeons, Friday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
The Will Rogers Follies
Musical that celebrates the life of famed humorist, performer and Oklahoma-native Will Rogers set within the famous Ziegfeld Follies, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Best of the Fests
Local bands perform highlights from Lilith Fair, Ozzfest, Warped Tour, and Coachella, presented by School of Rock Rockville Centre, Saturday, Sept. 10, 12 p.m. With Craving Strange, Revel 9, The IC, and Midnight Mob. Memorial Park, East Rockaway.
Doo-Wop Extravaganza
Classic doo-wop groups perform, Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Lineup includes Lou Christie, Gary U.S. Bonds, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, The Happenings, The Chiffons, The Dimensions. $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Blue Bayou
Vocalist Carolyn Benson and her band perform Linda Ronstadt’s early hits, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. With open mic. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Broadway, Always
A look back at great Broadway hits, with theater historian Harvey Granat, accompanied by vocalist Cheryl Segall and pianist David Lahm, Monday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.

Family

Night Hike
Explore the trails at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning and find out what’s lurking in the woods, Friday, Sept. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. After the walk, visit the Amazing Animals Exhibit to meet some nocturnal animals when they’re awake. $7. Pre-registration required. Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045 or www.cstl.org.
Junie B. Jones
A musical adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.