What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

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.
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.
Afternoon Movie
See “Secret in Their Eyes,” a psychological thriller about a tight team of rising FBI investigators who are torn apart following a family member’s murder, Friday, June 3, 2:30 p.m.; also “My All-American,” a biopic based on the life of college football player Freddie Steinmark, Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Matinee
See “Trumbo,” the biopic of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, one of the “Hollywood Ten” blacklisted for refusing to cooperate with Congress’ anti-Communist witch hunt during the Cold War, Friday, June 3, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
What It’s Like to Be a Jockey
Janice L. Blake presents a look at professional horse racing and the careers of jockeys, Friday, June 3, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Time
See “Creed, the spinoff-sequel to the “Rocky” series, Sunday, June 5, 1:30 p.m.; also “Learning to Drive,” a slice of life dramedy about an unlikely friendship between two New Yorkers, Monday, June 6, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Monday Matinee
See “The Lady in the Van,” the true story of playwright Alan Bennett’s friendship with an eccentric homeless woman, Monday, June 6, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Great Entertainers: Tony Martin & Cyd Charisse
Marc Courtade traces the careers of the duo, from their minor roles to stardom, Monday, June 6, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Art Lecture
Explore “The Rise of World Faiths (200-600 AD)” and “The Silk Road and Beyond (400-700 AD),” told through presented works from the British Museum collection, Tuesday, June 7, 1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
At the Movies
See “The Danish Girl,” the romantic drama loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, with Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander, Wednesday, June 8, 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
On Screen
See “Brooklyn,” the romantic drama about a young Irish immigrant in 1950s New York, Wednesday, June 8, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
See “San Andreas,” the disaster action thriller about the impact of major earthquake in California, Thursday, June 9, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Bourbon Street Bash
New Orleans rockers Cowboy Mouth in concert, with special guests Grave Jinglers and Quarter Horse, Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m. $35, $30, $25, $20 and $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The high spirited musical romp, with the award-winning score, Thursday and Friday, June 2-3, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 8, 8 p.m. $69. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900
Fools
Neil Simon’s comic fable set in an idyllic late 19th century Russian hamlet where the inhabitants are cursed with stupidity while an outsider arrives to break the curse, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 2:30 p.m. $21, $19 seniors and students, $15 youth 12 and under; $25 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Peter Cetera
The award-winning singer-songwriter and former Chicago bass player in concert, Friday, June 3, 8 p.m. $149.50, $84.50, $69.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800)745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
South Pacific
The classic musical with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved score, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Voyage
A musical tribute to Journey, featuring Hugo with special guest Fleetwood Macked, Friday, June 3, 8 p.m. $35, $30, $25, $20 and $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
The Heat is On
A revue of summer songs, with guest vocalist Tom Stallone and a cast of 35 singers, presented by Long Island Cabaret Theatre, Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. Dancing with Jen Grabowski and Blue Eyed Soul follows. $22. Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 946-7207 or licabaret@aol.com.
Saturday Night Summer Fever
Popular disco band Disco Unlimited is joined by Taveres, The Trammps and Yvonne Elliman, Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m. $99.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800)745-3000 or
www.livenation.com.
All About Jazz
Scott Robinson and his All-Star group in concert, Sunday, June 5, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Guitar Concert
Guitarist-composer Carlos Pavan performs music from Argentina and original works, Sunday, June, 5, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
United Choral Society
The chorus presents its annual spring concert, Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

Family

Happy as Clams: The Musical
A musical adventure set in Long Island’s Great South Bay, written and performed by Lena Pennino-Smith, Thursday and Friday, June 2-3, 10:45 a.m. and noon; Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9 with museum admission ($7 members) $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm,org.
Screen Time
See “Big Hero 6,” the computer-animated superhero action comedy, Friday, June 3, 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
The Little Mermaid
The enchanting tale of Ariel who dreams of the world above, Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.