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.
Impressions: The Artists’s Eye

An exhibition of varied works, presented by the National League of American Pen Women’s All Cities Branch. Through Oct. 13. Frank and Gertrude Kaiser Gallery, Molloy College Public Square, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-3196 or www.artgallery@molloy.edu.
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.
Village Art Club Members’ Art Exhibit
A showcase of varied works, Oct. 3 through Oct. 29. Rockville Centre Public Library, downstairs meeting room, 221 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information, contact Anne Bailey, 887-1770.
Afternoon Movie
See “The Nice Guys,” a comedy thriller involving a mismatched pair of 1970s private eyes investigating the apparent suicide of a porn star, Friday, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m.; also “A League of Their Own,” the dramedy that tells a fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” the sequel to Nia Vardalos’ popular 2002 rom-com, Friday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Friday Film
See “Hello My Name is Doris,” a dramedy about 60-something accountant who becomes fixated on a younger new co-worker, Friday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Judy Garland ‘Get Happy’
A multi-media revue of Judy Garland’s famous films, TV appearances and interviews, with Jack Schnur, Friday, Sept. 30, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Tricia’s Flicks
See the stylish 1949 film noir “The Third Man,” starring Orson Welles and Trevor Howard, Friday, Sept. 30, 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, Oct. 1, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
At the Movies
See “Now You See Me 2,” the sequel to the heist thriller that pits an FBI team against a group of illusionists, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Showing
See “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” the sequel to the 2002 rom-com, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Garden Tea and Tour
Enjoy an elegant full tea at Old Westbury Gardens’ Orchard Hill, followed by a seasonal garden tour with a docent and Master Gardener, Thursday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m. Reservations required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.

Theater/Music

1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 1, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Twentieth Century Girl
Singer-songwiter Lois Morton performs a selection of songs that capture the essence of modern living, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
The Band Perry
The contemporary country band in concert, Friday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. $149.50, $89.50, $69.50, $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them
Christopher Durang’s political satire on the war on terror, presented by Hofstra University’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University, Schaeffer Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus. Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.HofstraTickets.com.
Carousel
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Crossroads Quartet
The acclaimed a cappella group in concert, Saturday, Oct. 1, 4 p.m. Program includes vocal jazz, blues, gospel, pop classics, and the Great American Songbook. $30. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Dick Fox’s Golden Boys
Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell in concert, Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Loudon Wainwright III
The folksinger-songwriter in concert, with Nellie McKay, Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. $57, $47 and $42. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Gladys Knight
The R&B diva in concert, Sunday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. $199.50, $99.50, $79.50, $65. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
It’s Broadway
Baritone Gunter Stern sings Broadway hits, Sunday, Oct, 2, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Circle Mirror Transformation
Annie Baker’s acclaimed comedy that traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents who gather each week for an acting class, presented by Adelphi University’s Dept. of Theater, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6-7, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9. 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.

Family

All About Reptiles
Discover what it’s like to be cold blooded and scaly, Friday, Sept. 30, 7:30-9 p.m. Get up close and personal with some of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning’s many scaly friends. $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, Oct. 1, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Finding Fossils
Learn about existing fossils and the job of a paleontologist, Sunday, Oct. 2 p.m. Excavate a dinosaur “fossil” to take home. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Jungle Book
Journey deep in the jungle, with Mowgli the man-cub, Sunday, Oct. 2, 12 p.m. $11 in advance; $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Junie B’s Essential Guide to School
Musical based on the popular book series, Sunday, Oct. 2, 3 p.m. For grades K-5. $30. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Pajama Story Time
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m.West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.