Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Mystery Outdoor Movie
Enjoy a family-friendly film during an evening under the stars at Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne on Friday, July 26, from 8 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Malverne’s Youth Board, the group will feature a free outdoor movie for children. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to get comfy. Info: (516) 599-1200.

Music in the Park
Enjoy a cool evening at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead on Sunday, July 28, at 6 p.m. “The Long Island Harmonizers Barber Chorus” will perform at the park as part of the West Hempstead Community Support Association’s Music in the Park series. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and relax at the park for an evening of live music. Info: (516) 515-6274 or www.westhempsteadcivic.org.

Alien rock photo holder
Showcase your creative, interstellar side at the Malverne Public Library on Monday, July 29, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Celebrate the library’s Universe of Stories Summer Reading theme and create your own alien rock photo holder. Please call or email to register. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Artistic explorations
Converse, collaborate and create on a family outing to Nassau County Museum of Art, on Sunday, July 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Take a docent-led walk-through of the new exhibition, “Energy: The Power of Art.” The science of art meets the art of science in this unique interactive exhibition. Explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas in the museum’s studio. Info: (516) 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

The beat goes on
The tunes will be lively at Heckscher Park, on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 11 a.m., at the 14th edition of the Huntington Folk Festival. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III headlines the popular event. His daughter Lucy Wainwright Roche opens the concert that evening, on the park’s [Harry] Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8 p.m. A dynamic lineup of artists showcase their talents throughout the day. Info: www.HuntingtonArts.org.