Exhibits and more...
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.
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Theater/Music
Mamma Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 20, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 23-24, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Songs in the Attic
The band performs a tribute to Billy Joel, Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Seamans Neck Park, Seaford. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
An all-star concert celebrating Elvis’ musical legacy, Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. $99.50, $60, $50. $40 and $30. With impersonators Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, and Ryan Pelton, and special guests DJ Fontana, and the Sweet Inspirations. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Wonderous Stories
The band performs the best of the British Invasion, Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes, Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Air Supply
The ‘80s soft rock duo in concert, Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. $129.50, $49.50 and $29.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Gospel Meets Jazz
Everton Bailey and the Instrumental Sounds of Praise in concert, Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.; with African-American Night, 6:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Into The Woods
Stephen Sondheim’s Brothers Grimm-inspired award-winning musical, Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 21, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under, $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Music Inspires
A variety show featuring local teen vocalists and instrumentalists, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Bangladeshi American Night
A cultural program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Jersey Four
A tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m.; with Magic by Didi Maxx pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst.
295-5770.
Swinging with the Rat Pack
The tribute band in concert, Wedneday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Band Shell (behind Village Hall), 123 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream.
David Sanborn and Dave Koz
The acclaimed jazz saxophonists in concert together, Thursday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. $109.50, $75, $65 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Family
Movie Night
See “Pan,” the fantasy action-adventure prequel to the classic Peter Pan tale, Thursday, Aug. 18, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0355.
National Circus Project
The troupe visits Long Island Children’s Museum with “Solo Circus,” an up-close introduction to circus skills, Friday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $5 with museum admission ($4 members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Aladdin Jr.
Join Aladdin and the Genie on their musical adventure to romance the beautiful princess, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 with museum admission ($10 members), Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Gary the Great
An interactive magic show, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. (Valley Stream State Park); also Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. (Hemptead Lake State Park). Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream; Hempstead Lake State Park, Rockville Centre. (631) 321-3510 or www.nysparks.com.
Art in the Garden
An outdoor art workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Take inspiration from summer light and the garden setting to explore Willem De Kooning’s hands-on techniques. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.