What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

A Feast for the Eyes
An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are presented through a wide variety of media, 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.
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.
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.
Political Slant II: Editorial Cartoons
An original exhibition featuring works by Thomas Nast for historical context, along with works by award-winning editorial cartoonists Matt Davies, Walt Handelsman, Mike Keefe, Steve Kelley, and Signe Wilkinson. These cartoons offer commentary on the current national election process, candidates, and key issues. Through March 12. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See the Christian family drama “Fishes ‘N Loaves: Heaven Sent,” about a big-hearted California preacher who is dispatched to a church in tiny Arizona town when his parish closes, Friday, Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m.; also “Genius,” the biopic about writer Thomas Wolfe and his connections with publisher Maxwell Perkins, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “Elvis & Nixon,” a comedy-drama inspired by the 1970 meeting of the King of Rock ‘n Roll and President Richard Nixon, Friday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Movie Showing
See “The Train,” John Frankenheimer’s 1964 wartime drama set during the final days of World War II, Friday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m.; also“Genius,” the biopic about writer Thomas Wolfe and his connection with publisher Maxwell Perkins, Monday, Nov. 7, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Monet’s Palette,” a tour through Monet’s beloved Normandy, narrated by Meryl Streep, Saturday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Irish Cultural Society Meeting
Brooklyn College Professor Paul Moses discusses his book, “An Unlikely Union: The Love-Hate Story of New york’s Irish and Italians,” when the Irish Cultural Society meets, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City.
Art Talk
Examine “Edward Hopper,” Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton,” with Professor Thomas Germano, Thursday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
See the classic musical “Young at Heart,” with Frank Sinatra and Doris Day, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Adelphi Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Lyndon-Gee conducts Adelphi Dept. of Music students, Thursday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Program includes works by Strauss and Debussy, along with original compositions. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Robert Klein and Rita Rudner
The two comedy titans co-headline an evening of stand-up drawn from their extensive careers, Thursday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Brian Regan
The quirky comic on tour, Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. $62.50 and $57.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Cheech & Chong
The iconic counter-culture comic duo on tour, Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. $89.50, $69.50, $64.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
The Cherry Orchard
Anton Chekov’s comic masterpiece about a family on the edge of ruin, presented by Hofstra University’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Schaeffer Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
George and Gracie: A Love Story
An uplifting tribute to the legendary Burns and Allen, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 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 (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Little Women
Theatrical version of the beloved story tracing the adventures of the March sisters growing up in Civil War America, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
A Dog’s Life
New musical that chronicles the joys and challenges of dog ownership, Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Long Island Comedy Fest
A showcase of local comics, Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. With Richie Minervini, John Pizzi, Chris Roach, Bob DiBuono and Tugboat Manny. $49 and $35. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
It’s a Musical
An original musical revue about a cabaret ensemble trying to avoid being shut down that takes everyone on a song-filled journey to save the theater, presented by Long Island Cabaret Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Dancing with The Rockinghams follows. $22. Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 946-7207.
Gathering Time
The popular local folk band in concert, performing a tribute to Crosby, Stills and Nash and Joni Mitchell, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Marat/Sade
Peter Weiss’ radical play-within-a-play, set in a mental hospital, presented by Adelphi University’s Dept. of Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10-11, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 13. 2 p.m. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Toni Braxton
The R&B singer-songwriter in concert, Thursday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. $149.50, $99.50, $84.50, $64.50, $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Family

Alice in Wonderland
Share Alice’s madcap adventures, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Madagascar
A journey out of the zoo and onto the stage, based on the popular DreamWorks animated film, Saturday, Sept. Nov. 5, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400
The Okee Dokee Brothers
The acclaimed folk singer-songwriters in concert, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
James and the Giant Peach
An offbeat adaptation of the Roald Dahl adventure, Sunday, Nov. 6, 12 p.m. $11 in advance; $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Movie Time
See “Angry Birds,” the animated adventure based on the beaky buddies from the best-selling video game, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.