May 11-17

Friday Film: Moonlight

The East Meadow Public Library is screening the Oscar-winning film, “Moonlight” (R) on Friday, May 12 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, “Moonlight” chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood in Miami.

Meet authorMarilyn Simon Rothstein

The East Meadow Public Library is hosting a special meet-the-author event on Thursday, May 18 at 12:30. Marilyn Simon Rothsten will discuss her book, “Lift and Separate.” Marcy Hammer’s life has been turned upside down after her husband left their marriage. Striking out on her own is difficult at first, but Marcy manages to find traces of humor in her heartbreak. Life may be full of setbacks, but by lifting herself up by her own lacy straps, Marcy just may be able to handle them all.

Penny Social at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow’s Sisterhood is hosting its annual Penny Social on Wednesday, May 17 at the temple, 123 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the auction begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Raffle tickets cost $15 for 20 tickets. There will be hundreds of raffle baskets, door prizes and a 50-50 raffle. Everyone is invited. Coffee, tea, cakes and snacks are included. For more information or to RSVP, contact Merri Quinorez at taoras@aol.com.

‘Something’s coming…’

The turbulent streets of Manhattan’s Upper West Side come alive as star-crossed lovers are caught between rival street gangs, in BroadHollow Theatre Company’s staging of the iconic musical, “West Side Story,” Friday through Sunday, May 12-14. The story, with its acclaimed score, remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. Info: (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.

Farewell to the circus

The super-sized spectacle that is the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is ready for its final act with the assorted clowns, high flying acts, animal antics, and general over-the-top zaniness. The “Out of This World” edition closes the curtain on the iconic circus, which wraps up its 146-year run at Nassau Coliseum. See the performer go through their paces, May 12-21. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.nycblive.com.