Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Africa: Sub-Saharan Diversity
Drawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across West and Central Africa. Themes of protection, prestige, and masquerade are illustrated through selected masks, weapons, sculptures, jewelry, and textiles. Through Aug. 12. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
In Print
An exhibit that focuses on printmaking processes such as relief (woodblock, woodcut, linocut) intaglio (engraving, etching, mezzotint, aquatint), planographic (lithograph, monotype) and stencil (screenprint, pochoir) prints. Drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s collections and dating from the late 16th to the 21st century, featured artists include Romare Bearden, Albrecht Durer, Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, Andy Warhol, Max Weber, and James McNeill Whistler. Through Sept. 18. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Kenny Scharf
An exhibit devoted to the works of the muralist-painter-installation artist. Highlights include the expansive mural Pop Renaissance, a version of the artist’s Cosmic Cavern and a recreation of his former Brooklyn studio. Through July 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “Out of Africa,” the epic romantic drama, with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, Friday, May 6, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Lady in the Van,” the true story of playwright Alan Bennett’s friendship with an eccentric homeless woman, Tuesday, May 10, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Matinee
See “Miss You Already,” a comedy-drama involving two life-long girlfriends whose friendship is put to the test when one starts a family and the other falls ill, Friday, May 6, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Movie Time
See “Brooklyn,” the romantic drama about a young Irish immigrant in 1950s New York, Monday, May 9, 1:30 and 7 p.m.Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Jewish Film Festival
See “Orchestra of Exiles,” the documentary about celebrated Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman, who saves musicians from the Nazis, then goes on to create what would become the Israeli Philharmonic, Monday, May 9, 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
On Screen
See “Spectre,” the latest James Bond thriller, a sequel to “Skyfall,” Wednesday, May 11, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
See “We’re No Angels,” the classic holiday comedy about three escaped convicts from Devil’s Island, starring Humphrey Bogart, Thursday, May 12, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

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