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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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A Feast for the Eyes
An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, electic 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. Opens July 30, through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
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.
Master of Illusion: The Magical Art of Gary Erbe
The exhibition traces the artist’s career from his early trompe l’oeil works to his more recent paintings that combine trompe l’oeil realism with modernist tendencies, inspired by popular culture. Through Aug. 28. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “Miracles From Heaven,” the faith-based fact-inspired movie about a little girl with a terrible disease who gets saved in more ways than one, Friday July 29, 2:30 p.m.; also “45 Years,” a romantic drama about a married couple who receive shattering news that forever changes their lives as they prepare to celebrate their wedding anniversary, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “White Heat,” the classic 1949 film noir crime heist drama, starring James Cagney, Friday, July 29, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Friday Flick
See “Downton Abbey” Season 5 episodes 1-2, Friday, July 29, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Movie Matinee
See “The Danish Girl,” the romantic drama loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, with Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander, Friday, July 29, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Opera Showcase
Hofstra Drama Professor Dr. James J. Kolb leades a multi-media presentation on Puccini’s Manon Lescaut, Monday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
On Screen
See “Bridge of Spies,” Steven Spielberg’s Cold War espionage thriller, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
See “Big Stone Gap,” a romantic drama involving a long-buried family secret that disrupts the quiet life of a single, middle-aged woman, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Jazz Side of David Amram
The acclaimed composer/conductor in concert, with his all-star ensemble, Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Mama Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Thursday and Friday, July 28-29, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 30, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 31, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Tuesday Afternoon
The band performs a Moody Blues tribute, Thursday, July 28, 8 p.m. Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Any Way You Want It
The popular tribute band performs Journey hits, Friday, July 29, 8 p.m. Forest City Park, Wantagh. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Dion
The rock ‘n roll icon in concert, Friday, July 29, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $54.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Moonlight and Magnolias
An affectionate portrait of the legendary movie producer David Selznick and his collaborators, Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 31, 3 p.m. $22. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Romeo and Juliet
A modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconic tale of forbidden love, Friday, July 29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 31, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Shania Twain/Tim McGraw Tribute
A salute to the the popular country headliners, Friday, July 29, 8 p.m, Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Vic Vincent Group’s Musical History Tour
The ensemble performs rock and roll and doo-wop hits, including movie tunes, Friday, July 29, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Into The Woods
Stephen Sondheim’s Brothers Grimm-inspired award-winning musical, Saturday, July 30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 31, 2:30 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.
Punjabi American Night
A cultural program of music and dance, Sunday, July 31, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Irish American Night
A tribute to the spirit of the Emerald Isle, Monday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Tribute to the Divas
JC Revue in concert, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m.; with Balloon Fun pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst. 295-5770.
Next Level Band
The band presents the sultry swinging sounds of the Caribbean, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m. Dutch Broadways Park, Elmont. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Valley Stream Community Band
The ensemble performs popular and patriotic tunes, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m. Band Shell (behind Village Hall), 123 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream.
Picnic Pops
Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses perform traditional New Orleans jazz, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m. $12, kids 17 and under free with adult. Picnics encouraged. Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, 338-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.; also Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Rod Stewart Experience
A tribute to Rod Stewart, Thursday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m. Speno Park, East Meadow. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Tribute to Woodstock
Retro69 performs the original Woodstock show, in the same order, Thursday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, Courtyard, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

Family

Movie Night
See the 3D computer-animated science-fiction buddy comedy “Home,” Thursday, July 28, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0355.
Mysterious Lake
A shadow puppet performance of Izumi’s Ashizawa’s original story about a young American boy who travels with his dad to Japan, Friday through Thursday, July 29-Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Movie Fun
See “Minions,” the 3D computer-animated spin-off/prequel to “Despicable Me,” Monday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook.  599-8630.
Monday Movie
See “The Sandlot,” the coming-of-age comedy about a group of young baseball players, set in the summer of 1962, Monday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public
Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Pajama Story Time
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.