Stepping Out

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, 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.
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 “Grease Live,” a remake of the classic ‘70s film, Friday Aug. 12, 2:30 p.m.; also “Demolition,” a drama about an investment banker who struggles to keep his life together after losing his wife, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “Black Mass,” the biographical crime drama about mobster Whitey Bulger, starring Johnny Depp, Friday, Aug. 12. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Movie Matinee
See “The Revenant,” the epic historical survival western inspired by the experiences of frontiersman Hugh Glass in 1823, Friday, Aug. 12, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Time
See “45 Years,” a romantic thriller about a long, happy marriage in sudden crisis, Monday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Movie Time
See “Trumbo,” the biopic of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, one of the “Hollywood Ten” blacklisted for refusing to cooperate with Congress’ anti-Communist witch hunt during the Cold War, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
On Screen
See “Joy,” the drama about a single mom, loosely inspired by Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop, and her battle to bring it into the world, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
At the Movies
See “The Railway Man,” the war thriller based on a best-selling autobiography about a British Army officer tormented at a Japanese POW camp during World War II who tracks down his captor decades later, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
See “Victor Frankenstein,” a sci fi fantasy re-imagining of the classic Frankenestein tale, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Beyond Fab
The band presents a Beatles tribute, Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Mamma Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2 and 8 p.m; Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 13, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 16-17, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
MY2K Tour
98 Degrees reunites for a new concerr tour, featuring 0-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera, Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. $124.50, $59.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Bell Bottom Blues
A tribute to Eric Clapton, Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Into The Woods
Stephen Sondheim’s Brothers Grimm-inspired award-winning musical, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 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.
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes, Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Neil Sedaka
The iconic singer-songwriter in concert, Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. $149.50, $59.50, and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Saturday in the Park
Taylor Dane and Eddie Money in concert, Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Pakistani American Night
A cultural program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
Musical based on the beloved Peanuts cartoon characters, presented by Plaza Theatrical Producrtions, Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Memorial Park, East Rockaway. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Bonnie Raitt
The bluesy rocker in concert, Monday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. $99.50, $89.50, and $79.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Jewish Night
The Gat Brothers in concert, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m.; with pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst. 295-5770.
My Wish
The band performs a Rascal Flatts tribute, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Merrick Road Park, Merrick. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Forever Ray
A tribute to Ray Charles, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Echo Park, West Hempstead. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Risky Business
The popular band in concert, Wedneday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Band Shell (behind Village Hall), 123 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream.
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.

Family

Movie Night
See “Goosebumps,” the horror comedy film based on the beloved book series, Thursday, Aug. 11, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0355.
Small World Puppets: Sing a Silly Song
An interactive puppet show filled with favorite characters, Friday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre.
766-6257.
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. 13-14, 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.
Bug Safari
Hunt a variety of creepy crawly creatures through Old Westbury Gardens, Sunday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. Bring a butterfly net and collecting jar. Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Rd, Osld Westbury, 338-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Movie Fun
See “Kicking and Screaming,” a comedy about preppie graduates as they face their first year out of college and reminisce about student life, Monday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Time
See “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the fantasy adventure based on beloved Roald Dahl tale, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Cedar Creek Park, Merrick Rd., Seaford. 572-0200 or 572-0355.