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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, 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.
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 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
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.
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
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.
Afternoon Movie
See “Batman vs. Superman; Dawn of Justice,” the superhero action film featuring Batman and Superman, Friday, Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.; also “Me Before You,” a romantic drama about a small town girl who forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she’s taking care of, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “A Hologram for the King,” the comedy about failed American sales rep who looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his company’s product to a wealthy monarch, Friday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Friday Film
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, Friday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Monet’s Palette,” a tour through Monet’s beloved Normandy, narrated by Meryl Streep, Saturday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Monday Matinee
See “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” the sequel to Nia Vardalos’ popular 2002 rom-com, Monday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. s599-0750.
Film Time
See “Hail Caesar!,” the Coen brothers’ homage to Hollywood of yesteryear, starring George Clooney and Josh Brolin, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Art Talk
Examine “Jerusalem: 100-1400 Every People Under Heaven,” with Professor Thomas Germano, Thursday, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
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, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Charlie Daniels Band
An evening of country rock, with special guest Phil Vassar, Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. $85, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Disco Inferno
A musical revue of the ‘70s disco era, performed by Broadway performers, Friday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. $40 and $35. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
God of Carnage
Yasmina Reza’s award-winning drama involving two highly strung couples who meet for a ‘civil’ discussion about a playground fight between their sons, and the aftermath of that meeting, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Hot Autumn Nights
An evening of clssic rock ‘n roll, Saturday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. With Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Grass Roots, The Box Tops, and Gary Lewis and the Playboys. $149.50, $129.50, $89.50, and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Unnecessary Farce
The acclaimed screwball comedy, presented by the Wesley Players, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. $15. Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. 775-6775.
The Will Rogers Follies
Musical that celebrates the life of famed humorist, performer and Oklahoma-native Will Rogers set within the famous Ziegfeld Follies, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Blue Vipers
The early jazz-swing-blues band in concert, Sunday, Sept. 18, 1:30 and 4 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
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Complete Works of Shakespeare
Madcap comedy with three actors performing every Shakespeare play as quickly as possible, Sunday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Honoring Carole King
Gail Storm, accompanied by guitarist Stew Cutler, performs songs from “Tapestry,” Sunday, Sept. 18, 2:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Madagascar
A Script-In-Hand Theatre production of a haunting drama that tells of a mysterious disappearance that changes three lives forever, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
New York Exceptions
The group performs doo-wop classics, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Songs That Won the Academy Awards
A look back at the legacy of the great movie tunes and their songwriters, with Mitch Kahn, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 22-23, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 24, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 25 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.

Family

Beauty and the Beast Jr.
The classic story of Belle and the Beast based on the Broadway production and the acclaimed film, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 ($10 Long Island Children’s Museum members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 599-6870 or www. plazatheatrical.com.
Junie B. Jones
A musical adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.