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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.
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.
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.
Afternoon Movie
See “Miles Ahead,” the unconventional biopic about the life of jazz legend Miles Davis, with Don Cheadle, Friday Aug. 19, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Boss,” the comedy about a business tycoon who has fallen on hard times, starring Melissa McCarthy, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Showing
See “The Lady Vanishes,” Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1938 thriller, Friday, Aug. 19, 1:30 p.m.; also “The Finest Hours,” the disaster thriller detailing a daring 1952 Coast Guard rescue off the New England seaboard, Monday, Aug. 22, 1:30 and 7 p.m.; Race,” the biopic that charts Jesse Owen’s path to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Time
See “Mothers and Daughters,” an ensemble drama about the meaning of motherwood, Monday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
On Screen
See “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the long-awaited seventh episode of the sci-fi saga, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
At the Movies
See “The Revenant,” the epic historical survival western inspired by the experiences of frontiersman Hugh Glass in 1823, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine the opening of the Met Breuer, the Modernist icon designed by Marcel Breuer, during the visual lecture “Celebrate the Met Breuer, with Professor Thomas Germano, Thursday, Aug. 25, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
See “The Intern,” a comedy about a retired executive who applies for an internship, with Robert DeNiro, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Mamma Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 20, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 23-24, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
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.
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
An all-star concert celebrating Elvis’ musical legacy, Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. $99.50, $60, $50. $40 and $30. With impersonators Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, and Ryan Pelton, and special guests DJ Fontana, and the Sweet Inspirations. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Wonderous Stories
The band performs the best of the British Invasion, Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes, Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Air Supply
The ‘80s soft rock duo in concert, Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. $129.50, $49.50 and $29.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Gospel Meets Jazz
Everton Bailey and the Instrumental Sounds of Praise in concert, Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.; with African-American Night, 6:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Into The Woods
Stephen Sondheim’s Brothers Grimm-inspired award-winning musical, Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 21, 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.
Music Inspires
A variety show featuring local teen vocalists and instrumentalists, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Bangladeshi American Night
A cultural program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Jersey Four
A tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m.; with Magic by Didi Maxx pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst.
295-5770.
Swinging with the Rat Pack
The tribute band in concert, Wedneday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Band Shell (behind Village Hall), 123 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream.
David Sanborn and Dave Koz
The acclaimed jazz saxophonists in concert together, Thursday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. $109.50, $75, $65 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Family

Movie Night
See “Pan,” the fantasy action-adventure prequel to the classic Peter Pan tale, Thursday, Aug. 18, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0355.
National Circus Project
The troupe visits Long Island Children’s Museum with “Solo Circus,” an up-close introduction to circus skills, Friday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $5 with museum admission ($4 members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
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. 20-21, 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.
Gary the Great
An interactive magic show, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. (Valley Stream State Park); also Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. (Hemptead Lake State Park). Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream; Hempstead Lake State Park, Rockville Centre. (631) 321-3510 or www.nysparks.com.
Art in the Garden
An outdoor art workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Take inspiration from summer light and the garden setting to explore Willem De Kooning’s hands-on techniques. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.