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.
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 “I Saw the Light,” the biopic about singer-songwriter Hank Williams, Friday Aug. 26, 2:30 p.m.; also “Barbershop 3: The Next Cut,” the third installment of comedy series about a Chicago barbershop, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the long-awaited seventh episode of the sci-fi saga, Friday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Friday Flick
See “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Friday, Aug. 26, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Tricia’s Flicks
See “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” the biographical war comedy-drama recounting a journalist’s wartime experiences in Afgghanistan, Friday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Film Time
See “Anesthesia,” a drama in which multiple lives intersect in the aftermath of the violent mugging of a Columbia University philosophy professor, Monday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Movie Showtime
See “Brooklyn,” the romantic drama about a young Irish immigrant in 1950s New York, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
At the Movies
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, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
See “The Lady in the Van,” the true story of playwright Alan Bennett’s friendship with an eccentric homeless woman, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

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.
Mamma Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 25-26, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 30-31, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
A Decade of Soul
Classic soul and Motown revue, featuring The Drifters’ Prentiss McNeil, Friday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. $35, $30, $25, $20 and $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
It’s Broadway
Gunter Stern performs showtunes from Broadway hits, Friday, Aug. 26, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
354-5280.
Oldies Night
A salute to the classic R&B groups, featuring the Del-Satins, Friday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes, Friday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
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, Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 29, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
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, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors; $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $25 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Korean American Night
A cultural program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
The Cameos
The group presents “Oh What a Summer!,” Tuesday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m.; with Alexo pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst. 295-5770.
Culture Club
The ‘80s pop band returns, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. $299.50, $199.50, $124.50, $99.50, $74.50 and $54.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Gary Randazzo
Gary Randazzo closes out the summer concert season, Wedneday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Band Shell (behind Village Hall), 123 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream.

Family

Movie Night
See the classic MGM film, “The Wizard of Oz,” Thursday, Aug. 25, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0355.
Kids in the Kitchen
Junior chefs can work on their culinary skills, Friday, Aug. 26, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Create a tasty treat and take home recipes. For ages 3-8. $5 with museum admission ($4 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Wet and Wild
Visit the pond’s edge at Hempstead Lake State Park to explore life in and around this amazing habitat, Saturday, Aug. 27, 1:30-3 p.m. $4, $3 children. Reservations required. Hempstead Lake State Park, Rockville Centre. (631) 581-1072.
Movie Fun
See “Air Bud, the family drama about the friendship between a young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability, Monday, Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Nature Maker Space
Explore “Our Backyard,” Long Island Children’s Museum’s outdoor environment, Monday through Friday, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Get inspired by the environment and interact with a variety of materials. Engage in gardening, nature fort building, art projects, observation stations, and more. For ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Movie Time
See “Disney’s Zootopia,” the animated buddy cop comedy mystery adventure, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst. 295-5770.