Performances/On Stage
Elf
The modern-day holiday classic, based on the popular film, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 22, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 23, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 26, 3 and 8 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Trans Siberian Orchestra’s The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
A musical journey out of the zoo and onto the stage, based on the popular animated film, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Once Upon a Snowflake
The heartwarming musical about a little girl who lives with her Grandpa in Christmastown, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Studio Saturday
Drop into Nassau County Museum of Art’s Manes Center for hands-on activities inspired by the current exhibitions, Saturday, Dec. 22, 12-3 p.m. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Winter Wonders Workshop
Create a hanging mobile of cozy winter scene to take home, Saturday, Dec. 22, 1-3 p.m. Use colorful shapes, streamers and strings. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Big Bolt
An orginal comedy that tells of the adventures of a curious girl who takes home a bolt from a construction site, Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 26-30, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Matinee Time
See “Home Alone,” the popular comedy about a young boy who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Annie
The irrepressible comic strip heroine comes to life in the beloved musical, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 27-29, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 30, 12 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Movie Fun
See “Trolls,” the animated romantic musical fantasy comedy based on the Troll dolls, Thursday, Dec. 27, 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Museums/Galleries and more...
Hidden in Sight: Photographing Incarceration
An exhibition of photographs spanning more than 50 years by three artists, Danny Lyon (American, born 1942), Jessica Earnshaw (Canadian, born 1983), and Isadora Kosofsky (American, born 1993), highlighting the varied critical issues within the prison system in America. Through March 10. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Heckscher Collects: Recent Acquisitions
An exhibition of two dozen 20th century and contemporary works that have been acquired by the museum over the past five years. With a selection of prints produced by more traditional and diverse experimental processes; experimental photography by Bill Armstrong, Ellen Carey, and Joe Constantino; New York City street scenes by N. Jay Jaffee; and images of Cuba by Bastienne Schmi; along with abstract and representational paintings. Through May 12. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Rivera and Beyond: Latin American Art
An exhibit of 20th century and contemporary artists from across Central and South America, from the collection of Joan and Milton Bagley. Masterworks by Fernando Botero, Elena Climent, Ana Mercedes Hoyos, Wifredo Lam, Julio Larraz, Roberto Matta, Carlos Mérida, Diego Rivera, Antonio Seguí, Franciso Zúñiga, and others are on view. Through March 31. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Wild Kingdom: Hunt Slonem and a Hundred Years of Animal Art
An exhibition that showcases artists whose paintings, drawings, and sculpture have immortalized the wild kingdom. On view are works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, John James Audubon and Jeff Koons among others. With an installation by artist-designer Hunt Slonem who creates a dream-like sanctuary for parrots, rabbits and butterflies; his signature motifs. Through March 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
At the Movies
See “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” a behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne, Friday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Friday Flick
See “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again,” the sequel to the film adaptation of the stage musical, Friday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.