Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Performances/On Stage

Grease
The kids from Rydell High are back on stage, Thursday and Friday, July 20-21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25-26, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Sir Duke

A tribute to Stevie Wonder, Thursday July 20, 8 p.m. Seamans Neck Park, 2700 S. Seamans Neck Rd., Seaford. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.
Elvis Time
A tribute to The King with Steve Mitchell, Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. Rath Park, 849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.
Los Lonely Boys
The Tex-Mex rockers in concert, Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. $45, $35 and $29.50. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.thespaceatwestbury.com.
Macbeth
Shakespeare’s classic tale of the fall of the great warrior, Friday, July 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
ZBTB
The Zac Brown tribute band in concert, Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Vic Dibitetto
The energetic comedian on tour, Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Young Frankenstein
The acclaimed adaptation of Mel Brooks’ iconic film, Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 2:30 p.m. $26, $24 seniors, $20 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $29 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Hairspray
Feel-good musical based on the 1988 John Waters film, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m. $20-28. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
International Festival
A salute to Scandinavian, Greek, Polish, Armenian and Ukranian cultures, Sunday, July 23, 12-7 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Craig Ferguson
The acclaimed late show host-comedian shares his trademark brand of sharp humor in “The New Deal Tour,” Tuesday July 25, 8 p.m. $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Dancing Dream
The popular ABBA tribute band in concert, Tuesday, July 25, 8 p.m.; with pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park, Summit and Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst. 295-5770.
Kansas
The progressive rockers in concert, Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $49.50, $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
RIDE: Songs and Music
Marc Berger explore the vastness and romance of the American West through music, Tuesday July 25, 6:30p.m.-8 p.m. Wantagh Park, 1 King Rd., Wantagh. 571-0355.
Songs in the Attic
The Billy Joel tribute band in concert, Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. Merrick Road Park, Merrick. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.
Swingin’ as Sinatra
Jesse Posa presents a swinging tribute to Frank Sinatra, Wednesday, July 26, 1 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Celebrating the Great American Songbook
Vocalist Daelynn Joriff and pianist Tedd Firth in concert, Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. Baldwin Community Garden, 1980 Grand Ave., Baldwin. For information visit www.baldwincivic.org.
Four Way Street
A tribute to Crosby Stills, Nash & Young, Thursday, July 27, 8 p.m. Shell Creek Park, 1 Vanderbilt Ave., Island Park. 292-2000 ext. 7382 or www.toh.li.

For the Kids

Madagascar
A musical journey out of the zoo and onto the stage, based on the popular animated film, Thursday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $11, $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Madagascar
Join those crack-a-a-lackin’ pals on a musical adventure, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Thursday, July 20, 7 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Puppet Project
Design and engineer a stick and rod puppet, Friday, July 21, 1-3 p.m.; also Monday through Friday, July 24-28. Develop your puppet’s character and learn how to perform for family and friends. $5 with museum admission. ($4 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Small World Puppets: Jungle Jam Musical
An interactive musical puppet show, Friday, July 21, 2:45 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Think Up: Stumping Sculptures
Investigate the wonders of nature and history’s mysteries at Old Westbury Gardens, Saturday, July 21, 12 p.m. Go on fact-finding hunts through Westbury House and the gardens, uncover clues and solve riddles. For ages 8 and up. Free with admission. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org.
Movie Fun
See “Monster Trucks,” an animated action adventure, Monday, July 24, 2 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Matinee Time
See “Beauty and the Beast,” the live action version of the acclaimed animated film, Monday, July 24, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Harry Potter Party
Attend Hogwarts classes and vie for the prestigious House Cup, Wednesday, July 26, 2:30 p.m. Bring your own wand. For grades 4-8. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Movie Night
See “Trolls,” the animated romantic musical fantasy comedy based on the Troll dolls, outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Thursday, July 27, 8:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0355.

Museums/Galleries and more...

Converging Voices: Gender and Identity
An original exhibition that focuses on issues of gender and identity, reflecting an international scope. Featured artists include Ghada Amer, Mariam Ghani, Martine Gutierrez, Guerrilla Girls, Yee I-Lann, Zanele Muholi, Pinaree Sanpitak, Carrie Mae Weems, and Philemona Williamson. Through Dec. 15. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Women in Contrast
An exhibition of iconic imagery captured by a selection of innovative modernist and contemporary female photographers. Photographers on view include Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Marilyn Bridges, Nancy Burson, Imogen Cunningham, Donna Ferrato, Toni Frissell, Mary Ellen Mark, and Dorothy Norman. Through Aug. 18. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See “Beauty and the Beast,” the live action retelling of the acclaimed animated film, Friday, July 21, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Duelist,” a Russian adventure film set in 1860 St. Petersburg, Tuesday, July 25, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “A Dog’s Purpose,” the drama about a dog whose soul comes back to life, Friday, July 21, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Summer Screening
See the cult classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Saturday, July 15 10:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Film Time
See “La La Land,” the acclaimed musical drama about a musician and an aspiring actress who meet and fall in love, Monday, July 24, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Matinee
See “Unbroken,” a biographical war drama about U.S. Olympian Louis “Louie” Zamperini who survived in a raft for 47 days after his bomber was downed in World War II, then was sent to a series of prisoner of war camps, Monday, July 24, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
At the Movies
See “Fences,” the acclaimed film adaptation of August Wilson’s drama about a working-class African-American father raising his family in the 1950s, Wednesday, July 26, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Movie Showing
Watch “A Man Called Ove,” the bittersweet Swedish film about a curmudgeonly old man whose grumpy life is brightened by forces beyond his control, Thursday, July 27, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.