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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music, and more

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China Then and Now
This exhibition brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. It explores three millennia of one of the world’s most important artistic traditions from the perspective of American collectors on Long Island. Through March 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Exploring the Centuries: 3rd-20th Century Asian Art
An exhibit of works of historic, spiritual and artistic importance that highlights centuries-old artistic traditions, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s collections. The cultures of Japan, China, India, Tibet, and Thailand are featured in three categories: Buddhism, Devotional Sculpture and Flowers, Animals and the Seasons. Through Feb. 8. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Objects of Witness; Testimony of Holocaust Artifacts
Items lent or donated by families of victims and survivors are on display. Many of these artifacts were kept hidden during the Holocaust, at great risk to those who hid them. Through April. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit includes varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other exhibits 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 “What If,” a romantic comedy about a medical school dropout who falls in love with his best friend, with Daniel Radcliffe, Friday, Jan. 9, 2:30 p.m.; also the classic romantic comedy “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir,” with Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison and Natalie Wood, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” the sequel to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” Friday, Jan. 9, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Movie Time
See “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” the second chapter in the fantasy trilogy that brings back the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years later, Friday, Jan. 9, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Mr. M’s Movies
See “Into the Woods,” a film version of the Broadway musical, Friday, Jan. 9, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Big Screen Classics
See “You Can’t Take it With You,” Frank Capra’s romantic comedy with Jean Arthur and James Stewart, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
See “A Most Wanted Man,” the espionage-thriller based on John le Carre’s novel, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Monday, Jan. 12, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Matinee
See “Chef,” the comedy-drama about a prominent L.A. chef who loses his restaurant job and then starts up a food truck, Monday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
At the Movies
See “Jersey Boys,” Clint Eastwood’s version of the blockbuster Broadway musical, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Art Talk
Examine “Peter Paul Rubens and His School,” with art historian Ines Powell, Thursday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
Watch “Grand Piano,” a thriller about a once promising pianist returning for a comeback performance who is the target of a sniper who will kill him if he plays one wrong note, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

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