Performances/On Stage
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 3, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Jazz All-Stars
Charlotte’s Web
The enchanting world of Wilbur the pig and his beloved pal Charlotte come to life in Plaza Theatrical Productions adaptation of E.B. White’s classic tale, Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 3, 12 p.m. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
A Year With Frog and Toad
Musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Studio Saturday
Drop into Nassau County Museum of Art’s Manes Center for hands-on activities inspired by the current exhibitions, Saturday,
Feb. 2, 12-3 p.m. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Sleeping Beauty
The fairy tale classic comes to life on stage, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
A Bright New Year
Explore the traditions of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Sunday, Feb. 3, 1-3 p.m. Learn about the customs and celebrations and create a paper lantern. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Pajama Story Time
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
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 the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” which tells of the life and work of Fred Rogers, star of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” Friday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223- 6228.
Film Time
See “Good New,s” the 1947 MGM musical based on the stage production of the same name, Friday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m. East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow. 794-2570.
Tricia’s Flicks
See “Colette,” the biopic based upon the life of the French novelist Colette , Friday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Film Screening
See “Drawn From Nature,” the PBS American Masters’ series film that tells the dramatic life story of naturalist John James Audubon, the adventurer and self-taught artist who saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone of his time (1785-1851), Tuesday through Sunday,, Feb. 5-11, 12 p.m. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
On Screen
See “Disney’s Christopher Robin,” a live-action continuation of the Winnie the Pooh animated features, Tuesday, Feb. 5., 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Afternoon Movie
See “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” the sequel to the film adaptation of the stage musical, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.