Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music, and more

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Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling
An exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and enduring photographs. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Light Works: 100 Years of Photos

A survey of photography processes and subjects from 1873 to 2000, ranging from Eadweard Muybridge’s 19th-century photographic studies of animal locomotion to Richard Misrach’s contemporary chromogenic prints. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Over the River: Transforming Long Island
An original exhibition that focuses on Long Island’s transformation over the decades, brought about by the construction of bridges, tunnels and roadways to New York City. Featured artists include Marilyn Bridges, Louis Lozowick, and Andy Warhol, as well as works on loan from private collectors and museums. Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Political Slant II: Editorial Cartoons
An original exhibition featuring works by Thomas Nast for historical context, along with works by award-winning editorial cartoonists Matt Davies, Walt Handelsman, Mike Keefe, Steve Kelley, and Signe Wilkinson. These cartoons offer commentary on the current national election process, candidates, and key issues. Through March 12. 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 “East Side Sushi,” an indie film about a Mexican American single mom who finds new purpose by trying to become a sushi chef, Friday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m.; also “Genius,” the biopic about writer Thomas Wolfe and his connections with publisher Maxwell Perkins, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” the biopic based on the life and academic career of the pioneer Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanuja, Friday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Stryker’s America: Photographing the Great Depression,” which tells the story of how Roy E. Stryker, a low-level federal bureaucrat, managed a massive New Deal project to document the Great Depression, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 12, 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 12 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 6-8, 12, 1 and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Movie Showing
See “Cafe Society,” Woody Allen’s bittersweet romance set in 1930s Hollywood, Monday, Dec. 5, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
On Screen
See “The Nice Guys,” a comedy thriller involving a mismatched pair of 1970s private eyes investigating the apparent suicide of a porn star, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine “The Surrealists: Magrite, Ernst, Dali & Miro,” with Professor Thomas Germano, Thursday, Dec. 8, 8, p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
Watch “Eddie the Eagle,” the sports biopic about Michael “Eddie” Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Fall Dance Adelphi: Aszure Barton
Adelphi University Dept. of Dance students perform choreography by acclaimed Canadian choreographer Aszure Barton, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Program also includes new and restaged works by Adelphi faculty. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or aupac.adelphi.edu.
Mary Poppins
The charming musical, based on the classic Disney film, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
John Edward
The psychic-medium on tour, Thursday, Dec. 1, p.m. $89, $69, $59. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.
livenation.com.
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
Tom Mula’s twist on the familiar holiday tale, told from the perspective of Marley, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday: $25 Saturday. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
John Pizzarelli Quartet
The guitarist and his quartet put a jazzy spin on the holiday season, with “Holiday Hits and More,” Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $70, $60 and $50. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
The Nerd
Comedy that centers on the dilemma of a young architect visited by a fellow ex-GI who shows up unexpectdly at his apartment, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Sister Act
The feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Adelphi Opera Theatre
Adelphi University music students perform opera scenes and excerpts, Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
An Evening of Comedy and Music
Vegas performer Tommy Koenig provides the laughs, with music by Brad Frey’s Stir Crazy Band, Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. $50. Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David, 100 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 764-4100 or www.bnaisholom.org.
Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
A seasonal concert with Hofstra student ensembles, Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Program includes traditional and contemporary works. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
Jingle Bell Bottom Ball
Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes headline the R&B showcase, Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. With The Trammps, France Joli, Bonnie Pointer, Odyssey, Melba Moore, Carl Carlton, Lime, Machine and Disco Unlimited. $69.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Simply Diamond
Brian La Blanc in concert, with a Neil Diamond tribute, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
What’s That Sound?
Natalia Paruz, who plays a carpenter’s saw, and pianist Jestin Pieper in concert, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:30 sp.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Adelphi Concert Band
The student band in concert, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Program explores the classic band repertoire as well as contemporary works. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Adelphi Chamber Ensemble
A varied program of vocal and instrumental works, performed by Adelphi music students, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Program ranges from Baroque to modern. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.

Family

Elf, Jr.
Follow along with Buddy the Elf’s quest to find his true identity, based on the holiday film, Saturday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. $11, $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
James and the Giant Peach
An offbeat adaptation of the Roald Dahl adventure, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 12 p.m. $11 in advance; $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Madagascar
The zoo leaps onto the stage, based on the animated film, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Sing Along with Irv
Irv Plastock sings traditional children’s songs and holiday favorites, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. For ages 2-5. Registration required. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Pajama Story Time
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.