What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

Burton Silverman: The Humanist Spirit
A exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in the 21st century. Through Silverman’s use of contemporary realist portraiture, this exhibition examines the commonalities of existence of “everyman.” Silverman is known for his ability to carefully balance formal visual elements in his realistic representations as he captures the very essence of his subjects. Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
BESA – Code Of Honor: Muslim Albanians Who Rescued Jews During The Holocaust
This exhibit describes, through documents and photographs, the heroic efforts of Albanian Muslims to rescue Albanian Jews during the Holocaust. Through Nov. 14. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Earth Matters
The works of select local artists who explore the human experience with the environment are on view. Through Oct. 23. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
EASEL Showcase
The Experienced Art Students Enrichment League (EASEL), sponsored by the Town of Hempstead, exhibits their works. Through Sept. 30. Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. 785-2990.
Exploraciones Contemporaneas
Latin America’s varied artistic voices are on view in this exhibit that reflects the broad diversity of Latin culture today. Artists include Vik Muniz of Brazil, Cuban-American DEMI, Manuel Esnoz of Argentina, and Darío Escobar of Guatemala. Through Nov. 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Collectors Circle Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Francisco Goya: Los Caprichos
A new exhibition featuring an early first edition of Los Caprichos, a set of 80 etchings by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, that was published in 1799. It is one of the most influential series of graphic images in the history of Western art. Through Nov. 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Long Island Arts Council Photography Winners Exhibit
An exhibit of photographs by winners of the Long Island Arts Council’s photography competition, including works by Carole Witkover, Jason Gorbel and Trudy Runyon. Through Oct. 28. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6529 or artgallery@molloy.edu.
Afternoon Movie
See “Bridesmaids,” a comedy-drama about a group of colorful bridesmaids, Friday, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m.; also “Tyler Perry’s Big Happy Family,” Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.