What's happening on Long Island this weekend

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A Christmas Carol
A creative retelling of the holiday classic, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. $65. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Hofstra Symphony Orchestra
David Ramael directs the orchestra in a program of varied works, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/music.
Jim Brickman: On a Winter’s Night
The songwriter-pianist-entertainer performs classic and contemporary holiday favorites in a musical holiday celebration, Thursday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $59.50, $39.50 and $19.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Cliffhanger
Comedy-thriller involving a seemingly mild-mannered philosophy professor who is driven to murder to protect his reputation and career, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or
www.arenaplayers.org.
42nd Street
The musical homage to the Great White Way, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors and students, $14 under 12; all tickets $25 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Jim Breuer
The Valley Stream-raised comedian performs his off-the-wall brand of stand-up, Friday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Acts of Light
Adelphi’s Department of Dance presents the “Helios” section of Martha Graham’s “Acts of Light,” Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. $15. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Long Island Philharmonic
The orchestra performs a “Holiday Spectacular,” Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Butler Building, Mitchel Athletic Complex, Garden City. 572-0200.
Murder at the Howard Johnson’s
Suspense comedy about a love triangle at a Howard Johnson’s Motor Inn, Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $16 students, $15 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Quatrain Barbershop Quartet
The ensemble shares festive songs of the season, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Vanities
The Off-Broadway comedy about the lives and friendships of three Texas cheerleaders, Saturday, Dec. 1, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. $20 $17 seniors and students Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
B.B. King
The blues great in concert, Sunday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. $39.50-$79.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or
www.livenation.com.
Frank Sinatra & Ella Fitzgerald: A Tribute
Rhoda Denet, Steve Kazlauskas and the Silver Fox Trio perform a tribute to the two American music legends, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
I Ought To Be In Pictures
The Neil Simon comedy about a Hollywood screenwriter and absentee father, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Rave-On!
The band plays the music of Buddy Holly, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Rock Hall’s Festive Evening
Colonial-era holiday festivities, with entertainment and refreshments, Sunday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. $10. Reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Second Nature
Rock to classic rock ‘n roll from the ‘60s and ‘70s, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Hofstra University Choir and Hofstra String Orchestra
The ensembles join together for a festive program, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $12, $10 seniors and students. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/music.
The Kennedys with Folk, Rock and More!
The duo of guitarist Pete Kennedy and vocalist-guitarist Maura Kennedy in concert, Thursday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

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