Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations 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.
Mort Künstler: The New Nation

The exhibit traces the story of the birth of our country, from settlement through the Revolutionary War, to the establishment of our democracy and the inauguration of George Washington as the nation’s first president, as seen through the artistic lense of Mort Künstler. Künstler’ s most recent works give visual expression to the dramatic story of America’s founding and the noble character of the American people. Through April 2. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
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. 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.
Rotimi Fani-Kayode: A Retrospective
A showcase of the Nigerian-born photographer’s works produced between 1955 and 1989. His portraits explore complex personally and politically engaged notions of desire, spirituality and cultural dislocation. Through March 11. Nassau Community College, Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7162.
Afternoon Movie
See “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” the actional thriller sequel, based on Lee Child’s novel “Never Go Back,” with Tom Cruise, Friday, March 10, 2:30 p.m.; also “Mr. Church,” the drama about a unique friendship that develops when a young girl and her dying mother hire a cook for their household, Tuesday, March 14, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “Sully,” the dramatic portrayal of the heroic landing of a failing US Airways jet on the Hudson River in the winter of 2009, Friday, March 10, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Time
See “The Girl on the Train,” the thriller about a divorcee who becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation, Friday, March 10, 2 p.m. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Tricia’s Flicks
See “Arrival,” a sci fi drama that follows an expert linguist recruited by the military to determine whether a group of aliens crash-landing on Earth come in peace or are a threat, Friday, March 10, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Screen Gems
See “The American President,” Rob Reiner’s popular romantic comedy-drama about a widowed U.S. president and a lobbyist who fall in love, with Kevin Kline and Signourney Weaver, Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine “Georges Seurat and Paul Signac,” with art historian Vivian Gordon, Monday, March 13, 11 a.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Matinee Time
See “Dancing at Lughnasa,” the period drama adapted from Brian Friel’s memory play about five unmarried sisters in a fictional Irish town, Monday, March 13, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Movie Showing
See “Deepwater Horizon,” a dramatization of the April 2010 disaster when an offshore drilling rig exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history, Monday, March 13, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
On Screen
See “A Hologram for the King,” the comedy about failed American sales rep who looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his company’s product to a wealthy monarch, Tuesday, March 14, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook.
599-8630.
Movie Showing
Watch “Cafe Society,” Woody Allen’s bittersweet romance set in 1930s Hollywood, Thursday, March 16, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Adelphi Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra performs Brandeberg Concertos Nos. 3, 6 and 5, Thursday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Soloists include Adelphi professors tenor Jonathan Goodman and harpsichordist Elaine Comparone. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Broadway on Main Street
Broadway performers recreate their signature musical moments from their long-running roles, in an original musical revue, Friday, March 10, 8 p.m. $50, $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Hamlet
Shakespeare’s revenge tragedy is performed at Hofstra’s annual Shakespeare Festival, Friday and Saturday, March 10-11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. $12, $10 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Christopher Durang’s zany comedy that examines the midlife malaise of middle-aged siblings, Friday and Saturday, March 10-11 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 12, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Women of Broadway
Yvette Malavet-Blum and Daniel Ragone celebrate Women’s History Month in song, Friday, March 10, 12:30 p.m. Program includes tunes from Evita, Avenue Q, West Side Story, and more. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
The Unforgettable Nat & Natalie Cole
Rhonda Denet and the SFS Trio perform the unforgettable music of the acclaimed crooner and his daughter, Saturday, March 11, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Bel Canto Chorale
The Chorale presents “Our Favorite Things,” featuring a barbershop quartet and the Sweet Adelines, Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. $10. Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. 705-0011 or belcantochoral.net.
Dropkick Murphys
The Celtic punk rock band in concert, Sunday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. $60.50, $40.50, $32.50, $27.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Habana Boys
Four classically trained Cuban tenors in concert, on their first American tour, Sunday, March 12, 3 p.m. Program includes opera, Broadway, Motown, pop and Latin hits. $40 and $35. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or
aupac.adelphi.edu.
Karkowska Sisters
The violin and piano duo of Anna and Kasha Karkowska honor women’s contributions to classical music, Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Ken Kresge Trio
The trio in concert, with “Cool Swingin’ ‘50s,” Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Program includes classic tunes from Sinatra to roots of rock ‘n roll. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Paper Moon
Pianist Jordan Kaplan, vocalist Lisa Arce and friends perform American standards, Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Voices of the Rat Pack
Everett Greenberg and the Evergreen Trio in concert, featuring songs made popular by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin, Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Jekyll & Hyde
The musical horror-drama based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, Thursday and Friday, 16-17, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 18, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 19, 2 and 7 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Motown II
Vocalist Rhonda Denet and her trio perform Motown hits, Thursday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

Family

Aladdin
Join Aladdin and the Genie on their musical adventure, Saturday, March 11, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Junie B. Jones
A fast-paced musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m. $12. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Follow along with a lonely frog prince who lives in a swamp on a large kingly estate, Saturday, March 11, 1 p.m. $10, $8 children. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.