Stepping Out

Trick shots on the court

The Harlem Globetrotters are back in action at Nassau Coliseum

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Harlem Globetrotters
Those outrageous Harlem Globetrotters are ready to thrill spectators once again with their bold moves when they take on the New York Nationals. This year’s show — returning to Nassau Coliseum during its reopening month — marks the debut of basketball’s first 4-point line. The tour includes the latest rookie class of Jumpin’ Joe Ballard, Clutch Ball, Beast Douglas, Hoops Green, Jet Rivers, and Swish Young. The first-year players will join a star-studded roster — featuring Ant Atkinson, BigEasy Lofton, Cheese Chisholm, Thunder Law, Hi-Lite Bruton, Firefly Fisher, Ace Jackson and TNT Lister — with their skillful tricks and comedy routines, along with those classic ball-handling moves.
Friday, April 14, 7 p.m. Tickets start $26.50. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. Tickets available at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.harlemglobetrotters.com or Nassau Coliseum box office.


Family Fun

Shrek the Musical
Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animated film, this tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on life-changing journey is a charming show for the entire family. Join the unlikely ogre and his loyal steed, that wisecracking donkey, as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful — if slightly temperamental — Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, lovesick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, played Plaza Theatrical Productions veteran Christopher Bilello of Lynbrook, a gang of homeless fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and the result is a big musical extravaganza.
Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, 11 a.m.; Monday, April 17, 11 a.m. $12. The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. (516) 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.

‘Hands on History’
Spring has arrived at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Parents and kids can step back in time and observe how the season is beginning to unfold at the restored 19th century village. The village’s gardens are being planted with veggies, flowers and herbs. And, of course, at this time of year, there maybe a newborn lamb or two peeking out to charm everyone. The village’s “Hands on History” program continues Friday, enabling visitors take part in such common 19th-century activities as churning fresh cream into butter, make 19th century crafts and play some popular games of the day.
Friday, April 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also open Saturday, April 15. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. (516) 572-8400.