Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Performances/On Stage

Lisa Lampanelli
The “Queen of Mean” appears in “Unleashed,” a benefit for North Shore Animal League, Thursday, June 29, 8 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Hair

The groundbreaking hippie musical, Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
The Jersey shore rockers in concert, Fridday, June 30, 8 p.m. $99.50, $75, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Ragtime
The sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America, Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 2:30 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $20 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $29 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Swingtime Big Band
The popular Big Band in concert, Friday, June 30, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
A Trip Down Musical Memory Lane
Fran and Al Woods perform ‘50s ‘60s and ‘70s hits, Friday, June 30, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
The Gipsy Kings
The acclaimed flamenco-salsa fusion band in concert, Sunday, July 2, 8 p.m. $99.50, $84.50, $64.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Macbeth
Shakespeare’s classic tale of the fall of the great warrior, Sunday, July 2, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 5, 8 p.m.; Friday, July 7, 8 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Tramps LIke Us
The band performs a Bruce Springsteen tribute, Monday, July 3, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs
The iconic soulful singer-songwriters join forces, Wednesday, July 5, 8 p.m. $149.50, $124.50, $89.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Grease
The kids from Rydell High are back on stage, Thursday and Friday, July 6-7, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 8, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 12, 7 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.

For the Kids

Video Game NIght
Play multi-player games and discuss gaming strategies, Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m. $25. For grades 6-12.Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Matinee
See “The Lego Batman Movie,” the animated superhero comedy in which a cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to take over Gotham, Friday, June 30, 2 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Cinderella
Follow Cinderella’s adventures in a fast-paced musical production, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, July 1, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 ($10 LICM members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 599-6870 or www.plaza theatrical.com.
Storybook Stroll: The Magical Garden of Claude Monet
Listen to a fascinating tale during a stroll through Old Westbury Gardens,
Saturday, July 1, 12 p.m. Then create a unique take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Free with admission. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org.
Puppet Project
Design and engineer a stick and rod puppet, Monday, July 3, 1-3 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, July 5-7, 1-3 p.m. Develop your puppets character and learn how to perform for family and friends. $5 with museum admission. ($4 LICM members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Movie Fun
See “Sing,” an animated musical comedy about a hustling theater impresario’s attempt to save his theater with a singing competition in a city of humanoid animals, Wednesday, July 5, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Pajama Story Time
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, July 5, 7 p.m.West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Movie Night
See “The Secret Life of Pets,” the animated buddy adventure about how pets spend their days when their owners are not around, outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Thursday, July 6, 8:30. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0355.

Museums/Galleries and more...

Converging Voices: Gender and Identity
An original exhibition that focuses on issues of gender and identity, reflecting an international scope. Featured artists include Ghada Amer, Mariam Ghani, Martine Gutierrez, Guerrilla Girls, Yee I-Lann, Zanele Muholi, Pinaree Sanpitak, Carrie Mae Weems, and Philemona Williamson. Through Dec. 15. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Halston Style
A comprehensive retrospective of the works of the American fashion designer Halston. The exhibition includes many never-before-seen objects from the designer’s personal archives and more than 60 Halston fashions, juxtaposed with photographs, artwork, illustrations and accessories as well as film and video documentation. Through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Women in Contrast
An exhibition of iconic imagery captured by a selection of innovative modernist and contemporary female photographers. Photographers on view include Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Marilyn Bridges, Nancy Burson, Imogen Cunningham, Donna Ferrato, Toni Frissell, Mary Ellen Mark, and Dorothy Norman. Through Aug. 18. 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 “A United Kingdom,” a British biographical drama based the life of Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana who shocked the world when he married a white woman from London, Friday, June 30, 2:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “Bleed for This,” the biopic based on the life of former world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza, Friday, June 30, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.