Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling
An exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and enduring photographs. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Light Works: 100 Years of Photos

A survey of photography processes and subjects from 1873 to 2000, ranging from Eadweard Muybridge’s 19th-century photographic studies of animal locomotion to Richard Misrach’s contemporary chromogenic prints. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
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.
Norman Rockwell and Friends: American Illustrations from the Mort Künstler Collection
An overview of masters from the Golden Age of American Illustration: Edwin Austin Abbey, Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell, Charles Dana Gibson, Winslow Homer, J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle, Norman Rockwell, and N.C. Wyeth, among others. Through March 5. 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.
Afternoon Movie
See “Papa; Heminway in Cuba,” a biopic about the relationship between Miami journalist Denne Bart Petitclerc and Ernest Hemingway, Friday, Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Light Between Oceans,” a romantic period drama about a lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia who raise a baby they rescue from a drifting boat, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “Cafe Society,” Woody Allen’s bittersweet romance set in 1930s Hollywood, Friday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Time
See the 1945 classic romance “Brief Encouter, Friday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m.; also “Sully,” the dramatic portrayal of the heroic landing of a failing US Airways jet on the Hudson River in the winter of 2009, Sunday, Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Stryker’s America: Photographing the Great Depression,” which tells the story of how Roy E. Stryker, a low-level federal bureaucrat, managed a massive New Deal project to document the Great Depression, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11, 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 12 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 14-16, 12, 1 and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
www.nassaumuseum.org.
Friday Flick
See “About Time,” a romantic comedy-drama about a young man with the special ability to time travel who tries to change his past in order to improve his future. Friday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Tricia’s Flicks
See ““The Queen of Katwe,” the biopic about a young girl from Uganda who trains to become a world chess champion, Friday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
On Screen
See “The Light Between Oceans,” a period drama about a lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia who raise a baby they rescue from a drifting boat, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. 785-2990.
Art Talk
Examine “Ingres and Delacroix,” with art historian Vivian Gordon, Monday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Matinee
See “The Dressmaker,” a drama about a social pariah who returns to a crime scene for revenge, starring Kate Winslet, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Showing
Watch “The Legend of Tarzan,” the latest action-adventure based on the classic character, Thursday, Feb. 16 , 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Showtime: Paul Newman
A tribute to the iconic actor-philanthropist, with Marc Courtade, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.

Theater/Music

The Full Monty
The outlandish Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the hit film, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 8-9, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
The Musical Box
The acclaimed tribute band in concert, recreating Genesis’ 1973 concert “Selling England By the Pound,” Thursday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50 and $24.99. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
9 To 5 The Musical
Musical based on the popular 1980 movie about friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under, $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Rick Stone Memorial Concert
Hofstra music faculty perform a musical homage to the late Professor Stone, Friday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
Sinbad
The actor-comedian tours with a new stand-up routine, Friday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Fran Lebowitz
A “conversation” with the cultural satirist and author Susan Isaacs, Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $45. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Jim Breuer
The Valley Stream-raised comedian on tour with his off-the-wall brand of stand-up Saturday, Feb. 11, 5, 7:30 and 10 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 6-7, 8 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $19.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
The Sixties Show
A musical tribute show highlighting iconic ‘60s hits, Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $25-$45. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
The Chamlin’s Life Is
A cabaret-style concert, with Rochelle and Paul Chamlin, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Gershwin: The Double Life of an American Icon
Pianist Alexander Wu’s tribute to the composer, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Hofstra String Quartet
The ensemble presents a lecture-concert featuring Beethoven’s masterpiece Opus 130 in B-flat major, Sunday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
Jia-Yi Hee
The viruoso harmonica player, in concert, with a string quartet, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Masters of Illusion
The stage version of the award-winning TV series that features top magicians doing their best illusions, Sunday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $45, $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Edith Piaf in Song and Story
Singer-songwriter Lois Morton brings the legendary French chanteuse to life, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Congregation Beth Ohr, 2550 S. Center Ave., Bellmore. 221-4107.
Johnny Cash Tribute
Tom Cavanagh and the June Carter Singers in concert, Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

Family

Alice in Wonderland
Share Alice’s madcap adventures, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Madagascar
A musical journey out of the zoo and onto the stage, based on the popular animated film, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 12 p.m. $12. Performance is followed by a meet and greet with the cast. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.