Exhibits and more...
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
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.