Exhibits and more...
Africa: Sub-Saharan Diversity
Drawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across West and Central Africa. Themes of protection, prestige, and masquerade are illustrated through selected masks, weapons, sculptures, jewelry, and textiles. Through Aug. 12. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
In Print
Theater/Music
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The high spirited musical romp, with the award-winning score, Thursday, June 16, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday, June 17, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 18, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 19, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 22, 8 p.m. $69. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900
Rumors
A Script-In-Hand Theatre production of Neil Simon’s murderous farce, Friday, June 17, 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360
South Pacific
The classic musical with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved score, Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 19, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Bingo Night
Participate in a public bingo game, Saturday, June 18, 4-7 p.m. Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Visit www.BingoLI.com for more information.
Happy Together Tour
The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, perform ‘60s favorites, Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m. With Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron, Paul Revere & The Raiders’ Mark Lindsay, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Cowsills and The Spencer Davis Group. $84.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Boyz II Men
The R&B icons in concert, Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Sondheim on Sondeim
A musical revue highlighting the famed composer’s personal life and artistic process, Saturday, June 25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 26, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Family
Terrific Ties Workshop
Create a Father’s Day tribute for dad, Saturday, June 18, 2-4 p.m. Decorate a “tie” with markers and foam letters for dad to wear. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Jungle Book Kids
Journey deep in the jungle, with Mowgli the man-cub, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, June 18, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 ($10 Long Island Children’s Museum members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 599-6870 or www. plazatheatrical.com.
The Little Mermaid
The enchanting tale of Ariel who dreams of the world above, Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Geology Day
Explore “New York Before History,” Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With rock and mineral identification, stream table demonstrations, an outdoor geology walk, and geology crafts. $5. Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove. 571-8010.
Wild History of Nature
Examine animals ranging from primitive to fox, including insects, anthropods and wildlife, Saturday, June 18, 1-3 p.m. $5. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Daddy ‘n Me Rockets
Dads and kids can blast off at the annual Father’s Day program, Sunday, June 19, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. CSTL staff will guide participants in building a rocket and launching it. $25 per rocket. Registration required. Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045 or www.cstl.org.
Father’s Day Bird Walk
Look for bird varieties that Theodore Roosevelt identified on Father’s Day in 1910, Sunday, June 19, 9:30 a.m. With bird craft activity, 1-4 p.m. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.