Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Danny Lyon: Memories of the Civil Rights Movement
Based upon Danny Lyon’s memoir, this exhibition brings together the photographs he took from 1962 to 1964 while traveling through the United States documenting the civil rights movement. With this body of work Lyon helped define a form of photojournalism in which the image maker is deeply and personally embedded in his subject matter. Through April 13. Hofstra University’s Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, 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.
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.
Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum
This juried exhibition, now in its 21st year, features 84 works of art by students in grades 9 through 12 attending 57 public and private schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Through April 9. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.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 “Jackie,” the biopic about Jackie Kennedy during the days following President Kennedy’s assassination, Friday, April 7, 2:30 p.m.; also “Billy Lynn’s Half Time Walk,” a drama about an Iraq war hero’s homecoming, Tuesday, April 11, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “Deepwater Horizon,” a dramatization of the April 2010 disaster when an offshore drilling rig exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history, Friday, April 7, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Time
See “American Pastoral,” a drama that follows a family whose seemingly idyllic existence is shattered by the social and political turmoil of the ‘60s, Friday, April 7, 2 p.m. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Friday Flick
See “Arrival,” a sci fi drama that follows an expert linguist recruited by the military to determine whether a group of aliens crash-landing on Earth come in peace or are a threat, Friday, April 7, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Tricia’s Flicks
See “Allied,” a romantic spy thriller about a Canadian intelligence officer who develops a relationship with a French resistance fighter during World War II, with Brad Pitt, Friday, April 7, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Screen Time
See “The Miracle Worker,” the classic biopic about Helen Keller’s tutor Anne Sullivan, Friday, April 7, 2 p.m.; also Allied,” a romantic spy thriller about a Canadian intelligence officer’s relationship with a French resistance fighter during World War II, with Brad Pitt, Wednesday, April 12, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Showing
Watch “The Dressmaker,” a drama about a social pariah who returns to a crime scene for revenge, starring Kate Winslet, Thursday, April 13, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music
Jekyll & Hyde

The musical horror-drama based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, Thursday and Friday, April 6-7, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 8, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 9, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, April 12, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Kevin James
The working class funnyman tours with his latest standup act, featuring special guest Chris Roach, Thursday, April 6, 8 p.m; also Sunday, April 9, 7 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Travis Tritt
The country singer in concert, Thursday, April 6, 8 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Art
Yasmina Reza’s award-winning witty comedy about friendship, Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 9, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Cilla Owens
The jazz vocalist in concert, with a tribute to Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. Program also includes tunes by Betty Carter, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, and other jazz icons. $30. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or aupac.adelphi.edu.
Grace Garland
The singer-songwriter in concert, with a fusion of jazz standards, blues and contemporary tunes, Friday, April 7, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
George Lopez
The multi-facted comedian on tour, Fridday, April 7, 8 p.m. $109.50, $99.50, $74.50, $69.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Scott Wilson and Other Heroes
The indie folk-pop rockers in concert, Friday, April 7, 8:30 p.m. (open mic at 7:30 p.m.). $20, $22 at door. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave.,Garden City. 248-8891 or www.gardenstage.com.
Cody Childs and the Ladies of Soul
The pop-soul band presents a musical tribute to Sam Cooke, Saturday, April 8, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Kathy Griffin
The unpredictable comedian delivers commentary on modern culture, Saturday April 8, 8 p.m. $124.50, $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Kim Russo
The “Happy Medium,” shares her world of the spirit, Wednesday, exploring her psyhic abilities on stage, Saturday, April 8, 8 p.m. $45, $35, $30. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Casy at the Bat
Long Island Ballet performs a baseball-inspired ballet, Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
One Night of Queen
Gary Mullen and the Works in concert, with their acclaimed tribute to the iconic Freddy Mercury, Sunday, April 9, 7 p.m. $58, $48, $38. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Showstoppers
A musical revue showcasing the best of Broadway, Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Vic Vincent Band
The ensemble performs rock and roll and doo-wop hits, Sunday, April 9 2 p.m. Tickets required. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Netflix’s Here Comes the Funny Tour
Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Nick Swardson appear together, Wednesday, April 12, 8 p.m. $229.50, $249.50, $124.50, $199.50, $149.50, $109.50, $74.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Eric Finbarr Carey
The Rockville Centre raised tenor performs the New York premiere of John Luther Adams' "LIttle Cosmic Dust Poem," with soprano Dawn Upshaw, Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. $35. J.P. Morgan Library, 225 Madison Ave., New York. For information, visit www.themorgan.org.

Family

Aladdin
Join Aladdin and the Genie on their musical adventure, Saturday, April 8, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Shrek the Musical
Everyone’s favorite ogre comes to life on stage, based on the popular movie, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.; Sunday, April 9, 12 p.m.; also Monday through Thursday, April 10-13, 11 a.m. $12. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Movie Fun
See “Moana,” Disney’s animated action adventure about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people in ancient Polynesia, Wednesday, April 12, 2 p.m. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Movie Showing
See “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a wizarding adventure in New York pre-Harry Potter, Wednesday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.; also “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the recent Star Wars spinoff, Thursday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Willem de Kooning: Looking at Layers
Long Island Children’s museum educators guide kids, grades 6-12, in creating original art using de Kooning,’s techniques, Thursday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.