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

Demetri Martin
The quirky comedian on tour, Thursday, June 8, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.paramountny.com.

Oklahoma!
The classical musical set in Oklahoma at the turn of the 20th century, Thursday and Friday, June 8-9, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 10, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 11, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, June 14, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Molly Sweeney
A Script-In-Hand Theatre production of Brian Friel’s acclaimed brooding meditation on sight and blindness, Friday, June 9, 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Parade
The award-winning musical that dramatizes the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 11, 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.
Women of Broadway
Yvette Malavet-Blum and Daniel Ragone in concert, Friday, June 9, 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.
Young Frankenstein
The acclaimed adaptation of Mel Brooks’ iconic film, Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 11, 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.
The Fab Faux
The Beatles tribute band in concert, with The Hogshead Horns and Creme Tangerine Strings, Saturday, June 10, 8 p.m. $89, $79 and $59. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.thespaceatwestbury.com.
I Love the ‘90s
The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air perform ‘90s hits, Saturday, June 10, 8 p.m. $30, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.paramountny.com.
Maxwell
The neo soul singer-songwriter in concert, with special guest Ledisi, Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.nassaucoliseum.com.
Oceanside Chorale
The Chorale presents its annual “Spring Sing,” Saturday, June 10, 8 p.m. Program includes selections from The Musican Man, The Student Prince and Beatiful, and more. Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside. $10. 764-2787 or www.OceansideSings.com.
Berman Does Broadway
Lisa Berman is joined by performers Ruthe McKeown and Stephen Gold-
stein, for a concert of Broadway show tunes, Sunday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Comedy Extravaganza
Mark Brier hosts an afternoon of stand-up comedy, Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m. He is joined by local comics. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Sugar & Spice
Sugar & Spice Soul Band in concert, with a Motown tribute, Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m. Program includes hits by Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and more. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
United Choral Society
The chorus presents its annual spring concert, Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

For the Kids

Journey to Oz
Visit Oz in a charming interactive production inspired by L. Frank Baum’s stories, Thursday and Friday, June 8-9, 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Saturday, June 10, 11:30 and 2 p.m. Audience members are invited to become part of the cast, assisted by the actors, in this lively show. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www. licm.org.
Full Moon Astronomy Night
On the night of a full moon, explore our nearest neighbor in space, at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Friday, June 9, 7:30-9 p.m. $10. Pre-registration required. Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045 or www.cstl.org.
Eat Up: What’s Cookin’
Visit Old Westbury Gardens for a culinary adventure, Saturday, June 10, 12 p.m. Discover tasty delights growing in the garden beds. Concoct and sample a simple recipe full of delicious seasonal flavors. Free with admission. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org.
Weird School Trivia Night
Test your knowledge and compete to win prizes, Tuesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. For grades 2-5. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Drive-In Movie Fun
Decorate a cardboard “car” and watch “Mater’s Tall Tales,” Thursday, June 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For ages 3-6. Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. 785-2990.

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.