Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music, and more

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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
An exhibit that focuses on printmaking processes such as relief (woodblock, woodcut, linocut) intaglio (engraving, etching, mezzotint, aquatint), planographic (lithograph, monotype) and stencil (screenprint, pochoir) prints. Drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s collections and dating from the late 16th to the 21st century, featured artists include Romare Bearden, Albrecht Durer, Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, Robert Kipniss, Andy Warhol, Max Weber, and James McNeill Whistler. Through Sept. 18. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Kenny Scharf
An exhibit devoted to the works of the muralist-painter-installation artist, who emerged out of the 1980s street art movement. Highlights include the expansive mural Pop Renaissance, a version of the artist’s Cosmic Cavern and a recreation of his former Brooklyn studio. Through July 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Mysteries of Bats
An exhibit of varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. With displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Cokie Roberts
The acclaimed author-journalist disccusses her newest book, “Capital Dames,” Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. $25. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “Concussion,” a dramatic thriller based the true story of forensic neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu, who made the first discovery of football-related brain trauma in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known, Friday, April 22, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Von Trapp Family: A Life of Music,” a biopic based on the autobiography of the eldest daughter of the famed musical family, Tuesday, April 26, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “Creed,” the spinoff-sequel to the “Rocky” series, Friday, April 22, 1 p.m. Registration requested. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Mike’s Movies
See “The Martian,” the sci fi film about an astronaut’s struggle to survive on Mars after being mistakenly left for dead by his crew, Friday, April 22, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Movie Matinee
See “Spectre,” the latest James Bond thriller, a sequel to “Skyfall,” Friday, April 22, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin.
223-6228.
Documentary Screening
See “Amy,” story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks, Wednesday, April 27, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
See the classic melodrama “Dark Victory,” with Bette Davis, Thursday, April 28, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Village Art Club Meeting
Selma Stern demonstrates a watercolor and acrylic collage, at the Village Art Club’s monthly meeting, Thursday, April 28, 6:45 p.m. Admission is free and open to non-members. Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information, call Anne Bailey at 887-1770.

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