Exhibits and more...
Accelerate
A juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City.
572-0619.
Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum Collection
Theater/ Music
All About The Marriage Hearse
Comedy about a twenty something Catholic/Jewish Manhattan couple discussing marriage, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Art
Yasmina Rezza's stylish Tony Award-winning play, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday Nov. 27, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
The Passion Of Dracula
A new version of the Dracula legend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Phantom
Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's musical gives audiences a glimpse of the life of the man behind the iconic mask, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors and students, $21 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Sound Of Music
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Ain't Retirement Grand?!
A new musical comedy about retirement, Saturday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 2:30 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Annie
The award-winning musical, Saturday, Nov. 27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. $20. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
Second Stage Improv Comedy
The Second Stage Improv Comedy troupe performs routines with scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Nov. 27, 10:30 p.m. $12. Reservations recommended. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
The Art Of The Con
Con artist/bamboozler Jeff Grow explains his tricks in a slick, entertaining performance, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. $30 and $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Garden City. 877-4000.
Family
Carousel Spinners
Learn how spinners became early toys, Friday, Nov. 26, 3 p.m. Craft a spinner with a playful carousel theme. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Frosty The Snowman
Frosty and his friend Jenny try to save Chillsville from the Evil Pierpot's plan to melt all the snow, Saturday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. $15. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or
www.engemantheater.com.
Giving Thanks To Nature
Share traditional Native American tales of how animals and people show thanks and appreciation for Mother Nature, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1-1:45 p.m. $3. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay, 922-3200 or www.trsac@audubon.org.
Holiday For Toys
After the toymaker closes shop, toys magically come to life, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
A Year With Frog & Toad
Arnold Lobel’s popular series of children’s books comes alive on stage, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarves
Join Snow White and the dwarves on an adventure towards a happily-ever-after ending with the Prince, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m.$10. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Music of Russia
Share Russian folk music and dance at a workshop and perfomance, Sunday, Nov. 28. Learn a famous folk dance called "Troika" and perform it, 1 p.m.; then join Oleg and Terry in the LICM theater to hear tradtional Russian percussion instruments, 3 p.m. $4 with museum admission, $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Holiday Lights
Examine the meaning of candles during the holidays season at a candle-making workshop, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m. Make a candle to take home. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or
www.licm.org.