Exhibits and more...
African American Dolls
A selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. Phillips House, 28 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 764-7459.
Artists Choose Artists
An exhibition based on a mentoring relationship between established artists and young artists in Nassau County. Works by Charles Winslow, Doris Campbell, Kenneth Smith, James Brown, Rosa Hanna Scott, Maxine Townsend-Broderick, Brent Bailor, Hershel Manier, Rebecca Fowler, David Wilson, and Bernard James, among others, are on display. Through March 25. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Theater/ Music
Cabaret
The musical masterpiece set in 1930s Berlin, Thursday and Friday, Feb 17-18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 20, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Jekyll & Hyde The Musical
Musical tale of the 19th century scientist and his evil alter ego, Thursday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m. $45, $35 seniors and students. Maguire Theater at SUNY Old Westbury, Route 107 North, Old Westbury. (866) 811-411 or www.jekyllandhydelongisland.com or www.theatermania.com.
Steve Adelson's Stick-Tet
Long Beach Jazz Festival producer Steve Adelson presents a "special Stick-Tet" with Chieli Minucci and Washboard Dave, Thursday, Feb. 17, 7-11 p.m. No cover. Allegria Hotel, 80 West Broadway, Long Beach. 889-1300.
Dial M For Murder
Thriller about a man plotting his wife's murder, Friday andSaturday, Feb. 18-19, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Seafarer
Conor McPherson's drama set in northern Dublin involving a high stakes poker game on a Christmas evening, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 20, 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.
CATS
Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, based on T.S. Eliot’s "Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats," Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. $75, $60, $45.Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.(800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Steve Adelson And Friends
Steve Adelson performs on Chapman Stick with Kerry Kearney and John Fav, Saturday, Feb. 19. 152 West Park Ave., Long Beach. 889-3366.
Second Stage Improv Comedy
The Second Stage Improv Comedy troupe performs routines with scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
12 Angry Men
The gripping drama about a diverse group of all-male jurors, Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $18 students, $14 youths 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont (631) 581-2700 or
www.broadhollow.org.
Family
The Jungle Book
The adventures of Mowgli and his friends, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Pirates Of Treasure Island
Ride the high seas to adventure, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19-20, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Sleeping Beauty
The beloved tale about the princess and the spell-bound prince, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. $10. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Wizard Of Oz
Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her friends, Saturday, Feb, 19, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Lion Dance Mask Workshop
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by creating masks worn during traditional Chinese New Year festivities, Saturday Feb. 19, 3 p.m. Make a mask, listen to traditional Lion Dance music, then march through LICM. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Gustafer Yellowgold's Infinity Sock
Gustafer Yellowgold, an alien from the sun, created by Morgan Taylor, shares stories about his friends and living on earth, Sunday Feb. 20, 1 and 3 p.m. The multi-media performance features music, animated illustrations and storytelling. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.