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.hostra.edu/museum.
Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and Prints from the National Museum of American Illustration
An exhibition of works by the American imagist, embodying the artist’s long career and extraordinary accomplishments. Original artworks as well as a large collection of vintage prints are included. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
You Go, Girl! Celebrating Women Artists
An overview of 50 women artists from the 19th century through today. Working in representational and abstract styles, and in varied artistic modes, including painting, sculpture, prints, mixed media, and photography, these artists express a wide range of personal and aesthetic concerns. Artists on view include Berenice Abbott, Elaine de Kooning, Dorothy Dehner, Audrey Flack, Jane Hammond, Mary Nimmo Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Betty Parsons, Miriam Schapiro, Esphyr Slobodkina, Emma Stebbins, Jane Wilson, and others. Through April 3. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “The Intern,” the comedy about a retired executive bored with retirement who applies for an internship, with Robert DeNiro, Friday, Feb. 5, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Martian,” the sci fi film about an astronaut’s struggle to survive on Mars after being mistakenly left for dead, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” a chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life journey from his childhood in a rural village through his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa, Friday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Movie Matinee
See “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” the fifth installment of the action thriller series, Friday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Mr. M’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, Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Literary Voices
Gayl Teller, J.R. Turek and Jack Zaffos read from their works, hosted by poet Peter V. Dugan, Sunday, Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m. With open mic. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Time
See See “Ricki and The Flash,” the comedy-drama about an aging rock star who abandoned her family to chase fame and stardom, starring Meryl Streep, Monday, Feb. 8, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Time
See “Spy, the action comedy about a deskbound CIA operative who goes undercover, with Melissa McCarthy, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Irish Cultural Society Meeting
Entertainer Kevin Westley presents “Songs and Stories of the Easter 1916 Uprising” when the Irish Cultural Society meets, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City.
Film Showing
Watch “5 Flights Up,” a drama about a longtime married Brooklyn couple who ponder the sale of the apartment they’ve shared for more than 40 years, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

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