What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

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
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
You Go, Girl! Celebrating Women Artists
An overview of 50 women artists from the 19th century through today. 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, 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.
Village Art Club Meeting
Joel Spector demonstrates how to paint a still life pastel, at the Village Art Club’s monthly meeting, Thursday, March 24, 6:30 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.
Friday Flick
See “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” the fifth installment of the action thriller series, Friday, March 25, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Monday Matinee
See “Suffragette,” a fact-based drama that details the struggles of the fight for equality in early 20th century Britain, Monday, March 28, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Afternoon Movie
See “Trumbo,” the biopic of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, one of the “Hollywood Ten” blacklisted for refusing to cooperate with Congress’ anti-Communist witch hunt during the Cold War, Tuesday, March 29, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Psychic “Tell-It” Show
Numerologist/psychic Lois T. Martin presents an open forum to discover what’s on people’s minds, Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m Registration required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Art Lecture
Discuss “The First Cities and States (4000-2000 BC)” and “The Beginning of Science & Literature (1500-700 BC)” told through presented works from the British Museum collection, Thursday, March 31, 1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine “The Power of Portraiture: Anthony Van Dyck & Vigee Le Brun,” with art historian Vivian Goron, Thursday, March 31, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
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, Thursday, March 31, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.