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.
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.
Afternoon Movie
See “The Intern,” a comedy about a 70-year-old widower unhappy with retirement who applies for an internship, Friday, April 1, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Big Short,” the comedy-drama based on Michael Lewis’ non-fiction 2010 book about 2007–2008 financial crisis that was triggered by the build-up of the housing market, Tuesday, April 5, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Mike’s Movies
See “Brooklyn,” the romantic drama about a young Irish immigrant in 1950s New York, Friday, April 1, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Movie Matinee
See “The Intern,” a comedy about a retired executive who applies for an internship, with Robert DeNiro, Friday, April 1, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Die Zauberflote
Screening of a spectacular outdoor production of Mozart’s beloved Magic Flute, filmed at the Bregenz Festival, starring Ana Durlovski as the Queen of the Night, Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
On Screen
See “Steve Jobs,” the biopic about the Apple co-founder, Monday, April 4, 1:30 and 7 p.m.; also “The Martian,” the sci fi film about an astronaut’s struggle to survive on Mars after being mistakenly left for dead by his crew, Wednesday, April 6, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Art Lecture
Discuss “Old World, New Powers (1100-300 BC)” and “The World in the Age of Confucius (500-300 BC),” told through presented works from the British Museum collection, Monday, April 4, 1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Movie Time
See “The Intern,” a comedy about a retired executive who joins an online fashion site as an intern, with Robert DeNiro, Wednesday, April 6, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine “Chardin: Master of Still Life,” with art historian Ines Powell, Thursday, April 7, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
See “Where Hope Grows,” a drama involving a troubled ex-ballplayer who finds his life reinvigorated through his friendship with a mentally challenged grocery-store employee, Thursday, April 7, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Open Mic Night
A National Poetry Month celebration, with local poet Eric Hafker, Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m. All are welcome to read original poems. Registration required. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.