Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music, and more

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A Feast for the Eyes

An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are offered. Artists represented include William Merritt Chase, Andy Warhol, Audrey Flack, Henri Matisse, George Grosz, Red Grooms, Claes Oldenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Cindy Sherman, among others. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Impressions: The Artists’s Eye
An exhibition of varied works, presented by the National League of American Pen Women’s All Cities Branch. Through Oct. 13. Frank and Gertrude Kaiser Gallery, Molloy College Public Square, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-3196 or www.artgallery@molloy.edu.

Long Island Biennal
A juried exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs by professional artists from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Over the River: Transforming Long Island
An original exhibition that focuses on Long Island’s transformation over the decades, brought about by the construction of bridges, tunnels and roadways to New York City. Featured artists include Marilyn Bridges, Louis Lozowick, and Andy Warhol, as well as works on loan from private collectors and museums. Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Village Art Club Members’ Art Exhibit
A showcase of varied works, through Oct. 29. Rockville Centre Public Library, downstairs meeting room, 221 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information, contact Anne Bailey, 887-1770.
Afternoon Movie
See “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” the biopic based on the life and academic career of the pioneer Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, Friday, Oct. 14, 2:30 p.m.; also “Mother’s Day,” Garry Marshall’s latest holiday-themed movie that follows a group of of women leading up to Mother’s Day, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” the sequel to the 2002 rom-com, Friday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Movie Showing
See the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller “Rebecca,” with Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, Friday, Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m.; also “Me Before You,” a romantic drama about a small town girl who forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she’s taking care of, Monday, Oct. 17, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
At the Movies
See the Gene Wilder classic “The Frisco Kid,” Friday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m.; also “Hello My Name is Doris,” a dramady about 60-something accountant who becomes fixated on a younger new co-worker, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Tricia’s Flicks
See “The Legend of Tarzan,” the latest action-adventure based on the classic character, Friday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
The Marx Brothers: Comedy Through Music
A multi-media lecture exploring the Marx Brothers use of music in their best-loved films, with Ira Epstein, Friday, Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Monet’s Palette,” a tour through Monet’s beloved Normandy, narrated by Meryl Streep, Saturday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Literary Voices
George Held, Pearl Ketover Prilik and Gayl Teller read from their works, hosted by poet Peter V. Dugan, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2-4 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Time
See “The Boss,” the comedy about a business tycoon who has fallen on hard times, starring Melissa McCarthy, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
An Evening With Carole Bayer Sager
The legendary songwriter discusses her memoir “They’re Playing Our Song,” presented by Long Island LitFest, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Book signing follows the Q&A. $35, includes a copy of the book. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Literary Conversations
Poet and Hofstra University Professor Miguel-Angel Zapata and writer Alvaro Enrigue read from their works, as part of Hofstra’s “Great Writers, Great Readings” series, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. Hofstra University’s Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5669 or www.hofstra.edu.gwgr.
Art Talk
Examine “Hieronymus Bosch,” with art historian Vivian Gordon, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
See “Mother’s Day,” a dramedy that follows a group of of women leading up to Mother’s Day, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

The Doobie Brothers
The pop-rockers in concert, Thursday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. $199.50, $129.50, $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Sergio Mendes
The Brazilian bossa nova and jazz star celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first album Brasil ‘66, Thursday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 15, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Engelbert Humperdinck
The iconic pop vocalist concert, Friday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $59.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
I’ll Be Back Before Midnight
A spooky thriller set in a rustic cabin, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15, 8 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday $25 Saturday. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Little Women
Theatrical version of the beloved story tracing the adventures of the March sisters growing up in Civil War America, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Best of Broadway
Adelphi performing arts students present a musical revue featuring Broadway songs about politics and American history, Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Carousel
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Charlie Puth
The young singer-singwriter in concert, Saturday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. $69.50, $45 and $35. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
The Rippingtons
The acclaimed contemporary jazz group in concert, Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m. $40-$95. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Sinatra From A to Z
Jimmy Valentine and his jazz band cover Sinatra standards, Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m. $45, $35 and $25. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Inferno
Stephen Scouten and Dan Freedman, perform standards from the Great American Songbook, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Jerry Cardone
The vocalist performs a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Paul Joseph Quartet
The composer-pianist and his band present “Jazz Italiano,” Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Vic Vincent Group
A British Invasion tribute, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Hear hits by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits and more. Tickets required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Peter Frampton
The rock guitarist presents Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic Tour,” Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. $149.50, $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50. $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Family

The Jungle Book
Journey deep in the jungle, with Mowgli the man-cub, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16, 12 p.m. $11 in advance; $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.