Exhibits and more...
Currents
An exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in group and solo exhibitions here and abroad. Through Sept. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The Holocaust
Photographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Theater/ Music
Damn Yankees
The classic musical comedy centered around our national pastime, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 7, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Long Island Harmonizers
A concert by barbershop quartets, Thursday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Menopause The Musical
The off-Broadway musical about the ups and downs of four women through a collection of re-lyricized baby boomer songs, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 7, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 10-11, 8 p.m. $47.50. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 717-3900 or www.menopauselongisland.com.
Randy And The Rainbows
Hear hits of the ‘60s, Thursday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Ancient History
Romantic comedy about a mid-thirties couple and what happens when they consider marriage, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 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.
Any Friend Of Percy D’Angelino Is A Friend Of Mine
A Mafia comedy about a mysterious stranger who arrives at Long Island estate, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Dean Karahalis & The Concert Pops
The orchestra presents “Best of the Pops,” Friday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. Program includes Broadway, Hollywood, classics, and more, with guest vocalists Deana Verone and Jim Sergi. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
The Glass Menagerie
The Tennessee Williams classic, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 ages 12 and under; tickets at door $20. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s enchanting romantic comedy, Friday, Aug 6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
The Peacock Season
A charming comedy of manners and murder, set in 19th century Long Island, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 3 p.m. $20. Nassau Arts Center, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Musical set in 1966 about four girlfriends gathering to celebrate an upcoming wedding, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors/students, $14 ages 12 and under; all tickets at door, $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Comedy Night
The Second Stage Comdy Improv troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Aug. 7, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
The lively stage version of the classic MGM film, Saturday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2 and 8 p.m. $25, $23 seniors and students, $21 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Pakistani American Night
An international program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Doo Wop Under The Stars
Vintage doo wop with many special performers, Monday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. With The Brooklyn Reunion,Emil Stucchio & The Classics, John Kuse & The Excellents, The Emotions, Jimmy Gallagher & The Passions, and Randy & The Rainbows. Merrick Road Park, Merrick. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Shalom Israel
Ellis Island’s Klezman Band in concert, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m.; preshow 7 p.m. Cedarhurst Park, 200 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst. 295-5770.
Vintage Elvis
Relive all those great Elvis hits, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Family
Erik's Reptile Adventure
Explore the fascinating world of reptiles at the interactive family show, Thursday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m., Elmont Road Park, Elmont; 1 p.m. at Rath Park, Franklin Square. Also Friday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont. 282-9000 ext. 382.
Pirate Billy Bones
Join Billy Bones for a zany session of “Pirate School,” Thursday, Aug. 5, 1:30 p.m. The interactive show includes magic, original music, bubble play, and puppetry. For ages 5 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.
224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Magic Of Mark & Kym
A fun-filled interactive show for all ages, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m. Free admission. Hempstead Lake State Park, Rockville Centre. (631) 321-3510.
What On Earth!
Explore the natural world and learn ways to help the environment, Monday through Friday, Aug. 9-13, 2-4 p.m. Try cooking, crafts, and science activities. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Jungle Book
Join Mowgli and his friends on their adventures, Thursday, Aug. 12, 12:45 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Notices
Leggz Ltd. Dance
The dance troupe is auditioning for classically trained males and females, ages 7-adult, for its full-length Nutcracker Ballet with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra. Pay for professional principal performers. Auditions are held Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 222 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. Call 766-7171 for an appointment.