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, 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. 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.
Afternoon Movie
See “Joy,” the drama about a single mom, loosely inspired by Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop, and her battle to bring it into the world, Friday, May 20, 2:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “Steve Jobs,” the biopic about the Apple co-founder, Friday, May 20, 2 p.m. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Friday Flick
See “The Danish Girl,” the romantic drama based on the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, with Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander, Friday, May 20, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Movie Matinee
See “Truth,” the political docudrama based on the controversy surrounding Dan Rather’s 2004 60 Minutes II report on then-President George W. Bush’s military service, Friday, May 20, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Chocolate 101
Author-food historian Francine Segan shares chocolate’s history and amusing stories, Sunday, May 22, 1:30 p.m. With chocolate tasting. $12, $10 seniors and members. Registration required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Art Talk
Examine “Art in the Age of Anxiety: Munch and Expressionism,” with art historian Vivian Gordon, Monday, May 23, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Time
See “Spectre,” the recent James Bond thriller, a sequel to “Skyfall,” Sunday, May 22, 1:30 p.m.; also “Spotlight,” the story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, Monday, May 23, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Art Lecture
Discuss “Empire Builders (300 BC-1 AD)” and “Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 AD-600 AD),” told through presented works from the British Museum collection, Tuesday, May 24, 1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
On Screen
See “Black Mass,” the biographical crime drama about mobster Whitey Bulger, starring Johnny Depp, Wednesday, May 25, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Showing
See “Little Boy,” a drama about a child who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive, Thursday, May 26, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.