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.
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.
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 MGM 1960 romantic comedy classic, “Bells Are Ringing,” Friday, Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Meddler,” a comedy about an aging New York City widow who follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a new life, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “Anomalisa,” the acclaimed fantasy/drama about a man crippled by the mundanity of his life who experiences something out of the ordinary, Friday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Tricia’s Flicks
See “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” the offbeat New Zealand adventure comedy-drama about a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing, Friday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Monet’s Palette,” a tour through Monet’s beloved Normandy, narrated by Meryl Streep, Saturday, Oct. 8, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Les Ballets Russes
Film screening of four celebrated works of Diaghilev’s Les Ballets Russes, filmed at the Paris National Opera, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Literary Conversations
Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri discusses her works as part of Hofstra’s “Great Writers, Great Readings” series, Monday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Hofstra University’s Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5669 or www.hofstra.edu.gwgr.
Irish Cultural Society Meeting
Genealogy expert Kathleen McGee discusses how to trace Irish family roots when the Irish Cultural Society meets, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Garden City Casino, 51 Cathedral Ave., Garden City.
Art Talk
Examine “The Splendor of Titian,” with art historian Ines Powell, Thursday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
See the 1938 comedy classic “The Young in Heart,” a shumorous look at family of con artists, starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Janet Gaynor, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.Theater/Music
Circle Mirror Transformation
Annie Baker’s acclaimed comedy that traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents who gather each week for an acting class, presented by Adelphi University’s Dept. of Theater, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6-7, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9. 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 8, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them
Christopher Durang’s political satire on the war on terror, presented by Hofstra University’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 6-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m.; $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University, Schaeffer Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus. Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.HofstraTickets.com.
Carousel
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9, 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.
Eaglemania
The acclaimed Eagles tribute band in concert, Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $38, $33 and $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
I’ll Be Back Before Midnight
A spooky thriller set in a rustic cabin, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9, 3 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.
Johnny Rivers
The rock ‘n roller in concert, with Eric Burdon & the Animals, Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $99.50, $74.50, $64.50, $49.50, $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Phil Ochs Song Night
A tribute to Phil Ochs, Friday, Oct. 7, 8:30 p.m. (open mic at 7:30 p.m.). With Greg Greenway, Pat Wictor, Reggie Harris and Tom Prasada Rao. $20, $22 at door. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave.,Garden City. 248-8855 or www.gardenstage.com.
American Brass Quintet
The renowned chamber ensemble in concert, Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $30. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
The Hot Sardines
The dynamic jazz band in concert, Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $57 $47 and $37. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
The O’Jays
The R&B icons in concert, with The Commodores, Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50. Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Joan Baez
The acclaimed folksinger-songwriter in concert, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
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.

Family

Movie/Pizza Night
See the superhero adventure “X-Men: Apocalypse,” Friday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
The Jungle Book
Journey deep in the jungle, with Mowgli the man-cub, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9, 12 p.m. $11 in advance; $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Junie B. Jones
A musical adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Steve Weeks’ Musical Romp
An interactive musical adventure, Sunday and Monday, Oct. 9-10, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $7 with museum admission ($5 members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.