Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music, and more

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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.hostra.edu/museum.
Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and Prints from the National Museum of American Illustration
An exhibition of works by the American imagist, embodying the artist’s long career and extraordinary accomplishments. Original artworks as well as a large collection of vintage prints are included. Through Feb. 28. 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. Working in representational and abstract styles, and in varied artistic modes, including painting, sculpture, prints, mixed media, and photography, these artists express a wide range of personal and aesthetic concerns. 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, Esphyr Slobodkina, 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 “Everest,” the biographical adventure-survival thriller, Friday, Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Walk,” the drama based on the story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit’s 1974 walk between the Twin Towers, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Flick
See “Malcolm X,” the biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, with Denzel Washington, Friday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Movie Matinee
See “Infinitely Polar Bear,” the drama about a manic-depressive father who is put in charge of his two daughters when their mother moves from Boston to New York, Friday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Mr. M’s Movies
See “Everest,” the biographical adventure thriller, Friday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
At the Movies
See “Ant-Man,” the superhero adventure based on Marvel Comics’ Ant-Man, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
On Screen
See the 1944 film noir classic “Double Indemnity,” with Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Film Time
See “The Intern,” the comedy about a retired executive who applies for an internship, with Robert DeNiro, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Art Talk
Examine the career of Sonia Delaunay in “Color Brings Joy,” with art historian Vivian Gordon, Thursday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Showing
Watch “Jurassic World,” the fourth installment of the movie series, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

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