Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Performances/On Stage

The Illusionists Live from Broadway
A touring magic show featuring seven renowned illusionists, Thursday, June 1, 7:30 p.m. $99, $89, $69, $39. With escapologist Andrew Basso, anti-conjuror Dan Sperry, trickster Jeff Hobson, inventor Kevin James, deductionist Colin Cloud, weapon master Ben Blaque, and manipulator An Ha Lim. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Rte. 25A, Brookville.(800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Oklahoma!

The classical musical set in Oklahoma at the turn of the 20th century, Thursday and Friday, June 1-2, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, June 7, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Parade
The award-winning musical that dramatizes the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Johnny Mathis
The iconic crooner in concert, Saturday, June 3, 8 p.m. $199.50, $149.50, $84.50, $69.50, $59.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
John-Morgan Bush
John-Morgan Bush on French Horn, accompanied by a pianist, performs classical and modern compositions, presented by the Freeport Community Concert Association, joined by the Freeport High School Wind Ensemble, Saturday, June 3, 8 p.m. $20. Freeport High School, 50 South Brookside Ave., Freeport. (516) 867-1195 or www.freeportconcertassociation.com.
Karkowska Sisters
The violin and piano duo of Anna and Kasha Karkowska honor women’s contributions to classical music, Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Paul Joseph Trio
The ensemble presents a concert inspired by the music of Duke Ellington and the spirit of jazz, Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
The Weeknd
The singer-songwriter in concert, Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.nassaucoliseum.com.
Young Frankenstein
The acclaimed adaptation of Mel Brooks’ iconic film, Saturday, June 3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, 2:30 p.m.: Wednesday, June 7, 2 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $20 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $29 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The New York Exceptions
The popular group in concert, with “A Blast From the Past,” Sunday, June 4, 2 p.m. Program features ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s hits. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Indian American Night
An evening of music and dance, the kickoff to the International Music Nights Concert Series, Monday, June 5, 7 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223 or www.nassaucountyny.gov.parks.
Demetri Martin
The quirky comedian on tour, Thursday, June 8, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.paramountny.com.

For the Kids

Sleeping Beauty
The fairy tale classic comes to life on stage, Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
The Jester Jim Show
Jester Jim entertains with juggling and beatbox, Sunday, June 4, 3:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Pajama Storytime
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.

Museums/Galleries and more…

Converging Voices: Gender and Identity
An original exhibition that focuses on issues of gender and identity, reflecting an international scope. Featured artists include Ghada Amer, Mariam Ghani, Martine Gutierrez, Guerrilla Girls, Yee I-Lann, Zanele Muholi, Pinaree Sanpitak, Carrie Mae Weems, and Philemona Williamson. Through Dec. 15. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Halston Style
A comprehensive retrospective of the works of the American fashion designer Halston. The exhibition includes many never-before-seen objects from the designer’s personal archives and more than 60 Halston fashions, juxtaposed with photographs, artwork, illustrations and accessories as well as film and video documentation. Through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Women in Contrast
An exhibition of iconic imagery captured by a selection of innovative modernist and contemporary female photographers. Photographers on view include Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Marilyn Bridges, Nancy Burson, Imogen Cunningham, Donna Ferrato, Toni Frissell, Mary Ellen Mark, and Dorothy Norman. Through Aug. 18. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See “American Pastoral,” a drama that follows a family whose seemingly idyllic existence is shattered by the social and political turmoil of the ‘60s, Friday, June 2 2:30 p.m.: also “A Dog’s Purpose,” the drama about a dog whose soul comes back to life, Tuesday, June 6, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “Allied,” a romantic spy thriller about a Canadian intelligence officer who develops a relationship with a French resistance fighter during World War II, with Brad Pitt, Friday, June 2, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Movie Showing
Watch “The Light Between Oceans,” a period drama about a lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia who raise a baby they rescue from a drifting boat, Thursday, June 1, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.