Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of theater, music, exhibits and more

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Performances/On Stage

Annie
The irrepressible comic strip heroine comes to life in the beloved musical, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec, 23, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 24, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 26, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 27, 3 and 8 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Carol of the King

Acclaimed Irish dancer Michael Flatley’s Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular brings an original Christmas story of love and salvation to life through dance and music, Friday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Friday Night Fever with the New York Bee Gees
The tribute band in concert, Friday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. With special appearance by Raniere Martin’s Tribute to Donna Summer, and Shining Star’s Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Kirk Whalum’s A Gospel According to Jazz Christmas
The jazz sax player-songwriter in concert, featuring Jonathan Butler, Saturday, Dec. 23, 4 and 8 p.m. With John Stoddart, Shelea and Kevin Whalum. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Playboi Carti
The rapper in concert, Saturday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Harlem Globetrotters
The sharp shooting hoops stars in action, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1 and 6 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
Matisyahu
The reggae artist teams up with Orphan, for the Broken Crowns Tour, Friday, Dec. 29, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
David Clarke’s ‘Songs in the Attic’
A musical tribute commemorating the 35th anniversary of Billy Joel’s Live From Long Island concert, Friday, Dec. 29, 8 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 901-1807 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
40th Anniversary Saturday Night Fever Tribute
Denny Terrio and Donna Pescow host a musical tribute to the iconic film, Saturday, Dec. 30, 8 p.m. With Tavares, France Joli, Yvonne Elliman, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes Disco Unlimited, Lenny Zaktek aka Gonzalez, Carol Douglas, Ruben Faison of The Strikers, Felipe Rose of The Village People, and more. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

For the Kids

101 Dalmations
The beloved tale about those adorable dalmations escaping the clutches of Cruella De Vil, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Frosty the Snowman
Join Frosty and his friend, Jenny, as they save Chillsville from Ethel Pierpot’s evil plan to melt all the snow, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or
www.broadhollow.org.
Scrooge
Holiday musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic tale, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday Dec. 23, 11 a.m. The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Author Visit
Meet John Duvall, author of the holiday piciture book “The Great Spruce,” Wednesday Dec. 27, 11 a.m. All ages welcom. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Happy as Clams: The Musical
A musical adventure set in Long Island’s Great South Bay, written and performed by Lena Pennino-Smith, Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 27-Dec. 30, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meet Clammy the clam and her best friend Gabby the fiddler crab. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Once Upon a Snowflake
New musical about a small girl with big dreams, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Wednesday through Saturday Dec. 27-30, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 31, 12 p.m. The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Star Wars Day
Enjoy Star Wars themed activities, crafts and snacks in celebration of the new movie’s release, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 3 p.m. For grades 3-6. Registration required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Arctic Adaptations
Explore the habitats of arctic animals, Thursday Dec. 28, 1-3 p.m. Make hands-on discoveries and learn how polar bears and seals have adapted to their surroundings. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Raptors of Long Island
Join Volunteers for Wildlife and get up close and personal with birds of prey, Friday, Dec. 29, 12 p.m. Met an owl, falcon and hawk. Registration required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Craft Workshop
Make a bird feeder out of recycled materials to enjoy and observe birds all winter long, Saturday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. A starter pack of bird seed is included. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. 571-8010 or www.garviespointmuseum.com.

Museums/Galleries and more...

Andy Warhol
This original exhibition of works by pop artist Andy Warhol includes a selection of screenprints and photographs from the Hofstra University Museum collections. By juxtaposing his photographs with his screenprints, the exhibit contextualizes and reveals his working methods and artistic process. Through March 11. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Fool the Eye
An exhibit that examines how artists use perceptual illusions, devising visual tricks to manipulate space, incorporating spatial illusion. Featured are 20th- and 21st-century artists whose work has explored illusion, including Salvador Dali, Janet Fish, Audrey Flack, Jasper Johns, Judith Leiber, Roy Lichtenstein, Vik Muniz, Ben Schoenzeit, and Victor Vasarely. Through March 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
www.nassaumuseum.org.
From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ‘60s and ‘70s
An exhibition that delves into the two trends that defined the art of the 1960s and ‘70s: abstract and representational works. Color Field, Minimalist, Pop, and Photorealist work by Don Eddy, Audrey Flack, Helen Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Lindner, and others are included. Through March 11. 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.
Afternoon Movie
See “All Saints,” a faith-based drama about a mutually beneficial relationship that develops between a small-town church and a group of Burmese refugees, Friday, Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m.; also “Stronger,” tbe biographical drama based on the memoir of a Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Showing
See “Wonder Woman,” the superhero action adventure, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Film Time
See “Wonder Woman, the recent superhero adventure, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1 and 6 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Matinee
See “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” an epic fantasy adventure tracing Arthur’s journey from the streets to the throne, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Wonders of the Night Sky
Do some stargazing and take in some sidewalk astronomy, with Tom Lynch, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 7 p.m. Registration required. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Four Decades of Music and Dance
A look back at the career of the musical theater legend, from his first hit shows to current projects, with Dr. James Kolb, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m.. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.