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

Jill Hennessy
The actress-singer in concert, Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 413-3535 or= www.myfathersplace.com.
Constellations

NIck Payne’s two-person romantic drama that examines the boundless potential of a first encounter, free will, and friendship, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m. Carriage House Players, Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. 557-1207 or www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
David Clark’s Songs in the Attic
The band leader-vocalist in concert, with a tribute to Billy Joel, Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Disco Unlimited
The popular disco cover band in concert, Friday, Nov. 9, 9 p.m. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. 783-7500 or www.muls.com.
Dorrance Dance
The renowned tap dance ensemble performs, Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
The Girl and the Rainbow
A musical tribute to Judy Garland’s life and music, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Hofstra Symphony Orchestra
Adam Glaser directs the orchestra in a program of traditional and contemporary works, Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
I’m With Her
The folk trio in concert, Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. The Space, 250 Post Ave., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.thespaceatwestbury.com.
Yacht Rock Revue
The ‘70s light rock tribute band in cconcert, Friday, Nov. 9, 9 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
The Wolves
Sarah DeLappe’s acclaimed debut play, that tells of a girls’ high school soccer team as they go through their warm-ups, presented by Hofstra University’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Friday and Saturday, Nov.. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m; Thursday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
Almost Queen
The Queen tribute band in concert, Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. 783-7500 or www.muls.com.
The Greatest Show
Musical tale of a carnival of traveling performers, presented by Long Island Cabaret Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. With 40 musical numbers and a cast of 35, including special guest stars. Karaoke and dancing after the show provided by Dave Pachter’s Weekend Pass, with a special appearance by the Red Hot Mamas. Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 946-7207.
Jazz Allstars
Jazz guitarist Nick Colionne in concert, with keyboardist Brian Simpson and saxophonist Steve Cole, Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Kerry Kearny Band
The blues legend and his band in concert, with special guest Chapman Stick player Steve Adelson, Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 413-3535 or www.myfathersplace.com.
Mamma Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 2:30 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Skid Row
The hard rock band in concert, Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Vixen
The all-femaile glam metal band in concert, Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. With special guest Reality Suite. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www. thespaceatwestbury.com.
Ike Abady and David Lamm
The guitarists in concert, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. Program includes classic rock and country. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Puddles Pity Party
The singing clown Mike Grier takes his YouTube act on tour, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Gypsy
The classic musical set backstage on the 1920s-30s burlesque circuit, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1:15 p.m.; with lunch at 12 p.m. Westbury Manor, 25 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Stephen Marley Acoustic
The reggae singer-songwriter in concert, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. With special guest Mystic Marley. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www. thespaceatwestbury.com.
Collective Soul
The post-grunge band in concert, Thursday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Elf
The modern-day holiday classic, based on the popular film, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Streetfighter
The Rolling Stones tribute band in concert, Tbursday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

For the Kids

A Year with Frog and Toad
Musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books, presented by the Nassau Community College Department of Theatre and Dance, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-11, 2 p.m. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Movie Fun
See “Incredibles 2,” the sequel to the popular animated superhero tale, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Snow White
Follow along with Snow White on her adventures that lead to a happily ever-after, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Who Took Tom Turkey?
Solve the mystery of what happened to Tom the Turkey in this charming musical, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Teen Chopped
Compete as a team to make super creative meals using mystery ingredients, Monday Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Prizes awarded. For grades 6-12. Registration required. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.

Museums/Galleries and more...

Hidden in Sight: PhotographingIncarceration
An exhibition of photographs spanning more than 50 years by three artists, Danny Lyon (American, born 1942), Jessica Earnshaw (Canadian, born 1983), and Isadora Kosofsky (American, born 1993), highlighting the varied critical issues within the prison system in America. Through March 10. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Long Island Biennial
A juried exhibition of 52 works by artists representing Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Paintings, sculpture, photography, works on paper, and mixed media encompassing diverse styles, subject matter, and themes are included. Through Nov. 11. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
The Tile Club: Camaraderie and American Plein-Air Painting
An exhibit of tiles, drawings, sculpture, and prints that document the life and times of this lively artiistic society, which emerged following the nation’s Centennial in 1876. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
At the Movies
See “Book Club,” the romantic comedy about four friends who gather at their book club, Friday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Afternoon Movie
See “The Palm Beach Story, “ the classic 1942 romantic screwball comedy. starring Claudette Colbert, Friday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow. 794-2570.
Film Showing
See “All the Money in the World,” the crime thriller that follows the kidnapping of the teenage John Paul Getty III, hosted by Molloy College English Dept., Friday, Nov. 9, 5 p.m. Molloy College, Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-3260.