Exhibits and More...
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.
Thaddeus Holownia: Walden Revisited
Theater/Music
The World Goes ‘Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb
An original musical revue, conducted by Broadway veteran Michael Rafter, presented by Nassau Community College’s Theatre and Dance Department, Thursday and Friday, May 4-5, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 7, 3 p.m. $15, $12 seniors. Nassau Community College’s Little Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Adelphi Opera Theatre
The student ensemble presents “Speed Dating Tonight,” a comic opera that explores 21st century dating rituals, Friday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 4 p.m. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or aupac.adelphi.edu.
Anthrax
The thrash legends in concert, with Killswitch Engage, Friday, May 5, 7 p.m. $65, $54.50, $44.50, $39.50, $34.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Whose Live Anyway
Cast members of the TV comedy series “Whose Line Is It Anyway” perform an improv stage version, Saturday, May 6, 8 p.m. $99.50, $74.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.tickemaster.com.
Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
The student ensembles perform traditional and contemporary works, Saturday, May 6, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University, Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
Spring Dance Showcase
Adelphi University Dept. of Dance students performing original choreography, Saturday, May 6 ,2 and 7 p.m. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or aupac.adelphi.edu.
West Side Story
The landmark musical, Saturday, May 6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 7, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 10, 2 p.m. $26, $24 seniors, $20 students, $15 youth 12 and under, $29 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Bob Dylan Retrospective
The Hambones present a tribute to Dylan through the ages, Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Hiroya Tsukamoto
The composer-guitarist in concert, Sunday, May 7, 2:30 p.m. Program includes eclectic acoustic music, with vocals, poetry and Japanese folk songs. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Las Vegas Legends
Linda Ipanema in concert, Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
Libby Skala’s A Time to Dance
A one woman-show that portrays the life of Libby Skala’s great Aunt Elizabeth Polk who transcends poverty and the rise of Hitler to become a renowned dance therapy pioneer, Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Lois Morton
The cabaret singer-songwriter in concert, with “Raisins & Almonds: Jewish Songs from the Heart,” Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
My Fair Lady
The iconic musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. $28, $20 seniors. The Showplace at The Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 569-6870 or
www.plazatheatrical.com.
The New York Exceptions
Step back in time with hit tunes from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Tribute to the Rat Pack
Everett Greenberg in concert, Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. Tickets in required. Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. 785-2990.
Lydia Sabosto
The pianist-vocalist in concert, performing “A Suitcase of Memories,” Thursday, May 11, 2 p.m. Program includes showtunes and popular songs interspersed with ancedotes. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Oklahoma!
The classical musical set in Oklahoma at the turn of the 20th century, Thursday and Friday, May 11-12, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 13, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 14, 2 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Family
Curious George and the Golden Meatball
The beloved mischievous monkey and his friend in the yellow hat sing and dance in a musical adventure, Saturday, May 6, 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 7, 12 p.m. $11, $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Sleeping Beauty
The fairy tale classic comes to life on stage, Saturday, May 6, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.