Exhibits and more...
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.hofstra.edu/museum.
In Print
Theater/Music
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
The Fifth Dimension singers in concert, Thursday, June 9, 8 p.m. $74.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The high spirited musical romp, with the award-winning score, Thursday, June 9, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 11, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 12, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, June 15, 8 p.m. $69. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900
Johnny Mathis
The iconic crooner in concert, Friday June 10, 8 p.m. $59.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
South Pacific
The classic musical with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved score, Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Fools
Neil Simon’s comic fable set in an idyllic late 19th century Russian hamlet where the inhabitants are cursed with stupidity while an outsider arrives to break the curse, Saturday, June 11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 12, 2:30 p.m. $21, $19 seniors and students, $15 youth 12 and under; $25 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Long Island Bavarian Festival
Annual festival celebrating German culture, Saturday, June 11, 2-11 p.m.; Sunday, June 12, noon-9 p.m. With entertainment, Bavarian folk dancing, rides, games, authentic German food. Plattduetsche Park Restaurant and Biergarten, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. 354-3131 or 848-3833.
Rebelution
The roots reggae band in concert, Saturday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. With The Green, J Boog, Stick Figure, Through the Roots, and DJ MacKle. $35. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800)745-3000 or
www.livenation.com.
Indian American Night
An evening of music and dance, the kickoff to the International Music Nights Concert Series, Sunday, June 12, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223 or www.nassaucountyny.gov.parks.
Steel Silk Band
The nine musicians and vocalists perform top hits through the decades, Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Family
Happy as Clams: The Musical
A musical adventure set in Long Island’s Great South Bay, written and performed by Lena Pennino-Smith, Thursday, June 9, 10:45 a.m. and noon.$9 with museum admission ($7 members) $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Go Fly A Kite Workshop
Build a simple kite using easy-to-find materials, and then test them
outside to watch them float in the air, Saturday, June 11, 2-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Jungle Book Kids
Journey deep in the jungle, with Mowgli the man-cub, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, and Sunday, June 11-12, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 ($10 Long Island Children’s Museum members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 599-6870 or www. plazatheatrical.com.
The Little Mermaid
The enchanting tale of Ariel who dreams of the world above, Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Jester Jim Show
Jester Jim entertains with juggling and beatbox, Tuesday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.