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
Bourbon Street Bash
New Orleans rockers Cowboy Mouth in concert, with special guests Grave Jinglers and Quarter Horse, Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m. $35, $30, $25, $20 and $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The high spirited musical romp, with the award-winning score, Thursday and Friday, June 2-3, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 8, 8 p.m. $69. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900
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, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 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.
Peter Cetera
The award-winning singer-songwriter and former Chicago bass player in concert, Friday, June 3, 8 p.m. $149.50, $84.50, $69.50 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 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Voyage
A musical tribute to Journey, featuring Hugo with special guest Fleetwood Macked, Friday, June 3, 8 p.m. $35, $30, $25, $20 and $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
The Heat is On
A revue of summer songs, with guest vocalist Tom Stallone and a cast of 35 singers, presented by Long Island Cabaret Theatre, Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. Dancing with Jen Grabowski and Blue Eyed Soul follows. $22. Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 946-7207 or licabaret@aol.com.
Saturday Night Summer Fever
Popular disco band Disco Unlimited is joined by Taveres, The Trammps and Yvonne Elliman, Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m. $99.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800)745-3000 or
www.livenation.com.
All About Jazz
Scott Robinson and his All-Star group in concert, Sunday, June 5, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Guitar Concert
Guitarist-composer Carlos Pavan performs music from Argentina and original works, Sunday, June, 5, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
United Choral Society
The chorus presents its annual spring concert, Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
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 and Friday, June 2-3, 10:45 a.m. and noon; Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9 with museum admission ($7 members) $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm,org.
Screen Time
See “Big Hero 6,” the computer-animated superhero action comedy, Friday, June 3, 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
The Little Mermaid
The enchanting tale of Ariel who dreams of the world above, Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.