Exhibits and more...
A Feast for the Eyes
An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are offered. Artists represented include William Merritt Chase, Andy Warhol, Audrey Flack, Henri Matisse, George Grosz, Red Grooms, Claes Oldenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Cindy Sherman, among others. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Africa: Sub-Saharan Diversity
Theater/Music
Beyond Fab
The band presents a Beatles tribute, Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Mamma Mia
The feel-good jukebox musical based on ABBA’s hit songs, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2 and 8 p.m; Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 13, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 16-17, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
MY2K Tour
98 Degrees reunites for a new concerr tour, featuring 0-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera, Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. $124.50, $59.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Bell Bottom Blues
A tribute to Eric Clapton, Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Into The Woods
Stephen Sondheim’s Brothers Grimm-inspired award-winning musical, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under, $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes, Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Neil Sedaka
The iconic singer-songwriter in concert, Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. $149.50, $59.50, and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Saturday in the Park
Taylor Dane and Eddie Money in concert, Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
Pakistani American Night
A cultural program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
Musical based on the beloved Peanuts cartoon characters, presented by Plaza Theatrical Producrtions, Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Memorial Park, East Rockaway. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Bonnie Raitt
The bluesy rocker in concert, Monday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. $99.50, $89.50, and $79.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Jewish Night
The Gat Brothers in concert, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m.; with pre-show, 7 p.m. Gazebo, Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst. 295-5770.
My Wish
The band performs a Rascal Flatts tribute, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Merrick Road Park, Merrick. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Forever Ray
A tribute to Ray Charles, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Echo Park, West Hempstead. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Risky Business
The popular band in concert, Wedneday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Band Shell (behind Village Hall), 123 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream.
Songs in the Attic
The band performs a tribute to Billy Joel, Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Seamans Neck Park, Seaford. 292-9000 ext.7382 or www.toh.li.
Family
Movie Night
See “Goosebumps,” the horror comedy film based on the beloved book series, Thursday, Aug. 11, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0355.
Small World Puppets: Sing a Silly Song
An interactive puppet show filled with favorite characters, Friday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre.
766-6257.
Aladdin Jr.
Join Aladdin and the Genie on their musical adventure to romance the beautiful princess, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13-14, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 with museum admission ($10 members), Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Bug Safari
Hunt a variety of creepy crawly creatures through Old Westbury Gardens, Sunday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. Bring a butterfly net and collecting jar. Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Rd, Osld Westbury, 338-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Movie Fun
See “Kicking and Screaming,” a comedy about preppie graduates as they face their first year out of college and reminisce about student life, Monday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Time
See “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the fantasy adventure based on beloved Roald Dahl tale, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Cedar Creek Park, Merrick Rd., Seaford. 572-0200 or 572-0355.