Performances/On Stage
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
World Food Festival
Explore the cuisine of China, Friday, Feb. 8, 4 p.m. Listen to a story then sample foods from that culture. For grades 1-3. Registration required. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
A Year With Frog and Toad
Musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Be Mine Ball
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the lively bash, Saturday, Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m. Dress in red, join the DJ on the dance floor, create themed crafts and party accessories. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Cinderella
Join Cinderella on her trip to the royal ball in the fast-paced musical production, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, 12 p.m. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Studio Saturday
Drop into Nassau County Museum of Art’s Manes Center for hands-on activities inspired by the current exhibitions, Saturday,
Feb. 9 12-3 p.m. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Jester Jim
The comic juggler performs his interactive show, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-3 and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Motion and Machines
Investigate the basic physics of motion at an interactive show with the Franklin Institute’s Traveling Science Team, Sunday, Feb. 10, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets required.Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Museums/Galleries and more...
Hidden in Sight: Photographing Incarceration
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.
Heckscher Collects: Recent Acquisitions
An exhibition of two dozen 20th century and contemporary works that have been acquired by the museum over the past five years. With a selection of prints produced by more traditional and diverse experimental processes; experimental photography by Bill Armstrong, Ellen Carey, and Joe Constantino; New York City street scenes by N. Jay Jaffee; and images of Cuba by Bastienne Schmi; along with abstract and representational paintings. Through May 12. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Pushing Boundaries: American Art After World War II
An original exhibition that explores how vsual artists continued to push against traditional concepts in the aftermath of World War II, building upon the aesthetic ideas of the avant-garde that began at the turn of the 20th century. Representational art, depicting reality, vied with non-objective modes of expression are viewed through the works of varied artists. Through Aug. 18 Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Wild Kingdom: Hunt Slonem and a Hundred Years of Animal Art
An exhibition that showcases artists whose paintings, drawings, and sculpture have immortalized the wild kingdom. On view are works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, John James Audubon and Jeff Koons among others. With an installation by artist-designer Hunt Slonem who creates a dream-like sanctuary for parrots, rabbits and butterflies; his signature motifs. Through March 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.