Exhibits and more...
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Theater/Music
Jekyll & Hyde
The musical horror-drama based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, Thursday and Friday, March 16-17, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 18, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 19, 2 and 7 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Motown II
Vocalist Rhonda Denet and her trio perform Motown hits, Thursday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
A View From the Bridge
A Script-In-Hand Theatre production of Arthur Miller’s classic tragedy, Friday, March 17, 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360
Jake’s Women
Neil Simon’s comedy about a writer and his struggling marriage, Friday and Saturday, March 17-18 p.m.; Sunday, March 19, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday; $25 Saturday. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Johnny Rivers
The iconic rock ‘n roller in concert, the Lovin’ Spoonful, Friday, March 17, 8 p.m. $99.50, $74.50,$64.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Sarah Jarosz
The multi-instrumentalist/vocalist in concert, Friday, March 17, 8 p.m. $35, $30 and $25. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Christopher Durang’s zany comedy that examines the midlife malaise of middle-aged siblings, Friday and Saturday, March 17-18 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 19, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Jay Leno
The acclaimed late night TV host/comedian is back on the stand-up circuit, Saturday, March 18, 7 p.m. $59-$161. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
She Loves Me
The heartwarming musical comedy classic about finding love the old-fashioned way, Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 19, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, March 22, 2 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under, $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Led Zeppelin 2: The Live Experience
LZ2 delivers authentic renditions of classic Zeppelin material, recreating the band’s live improvisation and onstage dynamics, Sunday, March 19, 8 p.m. $30, $25, $20, $10. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Milagro
The band in concert, with a tribute to Carlos Santana, Sunday, March 19, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Billy Meets The Boss
The popular tribute bands Movin’ Out and Tramps Like Us in concert, Thursday, March 23, 8 p.m. $29-$40. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Family
Aladdin
Join Aladdin and the Genie on their musical adventure, Saturday, March 18, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Junie B. Jones
A fast-paced musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.; Sunday, March 19, 12 p.m. $12. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Madagascar
A musical journey out of the zoo and onto the stage, based on the popular animated film, Saturday, March 18, 2 p.m.; Sunday, March 19, 12 p.m. $11, $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or
www.broadhollow.org.
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Follow along with a lonely frog prince who lives in a swamp on a large kingly estate, Saturday, March 18, 1 p.m. $10, $8 children. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Squeaky Clean Band
The band performs classic hits in an interactive family-friendly concert, Sunday, March 19, 2 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Craft Workshop
Step into spring by decorating and planting seeds to make a silly “planter pal,” Monday, March 20, 4:30 p.m. For grades K-6. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.