Exhibits and more...
A Feast for the Eyes
An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are presented through a wide variety of media, 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.
Long Island Biennal
Theater/Music
Adelphi Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Lyndon-Gee conducts Adelphi Dept. of Music students, Thursday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Program includes works by Strauss and Debussy, along with original compositions. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Robert Klein and Rita Rudner
The two comedy titans co-headline an evening of stand-up drawn from their extensive careers, Thursday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Brian Regan
The quirky comic on tour, Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. $62.50 and $57.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Cheech & Chong
The iconic counter-culture comic duo on tour, Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. $89.50, $69.50, $64.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
The Cherry Orchard
Anton Chekov’s comic masterpiece about a family on the edge of ruin, presented by Hofstra University’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Schaeffer Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.
George and Gracie: A Love Story
An uplifting tribute to the legendary Burns and Allen, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 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 (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Little Women
Theatrical version of the beloved story tracing the adventures of the March sisters growing up in Civil War America, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
A Dog’s Life
New musical that chronicles the joys and challenges of dog ownership, Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Long Island Comedy Fest
A showcase of local comics, Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. With Richie Minervini, John Pizzi, Chris Roach, Bob DiBuono and Tugboat Manny. $49 and $35. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
It’s a Musical
An original musical revue about a cabaret ensemble trying to avoid being shut down that takes everyone on a song-filled journey to save the theater, presented by Long Island Cabaret Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Dancing with The Rockinghams follows. $22. Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 946-7207.
Gathering Time
The popular local folk band in concert, performing a tribute to Crosby, Stills and Nash and Joni Mitchell, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Marat/Sade
Peter Weiss’ radical play-within-a-play, set in a mental hospital, presented by Adelphi University’s Dept. of Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10-11, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 13. 2 p.m. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Toni Braxton
The R&B singer-songwriter in concert, Thursday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. $149.50, $99.50, $84.50, $64.50, $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Family
Alice in Wonderland
Share Alice’s madcap adventures, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Madagascar
A journey out of the zoo and onto the stage, based on the popular DreamWorks animated film, Saturday, Sept. Nov. 5, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400
The Okee Dokee Brothers
The acclaimed folk singer-songwriters in concert, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
James and the Giant Peach
An offbeat adaptation of the Roald Dahl adventure, Sunday, Nov. 6, 12 p.m. $11 in advance; $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Movie Time
See “Angry Birds,” the animated adventure based on the beaky buddies from the best-selling video game, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.