Exhibits and more...
Danny Lyon: Memories of the Civil Rights Movement
Based upon Danny Lyon’s memoir, this exhibition brings together the photographs he took from 1962 to 1964 while traveling through the United States documenting the civil rights movement. With this body of work Lyon helped define a form of photojournalism in which the image maker is deeply and personally embedded in his subject matter. Through April 13. Hofstra University’s Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Halston Style
Theater/Music
Ann Wilson
Heart’s Ann Wilson steps out solo, Thursday, March 30, 8 p.m. $89.50, $69.50, $49.50. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or 283-5566 or www.ticketmaster. com or www.thespaceatwestbury.com.
Brighton Beach Memoirs
The first play in Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy., presented by Adelphi University’s Dept. of Theatre, Thursday and Friday, March 30-31, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or
aupac.adelphi.edu.
Jekyll & Hyde
The musical horror-drama based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, Thursday and Friday, March 30-31, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 1, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, April 5, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Art
Yasmina Reza’s award-winning witty comedy about friendship, Saturday, April 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Louder Than Love
A Freestyle concert featuring the top acts from the ‘80s’90s Freestyle era, Saturday, April 1, 8 p.m. With TKA, Judy Torres, Crystal Waters, Melle Mel, and more. $125, $99.50, $69.50, $59.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Russian National Ballet
The acclaimed ballet company performs the enchanting storybook ballet “Cinderella,” Saturday, April 1, 8 p.m. $35-$55. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
She Loves Me
The heartwarming musical comedy classic about finding love the old-fashioned way, Saturday, April 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 2:30 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.
Van Halen Tribute
“Dave & Dave Unchained — A Van Halen Podcast” celebrates its first anniversary with a Van Halen bash, Saturday, April 1, 8 p.m. Tribute band Romeo Delight performs “Van Halen I” and “1984” in their entirety, and other hits. $10. The Nutty Irishman, 323 Main Street, Farmingdale. 293-9700 or www.thenuttyirishman.com or www.showclix.com.
The Beach Boys
Mike Love leads the legendary band on its 50th anniversary tour, Sunday, April 2, 3 and 7 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
HomeGrown String Band
Hear original acoustic arrangements of popular roots and folk rock tunes, Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.
New Vintage Jazz Quartet
Brian Lewis leads his ensemble in a concert of jazz and big band tunes, Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Stan Wiest
The acclaimed pianist in concert, sharing stories and anecdotes in “Piano Music and Storytelling,” Wednesday, April 5, 2 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Kevin James
The working class funnyman tours with his latest standup act, featuring special guest Chris Roach, Thursday, April 6, 8 p.m.$99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Travis Tritt
The country singer in concert, Thursday, April 6, 8 p.m. $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Family
Kids in the Kitchen
Practice culinary skills by making kid-friendly pizza sliders from start to finish, Friday, March 31, 11:30 a.m. $5 with museum admission ($4 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Aladdin
Join Aladdin and the Genie on their musical adventure, Saturday, April 1, 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, April 1, 11 a.m.; Sunday, April 2, 12 p.m. $12. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Pajama Storytime
Come dressed in comfy pjs for some bedtime stories and songs, Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.