Stepping Out

It's a buggy world

Children's Museum kicks off summer with a 'Bug Bonanza'

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Family Fun

Bug Bonanza
Bugs are invading Long Island Children’s Museum. “Bug Bonanza,” the annual program exploring the amazing lives and natural history of insects, takes over the museum for a creepy crawly adventure. Families can get to know the amazing lives of spiders and other creatures during various hands-on activities. Visitors can make insect crafts, participate in activity challenges and even try a tasty treat made with edible creatures. Also take an entertaining and educational expedition through the world of bugs with entomologists from Lynbrook-based Arrow Exterminating during “Good Bug/Bad Bug,” at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Find out what makes a bug good or bad, helpful or dangerous, including subterranean termites, carpenter ants and black widow spiders.
Sunday, June 30, 12:30-4 p.m. $14 adults and children over 1 year old, $13 seniors. Tickets required for “Good Bug/Bad Bug.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.


On Stage

The Earls of Leicester
The acclaimed bluegrass band continues to exceed expectations — including their own. The bluegrass powerhouse came together in 2013, guided by producer and hypnotic dobroist Jerry Douglas, to present the legendary music of ’50s and ’60s icons Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. It soon became overwhelmingly clear that 21st century listeners couldn’t get enough of the Earls’ recreations of songs sown by a pioneering duo more than half a century ago. With their now signature blend of homage, virtuosity and perspective, the band wholeheartedly channels the spirit of Flatt and Scruggs while allowing each member’s distinct charm and singular musicality to shine through. Their latest album, “The Earls of Leicester Live at The CMA Theater in The Country Music Hall of Fame,” offers up a selection of songs that fully capture the pure joy and supreme musicianship that propel their every performance.
Sunday, June 30 7:30 p.m. $47.50, $37.50, $33. Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.