billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly.
GOVERNOR'S Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant 90 Division Ave., Levittown, 731-3358 (www.govs.com). Comedian showcase Thursdays with host John Trueson, 8 p.m. $10 plus two beverage minimum.
kc Dilla jones 4135 Austin Blvd., Island Park, 670-0500 (www.DJCHEF.com). See "DJ Chef" Mark Weiss spin the beats while cooking the treats, Thursday, July 21. Ladies Night 2 for 1 drinks and free admission.
ALWAYS FUN
Breakfast At Belmont, offers a guided tour of the stable area, ending this weekend, July 24, 7-10:30 a.m. Take a guided tour of the stable area, with starting gate demonstrations, and more. Sundays also feature family fun days, with entertainment, petting zoo and activities, noon-4 p.m. Belmont Park, Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 488-6000 or www.nyra.com.
Baldwin Skate Park, Baldwin, offers state of the art skating surfaces and equipment for skateboarders and in-line skaters. Skaters must be at least seven years old to use the facility. For more information, call 379-3779.
Echo Park Pool Complex, West Hempstead, is a great place for year-round fun, with indoor and outdoor pools. A special lap swimming period is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-10 a.m. For more information, call 483-7400.
EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow, is a great place to bring the family on a sunny day or play some golf. For more information, call 572-0200; golf ticket office, 572-0327.
GRANT PARK, Hewlett, has activities for kids of all ages. There are children's playgrounds, tennis courts and a skating rink. For more information, call 571-7821.
lido golf Course, Lido beach; Merrick Road park and Golf course, Merrick; North Woodmere Park (9 Hole), North Woodmere, offer year-round golf. For more information, call Lido Golf Course at 889-8181, Merrick Road Golf Course at 868-4650 or North Woodmere Park at 571-7814. Merrick Road Golf Course is home to South Shore Ladies Club. New members are always welcome. Obtain an application at the Clubhouse during business hours.
Norman J. Levy Park and preserve, Merrick, is a fascinating place for a family outing. The park offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trails, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. Park rangers are on hand for guided tours. For information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
Antique/Art Evaluation day offers appraisals by expert appraisers at Nassau County Museum of Art, Friday, July 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring antiques, art, jewelry, objects d'art or small furniture for evaluation. $25 fee per item, $15 second item; limited to three pieces. Reservations required. One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 ext. 12 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Behind the frame: Impressionism revisited is an indoor/outdoor exhibition highlighting J. Seward Johnson's life-sized "reimaginings" of Impressionist masterpieces by Renior, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, and others. Through Aug. 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
the many faces of carter showcases the two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of Robert Carter, a Nassau Community College art professor. Through Aug. 25. Nassau Community College, Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, 1 Education Dr., Garden City.
572-7165.
Watercolors by agop asadurian are on exhibit in Freeport Memorial Library's art space. The works of the Istanbul-born Freeport resident include vibrant landscapes and seascapes. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd. 379-3274.
Lifting the rose colored Glasses: Three social realists features prints and drawings by three important Social Realist artists - Ben Shahn Raphael Soyer and William Gropper. Through July 29. Hofstra Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Theater and music
Annie Get Your Gun, The classic musical about backwoods sharpshooter Annie Oakley, presented by Hofstra USA Productions, Thursday and Friday, July 21-22, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 23, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July, 24, 2 p.m.; $30, $28 seniors. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University,Hempstead. 463-6644.
Everything In The Garden, Edward Albee's look at contemporary suburban mores, Thursday through Saturday, July 21-23, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Oklahoma!, The innovative Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, Thursday through Saturday, July 21-23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
The Taming Of The Shrew, Shakespeare's lively, sometimes bawdy tale, on the grounds of Vanderbilt Museum, Thursday and Friday, July 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 24, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 27, 8 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport.
293-0674.
Turner Movie Classic, See The Wizard of Oz on an outdoor screen, Thursday, July 21, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Any Friend Of Percy D'Angelino Is A Friend Of Mine, A Mafia comedy, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 22-23, 9 p.m.; Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
johnny mathis, In concert, Friday and Saturday, July 22-23. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, The Long Island premiere of Richard Alfieri's comedy about a young "senior," Friday and Saturday, July 22-23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 24, 3 and 7 p.m. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
South pacific, The classic summer musical, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Friday, July 22, 8 p.m. Balwin Park, 3232 S. Grand Ave., Baldwin. 546-4481.
Swing, An all-singing, all-dancing revue, with old and new songs Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
anita baker, In concert with Babyface, Saturday, July 23. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Bright Ideas, A dark comedy about achieving the ultimate success as parents: finding the right pre-school, opening this weekend, Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. Also Fridays. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, Perform classic hits, with Soul Survivor, Saturday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Buddy Guy, Performs, Sunday, July 24. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
The limelites, Turn back the clock with '60s hits at African American Night, Sunday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Family
The Wizard Of Oz, Enjoy the classic tale, Monday, July 25, 10:30 and 1:45 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, July 27-28, 10 a.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
Colonial Craft Workshop, Create wampum, New York's original currency, at a crafts workshop, Tuesday, July 26, 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 6-10. $15 fee. Registration required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Colonial Craft Workshop, Create a colonial corn husk doll and whizzer toy at a crafts workshop, Tuesday, July 19, 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 6-10. $15 fee. Registration required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Little Stars Presents To The Moon And Beyond, Write a play and song about outer space, with playwright Shari Umansky and performer Bari Koral, Sunday, July 10, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Then perform it on the LICM stage. Suitable for ages 4+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Colonial Handwriting Workshop, Learn the art of Colonial handwriting, at a crafts workshop, Tuesday, July 12, 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 6-10. $15 fee. Registration required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
