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.
ALWAYS FUN
Breakfast At Belmont, is featured weekends through July 24.Enjoy breakfast, served up with a menu of activities. Take a guided tour of the stable area, hear Mary Ryan's trackside commentary of the morning workouts, 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 an ice 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...
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. Meet the artist, Thursday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd. 379-3274.
Theater and music
Deathtrap, Ira Levin's comedy-thriller about a successful writer struggling to overcome a dry spell, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, June 30-July 2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Any Friend Of Percy D'Angelino Is A Friend Of Mine, A Mafia comedy, Friday and Saturday, July 1-2, 9 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 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.
Dividends, A drama exploring the generation gap between a struggling young artist and his Jewish grandfather, Friday and Saturday, July 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Taming Of The Shrew, Shakespeare's lively, sometimes bawdy tale, opening this weekend, on the grounds of Vanderbilt Museum, Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, July 6-7, 8 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674.
Visiting Mr. Green, A comedy/drama about friendship and trust, Friday and Saturday, July 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
West Side Story, The beloved musical, Friday, July 1, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 3 p.m. $22. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330.
James Taylor, In concert, Saturday, July 2. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
earth, wind and fire, In concert with Chicago, Sunday, July 3.Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
concert pops of long island, A concert program, Sunday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0223.
the exceptions, The band performs 50s-60's hits, Wednesday, July 6, noon-2 p.m. Bring seating. Eisenhower Park, near parking fields 6 and 6A, East Meadow.
572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Donavan, In concert, Wednesday, July 6, 7:30 p.m. Long Island Summer Festival, Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay.
(631) 888-9000 or www.FOTA presents.org.
Line Dancing, Enjoy Country Western dancing, Wednesday, July 6, 8-10 p.m. Jones Beach Bandshell, Wantagh. 785-1600.
Family
The Wizard Of Oz, Join Dorothy and friends as they journey down the yellow brick road in a musical, audience participation version of the classic story, opening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3, 4 p.m. $8. Presented by Arena Players Children's Theatre at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or (631) 854-5511.
the wizard of oz, A puppet show version of the beloved tale, Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3, 1:45 and 4:30 p.m. $10. Long Island Puppet Theater, 10 Heitz Pl., Hicksville. 932-9469.
Gyotaku Workshop, Explore art and science and culture at a "fishy" workshop on the art of Japanese fish printing, Tuesday through Friday, July 5-8, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Use paints and rice paper to record sea life. Suitable for ages 6-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City.
224-5844 or www.licm.org.
StarLab, Tour the stars in an inflatable planetarium, on loan from the American Museum of Natural History, Tuesday through Sunday, July 5-10, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. Suitable for ages 6-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City.
224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Nautical Craft Program, Get in the summer spirit by creating a 10" cardboard lighthouse, with painting and trimming, Wednesday, July 6, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Appropriate for ages 5-12. Reservations required. The Whaling Museum, 25 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. (631) 367-3418.
"Paint A Pot, Mark A Spot" Workshop, Use imagination to create a one-of-a-kind mini-garden and special plant marker, Thursday and Friday, July 7-8, 2 p.m. Suitable for ages 5-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844. www.licm.org.
