billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly. No cover.
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
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.
"Inspirational Work" is an exhibit of dynamic artwork in various media inspired by Christo and Jeanne-Claude's recent landmark Central Park exhibit "The Gates." Meet the artists at the opening reception, Saturday, June 4, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit runs through June 25. Lichtblick Studios/Gallery, 73 Church St., Malverne. 561-5654 or www.LichtBlickStudios.com.
The nature of things examines the way artists view the landscape tradition in an increasingly technological time. Artists include Nora Aslan, Ariadna Capasso, Gonzalo Macias, Darlene Charneco, Josh Dorman, and Katherin Hilten. Through June 12. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip.
(631) 224-5402.
Old westbury gardens "Talk and Tour" series features garden strolls with a master gardener exploring the the colorful beauty of rhododendrons, Saturday, June 4, 1-2 p.m., and a look at the Walled Garden's irises and peonies, Sunday, June 5, 1-2, p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048.
The photographs of Ruth Orkin is an exhibition of 20 of Orkin's works, including her most famous, "American Girl In Italy." Also included in this exhibit are a young Woody Allen posing in front of a portrait at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein relaxing backstage, and city dwellers using Central Park. Hofstra University, Lowenfield Conference and Exhibition Hall, Axinn Library, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Long Island Scenes exhibits the original oil paintings of Victor Consiglio. Through June 26. Foyer Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian/Universalist Congregation, Freeport.
Theater and music
Fuddy Meers, A bizarre comedy about a women who has a rare form of amnesia that erases her memory whenever she goes to sleep, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, June 2-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Biloxi Blues, The second in Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy, performed by Hofstra University's Gray Wig alumni theater group, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m. $18, $12 seniors and students. Hofstra University, West End Theatre, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
the dinner party, Neil Simon's comedy about five people invited to a Paris restaurant, Friday and Saturday, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, 9 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Gypsy, The tale of the vaudeville entertainer turned stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Gypsy, The story of the vaudeville entertainer turned stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee,with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jules Styne ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, 8 p.m. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hemsptead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
The shape of things, A drama challenging ideas about art and love, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Side show, Musical loosely based on the true story of conjoined twins who were vaudeville performers in the 1930s, Friday, June 3, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $22. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330.
Keiko Matsui, The jazz pianist performs, Saturday, June 4, 8 and 10:30 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center.
(631) 549-ARTS.
Michael amante, In concert, Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Summer Sing, Sing along with the United Choral Society, Tuesday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. Featured work is Schubert's Mass in G. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
781-3552.
Family
Caribbean Games Workshop, Learn to play some of the most popular games of the islands, Saturday, June 4, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Try dominoes, marbles, and more, in battles of wit and dexterity. Suitable for ages 6-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Cinderella, Enjoy the timeless story of Cinderella, her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, ending this weekend, Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Colonial Adventure Day, Discover early American Colonial life, Saturday, June 4, 1-3 p.m. Walk through the herb and children's gardens, tour an 18th century warming kitchen/cold storage area, with craft workshop. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Dr. Seuss, The timeless universe of Dr. Seuss' wonderful characters come to life, Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. The Stage Theater, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Kailani, Water From Heaven: Hawaiian Fun And Games, Groove to traditional Island dances, with Chris and Olivia, Saturday, June 4, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Dance to time-honored tunes, play on a steel guitar and ipu gourd drums. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Nautical Festival, Enjoy a mile-long "block party" on Freeport's Nautical Mile, Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, noon-10 p.m. Rides, vendors and live entertainment. Nautical Mile, Freeport.
377-2314.
The Tale Of The Frog Prince, An audience participation version of the charming tale, ending this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Herp Day, See a variety of interesting creatures, exhibited by the Long Island Herpetological Society, Sunday, June 5, noon-5 p.m. Learn about snakes, frogs, turtles, lizards, and salamanders. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1600 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. 692-6768.
World Of Horses, See a variety of horses and equestrian demonstrations as the celebration of the 136th running of the Belmont Stakes continues, Sunday, May 29. Parade of Breeds at noon, followed by games on horseback, reining, jumping and dressage exhibitions. Family Fun Day, Nickelodeon's Game Lab and Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest are also featured. Belmont Park, Hempstead Tpke, Elmont. 488-6000 or www.nyra.com.
