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 Indoor Pool
Complex, is a great place for year-round fun. 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.
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 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.
The photographs of moneta sleet features 14 works of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. He became the first African-American to win journalism's top award for his work documenting the funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr., in a career that spanned 50 years. Through May 31. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin Ave., Hempstead. 572-0730.
remembrance of things past showcases the paintings and drawings of Bettina Marks. Through May 31. LichtBlick Studios, Malverne.
561-5654.
An evening in horticulture presents tips on learning how to grow vines successfully on Long Island, at "Taking Your Garden to New Hights: Climbing Vines," Monday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. $25 fee, $20 members. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. (516) 333-0048. or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Long Island Scenes showcases the original oil paintings of Victor Consiglio. Through June 26. Foyer Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian/Universalist Congregation, Freeport.
Tea & Talk With The Curator presents "Five Masters of the Impressionist Era," a five-part series, with NCMA curator Franklin Hill Perrell begining Monday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. Each session is dedicated to one of the artists whose work is interpreted by J. Seward Johnson in the current exhibit, "Beyond The Frame." Reservations required. $90 for full series or $25 each lecture; $65 for full series, for members, $20 each lecture. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 ext. 12 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Exhibition Private Tea And Talk features a private, docent-led tour of NCMA's current exhibit, introduced by Director Constance Schwartz, Wednesday, May 25, 2:30 p.m. Afternoon concludes with English Tea at the Museum Cafe. $23 fee, $18 museum members. Reservations required. One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 ext. 12 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
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, Thursday through Saturday, May 19-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The shape of things, A drama challenging ideas about art and love, Thursday and Friday, May 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
the dinner party, Neil Simon's comedy about five people invited to a Paris restaurant, , Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
ten little indians, The Agatha Christie mystery about ten guests invited to an island of the British coast, Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Writer's Block, The Long Island premiere of the Woody Allen play, presented by Lantern Theatre, Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, 8 p.m. $12. Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
Gypsy, The tale of the vaudeville entertainer turned stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee, opening this weekend, Saturday, May 21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 22, 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 opening this weekend, Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 22, 3 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, May 25, 2 and 8 p.m. Also Fridays. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hemsptead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
Sonny rollins, The tenor saxophonist, in concert, Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m. $35 and $25 ($32 and $22 seniors). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Transjazz, Performs smooth jazz gospel music, Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m $15. Freeport United Methodist Church, 46 Pine St., Freeport. 378-0659.
waldorf Choral Society, Presents Honegger's "King David," Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m. The work is a symphonic psalm in three parts for narrator, soli, chorus and orchestra. The chorus is joined by a 15 member orchestra, narrator, actress and three soloists. $20, $18 students and seniors, $5 children. Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City. 747-4457 or www.waldorfchoral.org.
Long island philharmonic, Performs "From Bach to Bernstein," with the Long Island Philharmnic Chorus, Sunday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. Featured are violinists Erica Kiesewetter, Yukie Hands and Robin Bushman. $25, $35 and $47. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Family
Breakfast At Belmont, Enjoy breakfast, served up with a menu of activities, Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, 7-10:15 a.m., through July 24. Events include a barn area tour, paddock show, starting gate demonstration, and entertainment. 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.
Carnival Celebration, Explore the music and culture of the Caribbean, at LICM's first carnival celebration, Saturday, May 21, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Make a carnival mask and crown a Prince and Princess. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. (516) 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Cinderella, Enjoy the timeless story of Cinderella, her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Robin Hood & Maid Marion, Join Robin Hood and his merry men, Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
The Tale Of The Frog Prince, An audience participation version of the charming tale, Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
