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.
Poetic Dimensions in modern still life is a traveling show that includes the still life paintings of approximately 20 members of the artist group Zeuxis. The artists come from diverse backgrounds and pursue a variety of styles. Through May 8. Hofstra University, Emily Lowe Gallery, Axinn Library, Hempstead. 463-5672.
remembrance of things past showcases the paintings and drawings of Bettina Marks, with artist reception, Saturday, May 7, 5-7:30 p.m. Through May 31. LichtBlick Studios, Malverne.
561-5654.
An evening in horticulture: Rare Bulbs explores the many special varieties of bulbs planted at Old Westbury Gardens, Monday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Emphasis will be on color combinations and new varieties. Participants can pre-order bulbs seen at the Gardens. $25 fee. $20 members. Registration required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 ext. 301 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
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.
Theater and music
Angel Street, The edge-of-your-seat mystery, which became the classic film thriller "Gaslight," Wednesday through Saturday, May 4-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. $8, $6 seniors and students. Nassau Community College, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
sight unseen, The Obie Award-winning comedy/drama about an American mega-artist, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, May 5-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
the dinner party, Neil Simon's comedy about five people invited to a Paris restaurant, opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
jen chapin and marci geller, The singer/songwriters perform Friday, May 6, 9 p.m. $27.50, $21 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
The Supporting Cast, A comedy about an author's wife who writes a book about her celebrity friends, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Witness For The Prosecution, Agatha Christie's thriller, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Writer's Block, The Long Island premiere of the Woody Allen play, presented by Lantern Theatre, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8 p.m. $12. Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
battle of the bands, Local bands perform, Saturday, May 7, 8:30 p.m. Featured are double or nothin', The Satellites, wasted days, Scout, monster in the armoire. $8 in advance, $10 at door. Proceeds benefit Women for Women International. Central Synagogue, 430 DeMott Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-4300.
renee taylor and Joe bologna, The duo performs their Broadway hit "If You Ever Leave Me...I'm Going With You, Sunday, May 7, 7 p.m. $45. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
ten little indians, The Agatha Christie mystery about ten guests invited to an island of the British coast, opening this weekend, Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
A taste of honey, A drama about the dysfunctional relationship between a young girl and her fun-loving, saloon-frequenting mother, by Hofstra University Department of Drama and Dance, Wednesday through Saturday, May 11-14, 8 p.m.; also 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission free but reservations required. New College Theater, Hofstra University, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5833.
Family
Bluegrass Rhythms Presented By Ben Rudnick And Friends, Enjoy a foot stomping, hand-clapping good time, Saturday, May 7, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. For ages 3+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration, Join the continent-wide celebration of migratory birds, with varied activities, at Old Westbury Gardens, Saturday, May 7, 2:30 p.m. Bird walk, performance by Constant Wonder, craft workshop, and more. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048.
Japanese Children's Day Workshop, Learn about the traditional Japanese custom of flying carp-shaped streamers on the fifth day of the fifth month, Saturday, May 7, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Make a version of a carp streamer to take home. For ages 6-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Mary Poppins, The classic story of the original "super nanny," ending this weekend, Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Mary Poppins, Come along, with Mary and the gang, for a "jolly holiday" in London, ending this weekend, Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
The Tale Of The Frog Prince, An audience participation of the charming tale, Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Mother's Day Concert, The Long Island Youth Orchestra performs, Sunday, May 8, 8 p.m. Program includes Berlioz, Grieg and Mussorgsky-Ravel. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 484-5032 or 922-6652.
