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.
DeMatteis Pavilion ice skating rink at EAB Plaza, Uniondale, is open daily for cold-weather fun. Rink provides skate rentals, snack bar, group lessons. For more information, call 683-0303 or www.eabplaza.com.
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...
A new narrative: Marden, Fitzpatrick, stella, warhol is a captivating exhibition featuring works by four exceptional 20th century artists. Each uses narrative imagery to explore subjects ranging from literature, history and mythology to current events and personal experience. The exhibit showcases 40 prints that vary from intimate etchings to larger-than-life-size portraits. Through May 1. Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
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. On view from Apr. 13 through June 12. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip. (631) 224-5402.
Picasso is the subject of Nassau County Museum of Art's latest exhibition. The complex artist's life and work is the focus of a special collection, primarily from one private collector, which includes ceramics, drawings, prints, and paintings. Through Apr. 17. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337.
Picasso Pours is a wine tasting, held in conjunction with NCMA's current exhibit, Friday, Apr. 8. The program begins with an exhibit tour at 5:15 p.m., followed by tasting of Spanish aperitif, table and dessert wines, 6-8 p.m. $50, $45 members.Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 ext. 12.
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.
Young Visionaries II showcases four young artists, each represnting distinctive cultures around the world. Wangechi Mutu, presents African fantasy collages; Till Freiwald offers portraits in watercolors; Jonathan Seliger creates sculptures of realistic objects; Maki Tamura, makes painted Asian scrolls. Through Apr. 17. Nassau County Museum of Art's Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
Laughter On The 23rd Floor, Neil Simon's hilarious comedy, which pays homage to his early days in show business, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 7-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 10, 3 p m. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
B.B. King & Bobby "blue" Bland, in concert, Friday, Apr. 8, 8 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, formerly Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Footloose, The high-energy musical story of the big city kid who shakes things up in a small midwestern town, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 8-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 10, 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, Gypse Rose Lee and her overbearing mother, opening this weekend, Saturday Apr. 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 10, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Lone Star & Private Wars, A bawdy comedy, about two rambunctious Texas brothers, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 8-9, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 10, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Nunsense Amen! The heavenly musical, about the hilarious talent show staged by surviving members of a nunnery, Friday through Sunday, Apr. 8-10. Airport Playhouse, 218 Knickbocker Ave, Bohemia. (631) 589-7588.
Carrot top, The comedian performs, Satuarday, Apr. 9, 8 p.m. $35. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, formerly Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
dixie dregs and the steve more band, The jazz/rock fusion guitarist performs with his two bands, Saturday, Apr. 9, 8 and 10:30 p.m. $40, $30 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
I musici, The conductorless ensemble plays Vivaldi and a suite of dances by Boccherini, Mozart, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky, Saturday, Apr. 9, 8 p.m. $80, $65 and $48. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100.
The Songs of Jule Styne, A musical revue of Styne's repertoire, performed by a Broadway cast, Saturday, Apr. 9, 8 p.m. $40 and $35. Jeanne Rimsky Theatre at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St. Port Washington. (631) 262-0200
Rossetti String Quartet, A concert of works by Hayden, Beethoven, Debussy, and others, part of the "It Might As Well Be Strings" series, Tuesday, Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $16, $13 seniors and students. Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theater, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Family
Alice In Wonderland, Don't be late to the tea party, complete with all the "unusual" characters, Saturday, Apr. 9, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
"Insecta Inspecta" Workshop, Investigate the world of insects, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 9-10, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Meet Sylvia, a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, and create a bug to take home. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
The Jungle Book, A modern retelling of the classic story, with audience participation, ending this weekend, Saturday, Apr. 9, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Lee ognibene's the bug road show, Explore the fascinating world of insects awakening from winter, at an interactive multimedia presentation, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 9-10, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Appropriate for ages 4 and up. $3 with museum admission. 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," Saturday, Apr. 9, 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, Saturday, Apr. 9, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
