C.J. Wellington's 30 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square, 326-4990. Great grub and entertainment. There's something going on every weekend!
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.
the inn 943 W. Beech St., Long Beach, 432-9220. Live music venue features the east coast's hottest acts every Friday and Saturday. DJ Tim spins until 4 a.m. Open Mic Night, Wednesdays.
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.
Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve, Merrick, is a fascinating place for a family outing. The park offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trail, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. A staff of park rangers is on hand for guided tours. For more information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
El Greco features young artists who explore expressionism, inner vision and political ideals through distortion of formalism and convention. The exhibit includes works by Fritz Chestnut, Oscar Camilo de las Flores, Angela de Rosette, Kysa Johnson, David Schild, and others. Through April 3. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip. (631) 224-5402.
Fernando botero: works on paper is an exhibition of the famed Columbian artist's personal collection of his own works. His figural portrayals explore the human condition, spanning politics, history, romance, and family. Through Feb. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
On Exhibit: Howard Behrens presents contemporary impressionist serigraphs on paper and canvas. Central Galleries, 430 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. 569-5686.
Something To Say honors Black History Month, with an exhibit of mixed media and lithographs of life-sized sculptures by David Byre-Tyre. Through Feb. 25. Adelphi University, Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4460.
Young Visionaries showcases international artists representing distinct cultures. Artists on exhibit include Enrique Martinez Celaya of Cuba and Wangeechi Mutu of Nairobi. Through Feb. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337.
Eric Swangstu: Paintings presents works that are "perceptually based formal meditations" of found objects and portraiture. Through Mar. 14. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
678-5000.
Theater and music
chapter two, Neil Simon's hit comedy, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 10-12, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
293-0674.
Chapter Two, Neil Simon's autobiographical comedy, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Dan Hicks & The Hot licks, The Hot club of cowtown & The Avett Brothers, In concert, Friday, Feb. 11, 9 p.m. $37.50 ($28.50 IMAC members). Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS.
I Do! I Do!, The amusing comedy about married life, with music by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, Friday, and Saturday, Feb.11-12 , 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 and 7 p.m. $20 and $22 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Man Of La Mancha, Musical inspired by "Don Quixote," Friday and Saturday, Feb.11-12, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb.13, 3 p.m. $20 and $22 (Saturday). Cultural Arts Playhouse, 712 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330.
Me & Jezebel, Elizabeth Fuller's true acount of screen legend Bette Davis' visit to the family home in summer 1985, opening this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. $16 and $18 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Murder at the howard johnson's, A suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson's Motor Inn, opening this weekend,Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, 9 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, 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.
Jazz Concert, The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band performs jazz and swing tunes, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport.
379-3274.
Family
Theater Performance: Ken Waldman, Tour Alaska's past and present with original stories, poems and music by Alaska's fiddling poet, Saturday and Sunday, Feb.12-13, 1 and 3 p.m. Suitable for ages 4+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. (516) 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Beauty & The Beast, An audience participation version of the beloved fable, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12-13, noon. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Cinderella, The timeless story, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Hercules, The heroic tale, performed by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $8. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Land that I love, An original musical showcasing American history, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. $9 and $8. Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870.
Pinocchio, A musical adaptation of the classic tale, opening this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Princess and the pea, An original production by Theatre Workshop Entertainment, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12-12, 1 and 3:30 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
Circus Antics, See nationally-known slapstick artist Will Shaw performs clowning, juggling and circus acts, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. $8 ($1 additional at door). Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 766-4341 ext. 114.
