billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly. No cover.
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...
Artist with attitude is an exhibit of thought-provoking paintings that highlight the Harlem Jazz era, by self-taught artist Hulbert Waldroup. His work uses images and painting styles to provoke thoughts and feelings. Through Jan. 15. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS.
The colors of Long Island: Student expressions celebrates the creativity of Long Island's youth. Works from students in over 100 schools is featured in the annual student art exhibition. Artist reception takes place Sunday, Jan. 9, 1-4 p.m. Through Feb. 6. The Long Island Museum, 1200 Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066 or www.longislandmuseum.org.
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: Kate Kelly presents the works of the visual artist/poet. Through Jan. 30. Foyer Art Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport. 766-7951 or www.snuuc.org.
Symbols of culture features rare African sculptures, masks, textiles, and other artworks from several local private collections. In total, 50 works are on display. Through Feb. 1. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead.572-0730.
"Women In the park" Portraits en plain air is an exhibit of 35 paintings in oils and watercolor. The artists represented include Robert Holden, Albert Wasserman, Kenneth Wilkinson, Chao-Min Liu and Albert Herr. Their unique vision of Central Park is seen in this exhibit. Through Jan. 8. LichtBlick Studios, 73 Church St., Malverne. 561-5654 or www.LichtBlickStudios.com
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.
Young latin contemporaries features the work of important artists of Latin American heritage -- German Perez, Francisco Villagran, Margarita Friedman, Jorge Gutarra and others -- who are from the New York area. Their work, mostly figurative, is done in a diversity of styles and subjects that explore their common tradition. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
tea and Tour OF THE EXHIBITION offers a private, guided tour of NCMA's current exhibit "Fernando Botero: Works On Paper," Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. Executive director Constance Schwartz introduces the exhibit, prior to the docent-led tour. Program is followed by an elegant tea in Museum Cafe. Reservations required. $18 fee, $10 members. Nassau County Museum of Art,1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
chapter two, Neil Simon's autobiographical comedy, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9, 3 and 7 p.m. $18 and $20 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
fools, A comic look at a Russian village cursed with "chronic stupidity," ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 6-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9, 3 and 7 p.m. $16 and $18 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
No Sex please we're british, Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot's comedy, opening this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Jan 6-8, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
293-0674.
The Glass Menagerie, The beloved classic, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-8, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
husbands, wives and lovers, Three hilarious plays by masters of the French comedy of manners, Georges Feydeau, Eugene LaBiche and Georges Courteline, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-8, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9, 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.
The Last night of ballyhoo, Alfred Uhry's comedy about an Atlanta family looking for a socially acceptable husband for their daughter, opening Saturday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9, 3 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2 and 8 p.m. $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Family
Pied Piper, An original production by Theatre Workshop Entertainment, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 8-9, 1 and 3:30 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
Cinderella, The beloved fairy tale, presented by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9, 12 p.m. $8. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Frosty the snowman, Help Frosty and Jenny save Chillsville, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. $8. 141 BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
"Nutcracker spectacular" puppet show, Enjoy a puppet show, then take a tour, Sunday, Dec. 26, 10:45 a.m., 1:45 and 4 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 10:45 a.m., 12:45 and 4 p.m. Long Island Puppet Museum, 10 Heitz Pl., Hicksville. 932-5469.
"waves of blue: seeing the ocean with artist's eyes" workshop, Explore the way artists express their relationship to the ocean, Sunday, Dec. 26, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Use memories, poetry, and paints to create a painting of the ocean. Suitable for ages 7+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
The velveteen rabbit, The classic story of the stuffed rabbit made real by a boy's love, Sunday, Dec. 26, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
written In light: building your own camera obscura, Collect images made of light, then build a camera, Monday, Dec. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. Suitable for ages 8+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
