THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Improv Show, The Comedy Shop, Tony Powell, Derrick Eason, Matt Burke, Otto & George from the Howard Stern show, All My Children's Bianca and Maggie; acoustic concerts with Aztec Two-Step and John Hammond, and much more.
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
Baldwin Skate PARK, Baldwin, offers state-of-the-art skating surfaces and modern equipment for skateboarders and in-line skaters. Skaters must be at least seven years old to use the facility. For more information call 379-3779.
EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow, is a great place to bring the family on a sunny day. For more information call 572-0200.
GRANT PARK, Hewlett, has several different parks, and ice skating, for kids of all ages. For more information call 571-7821.
Newbridge Arena, Bellmore, offers year-round ice skating for the entire family. A great place for a birthday, the rink offers instruction at all levels of figure skating and hockey. Hockey programs include clinics and leagues for youth and adult. For more information call 783-6181.
The DeMatteis Pavilion ice skating rink at EAB plaza, Uniondale, is a great place for cold weather fun. The rink offers lessons at all levels, skate rental and snack bar. Group rates are available For more information call 683-0339.
Exhibits and more...
A Walk Through The Ages: Chinese Archaic art from the sondra landy goss collection features more than 40 ceramic, jade and bronze objects from 3400 BCE to 220 CE. The exhibit provides a rare look into Chinese history and culture. Hillwood Art Museum, C.W. Post Campus., Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-4073.
The Banjo: The people and sounds of America's folk instrument offers a unique reflection of American culture. More than 60 instruments are on view at The Long Island Museum, including early instruments rarely presented to the public. Also see related lithographs, photographs, books, sheet music, and fine art. Long Island Museum, Route 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
By The hand of JEAN COCTEAU is Hofstra Museum's latest exhibit. View ceramics, drawings and posters. Axinn Library, Hofstra University's South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Explosive Photography explores the work of leading contemporary photographers, tracing the growth of photography as a major art form over the past quarter century. Featured are Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky, Gregory Crewdson, and John Baldessari. The exhibit runs through April 25 at Nassau County Museum of Art. One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Photorealism: Paintings and Sculpture is another winter exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. The companion exhibition to "Explosive Photography," showcases the works of young American artists whose paintings are marked by illusionistic, hyperrealistic techniques. Through April. 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
The power of Music: Works by William Sidney mount is on exhibit at The Long Island Museum, in the Art Museum Members Gallery. Seven of Long Island genre painter's William Sidney Mount's music related paintings and other artifacts are on display, through June. 1200 Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
Theater and music
boy gets girl, Rebecca Gilman's probing drama about the dark side of relationships, closes this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m.$15 and $16 (Saturdays). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
cat on a hot tin roof, Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, closes this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31; Sunday, Feb. 1. $18 and $20. Airport Playhouse, 218 Knickerbocker Ave., Bohemia. (631) 589-7588.
The cocktail party, A story about modern life by T.S. Elliot, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, 8:30 p.m; Sunday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Cowbirds, A new play by Blue Point resident D.T. Arcieri about the twisted love of a dysfunctional family, opens Friday, Jan. 30, 9 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 31, 9 p.m; Sunday, Feb. 1, 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.
Gaslight, A psychological suspense thriller about a husband who torments his wife, set the in the late 19th century, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, 8:30 p.m; Sunday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $16. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Jitney, August Wilson's seventh play in his 10 play cycle on the black experience in 20th century America, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-31, 8 p.m.; Sunday,Feb. 1, 3 p.m. $8; $6 students. Little Theatre, Nassau Community College, One Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
The Tale of the allergist's wife, BroadHollow Theatre Company's production Charles Busch's contemporary comedy, visits Port Washington, for a one night only, at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater, Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. $25-30 adults; $22 and $28 students and seniors. 232 Main St., Port Washington. (631) 581-2700.
Frank Sinatra Tribute, "Las Vegas comes to Bellmore," starring Jerry Cardone (old brown eyes) and comic Jack Fontana, Sunday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m. $10. Tickets available at Bellmore Movie Theater box office and Malverne Cinema box office. Bellmore Movie Theater, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 783-3199.
Guitar recital, Guitarist David Burgess presents a program of Latin Music of the Americas as the opening performer in Islip Arts Council's Winter Series, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, Main St., Bay Shore.
(631) 224-5420.
Family
Cinderella. Enjoy the classic story in a BroadHollow Theatre Company production, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. $8. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Man, Chopin and the Long Winter, A musical tale about friendship, for ages 5-9, performed by Canada's Le Theatre Du Gros Mecano, Saturday, Jan.31. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $18. Tilles Center's Hillwood Recital Hall, C.W. Post Campus, Northern Blvd., Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Clown workshop, Go "Behind The Scenes" with Franee the clown as the local entertainer creates her clown persona right in front of the audience, Saturday and Sunday, Jan.31-Feb. 1 and 3 p.m. Learn the tricks of makeup, props and magic, then try some clowning around. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-8500 or www.licm.org.
The wizard of oz, The family favorite is performed by BroadHollow Theatre Company, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. $8. BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
