THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Goumba Johnny, Dom Fig, The Comedy Show & Improv, Open Mike Night, All My Children's Justin Bruening and Alexa Havins, 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 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.
Echo Park Pool Complex, West Hempstead, is a great place for year-round fun, with indoor and outdoor pools. 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 a 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.
Norman J. Levy Park and preserve, Merrick, offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trails, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. Park rangers are on hand for guided tours. For information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
Curatorial Chats: The collectors features NCMA curator Franklin Hill Perrell in the conclusion of the tea and talk series on major international art collections, in conjunction with the current exhibit, "Master Artworks." The final session is Monday, Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m. Reservations required. $25 per lecture, $20 museum members. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 ext. 12.
"inspiration to artists" mini-show is a showcase of works by local artists depicting Old Westbury Gardens. See the gardens represented in watercolors, pastels, drawings, and oil paintings.Through Oct. 31. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
insights into sculpture is a special tour of Nassau County Museum of Art's Sculpture Park, in recognition of Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month, Saturday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m. Sight-impaired visitors can explore sculpture created in a variety of materials and styles by different artists. Appropriate clothing and footwear suggested. Service animals welcome. Reservations required. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 ext. 18.
latin American masters honors Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibition of prominent Latin American artists. View works by Chile's Roberto Matta, Cuba's Carlos Luna and Rene Portocarrero, Brazil's Vik Muniz, and others. Through Oct. 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, Library Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
MASTER ARTWORKS FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS presents an intriguing glimpse behind the closed doors of some of the region's most important private art collections. View works by Impressionist and Modern masters such as Monet, Renoir, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, and others. Americans represented include Chase, Sargent, Wyeth, Henri, Sloan, Hopper, de Kooning, and Lichtenstein. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Putting Your Garden to Bed is a lecture/workshop on fall cleanup and prep work for next spring's gardens, Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It includes a lecture by Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener John Deignan, and hands-on workskshop with Peter Grant, Director of Horticulture at OWG. Registration required. $15; $10 members. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 ex. 301 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Theater and music
Baby, The comic story of three couples dealing with impending parenthood, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 20-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23 3 p.m. $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
mary, mary, A hilarious comedy about modern marriage gone awry, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Oct 20-22, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
bern nix trio, The swinging jazz guitarist, performs with bassist Bill Zola and Adrian Valosin on drums, Friday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m. $10 cover. Mixed Notes Cafe, 333 Elmont Rd., Elmont. 328-2233.
Dionne Warwick, In concert, Friday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. $45. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Halloween Mania, Tales of Terror explores the frightening imagery of human imagination, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
munich symphony, Philippe Entremont conducts the orchestra in an all-Beethoven program, Friday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. $88, $68 and $48. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
The rocky horror picture show, The cult classic, performed by Frantic Fran's Theatre Group, Friday, Oct. 21, midnight. $17. Bellmore Movie Theatre, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore.
783-3199.
2 1/2 Jews, A drama about three generations, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The eglantine: an opera in Concert, A one-act musical darma about a women's struggle to survive the Holocaust, Sunday, Nov. 20 and Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. $100, includes cocktail party Nov. 20, $36 and $25. Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Rd., North Woodmere. 791-6344 or www.theeglantine.com.
Family
Beauty and the Beast, The enchanting musical, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
A Year With Frog And Toad, A musical, based on the award-winning series of children's books, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22, 2 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. Nassau Community College, Little Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Creepy Crawlies, Meet some insects, spiders and lizards up close, Sunday, Oct. 23, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Make a "creepy crawly" to take home. For ages 6-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
the wizard of oz, Join Dorothy and friends "somewhere over the rainbow," Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
