billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly.
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.
Jesse's Lip Smackin Roadhouse 1810 Merrick Rd., Merrick, 379-7140. Southern comfort food, as featured on Emeril Live! Open mike night, Mondays; blues jam, Wednesdays; varied blues bands, Friday and Saturday nights. No cover, two beverage minimum.
The Bold O'donoghue's 2 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway, 596-4440. Stand-Up Comedy Night, Friday, Sept. 9, 9 p.m. Featuring Chris Monty of Las Vegas Riviera, Jamie Roberts of "Showtime at the Apollo," Comedy Central's Dina Pearlman and MTV writer Joe DeVito. $10 admission.
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. 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 and preserve, Merrick, is a fascinating place for a family outing. The park 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.
cast calls
Leggz Ltd. dance seeks classically trained dancers ages 7 and older, males and females, for a full length Nutcracker Ballet production with the South Shore Symphony orchestra. The performance takes place Dec. 2-4. Audition is held Saturday, Sept. 10. Call for an appointment. Leggz Ltd. Dance, 222 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. 766-7171.
Exhibits and more...
Fantasy in Miniature is a special exhibit in which miniaturist artisans have created original pieces dealing with fantasy. Among the works is a three-dimensional interpretation of Keats' poem "La Belle Sans Merci." Through Oct. 10. Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, 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, de Chirico, Utrilllo, Léger, Dubuffet, and many more. Americans represented in the show 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.
POSTERS OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION: 1917-1929 features 40 posters portraying the era of the Russian Revolution. The posters convey a spectrum of political and historic issues and vividly demonstrate the use of imagery for propaganda purposes. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, Second Floor Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337.
A Tale of Two Cities: Eugene Atget's Paris and Berenice Abbott 's New York is an exhibition of architectural photography, that examines the work of two artists linked to each other and to the development of modern photography. Through Oct. 25. Hofstra Museum's Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Tricounty artists of Long Island fall membership exhibition features the works of local artists. Through Sept. 30. Wisser Memorial Library, New York Institute of Technology, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 626-9708.
Old westbury gardens "Talk & Tour" series discusses "Versatile Viburnums," Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-2 p.m. Discover the Gardens' extensive collection of these sturdy shrubs on a walk with a master gardener. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Evenings in horticulture: favorite bulbs explores the favorite bulbs planted by horticulturalists at Old Westbury Gardens, Monday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. Emphasis is on color combinations and new varieties, with advice on planting bulbs in home gardens. Lecture is followed by question and answer session, with refreshments and wine. $25 fee, $20 members. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048.
Theater and music
blithe spirit, Noel Coward's hilarious comedy, Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 8-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Butterflies Are Free, Romantic comedy about a blind blind young bachelor and the pretty actress who moves in next door, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 8-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Arsenic And Old Lace, The madcap black comedy about eccentric spinster aunts, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Ragtime, Musical, based on E.L. Doctorow's novel about turn-of-the-century America, opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. $29, $26 and $12 students. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. (516) 463-6644.
Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, A sensitive comedy about an attractive elderly widow's relationship with her dance instructor, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, A sensitive comedy about a relationship between a dance instructor and attractive elderly widow, opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m. $18, $14 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700.
Family
Aladdin, The tale of Aladdin and the friendly genie, in audience participation adventure, opening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players, Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. (516) 293-0674.
Chris Peters Presents "Not So Silent Movies," Help composer/sound designer Chris Peters add music and sounds to silent film, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Sesame Street Live "Super Grover! ready for action," Sesame Street's Muppet friends help Super Grover when he loses his "superness," in the latest version of the show, beginning Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Through Sunday, Sept. 11. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (631) 888-9000.
