HB0's The Sopranos comes to North Fork Theatre at Westbury in the form of a special night of comedy and music, hosted by Michael Imperioli and Steven Schirripa, Sunday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Imperioli and Schirripa, who portray Christopher Moltisani and Bobby Baccala on The Sopranos, guide fans through a memorable evening. They are joined by co-stars Vincent Curatola (Johnny Sack) and John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco), who make a special guest appearance.
It's 1960s Las Vegas "cool" meets modern day New Jersey wiseguy. Top stand-up comedians supply the jokes while bandleader Lon Bronson and his 12-piece orchestra make the music.
Tickets are $50, available from Ticketmaster at (631) 888-9000, or www.northforktheatre.com. A limited number of tickets are offered at $75, which include an opportunity to meet the cast.
North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Steve Marshall, The Comedy Show & Improv, Open Mike Night, Joe Vega, $5 Comic Night, original play "American Dating Catastrophes," General Hospital Show, and much more.
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.
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.
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.
the many faces of carter showcases the two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of Robert Carter, a Nassau Community College art professor. Through Aug. 25. Nassau Community College, Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7165.
Old westbury gardens "Talk & Tour" series discusses "Color in the Late Summer Garden," Sunday, Aug. 28, 1-2 p.m. Join a master gardener on a stroll through the Walled Garden to catch the beautiful explosion of colorful bloomers. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Theater and music
Bob Cantwell and the Saturday Night Stompers, Perform Dixieland Jazz, Thursday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Nautical Mile Esplanade, Freeport. 223-2422.
bruce hornsby & the noisemakers, In concert, Thursday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Cliffhanger, James Yaffe's comedy-thriller about a mild-mannered philosophy professor driven to murder, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 25-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
293-0674.
Meat Loaf, In concert, with John Waite, Thursday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000 or www.tommyhilfigerjonesbeach.com.
Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's story of quarrelsome lovers and brotherly betrayal, ending this weekend, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 25-26, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport.
293-0674.
Arsenic And Old Lace, The madcap black comedy about eccentric spinster aunts, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Butterflies Are Free, Romantic comedy about a blind blind young bachelor and the pretty actress who moves in next door, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Daryl Hall & John Oates, With Todd Rundgren, Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh.
(631) 888-9000 or www.tommyhilfigerjonesbeach.com.
Enchanted April, Two proper London housewives rediscover happiness and romance in an Italian villa, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m. $18 adults, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
evening of jazz, Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Gallagher, Performs, Friday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. $37.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Oklahoma, The innovative Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $14 age 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, A sensitive comedy about an attractive elderly widow's relationship with her dance instructor, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Avril Lavigne, With Gavin DeGraw and Butch Walker, Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh.
(631) 888-9000 or www.tommyhilfigerjonesbeach.com.
Ultimate Legends of Rock Rock 'n' Roll, Featuring Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge, Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. $41.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Classical sounds, Long Island Conservatory musicians perform romantic and Italian masterpieces, overlooking Nassau County Museum of Art's grounds, Sunday, Aug. 28, 5 p.m. $20, $15 members. Reservations required. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338, ext. 12.
An Evening with Journey, In concert, Sunday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000 or www.tommyhilfigerjonesbeach.com.
hootie and the blowfish, In concert, Sunday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. $42.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
India American Night, A showcase of music and folk dance from all regions of India, Sunday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Family
The Wizard Of Oz, Join Dorothy and friends in an audience participation version of the classic story, ending this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28, 4 p.m. $8. Arena Players Children's Theatre at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or (631) 854-5511.
Brady Rymer Presents Long Island Sand And Sea, Enjoy a soulful, funky, feel-good party with Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
