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.
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 "The Shade Garden," Saturday, Aug. 13, 1-2 p.m. Join a master gardener to examine the subtle glories of plants that thrive in the shade and get ideas for home gardens. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Theater and music
Cliffhanger, James Yaffe's comedy-thriller about a mild-mannered philosophy professor driven to murder, Thursday through Saturday, Aug.11-13, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
the golden tone orchestra, A group of elderly swingers, Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Courtyard, Freeport. 223-2422.
Bright Ideas, A dark comedy about achieving the ultimate success as parents: finding the right pre-school, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Enchanted April, Two proper London housewives rediscover laughter, happiness and romance in an Italian villa, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 and 7 p.m. $18 adults, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Jonathan Butler, Performs an evening of jazz, Friday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
The rocky horror picture show, The cult classic, performed by Frantic Fran's Theatre Group, Friday, Aug. 12, midnight. $17. Bellmore Movie Theatre, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore.
783-3199.
Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, A sensitive comedy about an attractive elderly widow's relationship with her dance instructor, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
the Beach Boys, In concert, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 8 p.m. $51.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Arsenic And Old Lace, The madcap black comedy about eccentric spinster aunts, opening this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Brian Wilson, In concert, Saturday, Aug.13, 8 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000 or www.tommyhilfigerjonesbeach.com.
The Cat's Meow, Steve Peros' play, with music, explores the mysterious 1924 death aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht, in its East Coast premiere by Hofstra USA Productions, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 16-17, 8 p.m. Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Oklahoma, The innovative Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, opening this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 and 7 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.
Kenny Rogers, In concert, Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
west side Story, The beloved classic, presented by Cultural Arts Playhouse, Saturday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's story of quarrelsome lovers and brotherly betrayal, on Vanderbilt Museum's grounds, Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 17-18, 8 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. (516) 293-0674.
38 special & Dickey Betts, Perform, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Mötley Crüe, In concert, with Sum 41, The Exies and Silvertide, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000 or www.tommyhilfigerjonesbeach.com.
Tori Amos, Peforms with The Ditty Bops and The Like, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000 or www.tommyhilfigerjonesbeach.com.
Family
movie night, Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom, shown on the outdoor screen, Thursday, Aug. 11, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
The Wizard Of Oz, Join Dorothy and friends in an audience participation version of the classic story, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13-14, 4 p.m. $8. Arena Players Children's Theatre at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or
(631) 854-5511.
Little Stars Presents Long Island Fun, Create a play, with music, about Long Island, with playwright Shari Umansky and recording artist Bari Koral, Sunday, Aug. 14, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Then perform the original production on stage. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
