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...
Behind the frame: Impressionism revisited is an indoor/outdoor exhibition highlighting J. Seward Johnson's life-sized "reimaginings" of Impressionist masterpieces by Renior, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, and others. Through Aug. 7. 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" features "Summer Annuals in the Walled Garden and Cottage Garden," Saturday, Aug. 6, 1-2 p.m. Join a master gardener to examine salvias, sunflowers, zinnias, petunias, and more. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Theater and music
Cliffhanger, James Yaffe's comedy-thriller about a seemingly mild-mannered philosophy professor driven to murder, opening this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 4-6, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
John Hiatt, In concert with a special acoustic performance by North Mississippi Allstars, Thursday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. $35 and $45 reserved seating; $30 lawn tickets; all tickets $5 more day of show. Long Island Summer Festival at Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay. (631) 888-9000 or www.FOTApresents.org.
the yayas, Perform city folk music and original compositions, Thursday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Nautical Mile Esplanade, Freeport. 223-2422.
brian lewis & the new vintage swing band, In concer,t Friday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Bright Ideas, A dark comedy about achieving the ultimate success as parents: finding the right pre-school, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Richard Thompson, The folk/rock vocalist/guitarist, in concert, Friday, Aug. 5, 9 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 IMAC members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
(631) 549-9666 or www.imactheater.org.
The rocky horror picture show, The cult classic, performed by Frantic Fran's Theatre Group, Friday, Aug. 5, 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. 5-6, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 7, 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.
Swing, An all-singing, all-dancing revue, with old and new songs, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
tommy James and the shondells, In concert with The Turtles, The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams,Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. $45. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Enchanted April, Two proper London housewives rediscover laughter, happiness and romance in an Italian villa, opening this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 7, 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.
Michael Feinstein and linda eder, Perform "Two For The Road," Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
russ freeman & the rippingtons, Composer/producer guitarist Russ Freeman leads his band in creative contemporary jazz, Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 and 10:30 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 IMAC members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-9666 or www.imactheater.org.
Trey Anastasio & 70 Volt Parade, perform, with special guest Gov't Mule, Saturday, Aug.6, 7 p.m. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
george thorogood and the destroyers, In concert, Sunday, Aug.7, 7 p.m. $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's story of quarrelsome lovers and brotherly betrayal, on Vanderbilt Museum's grounds, Sunday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 10-11, 8 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. (516) 293-0674.
Huey lewis & The news, Perform a 25th anniversary show, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
Family
movie night, Shrek II is shown on the outdoor screen, Thursday, Aug. 4, 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. 6-7, 4 p.m. $8. Arena Players Children's Theatre at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or (631) 854-5511.
A Musical Tour Of The Sky, Help composer/sound designer Chris Peters add music and sounds to Hubble Space Telescope images, Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Then learn to add sounds to films with acoustic noisemakers and synthesizers. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
