THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Goumba Johnny and The Italian Show, Open Mike Night, The Funniest Jewish Comic,Improv & Comedy Night, Mitch Walters, Paul Mercurio $5 Comic Night, All My Children's Jacob Young and Justin Bruening, and much more.
billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly. No cover.
C.J. Wellington's 30 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square, 326-4990. Great grub and entertainment. There's something going on every weekend!
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.
the inn 943 W. Beech St., Long Beach, 432-9220. Live music venue features the east coast's hottest acts every Friday and Saturday. DJ Tim spins until 4 a.m. Open Mic Night, Wednesdays.
ALWAYS FUN
Echo Park Indoor Pool
Complex, is a great place for year-round fun. A special lap swimming period is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-10 a.m. For more information, call 483-7400.
DeMatteis Pavilion ice skating rink at EAB Plaza, Uniondale, is open daily for cold-weather fun. Rink provides skate rentals, snack bar, group lessons. For more information, call 683-0303 or www.eabplaza.com.
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 an ice 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 & Preserve, Merrick, is a fascinating place for a family outing. The park offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trail, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. A staff of park rangers is on hand for guided tours. For more information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
The colors of Long Island: Student expressions celebrates the creativity of Long Island's youth. Works from students in over 100 schools are featured in the annual student art exhibition. Through Feb. 6. The Long Island Museum, 1200 Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066 or www.longislandmuseum.org.
Fernando botero: works on paper is an exhibition of the famed Columbian artist's personal collection of his own works. His figural portrayals explore the human condition, spanning politics, history, romance, and family. Through Feb. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
On Exhibit: Kate Kelly presents the works of the visual artist/poet. Through Jan. 30. Foyer Art Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport. 766-7951 or www.snuuc.org.
Symbols of culture features rare African sculptures, masks, textiles, and other artworks from several local private collections. In total, 50 works are on display. Through Feb. 1. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead.572-0730.
Young Visionaries showcases international artists representing distinct cultures. Artists on exhibit include Enrique Martinez Celaya of Cuba and Wangeechi Mutu of Nairobi. Through Feb. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337.
Young latin contemporaries features the work of artists of Latin American heritage -- German Perez, Francisco Villagran, Margarita Friedman, Jorge Gutarra and others -- who are from the New York area. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
EXHIBITION Lecture examines NCMA's current exhibit "Fernando Botero: Works On Paper," with Dr. Charles Riley, Sunday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. Reservations required. $18 fee, $10 members. Nassau County Museum of Art,1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
Flyin' West, A drama about 19th century African-American homesteaders, Thursday, through Saturday, Jan. 27-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. $8. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, Garden City.
572-7676.
Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Edward Albee's award winning drama, Thursday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 30, 3 and 7 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
chapter two, Neil Simon's hit comedy, Friday and Saturday, Jan 28-29, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. Also Thursdays. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The Glass Menagerie, The beloved classic, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
husbands, wives and lovers, Three hilarious plays by masters of the French comedy of manners, Georges Feydeau, Eugene LaBiche and Georges Courteline, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Jan.30, 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.
Man Of La Mancha, Musical inspired by "Don Quixote," Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 30, 3 and 7:30 p.m. $20 and $22 (Saturday). Cultural Arts Playhouse, 712 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage.
694-3330.
Sam Taylor Band & Little Wilson Band, Long Island blues bands perform, Friday, Jan. 28, 9 p.m. $27.50 ($21.50 IMAC members). Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
(631) 549-ARTS.
"everything traffic will allow," Tribute to Ethel Merman, with actress/singer Klea Blackhurst, Saturday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $30 and $35. The Jeanne Rimsky Theatre at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Classical concert, Kevin Maynor, bass, performs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2:30 p.m. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. 379-3274.
Family
A world Mosaic of Music and Dance, Take a captivating musical tour of the globe, with Richard Stillman and Paul Byrnes, Saturday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m. Suitable for ages 5-8. Reservations required.$30, one child and one adult, $25 NCMA members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 ext. 12 or www. nassaumuseum.com.
Beauty & The Beast, An audience participation version of the beloved fable, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30, noon. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Cinderella, The beloved fairy tale, presented by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m.$8. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Little Red & Goldi, Learn the lessons of "stranger danger" in this original fairy tale musical, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Princess and the pea, An original production by Theatre Workshop Entertainment, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30, 1 and 3:30 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
