THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Eddie Clark, Greg Vaccariello, The Comedy Show & Improv, Open Mike Night, Rich Ramirez, $5 Comic Night, All My Children Show, General Hospital Show, and much more.
billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly. No cover.
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
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.
Exhibits and more...
A new narrative: Marden, Fitzpatrick, stella, warhol is a captivating exhibition featuring works by four exceptional 20th century artists. Each uses narrative imagery to explore subjects ranging from literature, history and mythology to current events and personal experience. The exhibit showcases 40 prints that vary from intimate etchings to larger-than-life-size portraits. Through May 1. Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
The nature of things examines the way artists view the landscape tradition in an increasingly technological time. Artists include Nora Aslan, Ariadna Capasso, Gonzalo Macias, Darlene Charneco, Josh Dorman, and Katherin Hilten. Through June 12. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip.
(631) 224-5402.
Picasso is the subject of Nassau County Museum of Art's latest exhibition. The complex artist's life and work is the focus of a special collection, primarily from one private collector, which includes ceramics, drawings, prints, and paintings. Through Apr. 17. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337.
Poetic Dimensions in modern still life is a traveling show that includes the still life paintings of approximately 20 members of the artist group Zeuxis. The artists come from diverse backgrounds and pursue a variety of styles. Through May 8. Hofstra University, Emily Lowe Gallery, Axinn Library, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Young Visionaries II showcases four young artists, each represnting distinctive cultures around the world. Wangechi Mutu, presents African fantasy collages; Till Freiwald offers portraits in watercolors; Jonathan Seliger creates sculptures of realistic objects; Maki Tamura, makes painted Asian scrolls. Through Apr. 17. Nassau County Museum of Art's Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
sight unseen, The Obie Award-winning comedy/drama about an American mega-artist, opening this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 14-16; Sunday, Apr. 17, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Gypsy, The story of the vaudeville entertainer turned stripper, Gypse Rose Lee and her overbearing mother, Friday and Saturday Apr. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 17, 3 and 5 p.m.; BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Lone Star & Private Wars, A bawdy comedy, about two rambunctious Texas brothers, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 15-16, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 17, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Nunsense Amen! The heavenly musical, about the hilarious talent show staged by surviving members of a nunnery, ending this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Apr. 15-17. Airport Playhouse, 218 Knickbocker Ave, Bohemia.
(631) 589-7588.
roomful of blues, The blues band in concert, Friday, Apr. 15, 9 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
Bel Canto Chorale, The Chorale performs classical and Broadway favorites, Saturday, Apr. 16, 7 p.m. $15. Freeport United Methodist Church, 46 Pine St., Freeport. 378-0659.
The Supporting Cast, A comedy about an author's wife who writes a book about her celebrity friends, opening this weekend, Saturday, Apr. 16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 17, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Witness For The Prosecution, Agatha Christie's thriller, opening this weekend, Saturday, Apr. 16, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 17, 3 p.m. Also Fridays. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Bob Weir and rat dog, in concert, Sunday, Apr. 17, 8 p.m. $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, formerly Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Garden City Chamber Music Society, A concert of flute, cello and piano, Sunday, Apr. 17, 3 p.m. Program includes CPE Bach, Weber and Debussy. $10, $8 seniors and students. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855.
Long Island Choral Society, In concert with orchestra and organ, the ensemble performs Johann Sebastian Bach's great Mass in B Minor, Sunday, Apr. 17, 4 p.m. Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City. 658-5692.
long island philharmonic, The orchestra performs "Beethoven, Mozart and More," Sunday, Apr. 17, 7:30 p.m. $47, $35 and $25. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.
299-3100.
Orchestral Music From Four Centuries, The C.W. Post Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble perform, wwith faculty guest artist Veronica Salas on viola, Monday, Apr. 18, 8 p.m. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Old Brookville. 299-2474 or 299-3007.
A Night Of Laughter, Comedy show, benefiting The Sarah Grace Foundation, Friday, Apr. 22, 7:30 p.m. $35 in advance, $45 at door.William F. Grouse VFW Post 3211, 320 South Broadway, Hicksville. 433-9745.
Family
Alice In Wonderland, Don't be late to the tea party, complete with all the "unusual" characters, Saturday, Apr. 16, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
"Legendary Printmaking" Workshop, Discover Inuit legends and the artwork they inspired, Saturday, Apr. 16, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Create a print of mythical animals to take home. Appropriate for ages 5+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Mary Poppins, The classic story of the original "super nanny," Saturday, Apr. 16, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
The Tale Of The Frog Prince, An audience participation of the charming tale, opening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 16-17, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. (516) 293-0674.
Sing Along With Bruce, An interactive sing-along, for young children ages 2-7, Sunday, Apr. 17, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Stage Theater, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 374-0391.
Mary Poppins, Come along, with Mary and the gang for a "jolly holiday" in London, Saturday, Apr. 9, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
