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
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. For more information, call 379-3779.
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.
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, picnic areas, roller skating rink and tennis courts. 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...
Eye candy is a "surprised filled" exhibition of paintings, photographs, sculpture, and decorative arts by some of today's leading artists. The works use color, optical effects and decorative glamor. Through Oct. 31. Nassau County Museum of Art's Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
the w.p.a. era: art across america traces the diverse creativity in American art during the Great Depression years. The exhibit the era's major artists, including Reginald Marsh, Phillip Evergood, Ben Shahn, Raphael Soyer, Thomas Hart Benton, Mark Rothko, and Jackson Pollock. Through Oct. 31. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
play, learning, working in Amsterdam's golden age: Jan Luyken's mirrors of daily life focuses on life in 17th century Holland. It is seen through the more than 110 pen and ink drawings and prints of Dutch author/illustrator Jan Luyken. Through Dec. 5. Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra Museum, Hofstra University, Hempstead.
463-5672.
Old Westbury Gardens "Talk and Tours" introduces visitors to the glories of plants that produce gorgeous fall berries at "Mums and Fall Berries," Sunday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. Join master gardener Barbara Levine on a walk through the Walled Garden to see the annual chrysanthemum display, among the other spectacular plants. $20 per session. $15 members. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
exhibition tea and talk features a lecture by NCMA curator Franklin Hill Perell on a topic related to the current exhibit, "The W.P.A. Era: Art Across America," Monday, Oct. 18, 4-5 p.m. Reservations required. $25 fee, $20 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
california suite, Neil Simon's comedy, presented by Nassau Community College Dept. of Theatre and Dance, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 14-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. $8. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
broadway bound, The final chapter of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 and 7 p.m. $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Centre Stage, Molloy College, Rockville Centre.
(631) 581-2700.
The effect of gamma rays on man-in-the-moon marigolds, Paul Zindel's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. $18 and $22 Saturdays. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
ten little indians, Agatha Christie's award-winning mystery/comedy, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. Also Thursdays. $16 Thursdays, $18 Fridays and Sundays, $22 Saturdays. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org
"whodunnit," Anthony Shaffer's play lovingly recreates detective stories, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
bye bye birdie, The rock 'n roll musical, presented by Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts, Saturday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. $18, $16 Guild members, $12 students. South Side Middle School, Hillside and N. Park Ave. 616-3610 or 766-2908.
the last night of ballyhoo, Alfred Uhry's Tony Award-winning dramatic comedy about an Atlanta family, opens this weekend, Saturday, Oct.16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. Also Fridays. $16 and $18 Saturdays. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Bayway Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700.
Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers, Bob Franceschini, and Richard Bona, In concert, Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 p.m. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-9666.
ten little indians, Long Beach Theatre Guild's version of the Agatha Christie mystery/comedy, Saturday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. $14. Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC - Long Beach Division, 310 National Blvd., Long Beach. 766-4341 ext. 114.
Family
david pleasant presents "polyrhythmic explorations," Share the rhythms of daily life in a family drum circle, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
The Wizard of Oz, Join Dorothy and friends in a BroadHollow Theatre production of the classic story, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. $8. 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Peter Pan and wendy, An original musical fantasy by Barbara Schaap, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, 1 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
