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.
Comedy Night St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Hall, 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook, 599-0995. Enjoy "The Knight of 1000 Laughs" with John Pizzi and Andy, Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Also, Melvin George II and Joey Novick. $40 per person, includes buffet, drinks/cash bar.
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.
Old Westbury Gardens "Talk and Tours" takes visitors on an in-depth tour of Westbury House to examine "Neoclassical Themes in an 18th Century Manor House," Sunday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. Join docent Jane Wohlgemuth for a discussion on motifs used in an English manor and how they can be adapted for American use. $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. 4, 4-5 p.m. Reservations required. $25 fee, $20 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Private tea and Tour OF THE EXHIBITION is back by popular demand at Nassau County Museum of Art, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m. Take a private, guided tour of the current exhibit, with an introduction by executive director Constance Schwartz. Program is followed by elegant tea in Museum Cafe. Reservations required. $23 fee, $18 members. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
play, learning, working in Amsterdam's golden age: Jan Luyken's mirrors of daily life focuses on life in 17th century Holland. Through Dec. 5. Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra Museum, Hofstra University, Hempstead.
463-5672.
Theater and music
broadway bound, The final chapter of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday,Oct. 3, 3 $16 and $18 Saturdays. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Bayway Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
crimes of the heart, The Southern saga of three sisters, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 3 and 7 p.m. $16 and $18 Saturdays. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Death of a salesman, Arthur Miller's masterpiece, ending this weekend, Friday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 3 and 7 p.m. $20 and $22 Saturdays. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Centre Stage, Molloy College, Rockville Centre.
(631) 581-2700.
pirates of penzance, The Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, ending this weekend, Friday, Oct. 1, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 3 p.m. $22. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Westbury Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330.
"whodunnit," Anthony Shaffer's play lovingly recreates detective stories, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
harmonica recital, Classical harmonica virtuoso Jia-Yi He performs with his daughter, pianist Jenny Xin He, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1126 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Chanson Leider, Mezzo-soprano Tammy Hensrud brings her artistic style to Westbury House's Red Ballroom, Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. She sings works by Dupre, Britten and others. Reservations required. $25 per person, $20 members. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048.
Kansas, Hear their hits and songs from the new CD, Thursday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
The Mystery of Halloween High, Get ready for Halloween fun with BroadHollow Theatre Company's zany "Scooby Doo style" mystery, opening Saturday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m. $8. 265 E. Main St. East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Peter Pan, An original musical fantasy by Barbara Schaap, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2-3, 1 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
