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.
the bold o'donoghue's, 2 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway, 596-4440. Enjoy some top comic talent at Stand-Up Comedy Night, Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 p.m. See Christian Finnegan of Chappelle's Show, VH1 and upcoming Comedy Central special, with MTV's Susie Felber, The Daily Show's Roy Albanese, and more. $10 admission, no drink 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 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...
"Back to basics" and "Quantum states" showcases works by two local artists, Oceanside's Judith Huttner and Bellmore's Mara Szalajda. Huttner's paintings focus on color dynamics and color relationships. Szalajda's art reflects things observed in the natural world and the scientific community. Through Aug. 29. The Graphic Eye Gallery, 402 Main St., Port Washington. 678-3214 or 826-7980.
Where the Island Begins: Artists of Long Island's western shore is an exhibit of contemporary art from Long Island's vibrant western shores, otherwise known as Brooklyn. It includes drawings, paintings, prints, and photographs of artists from the neighborhoods of Red Hook and Gowanus. Through Aug. 31. Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Hofstra Museum, Hofstra University Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
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, in constrast to the realistic works of NCMA's main exhibition. 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 vital and diverse creativity in American art during the Great Depression years. The exhibit features works by the era's major artists, including Reginald Marsh, Phillip Evergood, Ben Shahn, Raphael Soyer, Thomas Hart Benton, Mark Rothko, and Jackson Pollock, among others. Through Oct. 31. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Breakfast with Nature program is presented at Cedarmere, 19th century editor William Cullen Bryant's country estate, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7:30 a.m. Take an early morning guided stroll to look for migrating dragonflies, birds and Monarch butterflies, along with interesting plant life. Reservations required. Cedarmere, Bryant Ave., Roslyn Harbor.
571-8130.
Theater and music
Ain't Misbehavin', The Fats Waller musical revue, Thursday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 29, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Burn this, Lanford Wilson drama set in a Manhattan loft, shared by a young dancer/choregrapher and her two roomates, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 29, 3 p.m. Also Thursdays. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
popcorn, A comedy by Ben Elton set in a director's Beverly Hills home invaded by notorious killers, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 29, 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.
Macbeth, Shakespeare's classic tale, presented outdoors at the Vanderbilt Mansion by Arena Players Repertory Theatre, Friday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m; Sunday. Aug. 29, 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 1-2, 8 p.m. Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. (516) 293-0674.
SUGAR, A musical based on the classic film "Some Like It Hot," ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, 8 p.m, Sunday, Aug. 29, 3 p.m. $20 and $22 (Saturdays). BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
The rocky horror show, The cult favorite, Saturday, Aug. 28, midnight. $18. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 OId Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330.
"Reach for the Stars" Teen talenT Night, Aspiring area teenagers perform, Monday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200.
Family
"Cinderella: Everybody's favorite stepchild," An original production by Barbara Schaap, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28-29, 1 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
Tom Callinan presents "Songs and tales of ships and whales," A musical sailing adventure on make-believe ships, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28-29, 1 and 3 p.m. Learn some great sea shanties from times gone by. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
2004 Arthur Ashe Kids Day, A tennis and music kickoff to the U.S. Open tournament, Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.; stadium show at noon. National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows. (718) 760-6200 or (866) OPEN-TIX.
