THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Improv Show, The Comedy Shop, Open Mike Night, Otto & George, Vic DiBitetto, Tony Powell, $5 Comic Night, Eric Lydon, 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.
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.
Generation Jets Fest, hofstra University, Hempstead returns with New York Jets training camp and varied activities, now through Wednesday, Aug. 25. For more information, call 560-8288 or www.newyorkjets.com.
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, with an underlying theme of communication. 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 a marked 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 foremost 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.
Theater and music
Ain't Misbehavin', The Fats Waller musical revue, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 3 p.m.; also Thursday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice's musical spectacle, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 3 and 7 p.m.; $20 and $22 (Saturdays). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Centre Stage, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
popcorn, A comedy by Ben Elton set in a director's Beverly Hills home invaded by notorious killers, opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 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.
Rumors, Neil Simon's comedy set during a 10th anniversary party, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m. Presented by Hofstra USA Productions. $22, $20 seniors, $10 Hofstra faculty/staff. Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theatre, South Campus. Hempstead. 463-6644.
two rooms, A contemporary drama by Lee Blessing that deals with political terrorism, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The rocky horror show, The cult favorite, Saturday, Aug. 22, midnight. $18. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 OId Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330.
rebecca Hall, An acoustic folk concert, performed under Old Westbury Gardens' West Porch Beech Tree, Sunday, Aug. 22, 3 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048.
Macbeth, Shakespeare's classic tale, presented outdoors at the Vanderbilt Mansion by Arena Players Repertory Theatre, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Aug. 26-27, 8 p.m. Also Sundays. Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. (516) 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Family
"Cinderella: Everybody's favorite stepchild," An original production by Barbara Schaap, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21-22, 1 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
Natural History Film Festival, See "The Search for Europe's Most Secret Animals," a safari adventure through Europe, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. 571-8010.
Japanese fish printing workshop, East meets West as visitors learn about the art of Gyotaku, Friday, Aug. 13, 1 and 3 p.m. Children ages 7 and up make Japanese prints using fish that live in Long Island waters. Bring a t-shirt for printing. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave. Garden City. 224-5800
