THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Improv Show, The Comedy Shop, Open Mike Night, Danny Bevins, Jo Starr," The Funny Girls of Comedy," singer/songwriter Lucy Kaplansky, folk singer Chris Smither, and much more.
C.J. Wellington's 30 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square, 326-4990. Great grub and entertainment with Karaoke, May 7; The Hellhounds, May 8. 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.
ALWAYS FUN
Baldwin Skate PARK, Baldwin, offers state-of-the-art skating surfaces and modern 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.
Breakfast at Belmont, is offered weekends and holidays throughout the spring/summer season. Take a guided tour of the stable area, hear Mary Ryan's trackside commentary of the morning workouts, starting gate demonstrations, and more. Belmont Park, Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For further information, contact 488-6000.
Echo Park Indoor Pool
Complex, is a great place for year-round fun. A special lap swimming period is offered 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 varied 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. South Shore Ladies Golf Club begins another fun season at Merrick Road Golf Course. 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...
coming up on the SEason: migrant farmworkers in the northeast traces the path of fruits and vegetables we eat and the lives of people who grow and harvest them in the Northeast. Based on five years of fieldwork and documentation, the exhibit examines the world behind the supermarket shelves. Oral history is combined with photography by Drew Harty. There is a special section about Long Island's migrant workers. Long Island Museum, Route 25A, Stony Brook.
(631) 751-0066.
Essence is the first member group exhibition of West End Visual Artists Guild. Through May 31. Foyer Art Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 South Ocean Ave., Freeport. 659-9129.
European Art between the wars is the new exhibition at Nassau County Museum of Art. It demonstrates the creation of the modern art movement through works by such landmark artists as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Modigliani, Braque, and others. Examples of decorative arts of the period between the wars also are featured. Opening Saturday, May 8, through Aug. 1. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Idelle weber: An Installation showcases the works of New York artist Idelle Weber, known for her prominence in the Photorealist movement. View a collection ranging from Pop Art to the present day. Nassau County Museum of Art's Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Perfect pitch is an exhibit that examines the way in which contemporary artists make music an integral part of the creative process. Artists on view include Earle Brown, Kurt Coble, Joe Diebes, Randy Garber, and Germaine Keller. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip. (631) 224-5402.
The power of Music: Works by William Sidney mount is on exhibit at the Art Museum Members Gallery of The Long Island Museum. Seven of Long Island genre painter's William Sidney Mount's music-related works and other artifacts are on display, through June. Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
Unveiled features paintings by Leo Kline, Leonore Russell, Mariusz Jaskowski, Libia Jimena Gallo, Hannah Woods, and others. Through May 23. LichtBlick Studios and Gallery, 73 Church St., Malverne. 561-5654.
Theater and music
room service, Allen Boretz and John Murray's zany "show biz" comedy is performed by Nassau Community College's Theatre and Dance Department, Thursday through Saturday, May 5-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 9, 3 p.m. $8. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
bedroom farce, Alan Ayckborn's funny look at a couple whose marriage is on the rocks, Friday and Saturday, May 7-8, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 9, 3 p.m. Also Thursdays, $18 Thursday, Friday and Sunday; $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
fool for love, Sam Shepard's probing, yet sharply humorous study of love, hate and the dying myths of the Old West, Friday and Saturday, May 7-8, 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 9, 3 p.m. $18 and $22 (Saturday). Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
jesus christ superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's groundbreaking rock opera, Friday through Sunday, May 7-9. $18-20. Airport Playhouse, 218 Knickerbocker Ave., Bohemia. (631) 589-7588.
Noises off, A hilarious comedy about the backstage antics of a small touring company, Friday and Saturday, May 7-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 9, 3 p.m. $15 ($16 Saturdays). BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Unexpected Guest, Agatha Christie's murder mystery, Friday and Saturday, May 7-8, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 9, 3 p.m. The Stage 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
bel canto chorale, The spring concert features "Choral Gems of Northern and Eastern Europe," Saturday, May 8, 8 p.m. Program includes Zoltan Kodaly's "Missa Brevis," along with the premiere of the winning composition of the 2004 Long Island Arts Council's Choral Composition Contest. Cathedral of the Incarnation, Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 826-6344.
Family
charlotte's web, A new version of E.B. White's enchanting story about the humble, radiant pig, ending this weekend, Saturday, May 8, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The LIttle Mermaid, The classic tale is performed by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, May 8, 1 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Snow White, An original production by Theater Workshop Entertainment, Saturday, May 8, 1 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
LIPa presents "power town," Learn how electricity moves the community and meet one of the people who work on top of electrical poles. Also, find out about electrical safety, Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave. Garden City. 224-8500.
Big Apple Circus founder, artistic director and ringmaster Paul Binder produced this year's 26th season production, "Carnevale!" under the Big Top at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, Brookville, NY from Saturday, May 15 through Sunday, May 23.
