Coming attractions

Christmas From the Heart

Kenny Rogers, above, will be stopping at the Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 21 and 22 as part of his tour, "Christmas From the Heart." The show begins with Rogers taking the audience on a musical journey through life in a small town, complete with snowfall, performing such songs as "The Christmas Song," "Let It Snow" and "White Christmas." Later, a nativity scene comes to life as the children and choir join Rogers for his special performance of "The Chosen One." Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22; $45.

Feel every beat of her heart

Gladys Knight will be singing Dec. 15 at the Westbury Music Fair. Knight, who premiered as a solo artist in 1989, began her stardom when Gladys Knight and the Pips in the 70s. The group had created such memorable hits including "Every Beat of My Heart," "Letter Full of Tears," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "The Nitty Gritty," and "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me." Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15; $42.50.

Art

'Twentieth-Century Exiles: Fleeing Hitler's Oppression' exhibit. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor, (516) 484-9337. Through Feb. 3: Paintings from WWII-era reveal how exiled artists of that time altered art and intellectual life in the countries that sheltered them. Artists include Chagall, Leger, Lipschitz, Grosz, Kandinsky and Klee. Hours: Tues. to Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $6 adults, $3 children under 12.
'robert henri: His Influence' exhibit. The Heckscher Museum of Art, Two Prime Ave., Huntington, (631) 351-3250. Forty-two oil paintings and works on paper. Hours: Tues to Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; First Fri., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children.

Bar Bands

Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Ave., Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Fri., Dec. 7: Dogwood , 10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 8: Iron Horse, 10 p.m.; Thursdays: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor, no cover.
Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. Fri., Dec. 7: Cezu, 10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 8: The Electrix, 10 p.m.; Thursdays: Blues Jam open mike, hosted by Shades of Blue, 9:30 p.m., no cover, free bbq at midnight.
Catfish Cafe. 172 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, (516) 599-0137. Fri., Dec. 7: Roy Fortunato Dixieland Band; $10 bev./food min. Wednesday nights: Howie Smith.
Cornbread & Caviar. 590 Sunrise Hwy., Baldwin, (516) 223-9575. Live Jazz: Fridays, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m.; no cover w/dinner.
The Inn. 943 W. Beech St., Long Beach, (516) 432-9220. Fridays: DJ Tim, 10:30 p.m., no cover.
Jugs and Strokers Roadside Rest. 1828 Sunrise Hwy., Merrick, (516) 623-4449. Wednesdays: Smoke Daddys w/open blues jam, 9 p.m., no cover; Sundays: barbeque, 12 noon, free hamburgers, hot dogs.

Comedy

The Brokerage. 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, (516) 785-8655. Fri., Dec. 7: Goumba Johnny & Brad Lawery, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $15; Sat., Dec 8: Cameron Mathison & Mark Consuelos, 7:30 p.m., $26; Sunday Night Funnies, 8:30 p.m., $12; Thursdays: Improv-U w/instructor Joan St. Onge, 6 p.m., $10.; "Thursday Fun Factory"; 8 p.m.; $10.
Governor's Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant. 90 Division Ave., Levittown, (516) 731-3358, www.govs.com. Thurs., Dec. 6 to Sun., Dec. 9: Adam Ferrara, 8 & 10:30 p.m.; $15 + 2 bev. min; Thursdays: Comedian showcase w/host John Trueson at 8 p.m., $10 + 2 bev. min.

Dance Clubs

Amphora Lounge. 210 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre, (516) 536-2433. Thursdays: Singles Nite w/DJ John Visconti, disco from '70s & '80s, 30 & over; Fridays: DJ Chris Savini, dance music, 10 p.m.; Saturdays: DJ Cagney, techno, club music, 10 p.m., Admission: $5.
Jack Russell's. Manhattan-style dance lounge. 2955 Merrick Rd., Wantagh, (516) 785-8920. Thursdays: live music, free; Fridays: 2-for-1 happy hour, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., DJ dance party, 8 p.m., $5; Saturdays: live bands, 10 p.m., $5.; Sundays: Service Industry Night, free; Tuesdays: 28+ singles dance party, free; Wednesdays: karaoke, free.
Mulcahy's Rock & Roll Sports Bar. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-6857. Fri., Dec. 7: Parrotville at 7:30 p.m. & Joe Rockstar at 10 p.m., $8; Sat., Dec. 8: Bourbon Stills at 8 p.m. & Dog Voices at 10 p.m., $8.
Zachary's. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. (516) 794-9770. Thursdays: DJ Dim (progressive house music), 10 p.m., $15.

Family Fare

cinderella musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, (516) 599-1982. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 28, 29 & 30, 1 & 3:30 p.m.; $8.
peter pan musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, (516) 599-1982. Sat. Dec. 1, 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 1 p.m.; $8, reservations only.
the santa show. Holiday musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, (516) 599-1982. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 4 p.m.; Midweek, Dec. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 10:30 p.m.; Wed., Dec. 12 & 24 at 1 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m.; $8.
multi-cultural family show. Old Westbury Gardens, (516) 333-0048. Patricia Shih presents holiday version of her hit show "Big Ideas!" Fri., Dec. 7, 5:15 & 6:30 p.m.; $14 adults, $16 children.
sing me a story. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, (516) 822-3535 x347 or 346. Musical celebration of the Festival of Lights. Sun., Dec. 9. 2 p.m.; members, $6; non-members, $8.

Ice Skating

Christopher morley park. Searingtown Rd., Roslyn-North Hills. (516) 571-8113. Daytime sessions, 7 days a week: 10:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. & 4 p.m.; Evening sessions, Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6:45 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 8:30 p.m.; Fees for two-hour session: $5 adults, $3 children 4 to 17, $2.50 for seniors
grant park. Broadway & Sheridan Avenues, Hewlett, (516) 571-7820. Outdoor rink; everyday: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m., 12:45 - 2:45 p.m., 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; Fri - Sun. also 8:30 p.m.; Fri. puck shoot, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Nassau residents $5, child $3; General admission $10, child $6.

Mellow

The Cup coffeehouse. 3268 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-9533. Fri., Nov. 30: John & Nicole (pop & rock covers), 9 p.m.; Wednesdays: Open Mic, 8:30 p.m.; $1.
Touch Bar & Lounge. 4135 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 670-8617. Sundays: "Posics," hosted by Lisa Itts and The Acoustic Poets Network; open mic, 7-10 p.m., $4.