Coming Attractions

Jon Secada

Although Latin pop music is all the rage these days, a few artists like Jon Secada, above, have stood the test of time. Secada's self-titled debut album in 1992 was an astonishing success, selling more than six million copies and earning a triple platinum in the U.S. Secada's latest album, "Better Part of Me," includes the atmospheric mid-tempo song, "Break the Walls" and the playful "Papi." Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com. 8 p.m. Wed., Nov. 14; $37.50.

Connie Francis

Since her first hit single, "Who's Sorry Now" in 1958, Connie Francis has been delighting audiences with her heart-warming style. In 1960, Francis's "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" also hit Number 1 on the charts, and was produced in six different languages. In 1963, Francis performed for Queen Elizabeth and "American Bandstand" voted her "Bert Female Vocalist" for seven consecutive years. Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11; $35.

Art

"OLD NEW YORK and Artists of the Period 1900-41." Through Nov. 4: New York City of the early century as portrayed by artists of the Ashcan and Realist traditions. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor, (516) 484-9337. Hours: Tues., Wed. Thurs.,Sat., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; $6 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children.

Bar Bands

Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Ave., Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Fri., Nov. 2: Inner Soul (acoustic), 10 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 3: Gimbelelock, 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., Nov. 2: Rust, plus two other bands, 10 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 3: Petclams, 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. Thu., Nov. 1: L.I. Music Coalition, 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 2: Roy Fortunato Dixieland Band, 8:30 p.m.; $10 bev./food min.

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.

Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, (516) 887-9106. Fridays: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays: open mike night, w/host Jeorge from the Blue Scoobies, 8 p.m., no cover.

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., Nov. 2 & Sat., Nov. 3: Kevin Flynn & Randy Levin, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $12`; 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. Fri., Nov. 2 & Sat., Nov. 3: Greg Giraldo & Lorie Kilmartin; 6:30 & 10:30 p.m., $12 + 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.

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 794-9770. Thursdays: DJ Ace (reggae, R&B, hip-hop), 10 p.m., $15.

Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, (516) 481-8915. Fridays: R&B, reggae, hip-hop; Saturdays: Top 40, dance, 10 p.m., guys 25 & over and jackets; ladies 23 & over, $10.

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. Thu., Nov. 1: Cousin Fungus at 10 p.m., $10; Fri., Nov. 2: Fullhouse at 7:30 p.m & Joe Rockstar at 10 p.m., $8; Sat., Nov. 3: Stanton Anderson at 8 p.m. & Dog Voices at 10 p.m., $10; Mondays: DJ Rumer at 10 p.m.; $5.

Regine. 2565 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 579-2131. Thursdays: College Night, 18 & over; Fridays & Saturdays: R&B music w/DJ, guys 25 & over, ladies 23 & over, 10 p.m.; Sundays: Professional Singles Night w/DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), 8 p.m., $7.

Soco Lounge. 242 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. (516) 783-0663. Dance mix every Fri. & Sat. night. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5.

Zachary's. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. (516) 794-9770. Thursdays: DJ Dim (progressive house music), 10 p.m., $15.

Family Fare

apple cideR Making. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, (516) 572-8400. Sat. & Sun., Nov. 3 & 4; free.

plymouth rock and roll musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., (516) 599-1982. Tells the story of the pilgrims who settled Plymouth colony in 1620. Sat. & Sun., Nov. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 4 p.m.; Mon., Nov. 12, 4 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 23, 4 p.m.; $8. Reservations only.

peter pan musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., (516) 599-1982. Sat. & Sun., Nov. 3, 4 & Dec. 1, 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Nov. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & Dec. 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 1 p.m.; Tues, Nov. 6 & Mon., Nov. 12, 1 & 3:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 23, 1 p.m.; $8. Reservations only.

Mellow

The Cup coffeehouse. 3268 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-9533. 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.

theater

anything goes musical. Hofstra University, (516) 463-6644. A classic tale of love with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Nov. 1 to 3, 8 p.m., Sun., Nov. 4, 2 p.m.; $9, $8 seniors (except Sat.).

bell, book & candle comedy. The Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport, (631) 754-4246. Features witches and warlocks in a bewitching romantic comedy. Sat., Nov. 3 & 10, Sun., Nov. 4 & 11. $12, $10 seniors (on Sun.).