Coming Attractions

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.

'Fleeing Hitler's Oppression'

The exhibit "Twentieth-Century Exiles: Fleeing Hitler's Oppression" will open at the Nassau County Museum of Art on Nov. 18. The paintings and artifacts of WWII-era explores how the exiled artists of that time drastically altered art and intellectual life in the countries that offered them refuge. Among the artists represented are Chagall, Leger, Lipschitz, Grosz, Kandinsky and Klee. Above is Oskar Kokoschka's "View from the Artist's House" of 1933. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor, (516) 484-9337. From Nov. 18, 2001 to Feb. 3, 2002. Hours: Tues. to Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $6 adults, $3 children under 12.

ArtArt

"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.

Wedgwood Ceramics. Sands Point Preserve, Middleneck Rd., six miles off L.I.E. Exit 36, (516) 571-7900. Through October 28: Collection of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century vases, sculptures, cameos and utilitarian items made by the old Wedgwood Company. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Adm., $2, free for children under 10.

Bar Bands

Austins Pub & Grill. 4000 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 432-9068. Fridays: DJ and karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sundays: DJ and karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover.

Backstage. 948 Broadway, Woodmere, (516) 374-9870. Saturdays: DJ, 9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays: karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.

Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Ave., Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Fri., Oct. 26: Inside Out (acoustic), 10 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 27: Splinter, 10 p.m.; Thursdays: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor, no cover.

Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. 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., Oct. 26: Danny Doll Band with Pokey Moe, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.

Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Thursdays & Fridays: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover.

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.

Jake's Grill. 3110 Lawson Blvd., Oceanside, (516) 255-0667. Fridays, Wednesdays: Chris (classic rock), 9 p.m., no cover; Saturdays: JC Revue, 9 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., Oct. 26 & Sat., Oct. 27: Joey Kola, 8 & 10:30 p.m.; 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., Oct 26: To Be Announced; Sat., Oct. 27: Jake Johansen, 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. Fri., Oct. 26: Satelites at 7:30 p.m & Ants Marching at 10 p.m., $10; Sat., Oct. 27: Ian Hunter at 8 p.m., $12.50; Mondays: DJ Ben-E at 10 p.m.; $10.

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.

Mellow

The Cup coffeehouse. 3268 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-9533. Fri., Oct. 26: Casey & Fred (jazz duo), 9:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 27: Jay Reilly (bluegrass, obscurities), 9:30 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.

theater

The Magic Pumpkin musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, (516) 599-1982. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 27, 28 at 1 p.m.; Wed., Oct. 31, at 4:30 p.m; $8.

today i am a fountain pen play. Broadhollow Theatre Co, Centre Stage, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, (631) 581-2700. Fri., Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Sun., Oct. 28, 3 & 7 p.m.