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Doo-Wop Extravaganza

Dick Fox's Fall Doo-Wop Extravaganza is coming to the Westbury Music Fair on Sept. 29. Several music artists will perform, including Larry Chance and the Earls, Frankie Lymon's Teenagers, The original Chantels (above), The Happenings, The Del Vikings, Randy & the Rainbows, featuring Randy Safuto, and others. Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com. Saturday, September 29, at 7 p.m. and 10:30; $35.

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John is coming to the Tilles Center on September 4. Newton-John was born in England and raised in Australia. In 1978 her career catapulted with the release of "Grease." The film led to the production of the successful movie-musical soundtrack. Her duets with John Travolta such as "You're the one I want" and "Summer Lovin'" are testament to the film's enduring quality. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Route 25A, Brookville, (516) 299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. Monday, September 24, at 8 p.m.; $47.50.

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.

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., Sept. 7: Inner Soul (acoustic), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Sept. 8: Splinter (acoustic), 10 p.m., no cover; Thursdays: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor, no cover.

Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. Fri., Sept. 7: Karaoke/barbecue, 10:30 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., Sept. 7: Toby & The Boys, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min. Wed., Sept. 12: Josey Wales Band, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.

Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Sat., Sept. 8: Root Canal, 10 p.m.; 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., Sept. 7 & Sat., Sept. 8: Tony Powell & Nancy Ryan; 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; $12 + 2 drink min.; 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. & Sat., Sept. 7 & Sept 8: Peter Fogel, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; $12.50 + 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., Sept. 7: Parrotville at 7:30 p.m & The Touch at 8 p.m., $8; Sat., Sept. 8: Uppercut at 8 p.m. & Those Meddling Kids at 10 p.m., $8; 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.

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. 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.