Coming Attractions

Ashcan artists

Hoboes, sweatshops, beer halls and even garbage cans are the subject of the exhibit "Old New York and Artists of the Period: 1900-1941," opening August 19 at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Works by artists of the Ashcan School and Realism, such as "The Bowery," by Reginald Marsh, will be on view. See also works by notables such as Robert Henri, John Sloan, George Luks. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor, (516) 484-9337; Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Friday to 8 p.m.; $5 adults, $4 children under 12.

'Queen of Soul'

Aretha Franklin, that is, will be visiting Long Island. She will be singing on August 18, at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, as part of the Friends of the Arts' Summer Festival. Festival Pavilion or Lawn, Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay, www.friendsofthearts; Saturday, August 18, at 8 p.m.; $75-$55 reserved seats; $35 lawn; call (516) 922-0061 for tickets or more info.

Art

Art Nouveau to Art Deco. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor, (516) 484-9337. Through August 5: Paintings, lithographs and furnishings from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods; Hours: Tues. to Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $6 adults, $3 children under 12.
Esphyr Slobodkina: An artful life. Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave. (at Rte. 25A), Huntington, (631) 351-3250, www.heckscher.org. Through Aug. 26: Works by abstract artist Slobodkina, including studies for her oil paintings and sculptures. Hours: Thurs. to Sun.: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Tues. & Wed.: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sugg. adm., $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 kids.

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., July 20: One Night Train (acoustic), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., July 21: Mike and Kenny (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., July 20: She Wolf, 10:30 p.m., $5; Sat., July 21: Move Shot, 10:30 p.m., $5; 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., July 20: Josey Wales Band, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min. Wed., July 25: Roy Fortunato Band, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.
Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Sat., July 21: Gerald Bair; 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., July 20 & Sat., July 21: Richie Byrne and Cal Verduchi; 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; $12 + 2 drink min.; Sunday Night Funnies, 8:30 p.m., $12; Wed, July 25: Susan Werner, 8:30 p.m.; $15; 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. Thu., July 19 & Sat., July 21: John Pinette, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; $25.00 + 2 bev. min.; Thursdays: Comedian showcase w/host John Trueson at 8 p.m., $10 + 2 bev. min.

concerts

Kenn Morr will perform folk rock music from his newest CD. Oceanside Park, Mahlon Brower Dr., Oceanside. Mon., July 23, at 8 p.m.; free.
John Cuse and the Excellents perform their hits at Rath Park, Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. Wed., July 25, 8 p.m.; free.
Italian/American night. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, Parking Fields 6 & 6A.; (516) 572-0200. Mon., June 25, at 8 p.m.; free.

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.
Mulcahy's Rock & Roll Sports Bar. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-6857. Thurs., July 19: Marshall Tucker, 10 p.m., $15; Fri., July 20: Maniac at 7:30 p.m & Peat Moss at 10 p.m., $10; Sat., July 21: Rubber Biscuit at 7:30 p.m. & Iridescence/Early Edison at 10 p.m., $8; Wednesdays: DJ Muls, 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.
Zachary's. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. (516) 794-9770. Thursdays: DJ Dim (progressive house music), 10 p.m., $15.

film

Road to redemption Christian-themed film. Cinema Cafe, 124 Garfield Pl., East Rockaway. (516) 599-3116. Sat., July 21, 8 p.m. ; free.

Mellow

The Cup coffeehouse. 3268 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-9533. Fri., July 20: Dave Klein (acoustic originals), 9:30 p.m.; Sat., July 21: Carol Thomas (soul, guitar), 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

'West Side Story' musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, (516) 599-1982. Saturdays, July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, at 8 p.m.; Sundays, July 22, August 5, 19, at 4 p.m.; $15 adults; $13 students/seniors.