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Sinatra Jr.



Frank Sinatra Jr. (above) will perform at Westbury Music Fair with a 36-piece orchestra on June 24. Though living under the shadow of his father's legacy, Sinatra Jr. is himself a composer, conductor and pianist, who's style touches on many genres, from swing-jazz to pop. He has released solo albums "Young Love for Sale," "Spice" and "As I Remember It." Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com; Sunday, June 4, at 3 p.m., $40.

'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



Carl Van Vechten and the Harlem Renaissance. The Heckscher Museum of Art, Heckscher Park, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington Village, (516) 829-5501. Through August 26: Photo exhibit of leading African-American cultural figures from World War I to the Thirties' Depression. Hours: Tues. to Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 1-5 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children.

William wegman: Selected Polaroids. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, (516) 484-9337. Through August 5: Internationally renowned photographer William Wegman shows a suite of works from the past 10 years. Includes portrayals of Wegman's famed Weimaraner dogs. Hours: Tues. to Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $6 adults, $3 children under 12.

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, 9 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., June 15: The Desperate Men (acoustic), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., June 16: Earl Green (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. Sat., June 16: Second Helping (Southern rock), 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., June 15: Tiger Blues, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.; Wed., June 20: Little Buster & the Soul Brothers, 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; Sat., June 16: Legal Limits (classic rock). 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., June 15: Greg Carey & Sat., June 16: Vincent Irizarry; 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., June 15: John Joseph; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; $12.50 + 2 bev. min.; Sat., June 23: Billy Burr, 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.

mulcahy's Rock & Roll Sports Bar. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-6857. Thurs., June 14: Blackstones, 10 p.m., $5; Fri., June 15: The Zoo at 7:30 p.m. & Ants Marching at 10 p.m, $10; Sat., June 16: Bourbon Stills at 8 p.m. & Maniac 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.

Family fare

Rockville centre street fair. North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, (631) 724-5966. Features arts & crafts, merchant sidewalk sales and food, Sun., July 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission.

Tom Sawyer: An American Adventure. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook. Musical based on Mark Twain's classic. Saturdays, June 16, at 1 p.m.; $8; call (516) 599-1982 for tickets.

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



"Our town" play. Monroe Lecture Theater, Hofstra University, Hempstead, (516) 463-6644. Until June 24: Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m.; $20 adults, $18 seniors.

"Luv" play. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City, (516) 572-7676. "Luv" is a spoof of "avant-garde" drama. Desperate Harry, his frustrated friend Milt, and Milt's wife Ellen end up in a love triangle filled with of twists and turns. June 14 to 17 & 20 to 24; 8 p.m. except Sundays at 3 p.m.; Tickets $7, $5 seniors.