Coming Attractions

Alvin Ailey dancers

Called the "Rolls Royce of American dance" by "New York" Magazine, The Alvin Ailey Dance Company has been dedicated to the performance and enrichment of American modern dance and to black cultural expression. The Ailey troupe have staged more than 170 works since its inception in 1958. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Greenvale, (516) 299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, both at 8 p.m.; $50 or $38.

A walk through a garden

Visitors to the Old Westbury Gardens on May 5 and 6 will step back in time to the early 19OO's. Tour guides in costume and displays of photos and mannequins will help depict the history of the Westbury House and its former residents John and Margarita Phipps. A mansion, the Westbury House is surrounded by 150 acres of gardens and landscaped grounds. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, (516) 333-0048. Hours: Wed. to Mon. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays; $10 adults, $8

Art

Charles Fazzino. Central Galleries, 420 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, (516) 569-5686. Through April: This gallery boasts the country's largest collection of Fazzino's colorful, pop-up creations. Original, limited edition lithographs available. Hours: daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m, except Wednesdays to 8 p.m., Sundays 12 noon-6 p.m., free.
Hewlett/Woodmere school district, & St. Peter of Alcantara School in Port Washington featured in "Standards of Excellence" exhibit. Tilles Center/The Institute for Arts & Culture, Patron's Lounge, C.W. Post Campus, Northern Blvd (Rte. 25A), Brookville, (516) 299-2388/2752. Through Mon., Apr. 30. Patron's Lounge open during Tilles Center performances, or by the asking. Call office. Free.

Bar Bands

Austins Pub & Grill. 4000 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 432-9068. Fridays: D.J. and karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sundays: D.J. 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., Apr. 20: Gary and the Blue Notes, (classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Apr. 21: Ryze (classic rock) 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., Apr. 27: The Fabulous Tease (classic rock), 10:30 p.m., $5; Sat., Apr. 28: Commander Cody, 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., Apr. 27: Witch Doctors, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.; Wed., May 2: Little Buster & The Soul Brothers, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.
Canno's Swiss Tavern. 100 Ocean Ave., (516) 599-0896. Thurs., Apr. 26: Notorious (contemporary rock), 11 p.m., $5; Fri., Apr. 27: Stone Jones (classic rock), 11 p.m., $5; Sat., Apr. 28: Electrix (classic rock), 11 p.m., $5.
Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Sat., Apr. 28: Night Train Express (contemporary rock),10 p.m., no cover; 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, with 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, 12:00 noon, free hamburgers, hot dogs.

Comedy

The Brokerage. 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore. (516) 785-8655. Fri., Apr. 27 & Sat., Apr. 28: Eddie Strange, Tina Giorgi; 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; $12 + 2 drink min.
Governor's Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant. 90 Division Ave., Levittown, (516) 731-3358. Fri., Apr. 28: From "The Tonight Show" Mitchel Walters, also Michael Aronin, Tim Homavoon, Goumba Johnny; 8 & 10:30 p.m., $12.50 + 2 bev. min; Sat., Apr. 28: From Showtime/VH1 "Out of Bounds" Bobby Collins, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $21 + 2 bev. min; Sun., Apr. 29: From "David Letterman," "The Tonight Show" and "Opie & Anthony" Brian Regan, 8 p.m.; $21 + 2 bev. min.; Thursdays: Comedian showcase with host John Trueson, 8 p.m., $10 + 2 beverage min.

Concerts

American Guitar Museum's "Player's Choice Awards." Tilles Center, Hillwood Recital Hall, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, (516) 488-5000 or (516) 299-2475. Sun., Apr. 29: Jazz guitarist Jack Wilkins, w/guitarists Frank Vignola, Wayne Wright, Charlie Geiser and Vinnie D'Arrigo;1 p.m; $15.
Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble. Nassau Community College Music Department, Building Q Ballroom, Garden City, (516) 572-7446. Tues., May 1: Orchestra will present works by Grieg, Sibelius, and Beethoven. Percussion ensemble will perform a variety of music for percussion instruments; 8 p.m., $4.

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., Apr. 26: The Blackstones, 10 p.m., $5; Fri., Apr. 27: Parrotville at 7:30 & The Zoo at 10 p.m, $8; Sat., Apr. 28: Jim Small Band at 8 p.m. & Peat Moss & the Fertilizers at 10 p.m., $10; 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

"HunchBack" rock opera. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, (516) 599-1982. An original opera by Adam and Barbara Schaap. Meet Esmerelda the gypsy princess, Quasimodo the loveable hero who comes to a friend's defense, and others. April 28, 29 at 1 p.m.; April 28, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; $8.
Long Beach Ice Arena. 150 West Bay Drive, Long Beach, (516) 431-6500. Indoor rink; Monday to Friday: 8:45 -10 a.m. Tuesdays also 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Fridays also 12:45-2:45 p.m. & 3-5 p.m.; Saturdays/Sundays: 11:30-1:15 p.m., 2:30-4:15 p.m. & 8-10 p.m. General admission: $6.50, kids 12 & under $5; Skate rental $3.
"Mary Poppins" musical. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, (516) 868-6400. Performed by the Magic Curtain Players. Through May 5: Saturdays at 2 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 22 & 29 at 12 noon, (arrive 40 min. before showtimes), $6.