Coming Attractions

Miami Ballet

The Miami City Ballet (above) appears at the Tilles Center on April 20. Organized by former New York City ballet dancer Edward Villella, the Miami-based ballet troupe will perform classics by Balanchine and Ashton, as well as "Mambo No. 2 am," in which a poet uses ballroom dance styles of the past 50 years to reflect on his experiences of the same period. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Greenvale, (516) 299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m.; $50 or $38.

"Rails and Tales"

Part of the Family Concert series at Carnegie Hall, "Rails and Tales" will feature music about trains, with many pieces based on historical stories and myths surrounding the railroad. Conducted by John Morris Russell, the Orchestra of St. Luke's will mix both classical and popular music. Just $5 per ticket, but "the same musical excellence presented nightly on the Carnegie Hall stage." Carnegie Hall, 154 W. 57th Street, Manhattan, (212) 247-7800, www.carnegiehall.org. Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m.; $5.

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.

"Smirk: Women, Art & Humor" exhibit. Firehouse Art Gallery, Nassau Community College, One Education Drive, Garden City, (516) 572-7165. Through Thurs., Apr. 26: The Guerilla Girls, Carmelita Tropicana, Hannah Wilke, and others, use humor to explore the gamut of today's issues. Mixed media. Hours: Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. 12 noon-5 p.m.; Mon./Tues. 10 a.m-4 p.m.; Wed./Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; 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 (open Easter): 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 Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Fri., Apr. 13: Night Train Express, (classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Apr. 14: Easy Does It (classic rock) 10 p.m., no cover; Thursdays: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor, no cover.

Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. Thursdays: Blues Jam open mike, hosted by Shades of Blue, 9:30 p.m., no cover, free bbq at midnight; Fri., Apr. 6: Godfrey Townsend, 10:30 p.m., $5.

Catfish Cafe. 172 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, (516) 599-0137. Fri., Apr. 13: The Black Pearls, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.; Wednesdays: Danny Doll & Pokey-Moe open jam, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.

Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Sat., Apr. 14: Dave Kotlier (classic 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. Fri., Apr. 13: Smoke Daddys ("energetic blues"), 9:30 p.m., $5; Sat., Apr. 14: Boom Boom Johnson, 9:30 p.m., $5; 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. 13, and Sat., Apr. 14: Greg Vaccariello, Moody McCarthy, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $15 + 2 drink min.

Governor's Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant. 90 Division Ave., Levittown, (516) 731-3358. Fri., Apr. 13: From "Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update'" Colin Quinn, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $21 + 2 bev. min; Sat., Apr.14: From Letterman and Conan O'Brien Ted Alexandro and DF Sweedler, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $12.50 + 2 bev. min; Thursdays: Comedian showcase with host John Trueson, 8 p.m., $10 + 2 beverage 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., Apr. 12: Ants Marching, 10 p.m., $10; Fri., Apr. 13: The Blackstones at 7:30 & Peat Moss and the Fertilizers at 10 p.m, $10; Sat., Apr. 14: Founding Fathers at 8 p.m., The Nerds at 10 p.m., $10; Tuesdays: Stonegroove, 10 p.m., no cover; 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 Road, 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 13, 16, 22, 28, 29 at 1 p.m.; April 14, 21, 22, 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.

"The Magic Basket" musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, (516) 599-1982. Original musical by Barbara Schaap. Kids Emily, Ashley, Kyle & Mark tap into a basket's magical powers to overcome their fears and realize dreams. Saturdays, April 14, 21 at 1 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 16 at 3:30 p.m., $8.

"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.

Theater

Damn Yankees musical. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, (516) 868-6400. Main character Joe Boyd makes pact with the devil so his baseball team, the Washington Senators, would beat "those damn Yankees" and win the pennant. Through Sun., Apr. 22: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:30 p.m; Sundays at 3 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students/seniors on Fridays and Sundays.