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Rodney Dangerfield

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield is coming to the Westbury Music Fair on April 27 and 28. At 72, Dangerfield had established a career that includes starring in the movies 'Caddyshack,' 'Easy Money' and 'Back to School.' In '81, he also won a Grammy for his comedy album 'No Respect.' He's also performed a record 70 time on the 'Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.' Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com. Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, both dates at 8 p.m., $50.

Winery Tour

Celebrate Long Island's wine industry with the Nassau County Museum of Art. A repeat of a popular event, NCMA's resident wine connoisseur Julius Harris will host a tour on April 28 of the Jamesport Vineyards, Peconic Bay Winery, and Pelligrini Vineyards, in North Fork. Along the way, there will be stops at the famed Briemere Farm, and The Old Barge restaurant in Southhold for lunch. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Tour meets at the parking lot of the museum at 8 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m., via motorcoach; $82.50. For reservations, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12.

Art



Charles Fazzino artwork for sale. Central Galleries, 420 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, (516) 569-5686. Through April: This small poster/artwork shop is showing a large selection of Fazzino's colorful, pop-up creations. Hours: daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m, except Wednesdays to 8 p.m., Sundays 12 noon - 6 p.m., free.

"Land, Sea and Sky: Jane Wilson's Long Island" exhibit. Heckscher Museum of Art, Rte. 25 and Prime Avenue, Huntington Village; (631) 351-3250. Through Sun., Apr. 15. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1 p.m to 5 p.m.; sugg. don. $3 adults, $1 kids.

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 Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Fri., Apr. 6:The Desperate Men, (classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Apr. 7: Splinter (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. 6: Hitman Blues Band, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.; Wed., Apr. 11: 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: Rocks (classic rock),10 p.m., no cover; Thursdays & Fridays: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover.

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. 6: Stone Jones (blues), 9:30 p.m., $5; Sat, Apr. 7: Spaghetti Art (contemporary rock), 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.

The Touch Bar. 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.

Comedy



The Brokerage. 2797 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore. (516) 785-8655. Fri., Apr. 6, and Sat., Apr. 7: Paul Bond, Andy, 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. 6: Rock Reuben, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $12.50 + 2 bev. min; Sat., Apr.7: Dom Irrera, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $21 + 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.

mulcahys Rock & Roll Sports Bar. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516)-826-6857. Thurs., Apr. 5: The Blackstones, 10 p.m., $5; Fri., Apr. 6: Verdict at 7:30 & Maniac at 10 p.m, $8; Sat., Apr. 7: Uppercut at 8 p.m., Full House at 10 p.m., $8; Sun., Apr. 8: Peat Moss and the Fertilizers, This Island Earth, 9 p.m., $8. 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



Cinderella play. North Bellmore Public Library, 1551 Newbridge Road, (516) 785-6260. Performed by the student-run Hofstra University Spectrum Players. The classic tale, and some unique twists. Sat., Apr. 7, at 2 p.m., free.

Long Beach Ice Arena. 150 West Bay Drive, Long Beach, (516) 431-6500. Year round: 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. Mar. 31-May 5: Saturdays at 2 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 22 &29 at 12 noon. (arrive 40 min. before showtimes), $6.