COMING ATTRACTIONS

County Fair

The Belmont Stakes Fair will be returning to Belmont Park for its 4th consecutive year. Features include more than 100 spectacular amusement rides and attractions, including a "kiddieland," magic acts, puppet shows, a petting zoo, staged entertainment, carnival games, and food. See web site for a schedule of events. Belmont Stakes Fair, Belmont Racetrack, Elmont, (516) 293-4242, ext. 12, www.belmontfair.com. Fair takes place on weekends between Friday, April 13, and Sunday, May 6; opens Fridays at 5 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon; $5 admission.

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

"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.

Charles Fazzino artwork for sale. Central Galleries, 420 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, (800) 522-7871. 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.

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., Mar. 30: T-Men (Top 40, classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Mar. 31: T-Bone and the Hatchet Men (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; Sat., March 31: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun (60s rock), 10:30 p.m., $5.

Catfish Cafe. 172 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, (516) 599-0137. Fri., Mar. 30: T-Bone Tommy & the Hatchetmen, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.

Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Sat., Mar. 31: Big Madison (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.

Jugs and Strokers Roadside Rest. 1828 Sunrise Hwy., Merrick, (516) 623-4449. Fri., Mar. 30: Bluzin (blues), 9:30 p.m., $5; Sat, Mar.31: The Usual Suspects (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5; Wednesdays: Smoke Daddys w/open blues jam, 9 p.m., no cover; Sundays, barbeque, 1:00 p.m., 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., Mar. 30, and Sat., Mar. 31: Goumba Johnny, Joe Maffa, 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., Mar. 30: From "New Joke City" Joe Starr; also RC Smith, Joe Curry; Sat., Mar. 31: American Comedy Award winner Wendy Leibman; also McCarthy, Jessica Kirsen, 8 p.m. is $20 + 2 bev. min; 10:30 p.m. is $17.50 + 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.

mulcahys Rock & Roll Sports Bar. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516)-826-6857. Thurs., Mar. 29: Yngwie Malmsteen, Lizzie Borden, 8 p.m., $10; Fri., Mar. 30: Uppercut at 7:30 & The Zoo at 10 p.m, $8; Sat., Mar. 31: Jim Small Band at 8 p.m., Ants Marching at 11 p.m., $10; Tuesdays: karaoke, 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.

ice skating

Newbridge Arena. 2600 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore, 783-6181. Until April 1: Indoor rink; Fri. sessions: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 4 - 6 p.m., 8 - 10 p.m. (live DJ night); Sat. sessions: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m., 8 - 10 p.m.; Sun. sessions: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m.; Mon. sessions: 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 4 - 6 p.m.; General admission, $6; Hempstead residents, $5; kids under 5, Mon.-Fri. before 6 p.m. with paid adult, free. Skate rental, $3.50.

Freeport Recreation Center. 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, 377-2310. Until April 1: Indoor rink; Tues./Thurs. sessions: 4 - 6 p.m.; Fri. sessions: 7:45-9:45 p.m.; Sat./Sun. sessions: 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.. Fri.: Open scrimmage: 4 - 6 p.m., $5, ages 11 & up. Freeport residents: $4/session adult, $2/session child; General admission: $6/session; Skate rental, $2.

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.

Family Fare

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.