COMING ATTRACTIONS

Shanghai foursome

Violinists Weigang Li, Yiwen Jiang and Honggang Li, and cellist Nicholas Tzavaras, otherwise known as the Shanghai Quartet (above), will present "Romantic Voices from the Old and New Worlds" March 25 at the Tilles Center . The Shanghai Quartet, accompanied by pianist Caroline Stoessinger, is slated to perform Barber's Adagio, Op. 11, Griffes' sketches, based on Indian themes, Dvor‡k's Quartet in F Major, Op. 96, and other works. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Greenvale, (516) 299-3100, www.tillescenter.org; Sunday, March 25,
at 3 p.m.; $28.

Jazz travels the world

Latin jazz trombonist and composer Angel "Papo" Vazquez will be playing as part of the recently formed sextet "Pirates and Troubadours" on March 23 at Flushing Town Hall in Queens. Papo is best known for his ability to fuse Afro-Caribbean rhythms, particularly those from Cuba and Puerto Rick, with the freer melodic elements of progressive jazz. The double-header jazz night will also feature the seven-member Mambo Negro band. Flushing Town Hall, Northern Blvd. at Linden Place, Flushing, (718) 463-7700,
ext. 222; Friday, March 23, at 8 p.m.; $24.

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 Fazzio 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 Fazzio'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.,

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. Thurs, Mar. 8: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor; Fri., Mar. 16: Inside Out (Top 40, classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Mar. 17: George Manto & T.J. (Top 40, classic rock) 10 p.m., 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., Mar. 16: Irish music from jukebox, comp. buffet 12 noon - 7 p.m.; Sat., March 17th: Soul Shake, 10:30 p.m., $5.
Catfish Cafe. 172 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, (516) 599-0137. Fri., Mar. 16: Lil' Cliff, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min; Wed., Mar. 21: Danny Doll & Pokey-Moe open jam, $10 bev./food min.
Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Sat., Mar. 17: Night Train Express (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.
Jugs and Strokers Roadside Rest. 1828 Sunrise Hwy., Merrick, (516) 623-4449. Fri., Mar. 16: Johnny & the Rockers, 9:30 p.m., $5; Sat, Mar. 17: Hundred Proof, 9:30 p.m., $5; Wednesdays: Smoke Daddys w/open 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. 16, and Sat., Mar. 17: Jim David, Anthony Martino, 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., Mar. 16, to Sun., Mar. 18: American comedy Award winner Mary Ellen Hooper, also Becky Donahue, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $14.00 + 2 bev. min; Thursdays: Comedian showcase with host John Trueson, 8 p.m., $10 + 2 beverage min.

dance clubs

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, (516) 794-9770. Thursdays: DJ Ace (reggae, R& B, hip-hop), 10 p.m., $15.
The INN. 943 W. Beech St., Long Beach, (516) 432-9220. Fridays: DJ Tim, 10:30 p.m., no cover.
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. 15: The Blackstones, 10 p.m., $5; Fri., Mar. 16: Miles Out at 7:30 & The Nerds at 11 p.m, $10; Sat., Mar. 17: Seanchai & the Unity Band at 5 p.m., Maniac at 8 p.m, The Nerds at 11 p.m., $20; 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. Until late March: Indoor rink; Monday to Friday: 8:45 -10 a.m. Tuesdays also 5 - 7 p.m.; Fridays also 1 - 3 p.m. & 3:15 -5:15 p.m.; Saturdays: 11:45 - 1:30 p.m., 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. & 8:45 - 10:30 p.m.; Sundays: 11:45 - 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. General admission: $6.50, kids 12 & under $5; Skate rental $3.

Kid Stuff

Sing-along with Tom Callinan. Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Ave., Garden City, (516) 222-0207, www.licm.org. Sun., Mar. 18: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at this performance with Irish and Irish-American songs and tales, 2 p.m., $5.
"Nobody Loves A Dragon" musical. Children's Theater, The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Hewlett, (516) 868-6400. Through Sat., Mar. 24: A musical about a dragon who is friendly and intelligent, and wants to be loved. Sat., Mar. 17 & 24, at 2 p.m., $6 gen. admission.