COMING ATTRACTIONS

One smooth singer

Johnny Mathis, known for his "satin smooth" vocals, has picked up more than 60 gold and platinum album s since he entered the music scene in the mid-fifties. Hear him sing in person at the Westbury Music Fair on March 2 and 3. Mathis will perform some show tunes from his recent release, "Mathis on Broadway," as well as pieces from his 1960 landmark album "Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway." Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, Ticketmaster (631) 888-9000, www.musicfair.com. Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, both at 8 p.m., $45.

Frank McCourt's in town

He won't be talking about his pulitzer-prize-winning memoir, "Angela's Ashes." Instead, Frank McCourt, a former New York City high school teacher, will serve as one of speakers at Hofstra's "Irish Potato Famine" conference. The event, geared toward teachers or others in education administration, will discuss the a new curriculum that has been developed to teach about the Great Irish Famine in NYS public schools. Hofstra University, Hempstead, Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7. Call the Hofstra Cultural Center at (516) 463-5669 for more information.

art

Harold Feinstein photography exhibit. Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Hall, Axinn Library, 10th Floor, Hofstra University, Hempstead, (516) 463-5672. Through March 11: See Feinstein's images of Coney Island life, and other works. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Mon. - Fri, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., free adm.

"Land, Sea and Sky: Jane Wilson's Long Island" exhibit. Heckscher Museum of Art, Rte. 25 and Prime Avenue, Huntington Village; (631) 351-3250. Sat., Feb. 3 - 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.

"PrintMakers Five" and "Sculpture" exhibit. Shelter Rock Art Gallery, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560. Through March 27: Printmakers Carrol Agoglia, Stella Corley, Joan Fahey, Barbara Katz, Gloria Frey Yudkin; and sculpture by Lita Kelmenson. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-3 p.m., free.

bar bands

Austins Pub & Grill. 4000 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 432-9068. Fri., Feb. 23: D.J. and karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sun., Feb. 25: D.J. and karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover.

Backstage. 948 Broadway, Woodmere, (516) 374-9870. Sat., Feb. 24: DJ, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Feb. 28: karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.

Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Thurs, Feb. 22: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor; Fri., Feb 23: Touch of Blues (classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Feb. 24: Earl Green (classic rock) 10 p.m., no cover.

Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. Thurs., Feb 22: Blues Jam open mike, hosted by Shades of Blue, 9:30 p.m., no cover, free bbq at midnight; Fri., Feb. 23: Grind (rock), 10:30 p.m., $5; Sat., Feb. 24: Restless Youth (rock), 10:30 p.m., $7.

Catfish Cafe. 172 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, (516) 599-0137. Fri., Feb. 23: The Witch Doctors, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.

Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Thurs., Feb.. 22 & Fri., Feb. 23: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Feb. 24: Night Train Express (classic rock),10 p.m., no cover.

Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, (516) 887-9106. Fri., Feb. 23: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Feb. 28: 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., Feb. 23: Dirty Dog (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5; Sat, Feb. 24: Hard Copy, (classic rock), 9:30, $5; every Sunday, barbeque, 1:00 p.m., free hamburgers, hot dogs.

The Touch Bar. 4135 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 670-8617. Fri., Feb. 23: Primo (jazz, funk), 9:30 p.m, $7; Sat., Feb. 24: youth bands, 2 - 6 p.m., $7; Sun., Feb. 25: "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., Feb. 23, and Sat., Feb. 24: Most Brothers, and Dave Copperman, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $12 + 2 drink min.

Governor's Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant. 90 Division Ave., Levittown, (516) 731-3358. Thurs., Feb. 1: Comedian showcase with host John Trueson, 8 p.m., $10 + 2 beverage min.; Sat, Feb. 24: Dave Coulier, from "Full House" and "America's Funniest People," 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $12.50 + 2 bev. min.

dance clubs

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, (516) 794-9770. Thurs., Feb. 22: DJ Ace (reggae, R& B, hip-hop), 10 p.m., $15.

Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, (516) 481-8915. Fri., Feb. 23: R&B. reggae, hip-hop; Sat., Feb. 24: Top 40, dance, 10 p.m., guys 25 & over and jackets; ladies 23 & over, $10.

Regine. 2565 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 579-2131. Fri., Feb. 23 & Sat. Feb. 24: DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), 8 p.m., $7.

SLAM. 272 Post Avenue (new location), Westbury Fri., Feb. 23: Arsquared (rock), 10:30; then Ladies in Rock Jam; $5 ladies until 10:30, with comp. drink; $10 after 10:30 p.m. for all.

Zachary's. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. (516) 794-9770. Thurs., Feb. 22: DJs Carlo Caruso and 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.

Grant Park. Broadway & Sheridan Avenues, Hewlett, 571-7821. Until early March: Outdoor rink; everyday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:45 - 2:45 p.m., 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also 8:30 p.m.; Fri. puck shoot, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Nassau residents $5, child. $3; General admission $10, child $6.

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.

Family Fare

"Peter Pan" musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Road, Lynbrook. (516) 599-1982. Feb. 23, 24 at 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 25 at 1 p.m., $8, must be reserved.