Blue-Collar Comedy

Jeff Foxworthy (left), who's first comedy CD "You Might Be A Redneck If..." sold 3 million copies, and Bill Engvall (right), known for Billboard #1 selling comedy album "Here's Your Sign," will be performing at the Westbury Music Fair on Saturday, March 10. Foxworthy's debut CD is not only the largest selling comedy recording of all time, it's also spawned a music video and a single titled "Redneck Stomp." The evening will also feature special guests Ron White and Larry the Cable Guy. Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (516) 333-7228, www.musicfair.com. Saturday, Mar. 10, at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $37.50.

Purim Extravaganza

The two-hour fair will feature the popular "Ron and Amir Orchestra," known for their dance-inducing renditions of popular Israeli, folk, Middle Eastern and Hassidic music. The Megillah will be read with a simultaneous multimedia slide show. Entertaining the crowd will be magician Tony Corrao, and balloon artist John Morgan, and caricaturist Joan Sands. If you're still not having fun, the party will conclude with their annual masquerade contest. Town of Oyster Bay Chabad, 678 Woodbury Road, Woodbury (516) 682-0404, www.chabadtownob.org. Thursday, March 8, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., rain or shine, $5 adult, $3 child, $10 family.

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. 30-minute film. 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.

bar bands

Austins Pub & Grill. 4000 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 432-9068. Fri., Feb. 16: D.J. and karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sun., Feb. 18: D.J. and karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover.
Backstage. 948 Broadway, Woodmere, (516) 374-9870. Sat., Feb. 17: DJ, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Feb. 21: karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.
Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Thurs, Feb. 15: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor; Fri., Feb 16: George and the TJs (classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Feb. 17: T-Bone and the Hatchet Men (classic rock) 10 p.m., no cover.
Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. Thurs., Feb 15: Blues Jam open mike, hosted by Shades of Blue, 9:30 p.m., no cover, free bbq at midnight; Fri., Feb. 16: She-Wolf (rock), 10:30 p.m., $5; Sat., Feb. 17: Soul Snake, 10:30 $7.
Catfish Cafe. 172 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, (516) 599-0137. Fri., Feb. 16: Scott Ross Blues "The Boss Is Back," 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.
Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Thurs., Feb. 15 & Fri., Feb. 16: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Feb. 17: Mike Taylor Band (classic rock),10 p.m., no cover.
Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, (516) 887-9106. Fri., Feb. 16: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Feb. 21: 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. Every Sunday, barbeque, 1:00 p.m., free hamburgers, hot dogs. Fri., Feb. 16: Stevie Cochran (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5; Sat, Feb. 17: Johnny and the Rockers, (classic rock), 9:30, $5.
The Touch Bar. 4135 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 670-8617. Fri., Feb. 16: Stone Jones (blues, rock), 9:30 p.m, $7; Sat., Feb. 17: youth bands, 2 - 6 p.m., $7; Sun., Feb. 18: "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. 16 & Sat., Feb. 17: Glenn Super, Frank Giresi, 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.; Fri.- Sun., Feb. 16-18: Greg Vaccariello, Karen Bergreen, 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. 15: DJ Skillz da Spinna (progressive house music), 10 p.m., $15.
Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, (516) 481-8915. Fri., Feb. 16: R&B. reggae, hip-hop; Sat., Feb. 17: 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. 16 & Sat. Feb. 17: DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), 8 p.m., $7.
Zachary's. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. (516) 794-9770. Thurs., Feb. 15: 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.
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

"How Animals keep warm" program. Nissequoque River State Park, Kings Park, (631) 581-1072. Kids in grades 1 thru 6 can discover how birds and other animals deal with the cold winter. Wed., Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m., $5.
Native American Games and legends. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, (516) 571-8010. Kids ages 5-10 and parents can learn and play authentic American Indian games and learn the legends of different regions. Tues., Feb. 20: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Northeast), 1-3 p.m. (the Plains); Wed., Feb. 21: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Northwest), 1-3 p.m. (Southwest). $2 adults, $1 kids.
"Peter Pan" musical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Road, Lynbrook. (516) 599-1982. Feb. 19, 21 at 1 p.m & 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, 23, 24, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 20, 21, 22, 25 at 1 p.m., $8, must be reserved.