COMING ATTRACTIONS

Classic music

The 36-member Prague Chamber Orchestra will be playing Mozart's overture to "La Clemenza di Tito," Dvor‡k's "Czech Suite," Opus 39, and works by Beethoven and Jan‡cek on Saturday, March 3, at the Tilles Center. The evening's show will feature pianist Menahem Pressler, violinst Young Uck Kim and cellist Antonio Meneses (above) of the Beaux Arts Trio. The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville, (516) 299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. Saturday, March 10, at 8 p.m., $58, $42.

Thelonious Monks

In honor of Black History Month, the Church of the Ascension, a Catholic church in Rockville Center, will be staging a play depicting the life and times of jazz musician Thelonious Monk. The February 17 show, "Monk," stars Rome Neal and is written by Laurence Holder. The Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, (516) 766-0893/678-2530. Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., $20.

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.

bar bands

Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Thurs, Feb. 8: karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor; Fri., Feb 9: Night Train Express (classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Feb. 10: T-Men (classic rock) 10 p.m., no cover.
Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. Fri., Feb. 9: Wonderous Stories (rock), 10:30 p.m., $5. Tues., Feb. 13, open mike jam, 10. p.m., free bbq, no cover.
Catfish Cafe. 172 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, (516) 599-0137. Fri., Feb. 9: The Black & White Band with Sidney Hendricks, Super Dave Patrick, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.; Wed., Feb. 14: Danny Doll & Pokey Moe, w/open jam, 8:30 p.m., $10 bev./food min.
Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Thurs., Feb. 8 & Fri., Feb. 9: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Feb. 10: The Usual Suspects (classic rock),10 p.m., no cover.
Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, (516) 887-9106. Fri., Feb. 9: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Feb. 14: 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 hambergers, hot dogs. Wed., Feb. 14: Johnny and the Rockers, 9:00 p.m., ladies $2 drinks.
The Touch Bar. 4135 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 670-8617. Thurs., Feb. 8th: DJ Chris, DJ Flip, 9:30 p.m., dance music, no cover; Fri., Feb. 9: Afro-Disia (latin jazz), 9:30 p.m - 1:30 a.m, $7; Sat.,Feb. 10: youth bands, 2 - 6 p.m., $7; Solstar, 9:30 p.m., $5/ free with RSVP; Sun., Feb. 11: "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. 9 & Sat., Feb. 10: Tony Powell, Patty Rosbrough, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $12 + 2 drink min; Wed., Feb. 14: Chris Smither (acoustic music), 8:30 p.m., $15.
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. 9-11: The Amazing Johnathan, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $24.00 + 2 bev. min.; Wed., Feb. 14: Valentine's Day show with John Joseph, 8 p.m., $15 + 2 bev. min.

dance clubs

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, (516) 794-9770. Thurs., Feb. 8: rock DJ TBD, 10 p.m., $15.
Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, (516) 481-8915. Fri., Feb. 9: R&B. reggae, hip-hop; Sat., Feb. 10: 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. 9 & Sat. Feb. 10: DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), 8 p.m., $7.
Zachary's. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. (516) 794-9770. Thurs., Feb. 8: rock DJ TBD, 10 p.m., $15.

Family Fare

Magician Steve Michaels. Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, (516) 822-2525, ext. 347/346. Sun., Feb. 11: Magic tricks, comedy and audience participation. Appropriate for kids 3 and over, 2 p.m., $7 kids, $5 adults; $1 more at door.
"Peter Pan" mucical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Road, Lynbrook. (516) 599-1982. Feb. 19, 21 at 1 p.m & 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 10, 11, 17, 23, 24, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 20, 21, 22, 25 at 1 p.m., $8, must be reserved.
Sweet Adelines International. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University, Uniondale, (516) 733-4024. Sat., Feb. 10: The Nassau chapter of the all-women barbershop harmony group, with all-male BSQ Barbershop quartet, and the Baldwin High School Jazz Choir, 8 p.m., $15 advance/$18 at door.

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.

Kid Stuff

Sparkles. 2803A Merrick Road, Bellmore, (516) 409-9397. Under-17 teen club. Rock n' Roll party with DJ Mix-Master; food, video games. Fri., Feb. 9 & Sat., Feb. 10, 8-10 p.m., $10.
"Vintage Valentines" story hours. the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, & Carriages, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, (631) 751-0066, ext. 212. Thurs., Feb. 8 & Fri., Feb. 9, 1 to 2 p.m., $5 per child with parent, must be reserved.

theater

"The RothChilds". BroadHollow Theatre Company, 200 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage. (631) 581-2700.. Through Sun, Feb. 11; Thursdays & Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Fridays at 8:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 & 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $12 students under 16.