Coming Attractions

Hot, Hot, Hot!

Buster Poindexter is bringing his "Hot, hot, hot!" performance to the Westbury Music Fair on Friday, March 9. Buster Poindexter launched his musical career with the release in 1987 of his self-titled first album, which contained the smash hit, "Hot, hot, hot!" His second release, "Buster Goes Berserk," followed in '89 and featured such tracks as "All Night Party" and "Hit the Road, Jack." His most recent album is "Buster's Spanish Rocket Ship." Songs on the CD include "Mean Spirited Sal," "Downtown Dream," and more. Buster Poindexter, Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000, (212) 307-7171, www.musicfair.com. Friday, March 9; 8 p.m., $32.50

Barbershop harmony

Support the Nassau chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women that sing barbershop harmony, on Saturday, Feb. 10, when they perform at Hofstra University. Special guests include the male counterpart BSQ Barbarshop Quartet, and the Baldwin High School Jazz Choir. The Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University, Uniondale, (516) 733-4024. Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., $15 advance/$18 at door.

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.
"Napoleon and his age" exhibit. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, (516) 484-9337. Through April 29: See paintings by David, Baron Gerald, Girodet and others; plus artifacts like Napoleon's signature hat, and fancy weaponry. Hours: Tues. - Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 seniors,$2 kids.
"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, Jan. 25, karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor; Fri., Feb 2: Night Owl (classic rock), 10 p.m., no cover; Sat., Feb. 3: Splinter (classic rock) 10 p.m., no cover.
Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, (516) 766-9822. Fri., Feb. 2: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (rock), 10:30 p.m., $5. Tues., Feb. 6, open mike jam, 10. p.m., free bbq, no cover.
Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Thurs., Feb. 1 & Fri., Feb. 2: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover. Sat., Feb. 3: Rocks (classic rock),10, no cover.
Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, (516) 887-9106. Fri., Feb. 2: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Feb. 7: 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. 7: Smoke Daddys (lively blues), 9:00 p.m., ladies $2 drinks.
The Touch Bar. 4135 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 670-8617. Thurs, Feb 1: rock cover TBD, 9 p.m., $5; Fri, Feb. 2: Stone Jones (soul, funk, blues), 9:30 p.m - 1:30 a.m, $8; Sat.,Feb. 3: Naomi Giges, original show, pop,11 p.m., $8. Sun., Jan. 28: "Posics,", co-hosted by Lisa Itts of Solstar, and Paula Curci & Zoe Jade Austin of The Acoustic Poets Network; featuring poetry by Zero Gravity, open mic, 7-10 p.m., $4.

comedy

The Brokerage. 2797 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore. (516) 785-8655. Fri., Feb. 2 & Sat., Feb. 3: Dan Willson, 8 p.m. & 10 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. Feb. 2 & Sat. Feb. 3: Dave Attell, from HBO and Comedy Central, plus Al Ducharme and Tracy Esposito, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $12.50 + 2 bev. min.

concerts

"An Evening of Jazz . . ." Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts, Hillwood Commons Lecture Hall, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, 700 Northern Boulevard, Brookville; (516) 536-2412. Sun., Feb 4: Composer/trombonist John Fedchock and vocalist Claudia Martin, 7 p.m., $15, tickets avail.at door 40 min. b4 show.
nassau-Suffolk Wind Symphony and Concert Band. The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Greenvale, (516) 536-2412. Sun., Feb. 4, comtemporary and traditional, 3 p.m., $15, tickets avail. at door 40 min. b4 show.

dance clubs

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, (516) 794-9770. Thurs., Feb. 1: DJ Ace, 10 p.m., $15.
Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, (516) 481-8915. Fri., Feb. 2: R&B. reggae, hip-hop; Sat., Feb. 3: 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. 2 & Sat. Feb. 3: DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), 8 p.m., $7.
Zachary's. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. (516) 794-9770. Thurs., Feb. 1: DJ Johnny Vicious, 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: 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

"Peter Pan" mucical. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Road, Lynbrook. (516) 599-1982. Feb. 3, 4, 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.
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. 2 & Sat., Feb. 3, 8-10 p.m., $10.,

theater

"Before it Hits Home". Little Theater, Nassau Community College, South Campus, Garden City. (516) 572-7676/7509. Thurs, Feb. 1 to Sun., Feb. 4: Sun. at 3 p.m.; all other days at 8 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 seniors & students.
"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.