COMING ATTRACtions

A musician and a comic
Some will recognize him as the voice of Chef on "South Park," others as the WRKS morning man, and some as an R&B superstar. The well-rounded Isaac Hayes (above) will perform as a musician on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Westbury Music Fair. Joining him will be D.L. Hughley, stand-up comedian and star of the sitcom "The Hughleys." Hughley will do his comedy routine, after Hayes' set. Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (631) 888-9000, www.musicfair.com. Sat., Feb. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $42.50.
Just the blues
Known for his acoustic styling on guitar, John Hammond will be playing the Blues at the Brokerage on Wed. Jan. 17.Hammond's repertoire will include his newest release "Long As I Have You." The Brokerage Comedy & Music Club, 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore, (516) 785-8655. Wed., Jan. 17, 8:30 p.m., $17.50.

art

GArvies Point Museum and
Preserve. 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, (516) 571-8010. Showing 29-minute film "American Indian Artist: Fritz Scholder." Sat., Jan. 13 & Sun., Jan. 14; 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.; $2 adults, $1 kids under 12.
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History &
Carriages. 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, (631) 751-0066. Mon., Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Dollar Day: In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, admission to the museum $1, children under 6 free.

Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA). One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, 484-9337. Through Sun., Jan. 14: "Surrealism"; works by Dali, Ernst, Magritte, Picasso, de Chirico and others; Through April 11: "Artistry in Glass"; miniature rooms featuring glass artist Emily Brock and painter Eyvind Earle; chandeliers by Phyllis Tucker. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children.

bar bands

Austins Pub & Grill. 4000 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 432-9068. Fri., Jan. 12: DJ and karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sun., Jan. 14: DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover.
Backstage. 948 Broadway, Woodmere, (516) 374-9870. Sat., Jan. 13: DJ, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Jan. 17: karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.
Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Thurs, Jan. 11, karaoke, ladies $1 beers;Fri., Jan 12: The Desperate Men (classic rock), 10:30 p.m., no cover. Sat., Jan. 13: E-Z Does It (classic rock)10:30 p.m., no cover.
Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, (516) 766-9822.Fri., Jan.12: Wondrous Stories (rock), 10 p.m., $7; Sat., Jan. 13th: The Electrix (rock) ,10 p.m., $7.
Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Thurs., Jan. 11 & Fri., Jan. 12: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover.
Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, (516) 887-9106. Fri., Jan. 12: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Jan. 17: open mike night, with host Jeorge from the Blue Scoobies, 8 p.m., no cover.
The INN. 943 W. Beech St., Long Beach, (516) 432-9220. Sat., Jan. 13: The South of Sunrise,11 p.m.., no cover.
Mulcahy's Rock-N-Roll Sports Bar. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-6857. Thurs., Jan. 11: Ants Marching (Dave Matthews Band tribute group),10 p.m. $10; Sun., Jan.14: Peat Moss & The Fertilizers, (orig. show with special guests StoneGroove, and Crash Comet.), 9 p.m. , $8.

comedy

The Brokerage. 2797 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore. Fri., Jan. 12 & Sat., Jan. 13: Al Ducharme, Matt Burke, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $12 + 2 drink min.
Governor's Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant. 90 Division Ave., Levittown, 731-3358. Thurs., Jan. 11th: John Trueson, Randy Lebin, Jen Kirkman, 8 p.m., $10 + 2 beverage min.; Fri., Jan. 12: Sheryl Underwood, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $18 + 2 beverage min.; Sat., Jan.13th, 8 & 1030 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 14, 8 p.m.: John Joseph, Johnny B, $12.50 +2 beverage min.

dance clubs

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, (516) 794-9770. Wed., Jan. 17: Borrowed Time (classic rock), 30 & over, 9:30 p.m., $5.
Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, (516) 481-8915. Fri., Jan. 12: R&B. reggae, hip-hop; Sat., Jan. 13: 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., Jan. 12 & Sat. Jan. 13: DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), 8 p.m., $7.
Slam. 3942 Long Beach Road, Island Park, 454-7526. Fri., Jan. 12th: Haven (hard rock) w/special guest The Bullys (punk), 10:30 p.m.; DJ Eddie Lentoni, all evening. Club admission,, $10; 18 to enter, ladies 21 & over free before 11.

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

"Dinosaurs 2000" exhibit. Sands Point Preserve, Nassau Dept. of Recreation and Parks, 95 Middleneck Rd., Port Washington, 571-7900. Through Feb. 25: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $6 adults, $3 ages 3-12, $4 seniors. See lifelike, robotic dinosaurs such as Coelophysis, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
"Jazzy Jellyfish" Program. Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center, Jones Beach State Park,West End I, (516) 679-7254. Sun., Jan. 14, 1:30 - 3 p.m., $1 children, $1.50 adults. Kids can explore the life of jellyfish through discussion, activities, and a craft project.

theater

Annie. Cultural Arts Playhouse. 714 Old Bethpage Road, Old Bethpage, 694-3330. Through Jan. 13: Fri. 8:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $18 adults; $16 child./seniors.