GOVERNOR'S Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant, 90 Division Ave., Levittown,
731-3358 (www.govs.com). Comedian showcase Thursdays with host John Trueson, 8 p.m., $10 plus two beverage minimum.
ALWAYS FUN
Baldwin Skate PARK, Baldwin, offers state-of-the-art skating surfaces and modern equipment for skateboarders and in-line skaters. Skaters must be at least seven years old to use the facility. For more information, call 379-3779.
EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow, is a great place to bring the family on a sunny day or play some golf. For more information, call 572-0200; golf ticket office, 572-0327.
GRANT PARK, Hewlett, has varied activities, for kids of all ages. There are children's playgrounds, picnic areas, roller skating rink (used for ice skating in season), and tennis courts. For more information, call 571-7821.
lido golf Course, Lido beach; Merrick Road park and Golf course, Merrick; North Woodmere Park (9 Hole), North Woodmere, offer year-round golf. For more information, call Lido Golf Course at 889-8181, Merrick Road Golf Course at 868-4650 or North Woodmere Park at 571-7814.
Newbridge Arena, Bellmore, offers ice skating for the entire family. A great place for a birthday, the rink offers instruction at all levels of figure skating and hockey. Hockey programs include clinics and leagues for youth and adult. For more information, call 783-6181.
Echo Park Indoor Pool Complex, is a great place for year-round fun. A special lap swimming period is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-10 a.m. For more information, call 483-7400.
Exhibits and more...
A moment in time--An exhibition of photographs by lester E. Schenkman offers a glimpse of life in a completely different world. They are featured in Schenkman's new book, "Impressions." The exhibit runs through Mar. 31. Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 766-4341.
A Walk Through The Ages: Chinese Archaic art from the sondra landy goss collection features more than 40 ceramic, jade and bronze objects from 3400 BCE to 220 CE. The exhibit provides a rare look into Chinese history and culture. Hillwood Art Museum, C.W. Post Campus., Northern Blvd., Brookville. 299-4073.
coming up on the SEason: migrant farmworkers in the northeast traces the path of fruits and vegetables we eat and the lives of people who grow and harvest them in the Northeast. Based on five years of fieldwork and documentation, the exhibit examines the world behind the supermarket shelves. Oral history is combined with photography by Drew Harty. There is a special section about Long Island's migrant workers. Long Island Museum, Route 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
pres. lincoln's funeral procession in New York city and Over There! world war I and world war II posters and Artifacts are Hofstra Museum's historically-themed winter exhibits. View a unique collection of manuscripts, illustrations and art works, along with World War I and II posters and personal articles the soldiers carried with them. David Filderman Gallery and Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University's South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Explosive Photography explores the work of leading contemporary photographers, tracing the growth of photography as a major art form. Featured are Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky, Gregory Crewdson, and John Baldessari. The exhibit runs through Apr. 25 at Nassau County Museum of Art. One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Photorealism: Paintings and Sculpture is the companion exhibition to NCMA's "Explosive Photography." It showcases the works of young American artists whose paintings are marked by illusionistic, hyperrealistic techniques. See it through Apr. 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
The power of Music: Works by William Sidney mount is on exhibit at the Art Museum Members Gallery of The Long Island Museum. Seven of Long Island genre painter's William Sidney Mount's music-related works and other artifacts are on display, through June. Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
The Greatest Revolution: How explosive photography, photorealism and pop art have created a new art world is the subject of lecture by Nassau County Museum of Art curator Franklin Hill Perrell. He discusses how art found new audiences as artists explored the issue of democratization of art, Saturday, Mar. 27, 3 p.m. $15 for non-museum members, $8 for museum members. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
Anything goes, Cole Porter's tap dancing musical is performed by Long Beach Theatre Guild, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 28, 2 p.m. $15. Lindell School Auditorium, Lindell Blvd. and the Bay, Long Beach. 432-2600 or www.longbeachtheatreguild.clickhere2.net.
Family Values, Jason Milligan's Mafia comedy, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 26-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 28, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. (516) 293-0674.
sFiorello, Celebrate New York and one of its greatest Mayors, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 26-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 28, 3 p.m. $16. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Other people's money, The compelling drama about corporate greed, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 28, 3 p.m. Also Thursdays. $15 and $16 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Murder Game, Constance Cox's drama about a philandering husband planning the "perfect murder," Friday and Saturday, Mar. 26-27, 9 p.m; Sunday, Mar. 28, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Blues fundraising Concert, International blues artist Toby Walker performs, Saturday, Mar. 27, 8 p.m. Wine tasting prior to concert, courtesy of Mattituck's Sherwood Vineyards. Proceeds benefit PULSE (Persons United Limiting Substandards and Errors in Healthcare). South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeport. 579-4711.
Chamber Music Concert, A free performance by violinist Isadore Horowitz nad pianist Philip Malamud, Sunday, Mar. 28, 2:30 p.m. The duo presents works by Mozart, Schubert, Martinu, and Beethoven. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd. 379-3274.
Choral Program. The Long Island Choral Society presents Dvorak's "Stabat Mater," Sunday, Mar. 28, 4 p.m. Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 799-4296.
Family
Elves and the shoemaker, An original production by Theater Workshop Entertainment, ending this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 27-28, 1 and 3 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
Mr. Easter Bunny, An enchanting musical about a magical Easter Bunny, Saturday, Mar. 27, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
schoolhouse rock live!, A new musical production presented by Nassau Community College's Dept. of Theatre and Dance, Saturday Mar. 27, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 28, 3 p.m. Little Theatre, Nassau Community, College, Garden City. 572-7676.
sleeping beauty, A new rendition of the age-old classic, ending this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 27-28, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
folk arts series, Shashmaqam, a program of Jewish Bukharan music and dance, is performed by a Central Asian ensemble, Sunday, Mar. 28, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-8500.
