THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Improv Show, The Comedy Shop, Open Mike Night, Danny Bevins, Jo Starr, Joe Moffa, $5 Comic Night, singer/songwriter Lucy Kaplansky, folk singer Chris Smither, and much more.
The Bold o'donoghue's 2 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway, 596-4440. See comics from Manhattan and Long Island's top clubs at "Cheap Laffs" comedy show, May 29, 9 p.m. Line-up includes Brad Zimmerman, Cynthia Levin, Greg Wilson, and Joe DeVito.
C.J. Wellington's 30 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square, 326-4990. Great grub and entertainment with "An Evening of Acapello" by the Lords, May 29. There's something going on every weekend!
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.
Breakfast at Belmont, is offered weekends and holidays throughout the spring/summer season. Take a guided tour of the stable area, hear Mary Ryan's trackside commentary of the morning workouts, starting gate demonstrations, and more. Belmont Park, Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For further information, contact 488-6000.
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.
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 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. South Shore Ladies Golf Club begins another fun season at Merrick Road Golf Course. New members are always welcome. Obtain an application at the Clubhouse during business hours.
Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve, Merrick, is a fascinating place for a family outing. The park offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trail, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. A staff of park rangers is on hand for guided tours. For more information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
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. Based on five years of fieldwork and documentation, the exhibit examines the world behind the supermarket shelves. There is a special section about Long Island's migrant workers. Long Island Museum, Route 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
Essence is the first member group exhibition of West End Visual Artists Guild. Through May 31. Foyer Art Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 South Ocean Ave., Freeport. 659-9129.
European Art between the wars is the new exhibition at Nassau County Museum of Art. It demonstrates the creation of the modern art movement through works by such landmark artists as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Modigliani, Braque, and others. Examples of decorative arts of the period between the wars also are featured. Through Aug. 1. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Idelle weber: An Installation showcases the works of New York artist Idelle Weber, known for her prominence in the Photorealist movement. View a collection ranging from Pop Art to present day. Through Aug. 1. Nassau County Museum of Art's Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Perfect pitch is an exhibit that examines the way in which contemporary artists make music an integral part of the creative process. Artists on view include Earle Brown, Kurt Coble, Joe Diebes, Randy Garber, and Germaine Keller. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip. (631) 224-5402.
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.
Theater and music
annie get your gun, A musical tribute to the days of the Wild West, Friday and Saturday, May 28-29, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, 3 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Cabaret, The musical tale of the Kit Kat Club, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, 3 and 7 p.m. $18 and $20 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Centre Stage, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
fool for love, Sam Shepard's probing, yet humorous study of love, hate and the dying myths of the Old West, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 28-29, 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, 3 p.m. $18 and $22 (Saturday). Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Murder in mind, Terence Feeley's drama about a woman and three "strangers" who claim to be her husband, cousin and sister, Friday and Saturday, May 28-29, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, 3 p.m. Also Thursdays. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sundday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Noises off, A hilarious comedy about the backstage antics of a small touring company, Friday and Saturday, May 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, 3 p.m. $15 and $16 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Office Hours, Norm Foster's comedy about five different offices on a Friday afternoon, Friday, May 28, 8 p.m.; Saturday,May 29, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, 2 p.m. Presented by Hofstra University's Gray Wig repertory group. $18, $16 seniors, $12 students and children. Hofstra University's West End Theatre, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Summer Jam 2004, Avril Lavigne headlines an array of musical talent, Sunday, May 30, 6 p.m. Line-up includes N'Sync's JC Chasez, American Idol's Kimberly Locke, Hanson, Jordan Knight, and more. Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000 or www.wbli.com.
Family
Little Red Riding Hood, A new production of the favorite tale, Saturday, May 29, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Louis Miranda presents "El Louie Show," Join Louie's drum circle and feel rhythms from around the world, using all sorts of instruments, in a Spanish/English performance, Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave. Garden City. 224-8500.
Snow White, An original production by Theater Workshop Entertainment, ending this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30, 1 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
Winnie the pooh, Studio Theatre concludes its Story Book season with a fun-filled adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood, Saturday, May 29, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
