Exhibits and more...
Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling
An exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and enduring photographs. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Christmas Memories: The Art of James Lewicki
Theater/Music
Mary Poppins
The charming musical, based on the classic Disney film, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Ann Fisher and the Songbook Ensemble
Anne Fisher and her ensemble perform a spirited holiday concert, Friday, Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
The Dumb Waiter
A Script-In-Hand Theatre production of Harold Pinter’s acclaimed one-act comedy Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Tickets required. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
A Celtic Tenors Christmas
The popular trio in concert, Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. $45 and $40. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
The Nerd
A comedy that centers on the dilemma of a young architect visited by a fellow ex-GI who shows up unexpectdly at his apartment, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Hangin’ for the Holidays
The Something Special Big Band in concert, featuring vocalist Barbara Fairfax, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Home for the Holidays
A holiday-themed Radio City Music Hall-inspired musical revue, featuring Broadway performers and Molloy students, Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m. $25-$45. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Oceanside Chorale
The Chorale performs its annual holiday concert, “A Musical Gift” Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Program includes Christmas and Hanukkah medleys, “Polar Express,” and a Tony Bennett tribute. Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside. $10. 764-2787 or www.OceansideSings.com.
Paul Anka
The iconic singer in concert, Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. $99.50 and $69.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Cherish the Ladies
The popular Irish-American ensemble in concert, with “A Celtic Christmas,” Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. $45, $40 and $35. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Christmas with The Nassau Pops
The orchestra performs with the Mineola Choral Society and guest vocalists, Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m. A donation of an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is requested. Chaminade High School. 340 Jackson Ave., Mineola. 565-0646 or www.npso.org.
Holidays with the Senior Pops
The multi-generational orchestra in concert, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Program includes music from “Frozen” and other holiday favorites, with a special appearance by the Oceanside’s Dance Center’s dance team. $5 donation. Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 414-1831 or www.seniorpops.org.
Naomi Zeitlin
The vocalist presents “Holiday Mix,” a festive program of holiday songs and other popular tunes, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Family
Madeline’s Christmas
Enjoy the adventures of the ever-spunky Madeline, in a holiday musical adapted from Ludwig Bemelman’s captivating books, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18, 12 p.m. $12. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Holiday Wonderland
Celebrate the season with special friends, Saturday, Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Elves, along with Santa’s princess friends Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, and Elsa. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
The kindie rocker and her band perform a holiday-themed concert, Saturday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Program includes original and classic holiday songs. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Madagascar
The zoo leaps onto the stage, based on the animated film, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The holiday classic featuring the Peanuts gang, Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m. $25 and $20. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
The Gizmo Guys
The comedy juggle performs, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Red Riding Hood
An innovative musical that offers an interactive version of the classic fairy tale, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 20-21, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.