What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

Enduring Images
An exhibition, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections focusing on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual responses to critical moments in time. Yonia Fain, a Holocaust survivor considered a “witness to history,” is represented, along with artists such as George Grosz, Käthe Kollwitz and Jacob Lawrence. Through Jan. 31. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and Prints from the National Museum of American Illustration
An exhibition of works by the American imagist, embodying the artist’s long career and extraordinary accomplishments. Original artworks as well as a large collection of vintage prints are included. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Mysteries of Bats
An exhibit highlighting varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. With displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Seven Summers
An exhibit of photographer Nadia Sablin’s images, examining the daily lives of her elderly aunts in northwest Russia and their traditional Russian way of life. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College’s Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-0619.
Afternoon Movie
See “Ricki and The Flash,” the comedydrama about an aging rock star who abandoned her family to chase fame and stardom, starring Meryl Streep, Friday, Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Family Man,” a holiday comedy-drama about a wealthy Wall Street deal maker who wakes up one morning to find himself living an alternate version of his own life in suburbia, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See the 1940 classic “The Shop Around the Corner,” starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart, Friday, Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.; also “Jurassic World,” the fourth installment of the movie series, Monday, Dec. 21, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Friday Flick
See “The Woman in Gold,” the drama about an elderly woman’s journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family in Austria during World War II, Friday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
On Screen
See “Cinderella,” a live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale, with Cate Blanchett, Friday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Classic Showcase
See “The King and I,” the film adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, with Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine “Rufino Tamayo: A Force in Mexican Art,” with art historian Vivian Gordon, Monday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.

Theater/Music

Fall Dance Concert
Nassau Community College dance students perform original modern dance pieces, choreographed by Prof. Stanley Berke, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 17-19 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors and children under 18. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience
The acclaimed tribute to Led Zeppelin, Thursday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. $75, $70, $65, $45, $35. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
Miracle On 34th Street
The endearing holiday classic, Thursday and Friday, Dec 17-18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. $75 Saturday evening, $69 all other performances. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Dar Williams
The pop-folk singer-songwriter in concert, Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $50, $40 and $32. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Greetings
Comedy about a Catholic family whose son brings home an atheist Jewish fiancée on Christmas Eve, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. $21, $18 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
O. Henry’s Christmas Gift
A dramatic radio-style reading of three witty Christmas parables from O. Henry’s timeless stories, set to the music of Scott Joplin, Friday, Dec. 18, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Public Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
The Nutcracker
New York Dance Theatre’s production, performed in the George Balanchine tradition, Friday, Dec. 18, 2 and 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19-20, 12 and 5 p.m. With guest artists from the Dance Theatre of Harlem and other renowned ensembles. $50, $45 seniors and children 12 and under (all tickets $25 Friday at 2 p.m.). Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. (631) 462-0964 or www.ohmanballet.org.
Trevor McQueen: Our Way
Vocalist Trevor McQueen, accompanied by a four-piece band, celebrates the best of the Rat Pack, Friday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. Program salutes Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. $35 and $30. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
The Nutcracker
The Eglevsky Ballet’s annual production, Saturday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 1 and 5 p.m. With updated choreography and expanded scenes. $48-$78. Tilles. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or 299-3100 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Scrooge
Musical retelling of “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m. $10. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Kenny Rogers’ Christmas and Hits
The country icon interprets seasonal standards in “Once Again It’s Christmas,” Wednesday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m. $99.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

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