Long Island Comedy Festival
WHEN: Saturday, July 22, 8pm WHERE: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre AGES: 13 and older WHAT: The 12th annual Long Island Comedy Festival returns for another evening of stand-up comedy, featuring a new lineup of top comedians. WANT TO GO? $35. 516-323-4444. madisontheatreny.org.
‘Hairspray’
SHOW TIME! ‘Cinderella’
WHEN: Saturday, July 1, 11:30am and 2pm WHERE: The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: All WHAT: All the ingredients that have made this story a perennial favorite are here including a zany Fairy Godmother, a trip to the Royal Ball, and a glass slipper. WANT TO GO? $12 with museum admission: $13; free for children younger than 1. 516-599-6870. plazatheatrical.com.
Making Magic with Ethan at Fantasy Forest
WHEN: Sunday, July 2, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing, Queens AGES: All WHAT: Guests can come out to see Ethan’s magic show. WANT TO GO? Rides and concession prices vary. 718-788-2676. nycgovparks.org.
Plaza Theatrical presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’
WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 11:30am WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12 WHAT: In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. WANT TO GO? $12. 516-599-6870. licm.org.
WHEN: July 9-23, Sundays, 2pm WHERE: The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore AGES: 9 and older WHAT: This fast-paced musical will have you on your feet! WANT TO GO? $20 and up. 516-599-6870. plazatheatrical.com.
‘Young Frankenstein’
WHEN: July 8-23, Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2:30pm WHERE: BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont AGES: 3-12 WHAT: An electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film. WANT TO GO? $13; $11 in advance. 631-581-2700. broadhollow.org.
Shakespeare in the Park Presents ‘Measure for Measure’ FREE WHEN: Wednesday, July 26, 7:30pm WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing, Queens AGES: All WHAT: Shakespeare’s dark comedy examines the danger of placing power in the wrong hands. Kids & the Classics is a free interactive workshop designed for children ages 4-12 at 7pm. WANT TO GO? 718-760-6560. hiptohip.org.
SummerStrings! RockFest
WHEN: Wednesday, July 26, 7:30pm WHERE: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury AGES: 9-17 WHAT: SummerStrings! RockFest gives kids and teens who study orchestral stringed instruments the opportunity to play rock, blues, fiddling, and improvisatory styles of music. Young musicians collaborate with a professional rock band to present a full-scale concert. WANT TO GO? $25. 516-283-5566. thespaceatwestbury.com.
‘Animaniacs Live!’
WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 7:30pm WHERE: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville AGES: All WHAT: Animaniacs LIVE! is a musical revue starring original cast member Rob Paulsen, accompanied by composer Randy Rogel, who wrote and created many of those memorable songs you still can’t remove from your brain pan. WANT TO GO? $35 and up. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org.
Sing-Along with Nappy’s Puppets
WHEN: Tuesday, July 18, 11:30am WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12, adult WHAT: Everyone is invited to sing-along as Nappy brings these songs to life; right in front of you through shadow puppetry. Join in the fun as Nappy’s Puppets presents some of the silliest songs around. WANT TO GO? $9 with museum admission: $13; free children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org. 38
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ANIMAL LOVERS On the Wings of Butterflies
WHEN: Thursday, July 6, 2pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Join us to discover many different species of butterflies and learn about their beautiful patterns, while creating a butterfly wall-hanging to display at home. WANT TO GO? $3 with museum admission: $13; free children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Art and Dogs in the Gardens
WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 5-9pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: Guests are invited to enjoy the cool summer evening with their