THE SCENE

Feb. 23

Art talk

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “The Big Picture: Photography Now.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Also Feb. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Learn to dance HipHop

Learn to salsa and bachata

Head to Salsa Latina Dance Studio at 388 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow every Wednesday, for beginner salsa classes from 7:30 to 8:30, and beginner bachata from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is a free trial class for all new students. There is no partner, and no experience needed to enjoy this experience. Parking is in the back of the studio. For more information, contact Edwin at (516) 902-7368 or email edwinguerrero352@gmail.com

Alan Doyle

The prolific Canadian singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage, Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. From the moment he burst onto the scene in the early 1990s with his band Great Big Sea, Canadians fell in love with the pride of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, whose boundless charisma and sense of humor was eclipsed only by his magnetic stage presence. His influence is now being heard in a new generation of artists as his solo work continues to endear him to roots music fans everywhere. That’s clearly evident on Alan’s latest EP “Rough Side Out, “which finds him collaborating with Canadian country music superstars Dean Brody and Jess Moskaluke, while at the same time offering his own distinctive interpretation of contemporary country. $41, $37, $29. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

MEET THE 2023 HONOREES*

Get your groove on at Salsa Latina Dance Studio, at 388 Merrick Avenue, in East Meadow every Thursday to learn how to Latin Hip-Hop dance with Matt at 6:30 p.m. There is a free trial class for all new students. No partner, and no experience needed to enjoy this experience. Parking is in the back of the studio. For more information, contact Edwin at (516) 902-7368 or email edwinguerrero352@gmail.com.

On stage

Mo Willems’ popular The Pigeon comes alive on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Saturday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb.12, 2 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 15-17, noon. Pigeon is eager to try anything, with the audience part of the action. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Bingo at Beth-El

Get your game on at a weekly bingo game at East Meadow

Beth-El Jewish Center at 1400 Prospect Ave., in East Meadow, starting at 6 p.m. Prizes, progressive games, bell jar prizes and refreshments will be provided. Proof of vaccination is required. For information, contact (516) 483-4205

Family theater

Cubing competition

East Meadow Library, hosts a cubing competition, Saturday, Feb. 18 , 10 a.m-12:30 p.m. Events include 3x3 cubes, 2x2 cubes, and pyraminx. Prizes will be given out to the builders. To register visit EastMeadow.info. For first time cubers, watch this video tinyurl.com/cubingempl.

4H School Break Program

Taco Tuesday

Head down to Chipotle, at 2312 Hempstead Turnpike, in East Meadow, Tuesday, March 7, to benefit East Meadow High School’s “Funding the Cure” Leukemia and Lymphoma Society team. The students are raising money to help those who are battling blood cancer. Grab a meal between 4 and 8 p.m. to help them reach their goal.

Having an event?

The beloved fairy tale springs to life in a delightful musical romp, presented Plaza Theatrical Productions, Monday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.; Friday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 26, noon. All the ingredients that have made this story a perennial favorite are here, including Cinderella, a zany Godmother, a trip to the royal ball, and a glass slipper. Tickets are $16. Visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/ tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau offers a February break program for kids at East Meadow Farm, Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 21-24. Youngsters can participate in varied educational activities during school break, at 832 Merrick Ave., in East Meadow. Children in grades K-6 will explore environmental science, healthy living, agriculture, and S.T.E.M., while developing the soft skills that will help them succeed in life. It is both indoors and outdoors so participants must dress for the weather. (In the event of rain/ snow bring boots, snow pants and gloves) The activities for the week include: animals, cooking, arts and crafts, STEM, and more. To register go to tinyurl.com/4hemfarm.

On exhibit

Photography’s ascent in the art world is an international phenomenon. Nassau County Museum of Art’s star-studded exhibition spans the historical roots of the medium. View works by Ansel Adams and his generation and the thrilling, large-format color works of such contemporary masters as Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, James Casebere and Gregory Crewdson, among others. From the documentary to the painterly, images bear witness to the times. On view through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 4849337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Author talk

Mary Calvi, an Emmy awardwinning journalist and national anchor for WCBS-TV and weekend anchor of Inside Edition, visits Molloy University to discuss her book, “If a Poem Could Live and Breathe: A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love,” Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Her novel is an indelible portrait of the authenticity of first love, the heartache of loss, and how overcoming the worst of life’s obstacles can push one to greatness never imagined. $35, includes signed copy of the book. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Larini Room, 2nd Floor of Public Square Building, Rockville Centre. For tickets and information visit MadisonTheatreny. org or call (516) 323-4444.

Long Island Nets Basketball Clinic

The Long Island Nets invites kids to a full day of basketball fun, hosted by the Town of Hempstead, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. The team will be leading a free clinic for ages 8-14, offering tips and tricks to help the young athletes improve their skills, at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike. Each clinic participant will receive a voucher for 4 free tickets to the Long Island Nets vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants game. To register, visit TinyURL.com/TOHLINBA