Long Island Culture: 'Upstream Color' in Huntington

Patch highlights cultural events around Long Island this weekend:

Special Preview: 'Upstream Color'

 Shane Carruth, acclaimed director of “Primer,” returns in person with a vision of two people who lose everything and must find their way in a new and suddenly alien world. “Upstream Color” screens at a preview with the director who also acts in the film on Monday, April 8 at 7:30 pm; the film then opens on April 12, at Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington.

Cost: CAC Members $10 / Public $15. Includes reception.

Info: 631-423-7610 www.CinemaArtsCentre.org. Tickets can be purchased online, www.CinemaArtsCentre.org at the box office during theater hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006.

Abstract Expressionism Reconsidered

The museum's exploration of the genre, including works by Diebenkorn, Frankenthaler, Hofmann, J. Ernst, Kline, Motherwell and Rothko. is open now through June 16. The lesser-known work of Fritz Bultman (see our photo) is also included.

Cost: Admission $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and above) and $4 for students and children (4 to12). Members are admitted free.

Info: Museum open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day; Tours are free with museum admission. For details on these and other events offered in conjunction with AB-EX / RE-CON, visit the museum’s website, nassaumuseum.org/events. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org.

Frankie Valli Adds New Show at Westbury

Due to high demand, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons have added a third show on Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. to their scheduled performances at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury. The famed 1960s group made famous again by the Broadway hit "Jersey Boys" will perform Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13 at 8 p.m. The added performance is on Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are $61.50 and $71.50.

Info: Tickets available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. For further information, visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

About this column: "Long Island Culture" is a Patch Friday feature highlighting upcoming cultural and arts events around our region. Add yours in the comment section below and to our events calendar. You can also pitch your best offerings to Local Editor Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com.