Best bets on Long Island this weekend

SATURDAY

Beat it

A hands-on workshop explores the basic rhythms and movement of Japanese Taiko drumming, 2-4 p.m. at the Ryu Shu Kan Japanese Arts Center in Farmingville (1256 Waverly Ave.). Reservations required.

ADMISSION Free

PHONE 631-698-2467

WEB ryushukan.com

Emerald voice

Irish eyes will be smiling when tenor Ronan Tynan performs with the Hibernian Festival Singers, 8 p.m. at Patchogue Theatre.

ADMISSION $50-$57

PHONE 631-207-1313

WEB patchoguetheatre.com

Book lover

Celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin will read from the author's classic "Oliver Twist" for young listeners and their families, 2 p.m. at BookHampton in East Hampton.

ADMISSION Free

PHONE 631-324-4939

WEB bookhampton.com

Hot stuff

The latest in rescue equipment, ambulances and fire engines, plus information on safety, will be at the Fire, Rescue & EMS Mega Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Nassau Coliseum. Continues Sunday.

ADMISSION $13.50 (free ages 12 and younger), $7 parking

PHONE 631-669-4300

WEB nassaucoliseum.com

SUNDAY

Sitting presidents

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport marks Presidents Day with a display that includes a letter written by Abraham Lincoln to then New York City Mayor Fernando Wood and a historic oil painting and engraving of George Washington. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

ADMISSION $7 ($3 ages 12 and younger)

PHONE 631-854-5579

WEB vanderbiltmuseum.org

Treasure chest

Browse an indoor winter antiques show that promises a mix of formal 18th and 19th century items as well as country quilts, pottery and more, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department (2 Main St.).

ADMISSION $6 (free younger than 12)

PHONE 516-868-2751

WEB pekaleshows.com

KIDS

Dolly tea time

Bring a cup and your doll for tea and finger sandwiches, also make a simple embroidery and a yarn doll.

WHEN | WHERE 2-4 p.m. Friday, David Conklin Farmhouse Museum, 2 High St., Huntington

ADMISSION $10 adults, $25 children ages 7-12, must be accompanied by an adult

INFO huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org, 631-427-7045

Made their mark

The traveling exhibit, "The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion," explores ancient Mayan glyphs with interactive hands-on activities.

WHEN | WHERE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Long Island Children's Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City

ADMISSION Free with museum admission: $11, free under 1

INFO 516-224-5800, licm.org

Sundays at the museum

Family walk-through of the current exhibits, along with supervised art activities.

WHEN | WHERE 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor

ADMISSION $10, $8 seniors, $4 students and ages 4-12, $2 parking

INFO 516-484-9337, nassaumuseum.org

Compiled by Lynn Petry