Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Oscar-themed jams in W. Hempstead

The West Hempstead Public Library will feature a special Oscar-themed musical performance on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. With the Oscars fast approaching, the band The Vic Vincent Group will perform memorable songs from this year’s nominated films. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Chinese New Year

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a festive meal at the West Hempstead Public Library on Monday, Jan. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Chef Dan will prepare a vegan version of some Chinese favorites just in time for the New Year. A tasting will follow. Cost: $3; cash only. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Mah Jong at the library

Stop by Malverne Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of mah jong. Test your skills with these colorful tiles and may the best mah-jong player win! All experienced players are welcome to attend. Please bring your mah jong and card set. No registration required. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Life and art of Judith Leiber

Join Ann Fristoe Stewart, collections manager of the Leiber Collection, who presents the work of celebrated handbag designer Judith Leiber when she visits Nassau County Museum of Art, on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. Fristoe will discuss the illustrious life of Leiber and her career as a Hungarian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur. Info: (516) 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Stan Wiest salutes musical theater icons

Enjoy an afternoon of piano arrangements of classic Cole Porter and George Gershwin melodies, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. The concert, at Landmark on Main Street, includes a sing-a-long to such beloved tunes like “It Had to Be You” and “My Blue Heaven.” Wiest has appeared with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Victor Borge. Info: (516) 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.