There are many choices for families and children in New York City, and during the spring and summer NYC has many kids and family activities that include concerts, museum exhibitions, arts and crafts, nature walks in local parks, and many other outdoor activities. Here are some of today's kids and family activities in The Bronx, from nature hikes to kid-friendly performances!
Toddler Story Time - Westbury Friends School
Through May 31, 2012 - Westbury
Toddlers can enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays. A light snack and plenty of social interaction will be provided. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child.
Tartan Day Parade - Sixth Ave. at 45th St.
April 14, 2012 -
The thrilling sound of bagpipes brings the 14th Annual Tartan Day Parade to the Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) at 2pm. The parade goes from 45th Street to 55th Street. Thousands of pipers, drummers, and members of Scottish clans and societies, are joined by the biggest pack of wee Scotties and Westies in any parade.
Westchester Philharmonic Open Rehearsal - Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase College
April 14, 2012 - Purchase
A rehearsal for the weekend's performances. World-renowned violinist, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, "sits in" with the Philharmonic as soloist-leader of a unique, conductor-less program.
Manon - Metropolitan Opera
April 14, 2012 -
Anna Netrebko's dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly's new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Met's Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium.
La Traviata - Metropolitan Opera
April 14, 2012 -
Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Decker's stunning production, in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, and Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
Mahler's Symphony No. 1 - New York Philharmonic
Through April 14, 2012 -
Young People's Concerts: Brahms - New York Philharmonic
April 14, 2012 -
As a young man Johannes Brahms accepted a challenge to buck the tide of musical change. How was the world changing and what enabled Brahms to redirect musical history?
Gabriel Iglesias - Radio City Music Hall
April 14, 2012 -
The "fluffy" comedian brings his animated comedy style combining storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects to Radio City Music Hall this spring! Gabriel Iglesias Presents: Stand-Up Revolution Tour marks the second stand-up tour that COMEDY CENTRAL has produced with the comedian. Last year's COMEDY CENTRAL Live: Gabriel Iglesias The Fluffy Shop Tour was a smash success with over 70 performances in theatre-size venues, 125,000 tickets sold and $4 million in box office revenue. In 2009, he also performed at "COMEDY CENTRAL Park," a night of free stand-up comedy live from Central Park's SummerStage to a capacity crowd of 5,000.
On Tuesday, November 15, "Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution" DVD will be released by COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. The uncensored two disc set featuring over 40 minutes of new material from Iglesias, includes extended episodes with over two hours of content not appearing in the broadcast episodes, outtakes and the music video for the show's theme song, "Hey It's Fluffy."
Recently, Iglesias starred in COMEDY CENTRAL's brand-new stand-up series, "Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution." Filmed at Phoenix's newest club, Stand Up Live, the series featured Iglesias opening each of the six episodes with all-new material and introducing different stand-up guests during each show. The show included music from three-time Grammy award-winners Ozomatli, the house band. Iglesias has also starred in two COMEDY CENTRAL one-hour specials, both of which had corresponding DVDs. His last release, "I'm Not Fat, I'm Fluffy" debuted in 2009 and his first special/DVD "Hot & Fluffy" was released in 2007. Iglesias has sold over one million DVD & Blu-ray units to date. Iglesias' television credits include "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Conan," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "The Family Guy," "Good Morning America" and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." He has also headlined the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and Toronto. In 2009, Gabriel had the unique opportunity to be the headliner at the Amman Jordan Comedy Festival, the first of its kind in the Arab world ? he recently returned to Amman Jordan for a second visit in 2010. Iglesias' world tour performances include locations such as Australia (Melbourne and Sydney) and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Khobar, Qatar and Dubai.) On November 5, 2011 Iglesias began his European tour of Sweden, Norway, Netherlands Belgium and England.
Gan Shabbat Service - Bet Torah
April 14, 2012 - Mt. Kisco
Gan Shabbat is a program of children's Sabbath services for nursery-school-age students and their families open to all. It is interactive introduction to Shabbat songs, stories, and prayers for toddlers up to grade 2. A kid-friendly Kiddush of refreshments follows each service. Unaffiliated families and intermarried families are invited to join this specially-designed, warm and welcoming children's program.
Beatles Brunch - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
April 14, 2012 -
NYC's Longest Running Beatles Show STRAWBERRY FIELDS featuring former members of Broadway's BEATLEMANIA Doors: 11am - Show: 12pm Ticket includes All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet, Show, Tax and Tip $40 adv, $42.50 door STRAWBERRY FIELDS is a look-a-like, sound-a-like Beatles tribute, dedicated to bringing you as close to a real Beatles concert as you can get. They take you on a Magical Mystery Tour beginning in 1964 complete with mop top hair, black suits with thin ties & the 1st four albums of music. Next stop, 1967, features the psychedelic era of "Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band" album with all the costumes & jackets on the album cover. The last stop includes: "White Album", "Abbey Road" & "Let It Be".
Free Crafts for Kids - Lakeshore Learning Store
April 14, 2012 - New Hyde Park
Keep those little hands busy as they create craft projects every Saturday this month. Children ages 3 and up are welcome at all Lakeshore Learning locations. For more information, visit www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids.
Stamp, Coin & Paper Money Show - Westchester County Center
April 14, 2012 - White Plains
The Stamp, Coin & Paper Money Show is now celebrating 48 years at Westchester County Center. There will be over 100 dealer booths including stamps, coins, and postcards.
Disney Live! Phineas and Ferb - Westchester County Center
April 14, 2012 - White Plains
Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour! Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state area gang embark on a bold escape, jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure. And, before you can wonder, "Hey, where's Perry?" the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz's evil plans. Musical madness abounds - even Candace can't help but join the hilarious hijinks. Note: Children ages 2 and older need a ticket.
Freedom Lunch Cruise the 9/11 Memorial - World Yacht
April 14, 2012 -
World Yacht's weekly Freedom Lunch Cruise to the 9/11 Memorial allows guests to combine a lunch buffet with a visit to lower Manhattan and the 9/11 Memorial. Tickets for the Freedom Lunch Cruise may be purchased online at www.worldyacht.com and are priced at $69.15 for adults and $36.21 for children. Boarding begins at 11:30am, sailing from 12:00-3:00pm.You'll enjoy lunch while sailing down the Hudson River with unobstructed views of the city skyline. Once docked at lower Manhattan, you will have time to take in the 9/11 Memorial while the yacht will wait to return you to Pier 81 in Midtown.
Big Box of Distractions - Irondale Center
April 14, 2012 - Fort Greene
Create puppets, learn about clowning and acrobatics, recite Shakespeare, explore yoga and historical events like the Abolitionist movement, and even more at Irondale Center's edu-carnival. This session features Donna Bouthillier and kids yoga.
Family Disco Party - The Moxie Spot
April 14, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights
Eat dinner and dance away to classic '70s disco/funk.
Seal Cruise - The Riverhead Foundation
April 14, 2012 - Freeport
Sail aboard Captain Lou Fleet to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay. A naturalist will be on board to discuss biology and behavior of seals and other marine life encountered. Proceeds support the New York State Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program.
Queens Family Resource Day - Queens Library: Flushing Branch
April 14, 2012 - Flushing
Join the New York City Child Care Resource & Referral Consortium for Queens Family Resource Day. Representatives from a variety of community resources will be available to provide information to help families find summer camps, child care programs, and educational resources. Various workshops and activities will also be available throughout the day. Face painting and giveaways will be available for children.
Aladdin - Broadhollow Theatre
April 14, 2012 - Elmont
Welcome to Agrabah, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail. All of your favorite characters are here including Aladdin, Jasmine and of course, the Genie.
DOO WOP WED WIDING HOOD - Studio Theatre
April 14, 2012 - Lindenhurst
It's the 1950s, hula-hoops are in high demand and so is Little Red Riding Hood. Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin and ordinary Loud Prince Frank all want to woo Red Riding Hood in this revisionist adaptation of the classic story that has a few other familiar themes thrown in.
Free crafts for kids every Saturday - Lakeshore Learning Store
April 14, 2012 - New Hyde Park
Kids will relish these Saturday morning activities where they get a chance to try their hand at cool art and craft projects.
Craft for Kids - The Cupcake Corner
April 14, 2012 - Garden City
Bring kids to this bakery/cafe for a free craft every Saturday and Sunday. Craft takes anywhere between 15-45 minutes depending on the age of the child. Different crafts each week. No reservations needed.
Nest Watch - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center
April 14, 2012 - Cornwall
Amateur ornithologists can learn about bird nesting behaviors as well as how to observe and report sitings to the Cornell database.
Westchester Jazz Orchestra Performs Music of Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles - Irvington Town Hall Theater
April 14, 2012 - Irvington
Presented By: Westchester Jazz Orchestra. Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles are icons in the worlds of pop, soul, blues, and jazz. Their voices and music are instantly recognized, and many of their songs are classics. From "Little Stevie" to "the Genius," WJO will groove on their funky and swinging hits.
The Secret Life of Box Turtles - Teatown Lake Reservation
April 14, 2012 - Ossining
Slow and steady, and hiding in plain sight, box turtles are both mysterious and elusive. Meet some of Teatown's ambassador box turtles up close. Hear interesting stories from a turtle rehabilitator of box turtles found injured in the wild, about their recovery, and release back to their wild homes.
Church Tower Walk - St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
April 14, 2012 - Mt. Vernon
A hike up the wooden staircase in the Church tower, leading to the 250-year-old bronze bell, one of the oldest in the country, and a fine view of the surrounding communities.
Nanuet Community Cleanup - Stop and Shop Parking Lot
April 14, 2012 - Nanuet
Keep Rockland Beautiful hosts this annual event to help beautify the community. Meet at Stop and Shop to register, pick up supplies, and get refreshments. Pre-registration is requested. Rain date April 15.
Stony Point Community Cleanup - James A Farley Middle School
April 14, 2012 - Stony Point
Keep Rockland Beautiful hosts this annual event to help beautify the community. Meet at the Farley Middle School to register, pick up supplies, and get refreshments. Pre-registration is requested. Rain date April 21.
2nd Annual EscapeMaker.com Local Food & Travel Expo - Skylight One Hanson
April 14, 2012 - Brooklyn
Tickets $13.00/ Kids Under 10 Free. Free bike valet will be provided by Transportation Alternatives in the adjacent lot.
Over 50 getaway destinations, from counties to towns to local farms and bed & breakfasts within a day's drive or train ride of NYC will be exhibiting on the main floor of Downtown Brooklyn’s former Williamsburgh Savings Bank - now known as Skylight One Hanson. Find out what's hot in sustainable travel, book vacation packages and sample local wines and foods! Plus, nosh your way through the “Made in Brooklyn” Marketplace in the bank vault downstairs and get a fresh new perspective on Brooklyn as an agri-tourism escape and culinary destination. 50 local getaway prizes will be given away and there will be educational workshops, food demonstrations and other activities throughout the day! A portion of door sales will benefit GrowNYC's "GrowtoLearn" which teaches kids about nutrition in schools and "Camp Brooklyn" which takes kids out of the city for a fresh perspective and to learn new skills. City Harvest will also be distributing the event's food surplus to NYC's hungry.
Use code “escapemakercg12” to get $3.00 off your ticket purchase (ONLINE ONLY). Presented by EscapeMaker.com, Cabot Cheese, Amtrak, Zipcar and Brooklyn Tourism.
More info and to purchase tickets: http://www.escapemaker.com/travelexpo
Opening Reception and Year of the Dragon Celebration - Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
April 14, 2012 - North Salem
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by making a clay dragon with Vicky Youngman to take home with you.
Celebrate Earth Festival - Brooklyn Children's Museum
April 14, 2012 - Crown Heights
Try your hand at running the Museum's geothermal heating system to keep the Museum warm, give our bamboo zoetrope a spin, and use solar panels to harness the power of the sun. Meet local green heroes and solve environmental puzzles at our Eco-Fair.
Story Book Movie Time - Brooklyn Children's Museum
April 14, 2012 - Crown Heights
Tots! Camera! Action! Calling all pint-sized film enthusiasts to enjoy an animated film on big screen.
Hello, Tree - Brooklyn Children's Museum
April 14, 2012 - Crown Heights
Why are trees important? Explore why trees are important for our planet and how they help our environment and ecosystem. Learn to identify parts of a tree and how they grow. Plant your own tree to take home and use bark to create a beautiful work of art.
Evening Howl for Adults - Wolf Conservation Center
April 14, 2012 - South Salem
A festive evening. While enjoying wine and cheese, guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr as well as endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves, and take a sunset hike to howl with the wolves during their favorite hour. For adults 21 years old and over. Pre-registration is required.
Opening Day Parade - Prospect Park Bandshell
April 14, 2012 - Park Slope
Celebrate the coming of Spring and the crack of the first bat as Brooklyn little leaguers and their parents march through Park Slope and into the Prospect Park bandshell, where the first pitch will be thrown. Parade begins at 7th Avenue and Carroll Street.
NEW 'Sharks & Rays' Gallery - Maritime Aquarium
April 14, 2012 - Norwalk
In conjunction with the new renovation, the aquarium is opening a new touch pool with sharks and several species of rays. Visitors can run their fingers down the backs of these prowling – but harmless – predators.
Saturday Family Programs: Carnegie Kids presents Elizabeth Mitchell - Brooklyn Public Library, central branch
April 14, 2012 - Prospect Heights
Mitchell (featured in the February 2012 issue of Brooklyn Parent) delivers performances in a warm, family-style hootenanny that engages everyone in a fun, all-ages, interactive event that's part of celebration, part learning adventure.
Free Craft Saturdays - Star Clown Hangings - Straight A's
April 14, 2012 - White Plains
Free drop-in arts & crafts.
Spelling Bee - Straight A's
April 14, 2012 - White Plains
Challenge peers and friends at a friendly Spelling Bee.
Saturday Crafts - The Field Library
April 14, 2012 - Peekskill
Discover your inner artist at this simple drop-in craft time. No registration required.
NATURE FRIENDLY GARDENING SERIES #1: THE BIRD-FRIENDLY YARD - Greenburgh Nature Center
April 14, 2012 - Scarwsdale
Never seen a Cedar Waxwing or a Carolina Wren in your yard? You'll attract these and other interesting birds if you follow the tips this expert garden instructor will share with you. First of a three-part series presented by Kim Eierman, native landscape expert. Limited enrollment; pre-registration online. An assortment of plants are available for purchase after each program.
Fam Lab: Nests & Weaving - Orange Splot Art Spot
April 14, 2012 - Peekskill
Explore the interactive art lab, experiment with materials, and play games with art ideas inspired by springtime and fiber arts.
Bilingual Saturday Storytime - Ruth Keeler Memorial Library
April 14, 2012 - North Salem
Spanish-English storytimes and songs with Barbara.
Accessibility Day - Stepping Stones Museum
April 14, 2012 - Norwalk
The museum offers free admission for families with children who have special needs.
Workshop: Tigh Na Coille Irish Youth Folklore - Stepping Stones Museum
April 14, 2012 - Norwalk
Meet young Irish performers ages 11-17 from County Clare as they lead an interactive song and dance demonstration. This program is courtesy of Creative Connections' 14th annual International Young Performers Tour.
Around the World Performance: Tigh Na Coille Irish Youth Folklore Troupe - Stepping Stones Museum
April 14, 2012 - Norwalk
Twelve young musicians and dancers from the heart of Ireland bring traditional Irish music, song and dance to Norwalk. Enjoy this inspired musical performance led by award-winning master fiddler Denis Liddy.
Introduction to Babysitting - White Plains Public Library
April 14, 2012 - White Plains
This four-hour class includes the responsibilities of the babysitter and the parents; emergencies and safety; playing and infant care. At the conclusion of the class, kids are required to take a simple true/false test. Handouts and a certificate of completion are distributed as well. Food will be provided.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' John Brown's Raid and the coming of the Civil War - St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
April 14, 2012 - Mt. Vernon
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, acclaimed historian and author David S. Reynolds, a Distinguished Professor at the Graduate Center of The City University of New York, explores roles of Harriet Beecher Stowe's landmark novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry in the origins of the Civil War. Among Professor Reynolds' publications are, "Mightier Than the Sword: 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and the Battle for America," and "John Brown, Abolitionist: The Man Who Sparked the Civil War, Killed Slavery, Seeded Civil Rights."
Family Flicks - 'Bat Man Returns' - The Picture House
April 14, 2012 - Pelham
Set with Gotham in all its wintery, blighted creepiness, the sequel introduces two of the most complex and memorable villains in the caped crusader's long history: Catwoman (a mousy, put-upon secretary who unleashes her inner ferocity while teetering on the edge of sanity) and the Penguin (who embraces his rage and penchant for chaos, while secretly craving the acceptance he never received from his parents). Rated PG-13. 1992. 75 mins.
FAMILY JAMS featuring Music for Aardvarks - Groove Performing Arts
April 14, 2012 - Larchmont
A live, interactive musical experience for the whole family. Sing, dance, jam and laugh out loud. Ages 6 mos-5 years. Registration recommended.
Dora the Explorer Live: Dora's Pirate Adventure - The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies
April 14, 2012 - Bellmore
Join Dora and her friends for a hilarious misadventure as they try to put on a play about pirates. Children will love this musical and they will have the opportunity to meet and greet the cast following the show.
Movies for Kids (And Their Families): Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Jacob Burns Film Center
April 14, 2012 - Pleasantville
The eccentric, lovable Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke) invents a car with amazing magical powers and then, with his family, has to keep the bad guys at bay. Roald Dahl wrote the screenplay for this lavish musical fantasy. Rated "G." 1968; 144 min.
Breakfast & Books for Teens (7th-12th Graders) - Briarcliff Manor Library
April 14, 2012 - Briarcliff Manor
Join other teens who love to read and chat in a casual, unstructured session. Get ideas about what to read next, influence the books purchased for the Teen Room, make friends with other readers, and eat a delicious "pot luck" breakfast provided by group members. To register, contact Amy Kaplan at abgkaplan@gmail.com or 914-941-7072.
Ryan Leslie Concert - LIU Tilles Center for Performing Arts
April 14, 2012 - Greenvale
Leslie Ryan, singer/rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur rocks the stage at this concert sponsored by the National Events Organization.
Kids' Shabbat ('Junior Junior Congregation') - New City Jewish Center
April 14, 2012 - New City
Each Saturday during the school year, the synagogue hosts a kid- friendly Shabbat program led by preschool teacher and educator, Marilyn Soffer. Jr. Jr. kids can sing Shabbat songs, talk about the Torah portion of the week, eat a Shabbat snack, lead the rest of the congregation in Adon Olam. For more information, call 638-9600 or email ncjc@newcityjc.org.
Viver Brasil - Queens Theatre
April 14, 2012 - Corona
Take an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil with this award-winning Brazilian dance company. Kids who love dance will enjoy the event just as much as those who usually prefer heading to a baseball game.
Children's Carnival - Queens County Farm Museum
April 14, 2012 - Floral Park
Join the Queens County Farm Museum for a carnival in the apple orchard. Carnival rides, midway games and prizes, hayrides, and children’s entertainment all await you and your family. Carnival rides included at no additional charge. Height rules apply at all rides.
Family Art Project: Go Wild Garden - Wave Hill
April 14, 2012 - Bronx
Marvel at bursting buds and the first green leaves of the season in Wave Hill's Wild Garden. Sketch them for inspiration, then mix and match an array of recycled materials to create a wild and fantastical wall relief. Admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Aladdin - Broadhollow Theatre
April 14, 2012 - Elmont
Welcome to Agrabah, where every beggar has a story, and every camel has a tail. Kids will enjoy seeing all of their favorite characters including Aladdin, Jasmine, and ofcourse, the Genie.
The Rewind Show - Highline Ballroom
April 14, 2012 -
EVERY SATURDAY LATE NIGHT at The Highline Ballroom: The Rewind Show with live performances and celebrity DJs. File Under: Rock, Dance, Electronic, Late Night. 21 or over to enter. Doors at 10:30pm, Show at 11:00pm. $20 at door. RSVP to info@4kent.com. The Rewind Show is a vision we have had for as long as we have been in the business of night clubs and event planning. We are tired of the same concept that every night-club in NYC has been stuck with over the years and think that it's time to change the way to party! As we all know nothing can compare to a live performance and therefore we have created the Rewind Show! We want to bring an experience like no other by combining the live music of the 80's Rock & Roll era along with the best DJ's spinning the present hits. Every Saturday night, the Highline Ballroom will operate as a high-end night club to let people experience the Rewind Show.
OLETA ADAMS - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
April 14, 2012 - New York
Since the runaway success of her 1990 platinum-selling album Circle of One and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" (the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War), Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success, nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross, has been solidified by four Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless well of creative energy. With nine CDs to her name (including forays into secular, gospel, and Christmas music), worldwide acclaim, and over two-and-a-half million albums sold, Adams's musical odyssey continues both spiritually and creatively. Her most recent release, 2009's Let's Stay Here, is a creative and evocative project with a soulful jazz influence and songs that project many tantalizing thoughts. Producing this album herself a remarkable achievement, and for Adams, it was simply another step in her artistic development. For this consummate artist, composer, producer, and musician, many goals remain on the horizon.
Dr. John: Insides Out: Funky But It's Nu Awlins - Brooklyn Academy of Music
Through April 14, 2012 - Fort Greene
For over 40 years, Dr. John has taken the exuberant and raucous sound of New Orleans under his wing, preserving its lore and channeling it through his own style of rhythm and blues. This spring, the good doctor comes to BAM with an extraordinary entourage of musical guests for an artistic residency, offering three distinct perspectives on his formidable career. This all-out funk-infused night of New Orleans music features key players from the Crescent City.
Takacs Quartet - Carnegie Hall
April 14, 2012 -
For its second of two nights at Carnegie Hall, the Takacs Quartet presents Janacek's fascinating "Intimate Letters" quartet, inspired by 700 obsessive love letters the composer wrote to a married woman 37 years his junior, and Britten's final major work. The evening concludes with Ravel's only string quartet, the Quartet in F Major, a piece featuring nostalgic melodies dedicated to the composer's teacher Faure.
Carnegie Hall Family Concert: The New York Pops - Jim Henson's Musical World - Carnegie Hall
April 14, 2012 -
The magic of the Muppets comes alive as The New York Pops pays a musical tribute to Jim Henson's great legacy through song and puppetry.
Roulette Kids: Andrew Drury: What Isn't Obvious - Roulette
April 14, 2012 - Boerum Hill
Everyone knows that if you hit a drum you make a sound. But have you ever played a drum with a dustpan? Made a drum scream by blowing on it? This is your chance to hear (and make!) drum sounds that hardly anyone—including a vast majority of drummers—is even aware of.
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor - The Town Hall
April 14, 2012 -
Today, A Prairie Home Companion is heard by more than 4 million listeners each week on some 590 public radio stations, and abroad on America One and the Armed Forces Networks in Europe and the Far East. Join host Garrison Keillor -- Guy Noir, Dusty and Lefty, and the News from Lake Wobegon -- as PHC returns to The Town Hall stage.
Family Weekend Workshop - Paint Popping Patterns - Hudson River Museum & Planetarium
April 14, 2012 - Yonkers
Creative activities inspired by the Museum's collections and current exhibitions, led by Junior Docents. Today: "Paint Popping Patterns."
Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players in Concert - Symphony Space
April 14, 2012 - Upper West Side
With clever, funny songs dealing with important issues a young child might face (the horrors of school picture day, making friends with the monster under the bed) Justin Roberts's lyrics are rich with sharp, comedic insight that make his shows enjoyable for parents as well as kids.
DRUM CIRCLE - Westport Library
April 14, 2012 - Westport
Enjoy a rhythmic journey in this hands-on program, using ethnic drums and world percussion instruments. No musical experience necessary; instruments will be provided. For middle school and up. Register online.
Fur, Fins, and Feathers - Wilton Library
April 14, 2012 - Wilton
Children in grades 4-6 are invited to join this book club which focuses on animals. This month the club discusses White Star: A Dog on the Titanic by Marty Crisp. Sam, a young passenger, and Star, a smart and energetic Irish setter, struggle to survive the sinking of the great ocean liner.
Up 4 Art - Staten Island Children's Museum
April 14, 2012 - Staten Island
What can you sculpt from clay?
The Mount Sinai Medical Center's 9th Annual Community Health Fair - Center for Advanced Medicine
April 14, 2012 - New York
MAGIC & MEDICINE TEAM UP FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION The Mount Sinai Medical School and special guest Earvin “Magic” Johnson present the 9th Annual Community Health Fair Mount Sinai medical students provide free screenings for diabetes, vision and hearing, blood pressure, and many more at their 9th Annual Community Health Fair in East Harlem.
A full day of entertainment and education for adults and children alike includes yoga classes, a prize raffle, live music, and the opportunity to meet basketball legend “Magic” Johnson. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call: 212-659-9085
Family Fun Day - Bellarmine Museum of Art/Fairfield University
April 14, 2012 - Fairfield
Come learn about ancient Chinese art and culture. Learn how to make a Chinese brush painting; enjoy a kid-friendly tour of the museum's special exhibition, "Immortality of the Spirit: Chinese Funerary Art from the Han and Tang Dynasties" hear stories inspired by Chinese history in the galleries. There are drop-in crafts through out the day, a kids museum tour at 2pm and storytime at 3pm. Best for children ages 4-10 but all are welcome.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center's 9th Annual Community Health Fair - Center for Advanced Medicine
April 14, 2012 - East Harlem
Mount Sinai Medical School students will provide free screenings for diabetes, vision and hearing, blood pressure, and many more at their 9th Annual Community Health Fair in East Harlem.
A full day of entertainment and education for adults and children alike will include yoga classes, a prize raffle, live music, and the opportunity to meet basketball legend "Magic" Johnson. The event is free and open to the public.
Learn Manners in the Manor House - Mill Neck Manor
April 14, 2012 - Mill Neck
The spirited Nanny Rose and her charming domestic, Olivia, will guide children through proper dining etiquette and manners in a fun, interactive show. Cost includes a light lunch. Proceeds benefit Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf. Advance reservations and payment are required. Register at millneck.org or call 516-628-4243.
Grandpa the Spider Monkey's Birthday - Staten Island Zoo
April 14, 2012 - Staten Island
Celebrate the 40th birthday of Grandpa, the oldest living spider monkey in the United States. Bring a gift for Grandpa and get a 2 for 1 Admission at a later date. Grandpa is registered at www.statenislandzoo.org; please click on the calendar to get the complete list of birthday gifts. (Sing Happy Birthday and cake at 2pm.)
Target Picture Story Saturday with special guest reader Farmer Brett Alcaro - Katonah Museum of Art
April 14, 2012 - Katonah
Target Picture Story Saturday, sponsored by Target, welcomes special guest reader, Brett Alcaro a farmer from Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center in Yorktown Heights. Farmer Brett will bring along freshly harvested vegetables and will be reading his favorite farming stories: "My First Farm Book," by Annie Ingle, "The Tiny Seed," by Eric Carle, and "Big Egg," by Molly Coxe. The activity to follow will be planting seeds.
From the New World Festival Opening - Jamaica Performing Arts Center
April 14, 2012 - Jamaica
Bring the family to the 2012 QSO Arts & Music Festival 1001 Voices' opening event. A night of music and fun, the concert also features a cello performance from Jung-Hsuan Ko, the 2011 QSO Young Soloist Competition winner. It also includes Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in e minor "From the New World."
Storybook Discovery Days for Children - Voelker Orth Museum
April 14, 2012 - Flushing
Come to the parlor for a special treat. Dr. Marge Hendler's monthly reading series for young children six and younger helps cultivate the joys of reading early.
Making Books Sing's The Butterfly - The Mint Theater
April 14, 2012 - Times Square
A one-hour family musical about the friendship between two adolescent girls set in WWII in France, based on the book by Patricia Polacco. Best suited for children ages 7 and older.
Making Books Sing's Weekend at Pinkberry - Pinkberry
April 14, 2012 - Times Square
To celebrate the opening weekend of Making Books Sing's spring 2012 family musical, The Butterfly, Pinkberry will award anyone with a coupon, available at all performances of The Butterfly and online, with a tasty treat. 20% of all sales over the weekend will be donated to Making Books Sing's theatrical productions and arts-in-education programs.
Coupons will be available at all performances of The Butterfly at the Mint Theater and online at makingbookssing.org.
How Did They Do That? Islamic Arms and Armor - Metropolitan Museum of Art
April 14, 2012 - Upper East Side
Peek at technique and learn, through handling tools and materials, how works of art were created. Half hour sessions over the course of three hours.
Do Jump's 'Ahhh HA!' - The New Victory Theater
April 14, 2012 - Times Square
Aerialists that act, comedians that fly, and acrobats that dance: Do Jump!'s multi-talented ensemble enthralls audiences with their incredible physical skill, hilarious comedy, and moments of heart-stopping beauty, all set to live music by the Afro-Hebrew ensemble Klezmocracy.
AHHH HA! takes you on a transformational journey from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again, fusing athletics with aesthetics, choreography with creativity, and theater with illusion to create a whole new world of wonder.
Spring Sprouts Stroll-an Early Spring Walk For Children - Old Westbury Gardens
April 14, 2012 - Old Westbury
Enjoy an invigorating walk while discovering wildflowers, early spring blooms in the Walled Garden, and taking advantage of unique perspectives of the grounds through the branches of trees which are not yet filled with leaves.
Maternity and Baby Photography Workshop - Destination Maternity
April 14, 2012 - Midtown
Professional portrait photographer Rachel Elkind will cover everything from how to prepare for your photo session (clothing, timing, style) to fun products for each stage. There will be a raffle in class and five people will win a complimentary maternity, baby, or family session, valued at $265.
Nature 911 - Connecticut Audubon Society
April 14, 2012 - Fairfield
What do you do if you find an injured or baby bird on the ground or a turtle in the middle of the road? What if a cardinal keeps flying into your windows? Learn how best to help all of the creatures in and around your backyard. Call ext. 109 to register.
Saturday Morning Storytelling: Stories from Norway - Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
April 14, 2012 - Midtown
Some of New York's most famous storytellers bring to life exciting tales of mythical creatures and fantastic adventures from Scandinavia and the far North in Saturday Morning Storytelling. This week, Ellen Shapiro tells Stories from Norway.
The H.C. Andersen Storytellers Artistic Director is Diane Wolkstein and Saturday Morning Storytelling at Scandinavia House is made possible by support from DeWitt Stern Group, Inc.
Scandinavian Sing-Along - Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
April 14, 2012 - Midtown
Scandinavia holds a treasure-trove of children's songs and games. Danish musicians Anne Mette Iversen and Vibe Normann will introduce children to English versions of a selection of these songs, play musical games, and also perform some songs in modern, jazzy arrangements. Come prepared to move, dance, imagine, and sing your heart out!
Anne Mette Iversen and Vibe Normann are Danish musicians living in New York. Iversen's background is in jazz, while Normann's is in classical and Danish folk music. They share a special love for the Danish children's songs they grew up with, and have performed together on several occasions in both New York and Washington, D.C.
'The Lonely Phone Booth' - Manhattan Children's Theatre
April 14, 2012 - Lower Manhattan
Based on the book The Lonely Phone Booth by Peter Ackerman, and inspired by one of the last remaining fully enclosed phone booths in Manhattan (at 100th and West End Avenue) this fantasy tale explores the story of an old friend who is forgotten then rediscovered.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - LIVE MUSICAL! - Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
April 14, 2012 - Smithtown
Judith Viorst's humorous tale of a day in the life of a fourth grade boy makes its way to the stage.
Titanic: 100 Years Later - The Scholastic Store
April 14, 2012 - SoHo
In April of 1912, the great Titanic sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic, and people are still fascinated by the how and why. Meet author Hugh Brewster and celebrate the release of his book, 882 ½ Amazing Answers to Your Questions about the Titanic. There will be a just-for-fun open book pop quiz. If you pass the test, you get a 100 year anniversary special discount on the book!
Hart & Kaufman's 'You Can't Take it With You' - Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
Through April 14, 2012 - Westhampton Beach
The quirky Sycamore family comes face to face with the wealthy and uptight Kirby's when their children meet and fall in love. Local teens perform.
Live Music with Keith Maguire - Martha Clara Vineyards
April 14, 2012 - Riverhead
Enjoy live music at the vineyard.
Garland Jeffreys & The Coney Island Playboys - Highline Ballroom
April 14, 2012 -
Hailing from Brooklyn, Garland Jeffreys got his start playing in Manhattan nightclubs, including Gerde's Folk City, The Bitter End, Kenny's Castaways, and later Reno Sweeney, where he began a long commitment to exploring racially conscious themes in his work, sometimes utilizing blackface masks and a rag doll named Ramon in performance. He released his self-titled solo debut on Atlantic Records in 1973. Around the same time Jeffreys wrote "Wild in the Streets." One of his best-known songs, it's become something of an unofficial anthem for the skate community. The latest album from Jeffreys, The King of In Between, came out just last year and was featured on numerous year-end best of lists.
Spring Fling - Unleashed by Petco
April 14, 2012 - New York
It’s Spring time! Join us for some treats, music and fun! There will be a chance to meet with a dog trainer, sample some dog foods and have some cake! Stop by Unleashed by Petco for some spring-themed fun.
Tile Making Workshop for Nature's Discovery Playground - Greenburgh Nature Center
April 14, 2012 - Scarsdale
The Greenburgh Nature Center will be opening their Nature's Discovery Playground this summer. For a limited time, you can add your name to the Nature's Discovery Playground at the Greenburgh Nature Center by purchasing a personalized nature tile and/or participating in a family-friendly, tile making workshop. GNC is partnering with the Clay Art Center to bring the expertise and creative talent of professional artists to the nature tiles and the workshop. At the workshop, children and families will work with "of the Earth" clay. Take this opportunity to incorporate your imagination and creativity into the design of the playground. All tiles will be publicly displayed and installed in the Nature's Discovery Playground.
FamilyDay@theCenter: New Architecture in the Middle East - Center for Architecture
April 14, 2012 - Greenwich Village
Families can explore the Center for Architecture?s current exhibition CHANGE: Architecture and Engineering in the Middle East 2000-Present to see the wide range of new structures being built there, and consider how the qualities of a place, such as climate, resources, and tradition, affect the local architecture. Families will then have a chance to design their own building for this part of the world, using ideas from the exhibition and their own imaginations.
Family Day Programs are designed for children ages 5-13 years old, accompanied by an adult. Admission is $20/family of 4; additional guests accompanying a family admission are $5 each.
Spring Break Crafts, Games, and Shakes - Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
April 14, 2012 - Upper East Side
Drop in during regular museum hours and make a 19th-century craft and play traditional parlor games. Have fun with historic toys outside in the garden, weather permitting. Each adult admission also includes a coupon for one free kid's milkshake at Johnny Rockets with entree purchase. Free with general admission.
Improv 4 Kids - Broadway Comedy Club
April 14, 2012 - Times Square
Hilarious interactive improv comedy for the whole family. Songs and skits are created on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation.
Montauk Lighthouse - Montauk Lighthouse
April 14, 2012 - Montauk
Visit the lighthouse for the view and a little history. Children must be 41" to climb the tower.
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit - Theatre Three
April 14, 2012 - Port Jefferson
Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, Benjamin Bunny, the McGregors, and all their friends come to life in this adaptation of Beatrix Potter's classic tale.
The Wizard of Oz - Arena Players Repertory Theater- Vanderbilt Mansion Carriage Hoouse
April 14, 2012 - Centerport
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey down the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz in this audience participation production of the classic story.
Somers Library Day - Somers Library
April 14, 2012 - Somers
Bring your family to celebrate the Somers Library's 30 years in Reis Park with children's activities and Storytime Stage concert, birthday cake, clown, balloons and popcorn, face painting, raffles, book sale, fine amnesty day, Singing Harp chamber music, therapy dogs, and more!
Sheep-to-Shawl Festival - Philipsburg Manor
April 14, 2012 - Sleepy Hollow
Celebrate the arrival of spring on the farm! Sheep-shearing, dyeing wool, and weaving cloth are just some of the activities. Scottish border collies display their skills with sheep-herding demonstrations throughout the day, while newborn lambs frolic. Visitors are invited to explore each step in the process of turning wool into cloth using 18th-century techniques.
Intro to Solids - Parents R Talking
April 14, 2012 - Mineola
Introducing solids to your baby is a really big milestone. The class covers recognizing the signs your baby is ready for solids, what to expect in the beginning, some simple foods you can make yourself, and foods to avoid. Always consult your pediatrician regarding starting your baby on solids and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks. Saturday, April 14th -10 to 10:45am
Contact Melissa for more info.
melissa@fitandhealthyny.com
LONG ISLAND Adoption Mini-Conference - Spence-Chapin's Long Island office
April 14, 2012 - Hauppauge
This mini conference day provides a variety of workshops for adoptive families and those considering adoption. Advance reservations required. Register by calling 212-360-0259 or email ARC@spence-chapin.org.
Considering Adoption? Come Hear about Your Options - Spence-Chapin's Long Island office
April 14, 2012 - Hauppauge
Current adoption practices offer families many options, but with those choices there can be confusion about what the best route is for your family. Learn what all of your options in International and Domestic adoption are, what the current climate of adoption is, and how to make an informed decision about the type of child you could welcome into your family. This event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parents, adoptive or prospective adoptive parents, and adoptees. Advance reservations are required. Register by calling 212-360-0259 or email ARC@spence-chapin.org.
The Science Barge Season Opening - The Science Barge
April 14, 2012 - Yonkers
The Science Barge is an environmental educational center and sustainable urban farm powered by solar, wind, and biofuel, and irrigated by rainwater and purified river water. The Barge contains a hydroponic greenhouse which grows an abundance of fresh produce. Free tours of the Barge will begin at 2pm, and will be held every hour on the hour. Free food, giveaways, children's activities, and family fun! Rain or Shine. For information contact Groundwork Hudson Valley at 914-375-2151.
Tunes with Tina - The Bar on Fifth at The Setai Fifth Avenue
April 14, 2012 - Midtown
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Award-winning jazz pianist and songwriter Tina deVaron will turn the The Setai Fifth Avenue's Bar on Fifth into a family-friendly brunch spot every weekend from Easter to Mother's Day and plays host to this lively sing-a-long. Come enjoy Tina's classic children's songs and new favorites. Tunes with Tina guests can choose three courses from the "little prix fixe" menu and two courses from the "big prix fixe" menu, coffee, tea, or juice. Reservations can be made through OpenTable or by calling The Setai Fifth Avenue's Bar on Fifth at 212-695-4005.
Funny Food Brunch - HENRY's Restaurant
April 14, 2012 - Upper West Side
Join Bill and Claire Wurtzel in celebration of their new book "Funny Food: 365 Healthy, Silly, Creative Breakfasts" at Henry's Funny Food Brunch on Saturday, April 14. There will be a special "make your own Funny Food plate" menu!
Funny Food books will be available at the special price of $15.00 (they are usually $19.95 in stores).
In addition to being an artist, Bill is a former ad executive and jazz guitarist who performs every Saturday at Henry's from 12-3pm. Bill's wife Claire is a renowned educator.
Tables by reservation only. Menu and more information at henrysnyc.com
Tar & Feathered presents Virginia [Ostgut Ton] - rsvp:virginiabklyn@gmail.com
April 14, 2012 - Brooklyn
Best Dance Party in NY Virginia (US Debut) [Ostgut Ton | Underground Quality | Berlin] US DEBUT!
While she is widely known as a vocalist, Virginia's track selection and overall DJ prowess will soon no longer be just a well kept industry secret. While in Berlin last August we were lucky enough to witness a four hour set by Virginia at Panorama Bar. Out of the countless DJs sets heard in Berlin last summer, this one was by far the most unique and in tune with the room. This set coupled with the depth of her Fabric Promo mix created all of the belief behind this booking for our Tar and Feathered party. In 2011 she played multiple dates at Panorama Bar in Berlin, Fabric in London, and concluded the year by playing at Panorama Bar for their New Year's celebration. Virginia is surely one to watch out for and we are very honored and excited to host her first ever North American appearance right here in NYC.
2012 New York International Auto Show - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Through April 15, 2012 -
The most extensive collection of the most technologically advanced vehicles on display anywhere in the world. With more than four floors of displays and nearly 1,000 stunning new 2012/2013 vehicles -- as well as sensational futuristic concept cars -- the 2012 Show is a must-see, fun day out for the whole family. Automakers have lined up dozens of new vehicles to unveil for the first time, along with new fun and informative interactive displays, ride and drives, and eco-experiences that will surprise and amaze visitors to this year's event.
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times - Discovery Times Square
Through April 15, 2012 - New York
Take a fascinating archaeological journey through the Holy Land. This rare exhibit features the famed Dead Sea Scrolls, a stone from the Western Wall from the Second Temple in Jerusalem and more than 500 never-before-seen artifacts from biblical times. Experience firsthand the traditions, beliefs and iconic objects of ancient Israel that impact world religions today.
Last Touch First - Joyce Theater
Through April 15, 2012 -
Last Touch First, one of the most intriguing productions on the Joyce spring roster, was created by world-renowned choreographer Ji?í Kylián and dancer Michael Schumacher for the 2008 Holland Dance Festival. Based on Kylián's Last Touch, created for Nederlands Dans Theater in 2003, this haunting hour-long work, performed in profoundly slow motion, "eschews physical virtuosity for control, subtlety and timing." (The Guardian,) as it penetrates the desperation, madness, and isolation involved in the "persistent pursuit of the hopeless." Ballettanz
Who Loves You, Baby? - SoHo Playhouse
Through April 15, 2012 - New York
Who Loves You, Baby?, written by New York’s own Hunter Nelson, has had everyone from hipsters to hip-replacements rolling in the aisles. Under the direction of Taylor Negron, Tom DiMenna expertly channels the unmistakable chutzpah of long-dead 70’s Hollywood tough guy Telly Savalas. That’s right: The no-nonsense Greek-American actor best known as TV’s Lt. Theo Kojak has taken flesh once again -- and he sings, too! Accompanied by virtuosic pianist Alex Leonard, and joined by Henry Kaiser as Telly’s second-banana brother George (part of a “package deal” resurrection), DiMenna creates a unique and surreal atmosphere of nightclub comedy and supernatural stagecraft, all couched in the uncontestable class and cool of a sexier (and somewhat sweatier) time gone by.
Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Who Loves You, Baby? has received cheers from all over: “You will not see a funnier play than Who Loves You, Baby?! As Savalas, Tom DiMenna is hilarious and cool like Telly.” -- Nytheater.com; “Who Loves You, Baby? is hilarious. Tom DiMenna is front and center as a dead ringer for the now-dead Savalas. It’s a brilliantly breezily bombastic performance that induces giggles galore for its gumption and straight-faced pontification.” -- Nitelife Exchange; “I laughed my way from the beginning right through the end.” -- LA Fringe Review; “Tom DiMenna plays the hairless icon with comedic grace… [the show is] simultaneously ridiculous and refreshing.” -- LA Theatre Review
Come witness this uproarious and fundamentally indescribable lounge act from the world beyond, and see for yourself why the world needs Telly now more than ever! Who Loves You, Baby? will run from January 18 to April 15, 2012 at The Huron Club at The SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). New Performance Schedule: Wednesday – Friday at 7:30PM. Tickets are $25. For tickets and information please visit www.sohoplayhouse.com. For information about Who Loves You, Baby?, please visit: www.tellysavalaslive.com.
Stroller Strides - Michael Tully Park
Through April 15, 2012 - New Hyde Park
Get fit, make friends. Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Enjoy two classes a week for 10 weeks and get FREE swim in a heated indoor pool after each class. Sign up a friend and get a FREE class. Classes run through April 15, 2012.
A Way with Words: Text in Art Exhibition - The Heckscher Museum of Art
Through April 15, 2012 - Huntington
This exhibition of works from the Permanent Collection presents art that includes words, lettering, numbers, or symbols as subject, design element, or annotation. In using text as a visual element, these works remove the written word from its expected context, encouraging us to perceive it as image and giving new meaning to the cliché “a picture is worth a thousand words.”
Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (1904-1965) - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Through April 15, 2012 -
Perhaps the greatest figure painter and landscapist of China's modern period, Fu Baoshi successfully integrated Western and traditional artistic influences to create haunting images that evoke a mood as much as a place or person. This exhibition will treat Fu's forty-year career with some seventy paintings, including many of the artist's recognized masterpieces, drawn from the preeminent holdings of China's Nanjing Museum. The exhibition, augmented by superb works from a New York private collection, will be the most comprehensive treatment of the artist's oeuvre ever presented outside of Asia. Co-organized with the Cleveland Museum of Art, the exhibition will feature a richly illustrated catalogue.
Seal and Bird Watching Cruises - Riis Landing
Through April 15, 2012 - Breezy Point
Come experience a wonderful, two-and-a-half hour narrated adventure as we seek out these playful mammals in their natural habitat as well as a variety of seabirds.
Student Art Festival Part II, Grades 9-12 - Guild Hall
Through April 15, 2012 - East Hampton
Over 5,000 students from 11 participating public, private and home schools in the Amagansett, East Hampton, Montauk, Wainscott, Southampton, Bridgehampton, Shelter Island, and Sagaponack districts participate in Guild Hall's 20th Student Art Festival. Part II of the exhibition highlights the work of aspiring young local artists in ninth through twelfth grades, showcasing their talent in Guild Hall's museum, theater and education center.
My Occasion Of Sin - Urban Stages
Through April 15, 2012 - New York
Inspired by true events that led to a race riot in Omaha, Nebraska, My Occasion of Sin is set in a segregated city in 1969.
Two men from different backgrounds: Luigi, an African American jazz drummer and George, a white music store owner who specializes in the accordion, are thrown together by fate, finding common ground in their love of music. At the same time, Mary Margaret and Vivian, two young girls from opposite sides of the city, drink in the new jazz scene for reasons of their own. Music unites and uplifts everyone around, but soon violence erupts, changing everyone's lives forever.
Show previews run from March 16-March 20, 2012 on Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm, Sunday at 5pm and Tuesday at 8pm. Opens on Wednesday, March 21 at 8pm.
Regular performance schedule through April 15: Wednesday – Saturday 8pm; Saturday matinee at 3pm, Sunday at 5pm. No show on March 24 at 3pm.
MAP NYC: ABC 123 - NY Transit Museum
Through April 15, 2012 - Brooklyn
There are 25 subway lines and over 200 bus routes in New York City. Pick your favorite and design a unique map inspired by your choice!
My Occasion Of Sin - Urban Stages
Through April 15, 2012 - New York
Inspired by true events that led to a race riot in Omaha, Nebraska, My Occasion of Sin is set in a segregated city in 1969. Two men from different backgrounds: Luigi, an African American jazz drummer and George, a white music store owner who specializes in the accordion, are thrown together by fate, finding common ground in their love of music. At the same time, Mary Margaret and Vivian, two young girls from opposite sides of the city, drink in the new jazz scene for reasons of their own. Music unites and uplifts everyone around, but soon violence erupts, changing everyone’s lives forever. Location: Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street
Show previews run from March 16 – March 20, 2012 on Friday at 8PM, Saturday at 3PM and 8PM, Sunday at 5PM and Tuesday at 8PM. Opens on Wednesday, March 21 at 8PM. Regular performance schedule through April 15: Wednesday – Saturday 8PM; Saturday matinee at 3PM, Sunday at 5PM. No show on March 24 at 3PM. Tickets are $40 ($25 during previews, through Tuesday, March 20) Tickets available at www.SmartTix.com or call 212.868.4444 Student Rush with valid ID 10 minutes before curtain (based on availability)
Who Loves You, Baby? Extends! - SoHo Playhouse
Through April 15, 2012 - New York
Originally slated to close on December 30, Who Loves You, Baby? will continue to revive the bald headed sex symbol, Telly Savalas, three times a week beginning January 18 through April 15, 2012. The show, written by Hunter Nelson, has had everyone from hipsters to hip-replacements rolling in the aisles. Under the direction of Taylor Negron, Tom DiMenna channels the unmistakable chutzpah of long-dead 70’s sex symbol Telly Savalas – best known as TV’s Lt. Theo Kojak. And he sings, too! Accompanied by virtuosic pianist Alex Leonard, and with a special appearance by Henry Kaiser as George Savalas, (Telly’s “banana-head” brother).
Location: The Huron Club at The SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street)
New Performance Schedule: Wednesday – Friday at 7:30PM Running Time is 75 Minutes Tickets
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