Have you ever done Belly Dancing? How
about your teen girl? If not, this might be your chance. I took a belly
dancing class eons ago and it did wonders for feeling great about your
body and all its jiggles. You can sign up for the class at GUMBO that
starts Thursday, May 1st from 7-8 pm.  The instructor is also teaching a Middle Eastern Dance and Rhythm class for Children starting May 1 from 4-4:45 pm. It is for ages 4 and up. Your kids will slither like snakes, use finger cymbals, belly dance and improvise.
Gumbo

493 Atlantic Avenue

718-855-7808

Open M-F:11-7, Sa:10:30-7, Su:11-6.

Baby Loves Disco always sells out. So if you
want to be included, I would suggest getting your tix right away. Here
is the scoop! The host/mom is heather murphy monteith , the djs: the rub dj’s. They will have fun stuff: hula hoops, dance scarves, healthy snacks and juice, chill-out space and more. Ages 6 months to 7 years.
brooklyn/southpaw: Saturday May 3 from 2-5 pm tickets:  $12 per walking human. buy tickets online www.babylovesdisco.com
brooklyn - southpaw, 125 fifth ave (Park Slope) brooklyn, ny  www.spsounds.com

This weekend try out the Art and Craft, Flower and Plant sale at the Narrows Botanical Gardens in Bay Ridge. This is a great jump start on the big flower and plant sale that takes place at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens later in May. There will be crafts for children to do: flower pot painting and face painting, storytelling and you can check out the frogs, turtles and fish in the ponds. Free admission.  The event takes place on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am-4 pm (rain date is Sunday, May 4th). 

The famous Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival
at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is taking place on Saturday, May 3rd and May 4th from 10 am to 6 p.m. at Brooklyn Botanic
Garden. This weekend-long family festival of
Japanese culture and arts with over 50 performances. Taste Japanese
entrees at the Terrace Café, take free weekend tours, and browse the
special Hanami Shop. As you plan your visit, track the Garden’s more
than 200 cherry trees as the they bloom on Cherrywatch 2008 at
bbg.org/cherrywatch. To learn more about Sakura visit bbg.org or call
718-623-7333.  To get tickets go here 

The listing below, Spring Carnival, is courtesy of www.gocitykids.com. This sounds like a fun time.

Time: 10am-3pm   Cost: Free entry; Buy tickets for activities ($2-$3 each) or purchase a $25 day pass

Spring Carnival Families First hosts a carnival with old-fashioned arcade games, crafts, moon walk, face painting, a tempting selection of kid-friendly food, a silent auction, and entertainment. A petting zoo is set up from 12n-3pm. Rain or shine! [718.237.1862; http://www.familiesfirstbrooklyn.org]

The Prospect Park Zoo is having their “Shear” Excitement at the Barn, May 3 and 4. An expert shearer will be shearing not only sheep but alpacas! Fleece Festival is free with regular zoo admission.
Sheep Shearing. Time: 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.
Wooly Wonders at the Barn Local artists demonstrate wool carding, finger-knitting, and other techniques.
Time: Noon­–4:00 p.m.
Baaaing to the Beat
Country singer Mary Lamont
leads a hoof-stomping barnyard hoedown, New York City-style. Time: Noon­–4:00 p.m.
Crafts Make a headband adorned with sheep cut-outs. Time: Noon­–4:00 p.m.
Hands-On Science Activities Led by SPARKS, a local science
education program. Time: Noon­–4:00 p.m.
Keeper Chats Times: Barn chat: 11:00 a.m.; Discovery Trail Chat: 3:00 p.m.
More Fleecy Fun in Prospect Park
On
Sunday, stop by the Brooklyn Public Library’s Kidsmobile at the
Prospect Park’s Children’s Corner on Flatbush Avenue for
barnyard-themed books. Throughout the weekend, Lefferts Historic House
will host their annual Flax and Fleece Fest, 1:00–4:00 p.m., both days.

Princess Katie & Racer Steve (along with mr. RAY) are going to be performing in BROOKLYN on Sunday May 4th @ Southpaw! www.princessracer.com
WHAT: Park Slope Parents Kids Music Series
WHERE: Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY
WHEN: Sunday at 2:00 p.m.: May 4
TICKETS: $10 at www.spsounds.com
INFO: (718) 230-0236

Corduroy Kid and Small Magazine are having a party with NY City Explorers.
There will be a runway show, trunk show, snacks by Panela and a craft
time taught by NY City Explorers.  The kids portraits will be taken
with their projects and featured in the next issue of Small Magazine. Sunday, May 4th from 3:30-5 pm. 388 Atlantic Ave between Hoyt and Bond. 

Bike New York is offering a free class to learn the basics of biking for new two-wheelers.  You and your child can learn how to ride a two-wheeler in a safe setting and watch other kids try it out too.  Apparently this class doesn’t teach the method of you running behind the bike and letting go….. Last year, more than 600 kids and their parents learned this method, and the program received the 2007 Best of Parks Best Partnership Award. Classes listed below are offered in association with City of New York Parks & Recreation. Bikes and helmets are required.
Pre-register at http://www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/teach_child.html.
There are four sessions in Brooklyn during Bike Month (May): choose one.
* Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., McCarren Park (Nassau Avenue, Bayard, Leonard and North 12 Streets), Williamsburg
* Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., J. J. Byrne Park (Fourth Street and Fifth Avenue), Park Slope
* Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Crispus Attucks Park (Fulton Street and Classon Avenue), Bed-Stuy. While supplies last, DOT staff will distribute free NYC bike helmets. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive a helmet.
* Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Carroll Park (Court and Smith Streets), Carroll Gardens

Don’t forget the BBG annual plant sale.
I go to this every year and find unusual plantings, great rose
specimens and helpful advice.  It really is worth it. The plant sale
takes place on May 7th (9am-7pm) and May 8th (9am-12pm). Member-only preview is on May 6th. (4:30-8pm)

Bright Ideas Is having a “Chocolate Treats and Truffles Making Workshop” so that children can make yummy treats for their moms for Mother’s day. Bright Ideas is in Bay Ridge. Stop by for some serious stirring on Wed, May 7th at 4pm, Thurs May 8th at 4 pm and Sat May 10th at 4 pm. Cost $7.00 per child or $10.00 for 2 children.
Call for reservation 718 701 2634
Bright Ideas is at 249 86th Street, Bay Ridge.

Are you interested in having your free portrait taken with your child for Mother’s Day?
Rumor has it that there isn’t any "catch" – it really is free, you just
need to sign up for a Windows photo account which is free too. The
Windows photo studio is "for real", and it is a nice event and
supposedly very fun . You get a mini makeover while your tot chomps on
snacks and drinks. Then you get your shoot! The photo studio is in
Brooklyn Heights at 89 Montague Street. The offer is on until May 11th.
The studio is open from 11am-6pm. For more info, drop by or email:[email protected]

We used to live one block away from the Upright Citizens Brigade.
We used to see the lines stretch around the corner to get in for their
Asssscat show. So I was curious when I found out that the UCB is
putting on a children’s show. It sounds fun, cheap and like fairly
sophisticated comedy. Here is the scoop:
The Wizard’s Lounge is an hour-long comedy show for kids ages 4
and up. The show is part PeeWee’s Playhouse, part Harry Potter, and
part Late Night with Conan O’Brien. It’s a unique, interactive, and
silly show that will be fun for all ages. It runs every Sunday from
April 20th through May 11th. Showtime is 12:30pm. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or at http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/1690.
The UCB Theater is located at 307 W. 26th Street between 8th and 9th
Avenue (212-366-9176; newyork.ucbtheatre.com). Subway: Take the C or E
train to 23rd Street.

On Saturday, May 10th from 12-3pm maternity store, Bump Brooklyn is teaming up with Ricks Picks Pickles and Blue Marble Ice Cream to celebrate Mothers Day.
They will be accepting donations for the ice cream and contributing a
portion of the weekend sales to The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation.

Vaccinating Your Child: A Workshop for Parents and Practitioners with Dr. Palevsky onThursday, May 15 6:30-9:00 pm.
With all the recent discussion, debate, and questions around
vaccinations, this workshop is aimed at helping parents better
undersand the issues so that they can feel confidant about their
decisions.  Dr. Palevsky is a board certified pediatrician who received
his medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine in 1987. He
completed a three year pediatric residency in 1990 at the Mount Sinai
Hospital in NYC, and a one year fellowship at Bellevue Hospital-NYU
School of Medicine in the pediatric outpatient department and emergency
room. For more information about Dr. Palevsky, please visit: www.HolisticChildHealth.com. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Where: The Everyday Athlete- 136 Union Street (btwn Hicks and Columbia)

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