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Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown ©Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images Feb 25, 2007

I’m starting something new this week and I hope it helps. In Event Picks, I am going to list tickets you need to buy in advance first, so you don’t miss out on any upcoming shows. Then I am going to list general events. Among all the great events going on this weekend and early next week, some stand out:

• Chinatown’s and Flushing’s Lunar New Years’ Parades
• How do artists balance their artistic and family lives? at bax.org
• Walking tour of Chinatown with the Museum of Chinese in America
• Free Yoga at Lululemon
• Kids Week at the Intrepid
• Beam Camp Inventgenuity Festival
• Garden Where You Are with Sustainable Flatbush
• Purim Carnival at 92nd St Y
• Sex During and After Pregnancy at Babeland
• Drop-In  Montessori Playgroup at Still Hip Brooklyn
• Thinking about Preschool? with NYC School Help and parents

Tickets to buy in advance:

• March 19 through April 4: 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes
  The cheeky Aussies of Circa push their own limits as they barrel, bolt and balance at breakneck speed across The New Victory stage in 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes from March 19 through April 4, 2010.  Featuring four cirque talents with expertise in such disciplines as aerial acrobatics, hand balancing, contortion and hilarious clowning, 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes is a zany salvo of traditional and not-so-traditional circus stunts.  Member tickets cost $24.50 (orchestra), $17.50 (mezzanine) and $8.75 (balcony).  Tickets for non-Members cost $35 (orchestra), $25 (mezzanine) and $12.50 (balcony).
  Details: You can get tickets at 646-223-3010 or online at NewVictory.org. The New Victory Theater is at: 209 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
• Sunday, Feb 28 at 12pm and 2pm: Puppet Performance: Folktales of Asia & Africa (45 min)
  Egg beaters hop into cloth napkins to become Japanese sisters dressed in kimonos; salt and pepper shakers are transformed into African sisters in this fascinating puppet performance based on traditional folktales. Children and adults delight in the imaginative use of everyday objects to portray the characters in three stories in this one-woman show created and performed by Jane Catherine Shaw. All ages
  Details: BAMcafé at www.bam.org. General admission: $5 per person

• Tickets on sale for Feb. 27th-28th BAM Family Festival
  Tickets to this event go sooo fast and they just went on sale this week. Snap them up now! The films range from shorts to feature films. There are films appropriate for children starting at age 2 years. To see the schedule and listings to to their site.
  Details: Order online, call 718.777.FILM or visit the BAM Rose Cinemas Box Office (opens a half-hour before first screening of the day; opens at 9am on days of festival).  Children (13 & under): $8 per screening BAM Cinema Club Members: $8 per screening Adults: $12 per screening; $9 seniors

• Sunday, February 28: 2 pm: Gustafer Yellowgold Show at Bell House
  We are so excited to go see Gustafer in his old hometown. This show, which has been called, a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” by The New York Times and named Best of New York by New York Magazine, should be a home run.  Morgan Taylor — illustrator, songwriter, and creator of the Gustafer Yellowgold multimedia “musical moving storybook” concert experience — is hailed as one of today’s most original performers on the family music scene. The show is sponsored by Park Slope Parents and popular musician and music educator Jonathan Samson will open the show.  Arts and crafts will be provided by ArtsCetera. Tickets are $10.
  Details: The Bell House, 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY (718) 643-6510   www.thebellhouseny.com

• Friday, February, 26th- March 1st: New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival
  The critically acclaimed New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) — gkids.tv/intheaters — kicks off its 13th season at six New York locations, with ground-breaking, exciting and thought-provoking new films and events for ages 3-18.  The festival will present 100 new films from around the world with: gala opening and closing events, major feature film premieres, director Q&As, NYICFF’s award-winning short films programs, children’s film production workshops, a celebrity benefit event, a 50-year French animation retrospective, audience voting, and the NYICFF Awards Ceremony.
  Details: For coverage and listings and tickets go to www.gkids.com or 212-349-0330.  Advance tickets to all events are currently on sale.
• Saturday, March 13, 1:30-3:00pm: NYC Sleep Doctor presents: Solving Toddler Sleep IssuesWith Janet K. Kennedy, Ph.D.
  In this 90-minute class, Dr. Kennedy will discuss methods for handling transition to toddlerhood and instilling healthy sleep habits that will last your child a lifetime.
  Topics will include:Transitioning from crib to bed; Early wakings; Night wakings and wanderings; Bedtime routines; Ending bedtime battles; Tantrums and negotiations;
  Sharing a room with a new or older sibling; …plus plenty of time for Q & A! (Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate children at this event.)
• Details: $45 single, $70 couple. Class size will be limited. Register now.  Gumbo   493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third) Brooklyn  718-855-7808.

• Wednesday, March 24, 7:00-8:30pm: NYC Sleep Doctor presents: Sleep Solutions for Adults With Janet K. Kennedy, Ph.D.
  A good night’s sleep doesn’t have to be a dream!  This 90-minute class teaches you the fundamentals of getting good sleep, giving you the tools to make changes that will improve your nights…and days! Dr. Kennedy will provide realistic solutions to common problems, including: erratic sleep schedules, daytime and nighttime habits that interfere with sleep, bedtime routines, ruminating/racing thoughts, fears about sleep (or not sleeping), myths and misconceptions.  Issues particular to the the elderly will also be addressed.
  Details: $50. Class size will be limited. Register now. Gumbo   493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third) Brooklyn  718-855-7808.

General Events:

Through April 18th: Math Midway at New York Hall of Science
First, a big thank-you to our advertiser, NY Hall of Science for buying ads and second, they are giving all of us a DEAL! You get one free child admission with one paid adult general admission. Get the deal here. Experience math in cool new ways: take a smooth ride on a square-wheeled tricycle, create one-of-a-kind drawings using the mechanical harmonograph, compose a tune with the organ function grinder or attempt to solve one of the tricky math puzzles. While there, check out their great Preschool Place. It has great interactive exhibits with plenty of space for parents and kids.
Details: New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 718-699-0005 www.nysci.org

Through April 26: Tim Burton Exhibit at MOMA
You remember the films Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985), Beetlejuice (1988), Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Batman Returns (1992), The Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), right? Well, film director Tim Burton has an exhibit at MOMA that explores the full range of his creative work, tracing the current of his visual imagination from early childhood drawings through his mature work in film. It brings together over seven hundred examples of rarely or never-before-seen drawings, paintings, photographs, moving image works, concept art, storyboards, puppets, maquettes, costumes, and cinematic ephemera.  The gallery exhibition is accompanied by a complete retrospective of Burton’s theatrical features and shorts, as well as a lavishly illustrated publication.
Details: If you plan to see the exhibition Tim Burton (November 22, 2009–April 26, 2010), please be aware that gallery occupancy is limited. Timed tickets to enter Tim Burton are suggested on weekdays and required on all weekends and holidays. Timed tickets guarantee entrance to the exhibition at the time designated on the ticket, and carry no extra charge. This ticket also permits you to all other Museum galleries, exhibitions, and films. To purchase timed tickets for Tim Burton, simply select a specific date and time when you purchase your admission ticket online. Adults $20 Seniors  (65 and over with ID) $16 Students (full-time with current ID) $12 Children (16 and under) Free.  http://www.moma.org/

Through February: Lulu’s For Baby Winter and Uppa Baby Sale
All winter stuff is 25% off and save $100 or more on 2009 models of Uppa Baby Vista, Bumbleride Models, Mutsy, and Cybex Strollers. While supplies last.
Details: http://www.lulusforbaby.com/ 44 5th Ave Brooklyn NY 11217  tel 718 399-2540 fax 718 399-2580

Butterflies and Journey to the Stars at the American Museum of Natural History
Enter the lovely (and warm) exhibit of the live butterflies in the Butterfly Conservatory for an escape from winter. See the all-new Space Show “Journey to the Stars”, narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born.  The Silk Road is a new exhibit I haven’t seen yet- but might be worth a look.
Details: Adults: $16 Children (2-12): $9 Central Park West at 79^th Street. http://www.amnh.org/ To see the lighting of the tree and my dear friend Jo performing there click here.

Through April 4: Tales from the Land of Gullah
Step into the world of the Gullah people—West African slaves brought to plantations on isolated islands off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina in the 17th century—and discover how they held on to their songs, stories, and customs. Find out about common nursery rhymes and children’s songs like “Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore” the Gullah gave to American culture, catch shrimp and crabs with nets, plant okra in the garden, learn to tell Gullah time, and much more.
Details: At the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Wollman Rink in Prospect Park (November 26 – March 14, 2010)
Last year, I finally made it to this rink on closing day. Talk about procrastination! It is a fine rink for teaching small children, but don’t expect to do any jumping or fast skating here. It is small and crowded but pretty gentle for the little ones. We even made a few friends while we were there. The lockers are free but bring your own padlock. The skate rentals were easy and the personnel were pleasant. Check hours on the site. Every Friday: ½ Price Admission! (does not include skate rental charge, holidays excluded). Adults: $5 (ages 15 and up) and Children (ages 14 and under) and Seniors: $3. Skate Rental: $6.50 (tax included). For more info like hours go to their site.
***To find out where to buy used and new skates locally- check our post here.

Friday, Feb. 19th: 8 pm and Saturday, Feb. 20th: 6 pm: Going back to work
This discussion will revolve around going back to work after children. As a point of departure, the conversation will begin with “How do choreographers continue to work once they have children?”, “How does being a parent influence the creative process?” and “How do artists balance their artistic and family lives?”  Featuring: Ori Flomin, Katherine Longstreth and Kristi Spessard
Details: to buy tickets in advance/online: $12 General  |  $7 Low-Income [ Visit www.bax.org/performances-events/professional/discussion/ ] At the Door: $15 General  |  $8 Low-Income  |  Box Office opens 30 minutes before show time. COMPLIMENTARY CHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE SATURDAY PERFORMANCE AND DISCUSSION.  Please call (718) 832-0018 in advance to arrange.

Saturday, February 20, 21st: various times: Robin Hood: Prince of …Monsters!
The Brooklyn Lyceum and Mainspring Collective perform Robin Hood: Prince of …Monsters! for ages 5 years and up. The show has a nice, manageable running time of 30 minutes. “There’s something funny happening in Sherwood Forest. The evil Zorlan Morlan has used his magic to turn Robin Hood into a big old scaredy cat, and transform his band of Merry Men into a band of Merry…MONSTERS! It’s up to 12-year- old Benjy Bleeglehorn, and her dashing sidekick Bravo, to enter the story and turn Robin Hood back into his old self again- by teaching him what it means to be a hero!”
Details: All Tickets $5/each Tickets available online at www.brooklynlyceum.com or at the door.

Saturday, Feb. 20th, 10:30 AM: Storytime at Greenlight Bookstore
Spend a winter morning at Greenlight Bookstore in Ft. Greene, Brooklyn in the back of their store. It’s a cute way to meet other families and browse for yourself! Greenlight bookseller Eleanor shares two of her favorite tales with young book lovers: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and If You Give A Pig A Pancake.
Details: 686 Fulton Street  Brooklyn, NY 11217-1699  (718) 246-0200.  Seating is first come, first served. Closest subways are the C to Lafayette, G to Fulton, or any train to Atlantic/Pacific; click here for a map. Fort Greene.

Saturday, February 20th: 11 am and 2 pm: Lunar New Year Parade and Dance Performance in Flushing
The Flushing celebration might be less crowded than the New Year parade in the city-though never having been to either as of yet, I can’t be sure.  Check out the parade’s dragon floats, dancers and fireworks. Afterwards, head to Flushing Town Hall to see a performance hosted by the NY Institute of Culture and Arts. Feast your eyes on a sampler of dance performances from Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Details: the parade begins at Union Street and 37th Avenue. The performance begins at 2 pm at Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Boulevard  (at the corner of Linden Place) Flushing, NY 11354

Saturday, February 20th: 1-2:30 pm: Walking tour of Chinatown
Lunar New Year is the liveliest and most important celebration in Chinese culture and Chinatown is the place to experience it! MOCA’s walking tour takes visitors through Chinatown to learn about holiday traditions and customs observed by Chinese households. Witness how the neighborhood transforms itself in preparation for the New Year and discover the characteristics that make this holiday unique.
Details: Fee: $15/adult, $12/student & senior, $10/MOCA member; free for children under 5.  Advance registration required. Purchase tickets online or email education@mocanyc.org with your name, number of guests, date of tour, and phone number.

Saturday, February 20th: 12-2 pm: Remembering the Underground Railroad
Learn about the Underground Railroad with this tour of a historic site and related crafts, such as human rights speak-out bracelets and a human rights solidarity quilt. Ages 5 and up.
Details: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church 85 South Oxford St (at Lafayette Ave)  Fort Greene, Brooklyn 212-850-4170 http://www.childrenforchildren.org
(Thanks to TONY Kids for this listing!)

Saturday, Feb. 20th and Sunday, Feb. 21st: Brooklyn Behemoth Book and Media Fair
People start lining up for this event in the frigid February morning around 7:30, and as soon as Park Slope’s biggest book sale opens at 8:30 am, the entire church basement is packed by book lovers and bargain seekers. They come because there are thousands and thousands of new and used books, CDs, DVDs, videos and records to choose from, for all ages and interests, at ridiculously rock bottom prices. Whether you read contemporary bestsellers or classics of the literary canon, whether you need self-help or how-to, you’ll find it at one of Brooklyn’s largest book sales. There is an entire room devoted to children’s books! All books are sorted by genre, and everything is offered at extremely low prices. Books start at 50 cents each; hardcovers are only $2.00. Plus, if you buy 10 books, you get 1 free! Everything is priced to sell.
Details: Admission is free.  Park Slope United Methodist Church, 410 6th Ave. @ 8th St. Saturday, Feb. 20th   8:30 am to 4:30 pm; and Sunday, Feb. 21st, 12:30 to 4:30 pm

Saturday, February 20th: 3 pm: The Journey of the Blues to NYC
The Blues evolved out of traditions such as African-American work songs, spirituals, and country string ballads more than a century ago, and its influence can be found in popular culture from jazz to rock and roll. Join Harlem’s legendary blues artist Keith “The Captain” Gamble and his ensemble on a journey through the rich history of the Blues as it made its way from the rural South to the Big Apple, complete with spoken word, horns, drums, and that sweet sound of the Blues, featuring songs from New York City Blues legends. Presented in celebration of Black History Month and in conjunction with Community Works.
Details: FREE with Museum admission!  Museum of the City of New York is at 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd St. New York, NY 10029 212.534.1672

Saturday, February 20th: 10 am: Free Yoga
One of my favorite yoga studios (Mala Yoga) is teaching the free Saturday morning classes at the new Lululemon store each Saturday in February at 10 am for an hour-long class.
February 20 with Angela
February 27 with Steph C.
Details: Lululemon is at: 472 Bergen St Brooklyn NY 11217 tel: (718) 636-6298

Saturday, February 20 – Sunday, February 21: Kids Week at The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum presents its annual “Kids Week” which has a variety of programming including: visits by New York Red Bulls, Ringling Brothers, Rosie O’Donnell’s Rosie’s Broadway Kids, Dave and Busters, Madame Tussauds New York, Mr. Met, NASA, Old Navy, The Gap and others. There will be interactive exhibits provided by NASA and lots to do.  For the most updated information, please visit www.intrepidmuseum.org. While you are there, don’t forget to stop by the exhibition of: Mission to Mars – Full-Scale Mars Rover Exhibition.  The Exhibit presents a timeline of the American space program from President John F. Kennedy’s race to the moon speech to the current Rovers on Mars, and even introduces the next Mars probe, Curiosity,which will launch in March 2011.  Special emphasis will be placed on the role that the USS Intrepid played while acting as a space capsule recovery ship for the Mercury 7 and Gemini 3 NASA missions.
Details: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan. ***For tips about your visit there for Kids Week- check this post and its comments.

Saturday, February 20th: 1 pm: Crossfit Mamas
Challenging and way cheaper than therapy, new moms can convene at the Brooklyn Barbell club every Saturday at the Brooklyn Barbell Club, to regain and build strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Each class is led by a CrossFit-certified coach. Parents and new babies.
Details: Brooklyn Barbell Club 221 North 8th St (between Driggs Ave and Roebling Street)  Williamsburg, Brooklyn  917-720-6551 Subway: L to Bedford Ave, G to Metropolitan Ave 
(Thanks to http://newyorkkids.timeout.com for this listing)

Saturday, Feb. 20th and Sunday, Feb. 21st: 11 am – 5 pm: Beam Camp Inventgenuity Festival
This festival is as unique as its name.  Presented by Beam Camp, the Brooklyn Inventgenuity Festival brings kids and their parents together with artists and big thinkers for a full weekend of hands-on building and making workshops and demonstrations. Girls and boys aged 6-17 and their parents can make amazing things out of electricity, fabric, wood, dirt, food and other materials, join in a signature Beam Camp Project, set individual and group World Records and learn the art of fixing common household objects.  Scheduled presenters and instructors include the Fixers Collective, Steve Gerberich’s Flap-Pet Shop, Art Bots by Christian Cerrito, and hydroponic agriculture, presented by Brooklyn Farms.  The event’s second day, Sunday, February 21 will also feature the Second Annual Brooklyn Kids World Record Day, hosted by the founders of the Universal World Record Database. Each participant will have a chance to set their own world record. Records set last year included Most Armpit Farts in 30 Seconds, Most Fake Mustaches Worn At Once, and Most Booty Shakes In One Minute. This year’s records promise to eclipse those in boldness and ingenuity. Additionally, a noteworthy group record will soon be announced. Advance registration can be done here. Admission is free.
Details: At  The Invisible Dog at 51 Bergen Street (between Smith & Court streets) Brooklyn, NY 11 201 Subway F or G, Bergen Street stop

Saturday, Feb. 20th: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm: Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club
The Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club features both feature length and short films, appropriate for all ages accompanied by an enriching activity tied to the film for kids and adults to enjoy, including question and answer sessions, arts and crafts, and live music – and only healthy snacks will be served! Morning screenings are geared towards a younger audience (3+) and afternoon screenings for slightly older children (7+). 10:30am – Abby in Wonderland (ages 3+).  Post-screening activity: Come dressed as a magical creature and have fun with arts & crafts, dancing and give-aways!  1:30pm- Annie (ages 7+) Post-screening activity: Preceding the film an original cast member from the Broadway show will teach you some of the songs so you can sing along with the cutest red-head on the silver screen.
Details: Tickets for children under the age of 14 are $7 for a single screening and $12 for the double-feature. Tickets for adults (ages 14 and over) are $10 for a single screening and $18 for the double-feature. Tix are available for purchase in advance at www.tribecafilm.com/kidsclub or on the day of event, between 9am and 2pm, at the Tribeca Cinemas Box Office, 54 Varick Street. (For day of tickets, it is advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of screening to avoid sell outs.)

Saturday, Feb 20th and Sunday, Feb 21st: 10 am- 5 pm: Brooklyn Flea moves indoors to Ft. Greene
The Brooklyn Flea has moved to a winter location in the spectacular former Williamsburg Savings Bank at One Hanson Place in Fort Greene.  The location is stunning with mosaic tiles lining the floor, mosaic murals with gold leafing and a vaulted ceiling. There are 100 vendors, including the beloved Red Hook food vendors.  It’s fun to visit the vault downstairs were the majority of the food vendors are and then wander into the former executive offices, now occupied by craft makers.  Though the aisles are wide enough for strollers, the stairs (up and down) are not stroller-friendly, though everyone helped me bring my stroller up and down the stairs. The Brooklyn Flea will be in its new location until March 28th.  For a photo of the incredible location and our original post about the story, go here.
Details: 1 Hanson Pl. (at Flatbush Ave.)  B/D/M/N/Q/R/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic Ave./Pacific St.  LIRR to Flatbush Ave.  B41/B45/B63/B67 to Atlantic + Flatbush

Saturday, February 20th: 1 pm: Sing and Dance at BPL
Kids aged 4 years and up can sing and dance to celebrate African-American heritage with Tammy Hall, a Tennessee native who sings yarns. Experience his magic as he journeys through Africa, U.S. and the Caribbean with his tales at the Brooklyn Public Library.
Details: Free.   BPL is located at: Grand Army Plaza (at Flatbush Ave) in Prospect Heights

Saturday, Feb 20th and Sunday, Feb 21st: various times Events at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
There are all sorts of events for parents and kids this weekend- master percussionist performs, meet and greet sea creatures, participate in programs that support the Gullah exhibit and make some love potion!
Details: All at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Prospect-Lefferts.  For the full calendar of events, check here.

Saturday, Feb. 20th: 10:30-11:30 am: Building Blocks
Kids are invited hear “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” and learn about the structures of tall buildings. Using stacking blocks, kids will construct the sturdiest tower and recreate famous New York Skyscrapers. Ages 4-7. Registration is required by calling 212.945.6324, or e-mailing education@skyscraper.org. Suggested Donation: $5 per child.
Details: 39 Battery Place | New York, NY 10280  www.skyscraper.org

Saturday, Feb 20th: 11 am: The Fuzzy Lemons
Check out the Fuzzy Lemons, northern NJ’s family rock band. They get kids dancing with fun movements and activities and costumes (sometimes!).
Details: Knitting Factory at 361 Metropolitan Ave in Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tickets are $10 per child. Parents/Caregivers are free. Buy tickets here.

Sunday, Feb. 21st: 4 pm: PS Children’s Storytime
This is my go-to event on Sundays if we are looking for something to do. The owner does a great job of assessing what age group he has in front of him and catering to that group. He also sings a bit too with the kids. Call to reserve with ages as he does like to prepare – but drop-ins are welcome too! Storytime is from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Details: 70 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY. www.psbookshop.com,

Sunday, February 21st: 11 am: Bookcourt “meet the author”
Come hear Randall de Seve read from Mathilda and the Orange Balloon
Details: Bookcourt, 163 Court Street, btw. Dean and Pacific. http://www.bookcourt.org/

Sunday, February 21st: 2-4 pm: Greening Flatbush
Garden Where You Are is an afternoon of short demonstrations and hands-on workshops on a variety of gardening and urban agriculture topics, including: gardening for kids,  starting seeds indoors,  growing herbs and microgreens on your windowsill and more. Visit this awesome blog to get all the details.
Details: Greening Flatbush is on Sunday, February 21, from 2 to 4 pm, at the Dorchester Senior Center, 1419 Dorchester Road, located on the corner of Dorchester Road and Marlborough Road. Take the Q train to Cortelyou Road.  $3 suggested donation. Space is limited, click HERE to register.

Sunday, February 21st: 10:30 am: Purim Carnival
Masks, games, puppet shows and delicious treats are all part of this year’s Purim celebration. Listen to the story of Purim and meet the heroes of the Megillah, Queen Esther and King Ahashverosh. Dress in your finest costume—prizes will be awarded! Free for children younger than two.
Details: http://www.92y.org at Lexington Ave at 92nd St. Cost $20 adult/$15 per child. 212-415-5500

Monday, February 22nd: 4 pm: Big Movies for Little Kids
Watch A Big Movies for Little Kids favorite character is back!  Watch a selection of some of the funniest and best episodes starring the cheeky, charming young penguin,  who always manages to get himself into comical mischief!  (2003; rated G; color animation; Switzerland; approximately 70 minutes) If you haven’t been to Big Movies for Little Kids, this is a really fun event to do. Two moms program the monthly event that happens on Mondays at 4 pm.  It seems to sell out a lot so either buy advance tickets that are available directly at the cinema’s box office (after 1pm daily).
Details: Cobble Hill Cinemas is located at 265 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 596.9113To secure a seat, tickets may also be purchased on-line: www.cobblehilltheatre.com.  For info on each movie go to: http://bigmoviesforlittlekids.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 23rd: 7 pm: Sex During and After Pregnancy
Whether you’re pregnant or caring for a newborn, your sex life is in for some twists and turns. Get the information you need from childbirth educator Erica Lyons, so you can enjoy your sexuality on your own terms during this momentous time. Perfect for expectant moms, new moms and partners.
Details: At Babeland 462 Bergen St. Brooklyn, NY 11217 718.638.3820

Thursday, Feb. 25th: Drop-In  Montessori Playgroup
Starting in late January, Still Hip has been offering two Montessori- based playgroups – one for children 18 months to 3 years, and another for children 3 to 6 years old. These playgroups are designed to introduce parents to the ideas and techniques used in Montessori classrooms, while introducing the children to specific Montessori materials which will teach them practical life, language, and problem solving skills. The group is run on Thursdays.  18 months – 3 years:  11:30 am – 1 pm and 3 – 6 years:  1 pm – 2:30 pm.  Tuition is $250.
Details: For Information or to Register email: Serah Kaiel, Certified Montessori Teacher: skaiel@yahoo.com Winter Term:  10 weeks from February 4^th through April 8^th. Classes held at: http://stillhipbrooklyn.com at 283 Grand Avenue, Clinton Hill.  718.398.0008

Thursday, Feb. 25th: 7-8:30 pm: Thinking about Preschool?
Babybites has put together a panel and discussion group to help you think about preschool. The Brooklyn school expert, Joyce Szuflita of NYC School Help, will offer an overview of the preschool process AND she will moderate a discussion with parent representatives from many of the local Park Slope area preschools, including: Union Temple, Beansprouts, Park Slope Child Care Collective, Huggs, Berkeley Carroll, Beth Elohim, TLC, Luria Academy, Park Slope Schoolhouse
Details: Meet at Park Slope Eye, 682 Union Street (between 4th & 5th Aves), Park Slope COST: $25/single, $40/couple (prepayment required) RSVP: brooklyn@babybites.net

Friday, February, 26th- March 1st: New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival
The critically acclaimed New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) — gkids.tv/intheaters — kicks off its 13th season at six New York locations, with ground-breaking, exciting and thought-provoking new films and events for ages 3-18.  The festival will present 100 new films from around the world with: gala opening and closing events, major feature film premieres, director Q&As, NYICFF’s award-winning short films programs, children’s film production workshops, a celebrity benefit event, a 50-year French animation retrospective, audience voting, and the NYICFF Awards Ceremony.
Details: For coverage and listings and tickets go to www.gkids.com or 212-349-0330.  Advance tickets to all events are currently on sale.

Feb. 27th-28th BAM Family Festival
Tickets to this event go sooo fast and they just went on sale this week. Snap them up now! The films range from shorts to feature films. There are films appropriate for children starting at age 2 years. To see the schedule and listings to to their site.
Details: Order online, call 718.777.FILM or visit the BAM Rose Cinemas Box Office (opens a half-hour before first screening of the day; opens at 9am on days of festival).  Children (13 & under): $8 per screening BAM Cinema Club Members: $8 per screening Adults: $12 per screening; $9 seniors

Saturday, February 27th: 10 am: Free Yoga
One of my favorite yoga studios (Mala Yoga) is teaching the free Saturday morning classes at the new Lululemon store each Saturday in February at 10 am for an hour-long class.
February 27 with Steph C.
Details: Lululemon is at: 472 Bergen St Brooklyn NY 11217 tel: (718) 636-6298

Sunday, February 28: 2 pm: Gustafer Yellowgold Show at Bell House
We are so excited to go see Gustafer in his old hometown. This show, which has been called, a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” by The New York Times and named Best of New York by New York Magazine, should be a home run.  Morgan Taylor — illustrator, songwriter, and creator of the Gustafer Yellowgold multimedia “musical moving storybook” concert experience — is hailed as one of today’s most original performers on the family music scene. The show is sponsored by Park Slope Parents and popular musician and music educator Jonathan Samson will open the show.  Arts and crafts will be provided by ArtsCetera. Tickets are $10.
Details: The Bell House, 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY (718) 643-6510   www.thebellhouseny.com

Sunday, February 28: 10:30 am: What is a doula? Do I need one?
I have heard this discussion with Jada Shapiro childbirth educator, doula and co-owner of Birthday Presence- and it is very informative. I would highly recommend it.  Wondering what a doula does?
Details: at Bump Brooklyn, RSVP to info@bumpbrooklyn.com.  Bump Brooklyn  is at  464 Bergen Street  Brooklyn, NY 11217  tel: 718-638-1960 www.bumpbrooklyn.com

Sunday, Feb 28 at 12pm and 2pm: Puppet Performance: Folktales of Asia & Africa (45 min)
Egg beaters hop into cloth napkins to become Japanese sisters dressed in kimonos; salt and pepper shakers are transformed into African sisters in this fascinating puppet performance based on traditional folktales. Children and adults delight in the imaginative use of everyday objects to portray the characters in three stories in this one-woman show created and performed by Jane Catherine Shaw. All ages
Details: BAMcafé at www.bam.org. General admission: $5 per person

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