Among all the great events going on this weekend and early next week, some stand out:

• Lingerie Sale
• Lizards and Snakes: Alive! and Butterflies and Journey to the Stars at the American Museum of Natural History
• Flybaby presents ‘Cabin Fever’ Disco
• Ft. Greene Park initiative with Kids Programming
• Crossfit with Lulemon
• Peter Pan at the Movies
• Pancakes Aplenty
• Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club
• Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
• Lolli-pops concert

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Saturday, March 13: 3-5 pm: “Legends of Aerospace”
A group of famous aviators and astronauts including Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan, the first and last men on the moon, Captain Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, Bob Gilliland, the first man to ever fly the SR-71 Blackbird, and General Steve Ritchie, the last Air Force Ace, will visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), Manhattan. The group of aviators and astronauts will land via helicopter on Intrepid’s flight deck.  The group will discuss their personal experiences as aviators and astronauts at a panel discussion at 4:00 PM and participate in a meet and greet with museum guests afterward.
Details: Please note, times are approximate and subject to change based on the travel arrangements of the participants.   The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will stay open until 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 13.  Last tickets will be sold at 5:00 PM. “Legends of Aerospace” is free with the price of admission to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Tickets for the museum are available for purchase at www.intrepidmuseum.org. Cost of Admission: Adult: $22.00  Seniors and College Students: $18.00  Youth 3-17 and Veterans: $17.00  Active Military, Retired Military and Children Under 3: Free  All tickets are subject to a $2.00 facility fee.

Sat, Apr 3: 1:30 pm: “L’Étoile” Family Matinee
“It’s not too late to catch New York City Opera’s divinely silly production of Chabrier’s L’Étoile, an operetta full of surreal happenings and sparkling tunes.” —The Washington Post,  Introduce your children to the musicand characters of L’Étoile, Chabrier’s hilarious opera about a madcap king, his inept astrologer, and one unlucky peddler. This special one-hour version of the opera will follow an interactive program featuring the New York City Opera Orchestra and select cast members.
Details: Family Tickets start at $6. www.nycopera.com • 212.721.6500 David H. Koch Theater 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY 10023

Saturday, April 17th: 11:00am and 1:00pm: Happy Concerts for Young People
Soaring music, flying aerialists, and tumbling athletes perform a dazzling display of airborne marvels. Champion Athletes In Training from The Wendy Hilliard Foundation join AntiGravity and The Little Orchestra Society in a concert that flies through the air! “Aerialists, Athletes and Arpeggios” with Dino Anagnost, Conductor at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center
Details: Ticket information: $10 to $50. The Little Orchestra Society at 212-971-9500 or the Avery Fisher Hall Box Office at 212-721-6500 or buy tickets online at www.littleorchestra.org.
Avery Fisher Hall: 1941 Broadway at 65th Street, New York City *Age Range: children ages 6 to 12

March 13: 1 pm: Gustafer Yellowgold
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show is a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling. It is a blast to watch and the kids are riveted. We went last weekend and the show was an absolute hit! With its unique crossover appeal, the show has been the wild-card opening act for Wilco and The Polyphonic Spree. This performance is a benefit for the Coop School.
Details: Tickets are 12 dollars on the day of the show, and 10 dollars in advance. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Coop school. All money raised will go towards community scholarships at the Coop School. The Coop school is located at 87 Irving place, Brooklyn NY 11238.  http://www.gustaferyellowgold.com http://www.thecoopschool.com/

Friday, March 26, 5:45 pm – Saturday, March 27, 9 am: A Night at the Museum Sleepovers
Lights Out! Test your valor when journeying through the darkened hallways of the Museum after hours. Meet live animals such as hawks and falcons; participate in arts and crafts projects like origami making; watch an IMAX movie; check out the Butterfly Conservatory; listen to bedtime stories; and explore the Museum with only a flashlight in hand. End the night sleeping under the whale in Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, beneath famous dioramas in the Hall of North American Mammals, or among the geological formations in the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth.
Details: The American Museum of Natural History . $129 per person, $119 members * All participants must register in advance.  One adult is required for every 1–3 children attending. Open to 7 -13 year olds. http://www.amnh.org/kids/sleepovers/

Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 1–5 pm: Global Weekends
The story of the ancient Silk Road is, in part, a story of immigration and of the cultural exchange that occurs at the borders of immigrant communities. Through performances, interactive workshops, conversations, and films, this family-friendly event focuses on Latino communities in New York City while drawing parallels between immigrant experiences throughout time. Highlights include performances by the Coatlicue Theater Company, which will weave part of the Mayan creation story with stories of migration; Los Pleneros de la 21, a leader in the resurgence of Puerto Rican traditional music in New York; Samba Nation Productions, will bring rhythms of Brazilian Carnival; and Tahuantinsuyo, a pioneer folk music group from the Andes.
Details: Kaufmann and Linder Theaters, first floor. Free with Museum admission. See http://www.amnh.org/programs/ for more information, including a full schedule of events.

April 9-18: Time Step- tap dance trio
The New Victory Theater presents Parallel Exit’s hit Time Step, a work blending tap, percussion and physical comedy, from April 9 through April 18, 2010.  Premiering to critical acclaim at Joyce Soho in November 2008, Time Step at The New Vic will feature additional characters and choreography.  It fuses the tap stylings of Astaire and Kelly with the comedy of Chaplin and Keaton to tell the tale of three hilarious hoofers.  Through tap dance, they evoke the world of classic movie musicals with a story that shuffles between past and present, juxtaposing the characters’ performances from their youth with their later-in-life attempts to relive their heyday. The show is best for kids aged 6 years and up.
Details: Tickets for members cost $24.50 (orchestra), $17.50 (mezzanine) and $8.75 (balcony).  Tickets for non-members cost $35 (orchestra), $25 (mezzanine) and $12.50 (balcony). Buy them online at www.newvictory.org

Event Picks:

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.

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/

Friday, March 5th and Saturday, March 6th: 12-7 : Lingerie Sale
Iris Lingerie is celebrating its 2nd anniversary: To honor their anniversary, they are having a 15-20% discounted off selected bras, slips and sleepwear.
Details: Iris Lingerie (inside Kimera) at 366 Atlantic Ave (btw. Hoyt and Bond).  Brooklyn, NY 11217  718 422-1149

Saturday, March 6th: Lizards and Snakes: Alive! and Butterflies and Journey to the Stars at the American Museum of Natural History
Just think: 60 plus lizards and snakes in the flesh! Your tots will probably love this exhibit with opportunities to “spy” the reptiles in their habitat.  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.

Saturday, March 6th: 10 and 11:30 am: Carnegie Kids SOLD OUT
Bring your children or students to Carnegie Hall to discover a world of sound and music-making with Mark Stewart and Rob Schwimmer of Polygraph Lounge. Kids interact with and are inspired by these virtuosos in 45-minute concerts filled with improvisation using zany instruments and voice. Tickets are only $6! For ages 3-6 years.
Details: For tickets or more information call CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800, visit the Carnegie Hall box office (57th St at Seventh Ave) or click here.

Saturday, March 6th: 4-6 pm: The Pelvic Floor: Core Power
This March and May, Kula Yoga Project is putting on 8 workshops for a healthy body, mind and family: Bellies, Babies and Beyond with 5 incredible teachers, authors and birth professionals who are pushing the pre and post-partum culture forward. Learn about everything from nutrition and fertility to breathing, from yoga in pregnancy to pelvic recovery, from baby’s first foods to exercises your spouse can do with you to help recover your strength.   On this day, Lara Kohn Thompson, a local fav yoga instructor, will present a workshop on a holistic and practical approach to connecting with your inner strength at Kula Yoga.
Details: single 2 hr workshop:  $35 ($40 day of) / $60 per coupleFor complete workshop info: www.kulayoga.com Questions or registration: tatiana@kulayoga.com or 212 945 4460. 28 Warren Street- 4th Floor

Saturday, March 6th, 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! Selina Alko is the author and illustrator of I’m Your Peanut Butter Big Brother, and illustrator of My Taxi Ride and Greetings From the 50 States. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada, and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband Sean Qualls and their children Isaiah and Ginger. Selina’s optimism permeates her work, and she hopes that her books will help children to be more open-minded; for example, I’m Your Peanut Butter Big Brother is about a child in a biracial family who wonders what his sibling-on-the-way will look like. Aileen Leijten is the author and illustrator of Hugging Hour, and the illustrator of Bella and Bean and other books. She was born in in Belgium and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She is an avid reader and crafter, and worked in Los Angeles for Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg before moving to Brooklyn. Hugging Hour is about an overnight stay at Grandma’s house.
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 March 6th: 2pm- 5pm: Flybaby presents ‘Cabin Fever’
Dance away the winter blues with DJs Misbehaviour and Catnip.  Kids and parents get down and boogie together at their disco with lots of fun, games, prizes and Free Juice Boxes!! There is a full bar and food available.  Come dressed in your best disco gear, Plus!! they have special guest hairdresser jullean.reiser@verizon.net to give you some fabulous complimentary hair styles to go with your party outfits!
Details: $10 parents $5 kids ( $15 for 2 parents) @ Tamboril 527 Myrtle Avenue.(btw. Grand and Steuben) www.tamborilnyc.com. 718-622-5130

Saturday, March 6th, 3:30 pm: Ft. Greene Park initiative
FG Park is launching a free annual programming series that will include music, art & education.  To support the programming (and hopefully on the way towards a future renovation of the gorgeous park, The Conservancy has started a Member Supported organization.  The Event is to introduce this fantastic programming and wonderful membership benefits.
Details: RSVP to fortgreeneparkconservancy@gmail.com or 347-559-5142. Address will be provided with RSVP. Email fast since space is very limited.

Saturday, March 6th: 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, March 6th: 10 am: Crossfit with Lulemon
Leave your yoga mat at home, people! This month, all of Lulemon’s open level Saturday classes will be held at CrossFit South Brooklyn. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to the CrossFit space (NOT the showroom!) so you can get yourself situated, sign a waiver, and get pumped for some FUN! And remember, fitness is earned. Space is limited for these classes, so please RSVP: brooklyn-store@lululemon.com OR 718.636.6298. CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program focused on developing broad, inclusive fitness. The program is designed for universal scalability, making it appropriate for all ages and abilities regardless of athletic background or lack thereof! We can’t wait to see you there.
Details: CrossFit South Brooklyn: 597 Degraw Street (bt. 3rd and 4th Aves) http://www.lululemon.com/newyork/brooklyn

Saturday, March 6th: 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 – Classic Animal Tracks and Creature Features shorts collection Classic Animal Tracks is like a jungle video jukebox! The world’s favorite songs are combined with beautiful images and thoughtful captions on a variety of animals. Creature Features is an outrageously fun collection of shorts highlighting the good, the bad, and sometimes the very ugly features of our favorite animals.1:30pm-When Kermit the Frog’s talents are discovered while singing in a swamp, he decides to test his luck in Hollywood. Along the way, he picks up Fozzie the Bear, Miss Piggy and other singing Muppet friends, making for one of the most memorable musicals to hit the big city. With voice acting by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and others, plus cameos by Milton Berle, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould and many more. Post-screening activity: After each screening, construct your favorite animal puppet (or Muppet!!) in a special paper bag arts & crafts project.
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, March 6th: 1 pm: Grace Chang and Jin Jin
Based on her many years of professional experience as an international Chinese ringmaster, children’s book author Grace Chang will showcase magical illusions, puppetry, and ventriloquism at Nairobi’s Knapsack Toy and Play Gallery.  Grace will be celebrating her newest children’s book, “Jin Jin and Rain Wizard” (Enchanted Lion Books), the second installation of the “Jin Jin the Dragon” book series.
Details: must RSVP to  info@nairobisknapsack.com.  At Nairobi’s Knapsack Toy and Play Gallery 744 Franklin Avenue (between Sterling and St. Johns) Brooklyn, NY 11238
www.nairobisknapsack.com

Saturday, March 6th: 1 pm- 3:30 pm: Open house at Spacecraft
I have been meaning to stop by Spacecraft in Williamsburg for some crafting- so this may be the right day.  Uproar Art hosts an open house there with snacks, crafts, and program info. This Saturday Enameling returns plus thier resident comic expert Cody Pickrodt will help you and your family expand your illustration and narrative skills.  :Ages 6-14 years.
Details: Spacecraft 355 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211

Saturday, March 6th: 5pm to 7pm: Naive Painting Workshop
juguemosAcantar is having a 2 hour workshop  (drop off OK) with artist Alejandra Pineiro, artist, dancer and choreographer. Ages 4 to 10y
Details: $12 per child materials included www.alejandrapineiro.com.

Saturday, March 6, 10 am – 12 pm: Family Folk Dancing
Margaret Bary, long-time Brooklyn Friends School  dance teacher and dance caller, will teach fun, traditional American Folk dance to the live music of Paul Friedman, fiddle, and Cynthia Shaw, piano. No experience necessary — if you can count to four you can dance! Come swing your partner and tap your feet at this lively, joyous, family-friendly dance event.
Details: $10 per person, ages 6 and up. Wear soft shoes. At the Old Stone House in Park Slope: Washington Park /JJ Byrne Playground at 5th Ave. at 3rd St. Brooklyn NY 11215 Directions

Saturday, March 6th and Sunday, March 7th: 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, March 6th and Sunday, March 7th: 11:30 am: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Join the staff at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum in singing Happy Birthday to none other than Dr. Seuss! Spend a morning listening to cherished tales and create your very own super, Seuss-tastical party hat to take home. For 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs.
Details: Located next to beautiful Brower Park, just one mile from Grand Army Plaza, in the Heart of Brooklyn cultural hub. 145 Brooklyn Avenue (at St. Marks Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11213.  Admission is $7.50 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age. http://www.brooklynkids.org

Saturday, March 6th and Sunday, March 7th: Lolli-pops concert
The Little Orchestra Society presents it’s latest Lolli-pops concert for 3-5 year olds, “A Musical Toy Store”/  Discover how spinning tops, rocking horses, bouncing balls, and other toys inspire musical magic. Includes music by Prokofiev, Bizet, Schumann, and Haydn.
Details: Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 10:30am & 12:00pm and Sunday, March 7, 2010 – 1:00pm & 2:30pm at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College at East 68th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues) *The Kaye Playhouse is located on the north side of East 68th Street, just west of Lexington Avenue. Ticket information: $12 and $40. 212-971-9500 or www.littleorchestra.org to buy single tickets or call The Kaye Playhouse Box Office at (212) 772-4448.

Saturday, March 6th and Sunday, March 7th: 1-3 pm: Free heirloom seeds
Red Rose and Lavendar, a flower and gift shop, has started something kindof unusual. They send a carriage out with free heirloom seeds. The carriage goes out when the sun pokes out from the clouds and the weather is nice. Usually it goes out between 1 and 3 on the weekends. Part of the fun though is you never know when you will see it. Usually they are within walking distance from the shop which is on Metropolitan Avenue near the Lorimer stop. They will be sending out a tweet when we are going out though.when we do go out.
Details: Rose Red & Lavender, 653 Metropolitan Avenue  Williamsburgh, NY 11211

Saturday, March 6th: 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.)

Sunday, March 7th: 9-10 am and then prenatal yoga: The Fertility Diet and Eating for Two.
This March and May, Kula Yoga Project is putting on 8 workshops for a healthy body, mind and family: Bellies, Babies and Beyond with 5 incredible teachers, authors and birth professionals who are pushing the pre and post-partum culture forward. Learn about everything from nutrition and fertility to breathing, from yoga in pregnancy to pelvic recovery, from baby’s first foods to exercises your spouse can do with you to help recover your strength.   On this day: Learn what to eat and why when you’re planning to become a mother with Nina Planck.
Details: single 2 hr workshop:  $35 ($40 day of) / $60 per coupleFor complete workshop info: www.kulayoga.com Questions or registration: tatiana@kulayoga.com or 212 945 4460. 28 Warren Street- 4th Floor

Sunday, March 7th: 4-5 pm: Author Readings at Powerhouse
Authors Randall De Seve and Brian Floca will read and sign their books.
Details: Powerhouse Arena. 37 Main Street. Brooklyn, NY www.powerhousearena.com

Sunday, March 7th: 11 am: Bilingual Sing-a-long
Sing along with Juguemos’ Music Teachers and  special guests. (bilingual and a lots of fun and dancing)
Details: $5 per child / $2 siblings (for children 6m and up). 438 6th Avenue – b/w 9th and 10th streets – Park Slope.

Sunday, March 7th: 11 am: Reading at Bookcourt
Sarah Lamstein, author of Big Night for Salamanders will be on hand to read and sign her new book.
Details: Bookcourt, 163 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 875.3677 www.BookCourt.org

Sunday, March 7th: 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, March 7th: 10 am: Miss Nina Sing-Alongs
A singalong for toddlers and preschools with Miss Nina. You can stay for kids brunch special of Green Eggs and Ham for $5.
Details: MELT at 440 Bergen Street btw Flatbush & 5th Avenue. $5 at the door $1 Apple Ciders at Melt! 440 Bergen Street.  More info on Miss Nina can be found at www.MyMissNina.com.

Sunday, March 7th: 10:30 am: Cloth Diapering seminar
All types of cloth diapering options will be covered and you can also shop Madison Rose Maternity’s used and new maternity clothes at the same time.
Details: $15. Must pay in advance to reserve spot. Call 347-689-3365 or e-mail info@madisonrosematernity.com. Madison Rose Maternity, 313 Court St., Carroll Gardens.

Sunday, March 7th: 11am- 1pm: Pancakes Aplenty
Come eat some delish pancakes of  pumpkin Cornmeal, Clove and Rosewater, Apple and Sour Milk – all made by Sarah Lohman. Breakfast will be accompanied by Ivan Ulz and his kids’ songs.
Details: Free. At the Old Stone House in Park Slope: Washington Park /JJ Byrne Playground at 5th Ave. at 3rd St. Brooklyn NY 11215 Directions

Monday, March 8th: 4 pm: Peter Pan at the Movies
Watch Paramount’s original 1924 live-action version of J.M. Barrie’s stage classic which is a lavish fantasy that captures the fairy tale magic of flying children, wicked pirates, and a wondrous storybook land where kids never grow up.   A masterpiece of silent cinema, the inventive scenery, amusing costumes and special effects seem surprisingly contemporary and will charm both children and their adults.  (1924; not rated; tinted black and white; silent with English intertitles; USA; 102 minutes)  Bonus:  The film’s intertitles will be read aloud by Judith Barnes, artistic director of Court Street’s own Vertical Player Repertory Opera  www.vpropera.com 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

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.

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

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.

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