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Men and women in traditional Indian garb danced along Madison Ave. in the 29th annual India Day Parade. (Eyal Levinter/The Epoch Times)

There are some special events this weekend that include music elements. One of my personal favorites- the India Parade- is a flurry of magical color, fabulous floats and the sounds of the sitar as the music echoes down the streets with the happy parade. (It does get crowded- note the crowds in the photo above). In Brooklyn, Jam on Dumbo in where else…DUMBO (!) will include an entire day of music along with vendors and activities.  Fringe Jr. takes place over the weekend and we have highlighted what sounds like a very cool performance that includes a mix of puppetry and laughs in the retelling of Goldilocks!

Thank you to Charles, our Music Listings Editor and part of the dynamic duo Fati & Charles called Abbasubi for the fabulous listings.

Friday August 19th

11:00 am: Drum Beats & Little Feet
Little movers look at artifacts, many of which feature figures in interesting poses, and create their own music and dances.
For more info, go here.

6:00 pm: Harlem Dances: Groove with Me
A crew of local youths strut their stuff in this dance showcase.
For more info, go here.

6:00 pm: Free Friday Family Jam at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Eight Fridays (July 8 through August 26) this summer with free admission between 5pm to 7:30pm with exciting performances on the museum’s rooftop each week.  This week the gospel grooves from Sounds of Deliverance.
For more info, go here.

6:30 pm: Sunset Jam on the Hudson
Little ones can join in on a riverside drumming circle led by masters of the art. Kids will learn traditional drumming patterns and African, Latin and Caribbean rhythms. Instruments provided.
For more info, go here.

7:00 pm: The Alex Levin Trio’s Friday Night Jazz Shows
At this weekly jazz jam, children under 16 can bring their own instruments and let loose alongside the band for a few tunes.
For more info, go here.

Saturday August 20th

10:00 am: Jam on Dumbo Summer Family Music Festival
Spend a day under the Manhattan Bridge grooving to kid-friendly tines and browsing local vendor tables. Performers include Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band, The Ittie Biddies, The Mini Maz Players, Rolie Poli Guacamole and more.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Acopladitos: Live Music in Spanish
Come hear Acopladitos, a magical new music project for young children and toddlers, created by members of Brooklyn indie band Balún.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Michael Aranella and the Dreamland Orchestra present the Jazz Age Dance Party at Governor’s Island
Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra bring hot jazz and open-air merriment for the whole family. This Jazz-Age Lawn harks back to the 1920s for an afternoon rendezvous of live music and dance, instruction in period dances, picnicking, and games.
For more info, go here.

12:00 pm: Wash Ave Rocks! Street Fair
At this Brooklyn celebration, kids can try out African dance and skateboarding classes, get their face painted, munch on free snacks and take home a balloon animal. There are plenty of offerings for parents, too including a runway show, appetizer contest and a long lineup of music and dance performances.
For more info, go here.

1:00 pm: Met Life Early Learning Performance: Melissa Green
LA-based musician, Melissa Green and her band bring pop-folk music to the East Coast. Songs include “5 Little Monkeys” and her original “The Seahorse Song.”  Also 2:00 pm.
For more info, go here.

Sunday August 21^st

10:00 am: Harlem Day
The busiest day of 2011 Harlem Week offers a variety of free family-friendly events, games, performances, demonstrations, educational seminars, and cultural exhibitions.  Harlem Day activities will include a musical salute to rhythm & blues, rock, gospel, blues, dance and Calypso.
For more info, go here.

10:30 am: Joshua & Robin Berry Children’s Trust Sing-Along Fundraiser
Join us for a kids musical performance by ABC Do Re Me! and a raffle to benefit the Joshua and Robin Berry Children’s Trust.
For more info, go here.

12:00 pm: India Day Parade
This cultural procession down Madison Avenue to Madison Square Park is one of the city’s most colorful, with saffron, white and green floats, sari-draped dancers, Bollywood stars, local politicians, and dozens of musicians playing sitars and tablas.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Central Park Conservancy’s Harlem Meer Performance Festival – Sounds of Deliverance (Gospel)
Enjoy live lakeside music in the Park’s beautiful northern end at the Central Park Conservancy’s weekly Harlem Meer Performance Festival concert.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Hudson River Park Blues BBQ
Spend an evening by the river listening to bands from across the country and sampling barbecue from New York City restaurants.
For more info, go here.

4:00 pm: Melissa Green Concert
Kids are encouraged to sing and dance along to this award-winning musician’s pop-folk tunes.
For more info, go here.

4:15 pm: Goldilocks and the Three Polar Bears
Part of Fringe Jr., this 45-minute rock-n-roll musical combines puppetry and comedy to tell the story of a spoiled girl who learns the importance of family.
For more info, go here.

(Many thanks to TONY Kids, Prospect Heights Patch, NY Metro Parents, and Mommy Poppins for listing info!)

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