Dan Zanes and Friends Special Christmas NYC Show
by Holly on 11/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Brooklyn parents have an affinity for Dan Zanes- we have seen him up close at benefits, house parties and Halloween parades and also as just one of many fans at major concert houses. He’s celebrating the release of his new holiday EP, ‘Christmas in Concord’ (available 11/29 on itunes) at City Winery in NYC on December [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: November 11th, 12th, 13th
by Charles on 11/11/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Friday November 11th 10:30 am: Mil’s Trills Mil’s Trills is a series of interactive live shows that engages families with young children (ages 0-4) in original music & stories with the help of the ukulele & musical guests. For more info, go here. 4:00 pm: Funky Family Folk Fridays w/ Nikolai & NikosKids Nikolai & [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: November 4th, 5th, 6th
by Charles on 11/04/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Friday November 4th 4:00 pm: Funky Family Folk Fridays w/ Nikolai & NikosKids Nikolai & NikosKids present the Funky Family Folk Fridays jam session/concert series. They play NikosKids originals and true folk standards. For more info, go here. Saturday November 5th 9:30 am: Dance, Drum and Double Dutch Don’t keep the kids cooped up on [...]
Brooklyn Family Band, the Dees, Teach History With Melody
by Charles on 11/02/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The Deedle Deedle Dees (self-described as “America’s Ultimate Teaching Band”) are everything a family music band should be: incredible musicians who compose wonderful, imaginative, catchy, heartfelt songs. Their new CD, Strange Dees, Indeed, captures everything I love about the Dees. Lloyd Miller (AKA Ulysses S. Dee) marches the troops through rap, rock, Klezmer music, and [...]
Raw Metal Dance Company Comes to NYC
by Serena on 10/24/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We recently found the ultimate show that parents and their kids can enjoy together with Untapped!, an eclectic fusion of tap, acrobatics, funk, rock and beat boxing. Featuring five dancers from the Australian troupe, Raw Metal Dance Company, this eclectic and high-energy show has toured throughout Australia, Asia and Europe to sold-out crowds and is [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: October 22nd, 23rd, 24th
by Charles on 10/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Saturday October 23rd 10:00 am: Who’s Got the Beat? Discover the movement behind the music as Buzz the Bee, Toot the Bird and Bow the Panda join an orchestra for a performance filled with laughs and discovery. For more info, go here. 10:00 am: VH1 Save the Music Foundation Family Day Celebrate everything musical during [...]
Weekend Events: Free Soccer Clinics, e-Waste Recycling, Comic Con Kids Day and Much More!
by Serena on 10/14/11 | 2 Comment(s)
As we mentioned earlier this week, Still Hip, a favorite resale clothing store is closing. Before they close their doors they are hosting a few events in October like their weekly playgroup called HIP play, a Costume Swap and finally with their last event: a Halloween Monster Mash (more details on that in our Halloween [...]
Cheap Tickets to Shows Through the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
by Serena on 10/10/11 | 4 Comment(s)
We wanted to update this post to remind you to get your tickets for these events NOW! We announced this in early September, but consider this your “official” reminder! The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts season usually sells out immediately and they just announced the 2011-2012 School Time series. The daytime series is promising [...]
Weekend Events: Paint-A-Pumpkin at Moomah, Harlem Harvest Festival, Boo at the Zoo and Much More!
by Serena on 10/07/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We are gearing up for Halloween and are releasing our massive Halloween event guide in just minutes! We discovered some Halloween preview events going on this week too. To kick-off the festivities you and your kids can paint pumpkins at Moomah and create some festive arts and crafts. You can also check out one of [...]
New Puppet Play Group Comes To Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/03/11 | 0 Comment(s)
There isn’t too much in common between Brooklyn and Sag Harbor- but this week that will change. Long Island favorite, Goat on a Boat puppet theatre has decided to export its playgroups and theatre productions to Brooklyn. After 10 successful years in Sag Harbor, where their main puppet Minky the Monkey “draws shrieks of joy” [...]
Weekly Events: New Singalong, New Puppet Group, Discussion about ‘Mom Energy’ and More!
by Serena on 10/02/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Hooray for puppets! This week a new puppet (!) playgroup will be up and running. Held at the Clockwork Puppet Theater, this drop-in class will include music, interactive games and a puppet show with Minkie, the monkey. If you are wishing for more puppetry, check out Puppetonia & Baby Puppetonia, a show for kids with [...]
Weekend Events: Atlantic Antic, Ragamuffin Parade, Clothing Swap, Chile Pepper Festival and Much More!
by Serena on 9/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
There is so much going on this weekend we almost don’t know where to begin! Since we have to start somewhere, let’s begin with the major events – Atlantic Antic Street Festival, Chile Pepper Fiesta and The Ragamuffin Parade are some of annual heavy hitters in Brooklyn and luckily the Parade and Antic are on [...]
Weekly Events: Big Movies for Little Kids, Volleyball Skills Workshop, Gardening and Much More!
by Serena on 9/25/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Our Event Picks begin with Big Movies for Little Kids’ season debut of The Circus with Charlie Chaplin at Cobble Hill Cinemas. Want something a little more athletic? Kids can hone their volleyball skills at a workshop at Brooklyn Bridge Park and parents can also enjoy some recreation with Sunset Pilates on Pier 6 in [...]
Weekend Events: Party at CMA, The Bike Jumble, Carroll Park Kids Concert Series and Much More
by Serena on 9/22/11 | 1 Comment(s)
We are so excited about our top weekend picks. Nothing seems more fun than this Saturday’s The Bike Jumble where families can purchase a second-hand bike ranging from a BMX to a racer to a mountain bike as well as parts. At this event, you can also receive appraisal from Recycle-a-Bicycle technicians to determine repair [...]
Atlantic Antic Street Fair- more kids stuff this year
by Serena on 9/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I can’t believe it, but the annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival is finally here- it seems late this year, doesn’t it? As one (if not the biggest and packed) festivals in NYC, this massive event spans all of Atlantic Avenue between Hicks and Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn where you will find one-of-a-kind merchandise, artwork, jewelry [...]
Arts Festival in Dumbo: art school for the day
by Serena on 9/18/11 | 5 Comment(s)
When we were living in the city ten years ago, I ventured over to DUMBO one afternoon for the Dumbo Arts Festival and stumbled into one of the more enjoyable outdoor creative festivals in NYC. I called my husband from the festival and said, “I think we should look at moving to Brooklyn.” The Festival [...]
Updated List: Trial Classes and Demos in Brooklyn
by Serena on 9/13/11 | 1 Comment(s)
We have been covering the latest trial classes and demos in Brooklyn for a few weeks now and we have discovered even more samples courses to add to our list! Ranging from art to music to baby yoga and dance, this week you be able take several classes, meet with instructors and tour a facility [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: September 9,10,11
by Charles on 9/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday September 9th 4:00 pm: Young People’s Chorus of New York City Families have four chances to catch a free performance of the acclaimed youth chorus honoring 9/11 victims. 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 [...]
FREE tickets to Berenstain Bears for first 100 families
by Karen on 9/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We, like a lot of NYC publications and blogs, liked the new Berenstain Bears Live production that debuted this summer. It’s a cute production with original songs and a jam-packed storyline that both you and your kids will like. If you haven’t seen it yet, or want to see it again, now is your chance [...]
Weekend Events for Labor Day
by Serena on 9/01/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We can’t believe it is already Labor Day weekend! Hopefully you had a fun summer filled with adventures and activities both in Brooklyn. To enjoy the last week of summer we found some exciting events and activities to send the season off on a high note. We are really excited to check out a performance [...]
Weekend Events: Canoeing, Recycling, Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson, the Brighton Jubliee and Much More
by Serena on 8/25/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We aren’t sure what Hurricane Irene will bring this weekend- but, like you all, we are waiting on pins and needles. We stocked up on water, canned food and medical supplies. Batteries and candles? Totally forgot but we have lots of food if you need a place to eat. This weekend is packed with Brooklyn [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 26,27,28
by Charles on 8/24/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday August 26th 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. 2:00 pm: Goldilocks and the Three Polar Bears Part of Fringe Jr., this 45-minute rock-n-roll musical combines puppetry and comedy [...]
Steel Drum Band and Shopping Steals
by Serena on 8/24/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The Fulton Mall Improvement Association is holding two fun events this week! The first is a children’s concert series featuring JahPan, a widely acclaimed steel drum band. This lively concert is also the final one of the season. The other event is a late night shopping and music under the stars program featuring the Red [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 19,20,21
by Charles on 8/18/11 | 2 Comment(s)
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). [...]
Weekend Events: Harlem Day, Jam on DUMBO, Photo Safari, Summer Streets and Much More!
by Serena on 8/18/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This weekend is packed with outdoor events! We are really excited to check out Jam on DUMBO, a full day of family entertainment including musical performers, balloon twisting, arts and crafts, and local vendors featuring their unique products as well as mom pop small businesses and Summer Streets for some physical activities like walking, playing [...]
