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Today's Events:
| Tue - May 14 -- Sun - May 19 |
Pippi /NYC-ARTS at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Central Park) now until June 23 2013. Tuesday-Sunday various times - check site for details tickets $8 adults & $5 children www.nyc-arts.org Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 (212) 988-9093 “Pippi” is a fresh retelling of the classic “Pippi Longstocking” tales by Astrid Lindgren, adapted for the stage by award winning playwright, Zakiyyah Alexander. The production features nearly two-dozen hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies and burglars, all while fending off social conventions that threaten to prevent her friends from being creative. |
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| Wed - May 15 -- Sun - May 19 |
Making Books Sing: Wanda's Monster The Musical at THEATER 3 (Times Square) Wednesday-Sunday now until May 12th. Wed & Thu 1030a, Fri 1030a & 5p and Sat & Sun 11a & 2p. For ages 4-8y. Children under 12y $15 & Adults $20. Wanda, a spunky 5 year old with a vivid imagination, is convinced there’s a monster in her closet. Granny agrees, and contrary to Wanda’s expectations, convinces Wanda that "Monster" is in her closet because he is shy and friendless, not because he’s scary. With Granny’s encouragement, Wanda befriends "Monster," thus turning a potentially fearful situation into a lesson in acceptance and friendship. All tickets are general seating. Filled with catchy new songs from children’s music star Laurie Berkner and featuring “Monster Boogie,” one of her all time hits, Wanda’s Monster will delight 4-8 year olds and their parents too! NOTE: Laurie Berkner will NOT be performing in Wanda’s Monster, but we hope you enjoy her new songs! makingbookssing.org |
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| Thu - May 16 -- Sun - May 19 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Spring Hours for Prospect Park Carourel in Prospect Park April 4 – June 30. Thursdays–Sundays & holidays: 12 – 5p. Open Monday, May 27th. $2.00 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets, for all ages. ocated in the Park’s "Children’s Corner," the Carousel features 53 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer, and two dragon-pulled chariots. Carved in 1912 by Charles Carmel, one of the foremost carousel designers of the time, and restored by the Prospect Park Alliance in 1990, the Carousel promises that classic summertime amusement will be available for generations of fun. In addition, the Prospect Park Carousel is one of the few in the world that is wheelchair accessible. While at the Carousel grab an ice cream, popcorn or cold beverage from the Pony Express Snack Bar. |
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| Sat - May 18 -- Sun - May 19 |
Piggy Nation The Musical @ Snapple Theater Center (Times Square) Performances are on Saturdays at 11am & 5pm and Sundays at 12pm. The Snapple Theater Center is located at 1627 Broadway / 210 W. 50th St. near the corner of 50th Street and Broadway with two entrances, one on Broadway (stairs only) and one around the corner with an elevator. Tickets for PIGGY NATION THE MUSICAL are $60 for premium seats and $44-30 for standard seats, and available at the Snapple Theater Center box office at 212-921-7862, or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. In a swift 75 minutes of family fun, and with an original score richly layered in blues, zydeco, rock, rap and gospel influences, PIGGY NATION follows Sammy Hamhock, a little pig excited to be on vacation following his Dad to work on Piggy Patrol, issuing tickets for piggy behavior. But is his Dad being a piggy too? Will Sammy lose the girl of his dreams, the lovely Lacey Leppard, because of his Dad’s piggy behavior? Can Sammy teach his Dad not to be a piggy? PIGGY NATION battles the rude behavior found all around us, in a colorful and amusing update of the golden rule. Lessons in thoughtfulness and consideration shine in this family musical for kids ages 3-10 and their parents and grandparents too! After watching a man steal a parking space from his mother-in-law, Los |
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| Sun - May 19 |
Tree House Installation @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights/Prospect Heights) Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 8a-6p, Saturday & Sunday: 10a-6p. Admission: Free Tuesdays and Saturdays 10a-12n. Adults $10, Seniors $5 & Children under 12 free. This spring, tree house architect Roderick Romero is creating a new site-specific installation using wood from trees felled by Hurricane Sandy. This whimsical, inhabitable sculpture will be part open-air classroom, part viewing point, and part artwork. Created specifically for BBG, the intriguing work will invite visitors of all ages to experience the Garden in a new way. www.bbg.org |
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| Sun - May 19 |
The Kings County Fair @ Aviator Sports & Events Center Thursday May 16th - Monday May 27th. Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5p–11p; Friday: 5p–12a; Saturday: 12pm–12a & Sunday: 1p–11p. General admission will be $5 per person with children under 36” of height free. Ride costs will vary per ride or unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase. Please visit www.TheKingsCountyFair.com to view promotional and Pay-One-Price days The Kings County Fair, Brooklyn’s most popular family event, returns to Aviator Sports & Events Center, located at Floyd Bennett Field on Flatbush Ave, just one mile south of the Belt Parkway Exit 11S. Adults and kids alike are invited to Floyd Bennett Field, to soak in the bright sun, cotton candy and carnival rides in equal measure at this year’s fun-filled Kings County Fair. The community event will once again include a variety of rides and games for kids of all ages, tasty treats including corn dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes, and much more. The fair is well-stocked with your typical carnival ride offerings, including a Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and a spattering of kiddy rides. www.thekingscountyfair.com |
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| Sun - May 19 |
Mad. Sq. Art Presents Orly Genger: Red, Yellow and Blue @ Madison Sq Park (Flatiron) Now until - September 8th, 2013. Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art announces a new installation for Spring and Summer 2013 by New York-based artist Orly Genger. The monumental commission entitled Red, Yellow and Blue will feature the artist’s renowned usage of intricately hand-knotted nautical rope covered in paint, creating a work that will transform the park’s lush lawns into colorfully-lined chambers. The work will remain on view daily. www.madisonsquarepark.org |
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| Sun - May 19 -- Mon - May 20 |
Spellbound Theatre presents "Wink" at BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange (Park Slope) Saturdays May 4th & 11th at 330p. Sundays May 5th & 12th at 1p. Adults: $15, Children: $10. Tickets available at: winkBAX.brownpapertickets.com What happens when we go to sleep? Spellbound Theatre's "Wink" is an imaginative and multi-disciplinary performance that explores dreams from the perspective of a young child and her bear. Blending shadow puppetry, physical theatre, and animation, this unique show is a captivating journey designed to engage and inspire the very youngest audience members. Inspired by the classic poem, "Wynken, Blynken and Nod," Wink transforms a familiar bedroom into an imaginative world full of surprises. |
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| Sun - May 19 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM |
Whales: Giants of the Deep at The American Museum of Natural History (UWS) March 23, 2013–January 5, 2014. Open daily 10a-545p except Thanksgiving & Christmas. Get a load of this! Whales: Giants of the Deep brings you close to some of the most massive mammals on Earth. Featuring life-size models, interactive exhibits, films, as well as over 20 whale skulls and skeletons. All ages welcomed. Cost: $25 adults; $14.50 kids age 2-12; $19 seniors/students (General admission plus 1 ticket includes admission to the museum and Rose Center plus 1 special exhibition). www.amnh.org |
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| Sun - May 19 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Summer Hours at Jane's Carousel (DUMBO) May 12th-Oct 14th. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) 11a-7p. Tickets are $2. Children age 3 and younger and those under 42” tall may ride free if accompanied by a paying adult. Multiple Ticket Discount: 12 Tickets – $20.00 janescarousel.org |
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| Sun - May 19 11:00 AM |
Baby Story Time at Greenlight Bookstore (Fort Greene) Sundays at 11a. Free. For 6 weeks to 3 years. On Sunday mornings, a rotating cast of children's performers take turns keeping babies and toddlers under 3 years old entertained with stories, songs, and interactive play. Check our Events Calendar for an updated schedule of performances. Baby Story Time is geared toward the very youngest bookstore fans, and is often quite crowded – come early to get a seat! (Please leave strollers at home if possible – thank you!) |
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| Sun - May 19 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
Mad. Sq. Eats at Worth Square (Flatiron) Daily now until Friday May 31st 11a-9p. This month-long food market features 30 of the city's best eats, including returning Mad. Sq. Eats favorites and a number of new, exciting vendors. From a late breakfast to lunch, dinner, dessert, scrumptious snacks, and everything in between, Mad. Sq. Eats' delicious offerings have something for every craving all in one place! Worth Square is located directly adjacent to Madison Square Park at the intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 25th Street. Sit back and relax under one of the brightly-patterned marimekko umbrellas and tablecloths, and enjoy your meal against the vibrant backdrop of the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park. Check out the diverse range of Mad. Sq. Eats vendors here! www.madisonsquarepark.org |
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| Sun - May 19 11:00 AM |
Treehouse Shakers Presents Hatched A Seedling Drama at The Ailey Studio Theater (midtown west) Sunday the May 19th at 11a. Tickets: $20. An Interactive Performance About Life On The Farm For Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Their Siblings Told Through Puppets, Live Music, Dance, and Story. Hatched, www.treehouseshakers.com, written and directed by Mara McEwin, is the original performance of a newborn chick emerging from her shell at sunrise to a strange and busy world. Told to the youngest of audience members, ages 0-6, it is a first introduction into the theatre, while incorporating both the museum and farm. Performed through movement, handcrafted puppets, and very little human dialogue, the story is set amidst an American family farm. The chick is met by a feisty old rooster, a wobbly calf learning to walk, a gaggle of dancing chicks, a lamb, and a noisy nest of baby birds. Intimately staged, young audience members are encouraged to interact with the newborn animals as they explore their worlds. Through movement and music, the calf learns to walk, the baby birds attempt to fly, and the lamb makes a new friend with the curious hatched chick. Audience members interact and play with the characters on stage; they give the chicks their feed, milk bottles to the lamb, are licked by the cow, and feed worms to the baby birds. Babies in the audience will be enticed by the animal sounds and textures, while toddlers will love watching and imitating their favorite farm animals as they come to life. Preschoolers will delight in learning about life on the farm and older kids will be entertained by the delightful storytelling, live music and dance. Hatched is a beautiful tale, told through exquisite visuals, music, and the exploration of baby animals on the farm. Fantastic for the whole family! Where: The Ailey Studio Theater 405 W. 55th St., Corner of 9th Ave., New York, NY 10019 Reservations, Tix & Info: (212)715-1914/contactus@treehouseshakers.com Reception to Follow May 10th & 19th performances Meet the Cast, Enjoy Treats, Books and More in our Lobby! |
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| Sun - May 19 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Story Time: Night Light by Nicholas Blechman at Powerhouse on 8th (Park Slope) Sunday, May 19th. 1130a-1230p. Ages 3-7y. Count the lights and, through die-cut pages, find out which vehicle they belong to! Part counting book, part guessing game, NIGHT LIGHT will delight children with its mix of color, design, and simplicity. For more information, please call 718-801-8375. RSVP appreciated: RSVP@POWERHOUSEon8th.com powerhouseon8th.com |
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| Sun - May 19 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Torah Unwrapped at the Jewish Children's Museum (Crown Heights) Every Sunday now until June 16th. Showings 1p & 3p. For 5-14y. Children explore the process of making a Torah, during this interactive workshop. Uncover the history of hundred-year-old scrolls, see and handle unfinished hides for parchment, mix ink, fashion goose-feather quills and watch the scribe as he practices his "scribal scribble" on a piece of parchment! Workshop includes Torahs, Tefillin and Mezuzot of different traditions which have survived persecution through the ages. Free with Museum admission: $13; Seniors $10; free for children under 2. www.jcm.museum |
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| Sun - May 19 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Bija Family Picnic at Fort Greene Park Sunday May 19th 2-4p. Free. All ages. At Fort Greene Park near the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument. There will be fun, games, yoga, art projects and much more so bring your blanket and sun block and we will do the rest. This is a free, family friendly, all ages event so we encourage you to bring friends. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call at 347-294-0653. bijakids.wordpress.com |
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| Sun - May 19 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Sunday Family Bingo Night at Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill) Brooklyn Heights' Moxie Spot has a Sunday Family Bingo Night. Small prizes for the winners. Break out some of the board games too! The Moxie Spot 81 Atlantic Ave (near Hicks Street) 718-923-9710 www.themoxiespot.com |
