What a weekend to have Daylight Savings! Marathoners and viewers alike- don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night. There are a lot of ongoing exhibitions and theatre productions that we want to recommend this weekend. Though it feels like there are a lot less events this weekend, rejoice- there is less to choose from finally. Did anyone else get Halloween overload? Don’t forget to check our Music Listings for all those events- there is a great one at the Brooklyn Public Library.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Saturday, November 5 through January 22nd
Math Midway at Liberty Science Center
This fabulous exhibit make math fun for all ages from babies to adults. Try a square-wheeled bicycle, hang out with magnetic monkeys or check out mind-bending mirrors. This show debuted at the World Science Festival Fair in Washington Square in 2009 and even in its smaller capacity there, it dazzled visitors. This interactive exhibit is fabulous fun and worth a trip to New Jersey for- stay for an imax show or one of the other permanent exhibits. The exhibit runs through January 22, 2012. It’s highly recommended. Details: Liberty State Park222 Jersey City Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07305
Saturday, November 5 through Sunday, November 27: 4 pm
Classic Brunch Matinee Series: ‘The Little Rascals’ Movie at Canal Park Playhouse
Check out three classic shorts from Our Gang, better known as THE LITTLE RASCALS: Waldo’s Last Stand, School’s Out (with Jackie Cooper) and Our Gang Follies of 1938. Enjoy the exuberant shenanigans of Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Darla, Froggie and the rest of the gang screened in the intimate Playhouse theater. The Rascals are proceeded by classic cartoons just like Grandma and Grandpa used to see. Details: Canal Park Playhouse, 508 Canal Street, between Greenwich and West Street. $9 per ticket, Brunch package is $15.95
Saturday, November 5: 6:45 pm
The Greater Good Premiere
THE GREATER GOOD will premiere in NYC in two different venues this November. It’s a movie about vaccinations and Dr Palevsky, one of the featured experts in the film will be a guest on the panel along with the filmmakers, after the screening. Details: NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square South, Eisner Auditorium, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. To Purchase Tickets for this Screening/Panel Discussion please click here: Purchase The Greater Good Movie Tickets
Saturday, November 5 – November 13: various times
White at New Victory Theatre
Andy Manley’s productions are a delight for babies, toddlers and preschoolers- and adults (really truly I promise you!). They are simply lovely, creative and light in nature. Don’t miss this Scottish innovator in his newest production. Plays through Nov. 13th. Details: New Victory Theatre,209 West 42nd Street. 646-223-3020
Saturday, November 5: 10:30-11:30 am
Storytime with Carol and Friends presents Mari Takabayashi
The Friends of Carroll Gardens Library present “Story Time with Carol and Friends,” a weekly reading program hosted at the Carroll Gardens Library (396 Clinton St. @ Union Street) on Saturday mornings from 10:30–11:30 am. This week, Cobble Hill Playschool director Carol Troha presents popular children’s author Mari Takabayashi (I Live in Brooklyn). The author will read from her latest book, Yume’s Halloween, written to teach Japanese children about Halloween in the U.S., with illustrations set in Carroll Gardens! Kids can participate in a Japanese mask-making activity with Mari, who will sign any of her books families bring from home. Details: Carroll Gardens Library (396 Clinton St. @ Union Street) on Saturday mornings from 10:30–11:30 am.
Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th
Recycle Your Leaves
Make your fall leaves into compost! Bring your leaves to the East Fourth Street Community Garden to be recycled into compost. Details: E. 4th Street Community Garden at 179 E. 4th Street, btw Caton and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Saturday, November 5 : 1-4 pm
Wheelchair & Walker Action Painting
Extreme Kids & Crew is proud to present a workshop with Massachusetts artist Sean Greene. Sean Greene has developed a great way to paint with wheels. Come create a collaborative mural as well as an individual painting. This is a parent-child workshop appropriate for any kid or teenager who uses a walker, wheelchair, pediatric stroller or any other sort of mobility device with wheels. Who likes art. And doesn’t mind a mess. Suggested Donation: $5-$20. Details: 143 Waverly Avenue in Fort Greene RSVP: info@extremekidsandcrew.org 347-528-4246
Saturday, November 5 : 10 am- 12 pm
Free First Saturday: Carston Holler: Experience it with making your own performance
Discover the spectacular installations and sculptures of “Carsten Höller: Experience,” the first New York survey of this internationally celebrated artist. Initially trained as a scientist, Höller creates worlds that are equal parts laboratory and fun house, investigating ideas of safety, childhood, love, happiness, and the future. Explore and then re-imagine Carsten Höller’s 1991 performance Children Demonstrate for the Future, 1991, by creating posters, signs, stickers, and fliers to march in the name of the future.Details: The New Museum, 235 Bowery 212-219-1222. New Museum First Saturdays for Families are free of charge. This program is designed and recommended for families with children aged between four and fifteen years and includes free New Museum admission for up to two adults per family. Children under eighteen are always admitted free. No preregistration is required. Space is limited and tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Your entire party must be present; tickets will not be given to partial parties.
Saturday, November 5: 3 pm
Stop-motion animation workshop
Visit the Museum of the Moving Image for the Jim Henson exhibit and stay for the workshop to learn the techniques of stop-motion animation, then create their own short animated videos. Ages 10+ Details: Materials fee: $5 materials fee / Free for Red Carpet Kids members. Red Carpet Kids members may reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. To find out more about membership opportunities for families, please click here. Museum of the Moving Image. 36-01 35 Avenue Astoria, NY 11106 718-777-6888
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Sunday, November 6: 3 pm
Stop-motion animation workshop
Visit the Museum of the Moving Image for the Jim Henson exhibit and stay for the workshop to learn the techniques of stop-motion animation, then create their own short animated videos. Ages 10+ Details: Materials fee: $5 materials fee / Free for Red Carpet Kids members. Red Carpet Kids members may reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. To find out more about membership opportunities for families, please click here. Museum of the Moving Image. 36-01 35 Avenue Astoria, NY 11106 718-777-6888
Sunday, November 6 through Sunday, November 27: 4 pm
Classic Brunch Matinee Series: ‘The Little Rascals’ Movie at Canal Park Playhouse
Check out three classic shorts from Our Gang, better known as THE LITTLE RASCALS: Waldo’s Last Stand, School’s Out (with Jackie Cooper) and Our Gang Follies of 1938. Enjoy the exuberant shenanigans of Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Darla, Froggie and the rest of the gang screened in the intimate Playhouse theater. The Rascals are proceeded by classic cartoons just like Grandma and Grandpa used to see. Details: Canal Park Playhouse, 508 Canal Street, between Greenwich and West Street. $9 per ticket, Brunch package is $15.95
Sunday, November 6 – November 13: various times
White at New Victory Theatre
Andy Manley’s productions are a delight for babies, toddlers and preschoolers- and adults (really truly I promise you!). They are simply lovely, creative and light in nature. Don’t miss this Scottish innovator in his newest production. Plays through Nov. 13th. Details: New Victory Theatre,209 West 42nd Street. 646-223-3020
Sunday, November 6
NYC Marathon
This inspiring and exciting NYC Marathon brings everyone together to cheer on the courageous and dedicated. To get the skinny on the best viewing spots and times, see our post here.