Weekend Events: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, Bello Mania, Rolie Polie Guacamole, and Loads More!

Happy St. Patty’s Day weekend, Brooklyn! There are some really fun activities in  store for you entire clan this weekend. First, this is your final chance to catch Grug at New 42st Studios, which has been receiving rave reviews so definitely check it out if you haven’t had the opportunity to yet. As my son would say, “the greenest day ever” has arrived, and there are lots of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations ’round town. Bello Mania will be bringing the funk and bringing the fun at The New Victory Theater, while Rolie Polie Guacamole will be keeping us moving and grooving at The Playroom at EGG. Bascially: it’s sure to be a good weekend. Don’t forget to check out our events calendar and music listings for even more fun activities! Enjoy!

FRIDAY MARCH 15TH

Friday, March 15th from 10am — 11am
J Yum and Hum at Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace (WINDSOR TERRACE)
Join Tehilah and Gilad in a journey through Jewish communities around the world with music and food! J-Yum & Hum provides engaging, dynamic and interactive program for parents and their infants (up to crawlers), exploring culture and tradition through stories, music, foods, storytelling of the Jewish Diaspora. Learn about the cultures and lifestyles of their Jewish counterparts around the world.
Details: 1224 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn. Ages  and under. FREE for all. Contact: Nadira at 718.407.6377. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, March 15th at 11am
Drop-in Story Time with Spellbound Theater (CROWN HEIGHTS)
Visit It Takes A Village on Fridays for drop-in story times with music, stories, puppets and more. Hear songs, books and fables, and classic nursery rhymes with a special twist into an interactive and stimulating story time specially crafted for babies and toddlers.
Details: 500 Prospect Place, Brooklyn. Ages 5 and up. Cost: $5/suggested donation. Contact: spellboundtheater@gmail.com. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, March 15th from 2:00pm — 3:00pm
Baby Boogie at the Prospect Park YMCA  (PARK SLOPE)
Are you a new parent?! Then this class may just be perfect for you. Listen closely and you’ll hear the class calling your name. Not only will you have time to meet other parents here, but the class also includes games for babies, singing, and dancing. Jackpot!
Details: 357 Ninth Street. Ideal for parents with babies up to 13 months. $12/visit. Telephone: 718.768.7100. Visit the website for more information.

SATURDAY MARCH 16TH

Saturday, March 16th from 9am — 11:30am
Open Play Drop-Off at Brooklyn Robot Foundry (GOWANUS)
This should be fun! There will be open play drop off where kids will have the opportunity to build obstacle courses for robots, craft robots out of clay and found objects, create marble runs, giant lego creations and much more.
Details: 303 Third Avenue (between 1st and Carroll Street), Brooklyn. Ages 5-9. Cost: $15/hour. Contact: (347)762-6840. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 9:30am — 11am
Out of Shabbox at Union Temple (CROWN HEIGHTS)
Out of the Shabbox is Brooklyn’s newest cross-cultural, interfaith arts based program designed to explore themes such as peace and charity through movement, music and storytelling. Featuring Avodah Dance’s Julie Gayer Kris (movement), Backyardigan Live!’s Shawn Shafner (storytelling) and Ruach Rocker Jay Rapoport (minstrel). Come join an interactive, fun filled programming where families can come together to sing, dance and tell stories about the things we value and which unite us.
Details: 17 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. Ages 6 and under. FREE for all. Contact: uniontemple@uniontemple.org. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 10am — 12:30pm
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Citibabes (TriBeCa)
Talk about a party! Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with arts & crafts activities, live music, cupcake decorating and loads more! Please note: RSVP required.
Details: 52 Mercer Street, 3rd Floor, NYC. Ages 9 and under. Cost: $15/person. Contact: info@citibabes.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 10:30am — 11:30am
Open House Sing-Along Brooklyn Doodles at JACK (CLINTON HILL)
At the open house you will see that classes are filled with engaging musicians and group leaders who are here to enrich the lives of all kids.
Details: 505 1/2 Waverly Place, Brooklyn. Age 2 to 4. FREE for all. Contact: bkdoodles@gmail.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 10:30am and 12:30pm
Trusty Sidekick Theater Company: Shadow Play at University Settlement (LES)
This company always puts on a good show so I know you won’t regret it! With that said, get ready to follow the adventures of Flash and his exciting quest to reunite with his shadow in this multimedia performance.
Details: 184 Elridge Street, NYC. Ages 2-5. Cost: $5/children; $15/adults. Contact: 212-453-4500. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 11am
Story Time at Greenlight Bookstore (FORT GREENE)
Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning that’s also the perfect pre-nap activity?! We’ve got you covered! Saturday Story Time is geared toward kids ages 3 to 8 and their families. Authors and illustrators of picture books often visit on Saturdays to present their new books, and neighborhood performers sometimes read as well. There are always great stories and sometimes activities and crafts too.
Details: 686 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. Ages 3 to 8. FREE for all. Contact: (718) 246-0200. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 11am and 1pm
The Little Orchestra Society: Tubby the Tuba Narrated by Patti Smith at Avery Fisher Hall (LINCOLN CENTER)
This is a classic by George Kleinsinger, with libretto by Paul Tripp. Also, it was a childhood favorite of guest narrator, Patti Smith, who will bring a new perspective to this piece of music. Hear Tubby the Tuba’s melody throughout the orchestra and learn how melodies and soloists can come from the most unexpected places.
Details: 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC. All ages welcomed. Cost: $15-$55. Contact: 212.917.9500. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 11am and 2pm
Randy Kaplan in Concert at Symphony Space (UWS)
In his songs for children and their families, Randy Kaplan blends American Roots, Country Blues, and Comedic Storytelling. He finger-picks and strums his way through unpredictable live shows which, in addition to his original compositions, include Tin Pan Alley gems, Broadway numbers, and Delta Blues songs. “He doesn’t dumb it down for the kids… He just expects them to come along for the ride. And they do” (Time Out New York Kids). As indebted to Steve Martin and Ogden Nash as he is to Arlo Guthrie and Dave Van Ronk, “(Randy’s) original song are as imaginative and rambling as a preschooler” (The Lovely Mrs. Davis). Randy started his kids’ music career in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and now resides in Los Angeles, California.
Details: 2537 Broadway, NYC. Ages 3 and up. Cost: $13/children; $20/adults. Contact: boxoffice@symphonyspace.org. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 11am — 2pm
brunchCRAFT with CUTE ATTACK at ISA (WILLIAMSBURG)
Join in the fun for some Spring time crafting at ISA! Oh, and there’s brunch too! Happy crafting, folks!
Details: 348 Wythe Avenue at S 2nd Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE with brunch. Contact: anything@isa.gg. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 11am — 5pm
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
As my son says, it will be “the greenest day ever!” The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is our country’s oldest and proudest Irish tradition, marching for the first time 250 years ago, on March 17, 1762 – fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence. This year, because March 17th falls on a Sunday, the parade will be held on March 16th. The Parade starts at 44th Street at 11:00 am and marches up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 50th Street all the way up past the American Irish Historical Society at 83rd and the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 83rd Street to 86th Street, where the parade finishes at around 4:30 – 5:00 pm.
Details: Parade route runs along Fifth Ave from 44th Street to 86th, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718-231-4400. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 11:45am — 3:45pm
Foraging with The “Wildman” at Prospect Park (PROSPECT PARK)
Put your walking shoes on! America’s go-to guy for foraging, “Wildman” Steve Brill will be leading a four hour walking tour through Prospect Park to find cold-weather greens including goutweed, chickweed, daylily shoots, and chive-like field garlic. Please note: 24-hour advanced registration required.
Details: Grand Army Plaza entrance, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: Adults $20; Children under 12 $10. Contact: wildman@wildmanstevebrill.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 12pm
Yard Inspectors Tour at BLDG 92 Brooklyn Navy Yard Center (DUMBO)
Step into the shoes of an inspector in-training on this Yard-wide adventure! Follow clues through the Yard to uncover its hidden treasures. Search for industrial cranes, street lamps powered by wind and the sun, and much, much more on this hands-on guided Yard-wide family tour! Please note: tour will last approximately one hour; advanced registration suggested.
Details: 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. Ages 6 to 13, adults. Cost: $22/adults; $20/kids. Contact: 718-907-5992. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 12pm — 1pm
Dances from Hawaii and Tahiti at the Brooklyn Central Library (GRAND ARMY PLAZA)
Head on over to the Dweck Center for Saturday Family Programs! And then you can say, “ALOHA!” Sway to the sound of the Hawaiian music. Feel the beat of the Tahitian drums. Children will have a chance to participate in this interactive educational and entertaining program. Bring the whole family. Be ready to have some fun. Families will be given seating priority. Please note: seating is Limited; first Come, first Served.
Details: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718-230-2100. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 12pm and 5pm
Bello Mania at The New Victory Theater (TIMES SQUARE)
Get a load of this! Now’s your chance to see the circus superstar Time Magazine calls “America’s Best Clown” in a brand new show of his own! With a crazy coif that defies gravity as much as his soaring stunts, Bello and his talented troupe tackle the most towering, terrifying and tough-to-do tricks with jokester genius. Watch trampoline routines, bungee-style bouncing, and handstands on a high wire.
Details: 209 West 42nd Street, NYC. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $14-$38. Contact: 646.223.3010. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 12:30pm
Cloth Diapering Made Simple at Caribou Baby (GREENPOINT/WILLIAMSBURG)
Take the confusion out of cloth diapering, it is easier than you think! This free 45 minute seminar will teach you about the various types of cloth diapers, how many you need, how much it will cost, and what to do with the poop! Babies welcome!
Details: 272 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: info@cariboubaby.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 1pm
Babywearing for Newborns at Caribou Baby (WILLAMSBURG/GREENPOINT)
People have used baby carriers for thousands of years for a reason. Babywearing allows parents to attend to the needs of their baby while also getting things done. In this free 45 minute seminar we will introduce the five best carriers for newborns, show you why we love them, and help you choose the best one for your family.
Details: 272 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn. Adults welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: info@cariboubaby.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 1pm
Nature Crafts for Kids at Fort Greene Park Visitors Center (FORT GREENE)
Spend an afternoon at Fort Greene park participating in crafts with your kids. Lovely! All supplies will be provided.
Details: Myrtle Ave., De Kalb Ave. between Washington Park and St. Edward’s St., Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: (718) 722-3218. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 1pm and 7pm
Exceptions to Gravity at Canal Park Playhouse (SoHo)
One the most accomplished physical comedy performers in the United States, Avner the Eccentric comes to Canal Park Playhouse with a spectacular show that upends the laws of physics! A master of the art of physical comedy, Avner weaves a spell of poetic simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments. Exceptions to Gravity is a reminder of the theatrical power that can reside in a single charismatic performer who touches the heart.
Please note: Food from the theater’s Waffle Iron Café is available before and after the show. The menu includes hot-off-the-waffle-iron spinach, mushroom, and smoked chicken sausage frittatas; French toast; and Traditional Belgian Waffles with pure Vermont maple syrup and butter, as well as the house specialty The Playhouse Pink Waffle (a pink waffle with strawberries and whipped cream) and the chocoholic fantasy the Decadent Dark Chocolate Waffle. Entree salads and waffle-branded sliders are also available.
Details: 508 Canal Street, NYC. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $20. Contact: 866-811-4111. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 1pm — 2pm
Easter Egg Hunt at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church (GRAVESEND)
This ought to get you in the Easter spirit! Plus… each egg will contain a special surprise. You can also have children take pictures with the Easter bunny from 2:30pm — 3:3pm for an additional $5.
Details: 430 Avenue W, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: $5/child. Contact: 718-627-2020. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 1pm — 3pm
Baby Wearing 101 with Metro Minis at The Playroom at EGG (DUMBO)
Taught by one of Metro Minis’ babywearing educators, learn safe and proper carrying of babies from newborn to toddler. Class covers the basics on the five different styles of baby carriers. It is designed to be an introduction to baby slings. We will discuss the different styles and by exploring your family’s unique needs to help you discover the right carrier for you. You will have the opportunity to try-on the carriers that interest you. Please note: RSVP required.
Details: 722 Jay Street, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 347.356.4097, alisha@egg-baby.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 1:30pm
Miles of Tiles at The New York Transit Museum (BROOKLYN HEIGHTS)
Discover the art of the mosaics that beautify our subway stations as you create unique patterns and designs with glass tile.
Details: Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE with museum admissions. Contact: 718-694-1792. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 3pm
Charm-ingly Spring at The Scholastic Store (SoHo)
Spring blooms a little early at The Scholastic Store with an event perfect for budding crafters! Get a dose of flowery fun with Paper Flowers and create some spring-ey charms from the brand new Klutz book, Clay Charms!
Details: 557 Broadway, NYC. Ages 5 and up. FREE for all. Contact: 212-343-6166. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th from 3pm — 4pm
Why Lose Yourself in Motherhood? at Caribou Baby (GREENPOINT/WILLIAMSBURG)
Since becoming a stay-at-home mom, do you feel…as though you have lost yourself, your voice, your spirit? like you don’t know who you are apart from mothering anymore? out of touch with your former self and worry that it’s gone forever?
isolated, disenchanted, disempowered? Do you feel guilty for missing so much from your former life? Full of self-doubt? Well, you are not alone and this workshop was created for YOU! This is a workshop to reclaim your rad self. So… go get yourself back!
Details: 272 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn. Adults welcomed. Cost: $20. Contact: info@cariboubaby.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 4pm
Rolie Polie Guacamole at EGG (DUMBO)
I love this kid-friendly band! Rolie Polie Guacamole is a kindie band from Brooklyn that mixes funk, rock, and folk music into tunes about natural living, eating healthy, and staying active.
Details: 72 Jay Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: $20 child with adult(s), siblings $5. Contact: 347.356.4097. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, March 16th at 7:30pm
Poetry 2013: Game Changers at BAM Harvey Theater (FORT GREENE)
This is pretty exciting if you’re into poetry. Well, it’s great even if you’re not into poetry. The program includes Steve Colman, co-writer of Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam; Ashley August, 2013 New York City Youth Poet Laureate; Dominique Morisseau, a playwright, actress, and spoken word artist; and poet Suheir Hammad. Also musical guests the Mighty Third Rail and DJ Reborn.
Details: 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. Cost: $15. Contact: 718.636.4100. Visit the website for more information.

SUNDAY MARCH 17TH

Sunday, March 17th from 9am — 11:30am
Open Play Drop-Off at Brooklyn Robot Foundry (GOWANUS)
This should be fun! There will be open play drop off where kids will have the opportunity to build obstacle courses for robots, craft robots out of clay and found objects, create marble runs, giant lego creations and much more.
Details: 303 Third Avenue (between 1st and Carroll Street), Brooklyn. Ages 5-9. Cost: $15/hour. Contact: (347)762-6840. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 11:00am
Baby Stories and Singalongs at Greenlight Bookstore (FORT GREENE)
On Sunday mornings, children’s performers keep babies and toddlers under 3 years old entertained with stories, songs, and interactive play.
Details: Geared toward ages 3 years and under. Open to public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th from 11:30am — 12pm
Story Time at powerHouse on 8th (PARK SLOPE)
Visit powerHouse Books for their weekly Sunday morning story time and hear staff member Ashley McNelis read from their favorite books.
Details: 1111 8th Avenue, Brooklyn. Ages 3-9. FREE for all. Contact: 718.666.3049 x102. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 12pm
Brooklyn’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Prospect Park (PROSPECT PARK)
If you’re staying local for St. Patty’s Day, then this will be a great parade to take part in!
Schedule of Events:
12:00 PM groups assemble on Prospect Park West between 14th Street & 9th Street.
12:45 PM “Re-Dedication Ceremony” to the heroes & victims of 9/11 – WTC at Prospect Park West & 15th Street,
before parade “step-off.”
Parade Route: From 15th Street & Prospect Park West, down 15th Street to 7th Avenue, along 7th Avenue, to Garfield Place, up Garfield Place to Prospect Park West, and along Prospect Park West To 15th Street.
Details: Starting at 15th Street & Prospect Park West, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 12pm
My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life at the Workshop Company (MIDTOWN)
Question: If Emma’s mom is so great, why is she trying to ruin her daughter’s life? She talks too loudly, worries about everything and kisses Emma in front of her friends. It wouldn’t be that bad if she just gave her one kiss on top of her head, but no, she kisses Emma all over her face. Can Emma stop her mom before she ruins the rest of her life? Based on the acclaimed Simon & Schuster picture book by Kate Feiffer, My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life is a hilarious new family musical for kids and their embarrassing parents. The cast includes actors from Disney’s Mary Poppins, Priscila Queen of the Desert, Enron, and the National Tours of Billy Elliot, A Christmas Story The Musical, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and features a score by an Emmy award winning music team.
Details: 312 West 36th Street, NYC. Ages 6-13. Cost: $18/Adults; $15/students, seniors. Contact: 866-811-4111. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Story Time at Books of Wonder (CHELSEA)
Each week, they choose several books (based on the age of the children attending) and sit down with children and their parents.
Details: 18 West 18th Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 212.989.3270 or emailstore@booksofwonder.com. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 12pm and 5pm
Bello Mania at The New Victory Theater (TIMES SQUARE)
Get a load of this! Now’s your chance to see the circus superstar Time Magazine calls “America’s Best Clown” in a brand new show of his own! With a crazy coif that defies gravity as much as his soaring stunts, Bello and his talented troupe tackle the most towering, terrifying and tough-to-do tricks with jokester genius. Watch trampoline routines, bungee-style bouncing, and handstands on a high wire.
Details: 209 West 42nd Street, NYC. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $14-$38. Contact: 646.223.3010. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 1pm and 4pm
Exceptions to Gravity at Canal Park Playhouse (SoHo)
One the most accomplished physical comedy performers in the United States, Avner the Eccentric comes to Canal Park Playhouse with a spectacular show that upends the laws of physics! A master of the art of physical comedy, Avner weaves a spell of poetic simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments. Exceptions to Gravity is a reminder of the theatrical power that can reside in a single charismatic performer who touches the heart.
Please note: Food from the theater’s Waffle Iron Café is available before and after the show. The menu includes hot-off-the-waffle-iron spinach, mushroom, and smoked chicken sausage frittatas; French toast; and Traditional Belgian Waffles with pure Vermont maple syrup and butter, as well as the house specialty The Playhouse Pink Waffle (a pink waffle with strawberries and whipped cream) and the chocoholic fantasy the Decadent Dark Chocolate Waffle. Entree salads and waffle-branded sliders are also available.
Details: 508 Canal Street, NYC. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $20. Contact: 866-811-4111. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 1:30pm
Miles of Tiles at The New York Transit Museum (BROOKLYN HEIGHTS)
Discover the art of the mosaics that beautify our subway stations as you create unique patterns and designs with glass tile.
Details: Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE with museum admissions. Contact: 718-694-1792. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th at 2pm
The Beauty of Ballet at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts (BROOKLYN COLLEGE/FLATBUSH)
Join students and faculty of the world-famous School of American Ballet (the official academy of New York City Ballet) in this program illustrating the process by which talented youngsters develop into accomplished classical ballet dancers.  Children will watch a “class” where training exercises and steps are demonstrated, and also enjoy excerpts from famous ballets. Presented in collaboration with the School of American Ballet. Please note: no tickets will be issued; seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Details: 2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: (718) 951-4600. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th from 3pm — 4:30pm
Eat, Drink, Doula! at Caribou Baby (GREENPOINT/WILLIAMSBURG)
Come meet BirthFocus doulas at their FREE doula open house!! BirthFocus understands the process involved in choosing the right doula to join women and their families on a most intimate experience, the birth of a baby! At this FREE “Eat, Drink, DOULA” open houses, they give pregnant women, and their partners, a chance to learn more about their doula practice and to connect intimately with several doulas through one on one interviews. They lovingly refer to these events as “speed dating for doulas” as each expecting couple will have a chance to meet with 4-5 doulas, of varying experience levels, throughout the event.
Details: 272 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn. Adults welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: info@cariboubaby.com. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th from 4pm — 6pm
VeredMusic Live at Kidville Carroll Gardens (CARROLL GARDENS)
Vered’s music was named by Laurie Berkner as one of her favorites in USA Today. Vered sings a blend of playful, soothing, lively, and heartfelt songs about babies with their hands in their mouth and parents who can’t wait to be 63 when they will wake up to a quiet Saturday. This show will be particularly fun because not only will Vered be doing her own songs and getting the kids jumping and their hands flying, but her friend Jon Samson will also do some songs of his. The playspace/gym will be open prior to the show and after for an extra bit of getting some wiggles out.
Details: 380 Court Street, Brooklyn. Ages 1 to 4. Cost: FREE/members; $15/non-members. Contact: 718-522-1700. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, March 17th from 6pm — 9pm
Family Bingo Night at The Moxie Spot (BROOKLYN HEIGHTS)
Participants can eat, drink, play bingo, and win big! There will be prizes for the children, who, by the way, will get to eat for FREE with the purchase of an entree.
Details: 81 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. Ages 9 and under. FREE for all. Contact: 718-923-9710. Visit the website with more information.

ALL WEEKEND

Saturday and Sunday Through March 24th at 12:30pm and 2:30pm
The Prince and The Magic Flute at Puppetworks (PARK SLOPE)
Anything at Puppetworks promises to be a great time. But, you knew that already! This performance is produced at the Smithsonian Institution and adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola. Please note that reservations are suggested.
Details: 338 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn. Ages 3 and up. Cost: $8/children; $9/adults. Contact: 718-965-3391. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday and Sunday Through March 31st at 12pm and 5pm
Bello Mania at The New Victory Theater (TIMES SQUARE)
Get a load of this! Now’s your chance to see the circus superstar Time Magazine calls “America’s Best Clown” in a brand new show of his own! With a crazy coif that defies gravity as much as his soaring stunts, Bello and his talented troupe tackle the most towering, terrifying and tough-to-do tricks with jokester genius. Watch trampoline routines, bungee-style bouncing, and handstands on a high wire.
Details: 209 West 42nd Street, NYC. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $14-$38. Contact: 646.223.3010. Visit the website for more information.

Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm — 5pm
Family Days Bowling at Brooklyn Bowl (WILLIAMSBURG)
Grab your kids and gather ’round for a day of indoor fun! Seriously, bowling is the new black and it is certainly fun for the entire family. Pack a snack or try tasty food from Blue Ribbon, which will be available for purchase.
Details: 61 Wythe Ave (Btwn N 11th St & 12th St), Brooklyn. All are welcomed. Cost: Saturday $25/lane/half hour; Sunday $20/lane/half hour; Shoes: $4.95/per person. Socks:$3/pair. Contact: (718) 963-3369. Visit the website for more information.

All Weekend from 10am — 5pm
MoMath Exhibitions at the Museum of Mathematics (FLATIRON DISTRICT)
Welcome to NYC’s newest museum — the Museum of Mathematics! More than 30 exhibitions reveal the wonders of math in this 19,000-square-foot space. Interactive, hands-on, engaging and fun, the exhibitions invite participation, encourage experimentation, and spark curiosity in visitors of all ages and math skills. They bring math concepts to life in ways that amaze, astound enlighten and entertain. Many have surprising outcomes that stimulate visitors to want to understand why.
Details: 11 East 26th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues), NYC. All are welcomed. Cost: $15/adults; $9/children. Contact: (212) 542-0566. Visit the website for more information.

ONGOING

Through March 17th: various times
Grug at New 42nd Street Studios (TIMES SQUARE)
This is a great opportunity for all audience members to get up and rock it out, Grug style of course! This puppet show is based on the picture book character created by Ted Prior.
Details: 229 W. 42nd Street, NYC. Ages 2-5. Cost: $20. Contact: 646.223.3042. Visit the website for more information.

Through March 23rd: various times
New York International Children’s Film Festival (VARIOUS NYC LOCATIONS)
From SoHo to Tribeca to the Upper West Side to Hell’s Kitchen, there will be lots of child-friendly films and screenings that’s perfect for the entire family! There are so many films in a variety of genres so visit the website and take your pick!
Details: Ages 3 –18. Cost: $13-$16, but more expensive on opening night. Contact: (212) 349-0330. Visit the website for more information.

Through March 24th: various times
Exceptions to Gravity at Canal Park Playhouse (SoHo)
One the most accomplished physical comedy performers in the United States, Avner the Eccentric comes to Canal Park Playhouse with a spectacular show that upends the laws of physics! A master of the art of physical comedy, Avner weaves a spell of poetic simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments. Exceptions to Gravity is a reminder of the theatrical power that can reside in a single charismatic performer who touches the heart.
Please note: Food from the theater’s Waffle Iron Café is available before and after the show. The menu includes hot-off-the-waffle-iron spinach, mushroom, and smoked chicken sausage frittatas; French toast; and Traditional Belgian Waffles with pure Vermont maple syrup and butter, as well as the house specialty The Playhouse Pink Waffle (a pink waffle with strawberries and whipped cream) and the chocoholic fantasy the Decadent Dark Chocolate Waffle. Entree salads and waffle-branded sliders are also available.
Details: 508 Canal Street, NYC. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $20. Contact: 866-811-4111. Visit the website for more information.

Through April 5th: various times
Madison Square Art: Topsy Turvy at Madison Square Park (FLATIRON DISTRICT)
Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation by artists Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder, will be on view from March 1 – April 5 while Madison Square Park  is open. Topsy-Turvy will re-imagine one of the oldest moving image devices into a life-sized 10-foot by 10-foot structure. You’ll be able to enter the large-scale installation, which will utilize the properties of light to capture images of the surrounding area in real time.
Details: Between Fifth/Madison Avenues & 23rd-26th Streets, NYC. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 212.538.1884. Visit the website for more information.