Hi everyone
Happy August! Hope everyone had a fun weekend and is ready for another busy week here in NYC!
This week make sure to see Skippyjon Jones Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas) at Lucille Lortel Theatre this week since it ends on the 7th! Also enjoy The Pop Ups at Hudson RiverKids, SummerStage Kids: Ebony Hillbillies in Sunset Park, Music In The Grove: Hopalong Andrew in Fort Greene Park, Kids’ Discovery Stations at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, CityParks PuppetMobile Tales of Brier Rabbit at Underwood Park, Summer in the Square Kid Events in Union Square Park and Big Hero 6 at the Coney Island Flicks! Enjoy Shira & Friends at the Brooklyn Kids Block Party in Albee Square and also at the Central Brooklyn Public Library’s Stomp, Clap & Sing! Take the kids to the Splash Pad at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside and then enjoy Free Thursdays at the Carousel in Prospect Park!
That is just some of the events so be sure to check the calendar for all the Brooklyn & NYC events happening this week! Also remember to like us on Facebook for last minute news and event reminders.
Stay cool!
~ Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday August 3rd
Theatreworks USA Presents: Skippyjon Jones Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas) at Lucille Lortel Theatre (West Village)
Monday-Fridays until August 7th 1030a & 1p. Last week! Free. For ages 3-9y. This summer Theatreworks will present Skippyjon Jones Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas). Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones the Siamese cat who thinks he’s a Mexican Chihuahua of course! While his sisters listen to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Skippy heads off for the REAL adventure awaiting him in his closet. There, as his alter ego Skippito Friskito, and with the help of his friends the Seven Chimichangos, Skippyjon must rescue the beautiful princess Nieve Qué (Snow What), battle the evil dragon and defeat the Bruja. A brand new musical based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones Snow What is a twist on the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Geared for children in K-3rd Grade, this musical adaptation was written by Kevin Del Aguila with music by Eli Bolin. Since this is a free performance please read the details on how to get tickets and the rules here on the website.
Hudson RiverKids: The Pop Ups at Pier 25 (Tribeca)
Monday August 3rd 630p. In case of rain, Hudson RiverKids will take place in the lobby of Pier 40. Free. Hudson River Park brings out all of your favorite New York City family performers each Monday evening! From music to magic to interactive storytelling, Hudson RiverKids will keep your family entertained all summer long! August 3rd: The Pop Ups! Don’t miss the two-time Grammy nominees! Hear some of their songs on their website.
Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Big Hero 6
Mondays in August at 8p until August 24th. Free. A giant 40-foot inflatable screen turns the beach at West 10th Street into an outdoor movie theater! Come on down and see great flicks, representing a mix of modern, classic, and indie movies. Get ready for a great lineup for the fifth annual Coney Island Flicks on the Beach presented by Alliance for Coney Island, Rooftop Films and NYC & Company! August 3rd: Big Hero 6. See the website for future movie titles.
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Tuesday August 4th
La Leche League at Sacred Studio (Bedford Stuyvesant)
Tuesday August 4th 930-11a*. Free. All moms, babies, grandmothers, expectant moms, and women interested in breastfeeding welcome. Some topics frequently covered are; How can I get breastfeeding off to a good start? How do I know if my baby is getting enough? How often should I expect to feed my baby? What does a “typical” feeding look like? What is paced bottle feeding? How can I work with family and others’ expectations about feeding my baby? What about solids? And many others! Bring your babies and your thoughts, questions, feelings and experience to share with other moms. All are welcome. * This meeting ends promptly at 11am due to a yoga class in the room immediately afterward. We can reconvene at the coffee shop on the corner to chat if we want! See the website for additional LLL meeting locations.
SummerStage Kids: CityParks PuppetMobile Tales of Brier Rabbit at Underwood Park (Clinton Hill)
Tuesday August 4th 1030-1130a. Free. The CityParks PuppetMobile’s original production, Tales of Brier Rabbit, follows the adventures of notorious trickster Brier Rabbit, who is once again up to no good. Deceiving and stealing from his fellow animal friends, Brier Rabbit thinks he’s much too clever to ever get caught. However, in this modern adaptation of the American folk tale, Brier Rabbit’s pals are on to his tricks, and set out to teach him a lesson he won’t soon forget!
Stomp, Clap & Sing with Shira Kobren at the Central Brooklyn Public Library (Grand Army Plaza)
Tuesday August 4th 11a-12n. Free. Location: Dweck Center. Shira is the front woman and songwriter for kindie rock band Shira & Friends. She performs all over the tri-state area, bringing her high energy, catchy tunes to her favorite kinds of audiences – the ones that love to dance along with her and become part of her show. She released her EP of original songs, When You’re A Kid, with her band in 2012. Shira believes that no one ever really outgrows the love of being silly or the joy of letting an imagination run wild.
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Wednesday August 5th
Music In The Grove: Hopalong Andrew in Fort Greene Park
Wednesday August 5th 10-11a. Last one! Free! Our popular summer concert series returns for another season, showcasing some of the finest family-friendly entertainment the NYC area has to offer! PLEASE NOTE: the location for this year’s shows has changed due to the construction around the Willoughby Avenue entrance. Concerts will now take place on the hill immdediately across from the left (west) side of the tennis courts. Hopalong Andrew does sing-a-longs all over the neighborhood so come on out and enjoy him in Fort Greene Park!
Pop-up Toddler Art Class at Brooklyn Art Hive (Crown Heights)
Wednesday August 5th 10a. Price $15.50. Also happening Monday August 3rd and Friday August 7th. Recommended for ages: 18mths-3.5yrs old. Make art together with friends in the cool air conditioning with outdoor play time weather permitting too. These are parent/toddler classes and not a drop-offs.
SummerStage Kids: Ebony Hillbillies in Sunset Park
Wednesday August 5th 1030a-1130a. Free. Come see Ebony Hillbillies! Whether they’re playing for thousands of people at Carnegie Hall or a handful of curious passersby on the subway platform at Grand Central Station, The Ebony Hillbillies bring history alive with the still vibrant sound of Americana. As one of the last black string bands in the U.S. – and the only one currently based in NYC – the Hillbillies keep an important legacy alive with a rootsy, homegrown style that many forget was a key element in the genesis of all the music we cherish as uniquely American – jazz, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, rock and roll and country. Bringing a fresh urgency to the genre for a 21st century world in need of some deep musical education, the ensemble led by Henrique Prince (fiddle, vocals) and Norris Bennett (banjo, mountain dulcimer, guitar, vocals) and featuring Gloria Thomas Gassaway on vocals and bones, William “Salty Bill” Salter on acoustic bass with A.R. or Newman Taylor Baker on washboard and percussion, creates an untamed and joyful vibe that echoes across the generations and transcends all racial and cultural boundaries. The performance will take place in the playground area, 44th St. & 6th Ave.
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Thursday August 6th
Summer in the Square Kid Events in Union Square Park
Thursdays until August 13th. Free. Events all day long. The Children’s Activity Pavilion is open every Thursday from 9a-4p, the Children’s Activities Pavilion is a place where kids and their caregivers can come to read, learn and play. Featuring over 200 books, crafts, games and activities it’s a great spot to spend some quality time together in Union Square Park. Every morning at 10:00 am, KarmaKids invites children to come “play” yoga and experience how their breath and body move together in a fun-filled way! (Mats will NOT be provided. Please bring your own mat/towel.) Location: Union Square Park’s South Plaza off East 14th Street (across from Whole Foods). See the website for schedule of events.
Brooklyn Kids Block Party at Albee Square (Downtown Brooklyn)
Thursday August 6th 10-11a and every first Thursday of the month until September 3rd. Kids rule at Albee Square with special events, live music, and fun for the whole family. August 6th: Shira & Friends: Kids’ entertainment that really rocks! Combining original tunes and classics for a sing-along, dance-along good time.
Astoria Bank Free Thursdays at the Carousel in Prospect Park
Thursdays in August 12n-6p. Free. Astoria Bank Free Thursdays return to the Prospect Park Carousel for the month of August! Sponsored by Astoria Bank, Carousel admission is free of charge on Thursdays in August!
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Ongoing
Kids’ Discovery Stations at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights)
Tuesday-Friday 1015a-1230p until August 28th. This docent-led, drop-in program is for families with children of all ages as well as camp groups. Free with Garden admission. Get your hands dirty at kids’ discovery stations throughout the Garden. Investigate a mystery plant, hold a water plant and learn how it floats, or go on a pollinator hunt in the meadow! All programs are outdoors and canceled in inclement weather; for updates, call 718-623-7200, ext. 7801.
$1 Movies at NYC Regal Theaters (various locations)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10a until August 26th. Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the summertime. Admission to these movies during the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets must be purchased at the theater and all movies start at 10:00 am. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Search for a theater in your area to see where the Summer Movie Express is playing. NYC locations: Regal Atlas Park Stadium 8 in Glendale NY, UA Kaufman Astoria Cinemas 14 & RPX in Astoria NY, UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX in Brooklyn and UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX in Staten Island. Tuesday August 4th & Wednesday August 5th: Penguins of Madagascar and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Theatreworks USA Presents: Skippyjon Jones Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas) at Lucille Lortel Theatre (West Village)
Monday-Fridays until August 7th 1030a & 1p. Last week! Free. For ages 3-9y. This summer Theatreworks will present Skippyjon Jones Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas). Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones the Siamese cat who thinks he’s a Mexican Chihuahua of course! While his sisters listen to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Skippy heads off for the REAL adventure awaiting him in his closet. There, as his alter ego Skippito Friskito, and with the help of his friends the Seven Chimichangos, Skippyjon must rescue the beautiful princess Nieve Qué (Snow What), battle the evil dragon and defeat the Bruja. A brand new musical based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones Snow What is a twist on the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Geared for children in K-3rd Grade, this musical adaptation was written by Kevin Del Aguila with music by Eli Bolin. Since this is a free performance please read the details on how to get tickets and the rules here on the website.
“The collectivity project” for Kids on the High Line
Tuesdays & Thursdays now through September 4-6p. Free. Location: West 30th Street. Build, play, and dream about cities using LEGOs and your imagination. Led by a High Line Educator, these special programs just for families are part of Olafur Eliason’s The collectivity project.
Splash Pad at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park
Mon-Sat: 10a-7p & Sun: 10a-6p. Free. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. The Splash Pad, officially known as the Matilda Raffa Cuomo Water Playground, is the LeFrak Center’s free water play area for kids 12 and under. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the water feature welcomed over 30,000 visitors last summer. Featuring 47 water spray jets and covering 16,000 square feet, Splash Pad is largest water play area in Prospect Park. In addition, the LeFrak Center offers roller skating, the Bluestone Café, and surrounding landscapes for picnicking and relaxation.
Art in the Park in Madison Square Park (Flatiron)
Mondays & Wednesdays 10a-2p until September 30th. No sessions on the last Monday of each month ( 8/31 & 9/28). Free. The Mad. Sq. Park Teaching Artist can be found in the Moira Ann Smith Playground each Monday and Wednesday from June 1 – September 30 with free hands-on creative arts activities at 10am and 2pm. Children are encouraged to participate in free flowing art-based activities. Adult supervision is required.
Summer Art in the Park in Riverside Park (UWS)
Monday-Friday now until August 28th 10a-12n. Free. Location: Hippo Playground. For all ages. No registration required. This popular summertime favorite will return to Hippo Playground this summer. Please join us each weekday for this enriching art program. The class will take place at the picnic tables in the playground. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the park house.
Jeppe Hein: Please Touch the Art at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Open daily 6a-1a until April 17, 2016. Free. Visitors entering the park at Pier 1 will encounter Hein’s iconic water sculpture, Appearing Rooms installed on the Bridge View Lawn. Vertical jets of water will gradually appear forming seven-foot-tall “walls”, which moments later will disappear, enabling visitors to move to different “rooms”, all without touching a drop of water. Systematically, these “walls” appear and disappear through a timed cycle, enticing visitors to step onto the gridded platform and move from space to space within the sculpture. The cycle of changing walls may also be observed from outside the piece as a dynamic and perceptually engaging work of art. The second major component of the exhibition is a newly conceived, large-scale Mirror Labyrinth to be installed at the Pier 3 Greenway Terrace. The third body of work, Modified Social Benches, will be on view throughout the park,surprising visitors with each chance encounter. See website fore the full descriptions of the art.
Jack and the Beanstalk at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Central Park)
Monday-Friday 1030a & 12n and also 230p on Wednesdays in August. See website for weekend showtimes. Tickets are $7/children and $10/adults. Based on the classic English fairytale, this fresh retelling of the Swedish Cottage original production takes Jack on an enchanting adventure up a magical beanstalk. In this starry new world, Jack encounters the notorious Giant, Milford, whose thieving ways have brought misfortune upon Jack and his mother. Determined to make life better for his family, Jack, with help from friends old and new, risks his life to take back what the Giant stole.
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