Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying the long weekend and ready for another week of virtual fun.
This week check out the Intrepid Museum Virtual Memorial Day Commemoration, Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Joelle Lurie, little Lola & tots: Travel Con Lola Read-Aloud, Storytime With Captain Jack: Manic Monday, Urbans Stages: Spanish Song and Story Time, Hip Hop with Emily – music from Disney’s Best HITS, Living History @ Home: Talking at the Tavern, The Second City Presents The Really Awesome Improv Show, Karma Kids: ZOOM Kids Yoga, The Hopalong Andrew Show, Bilingual Birdies Zoom Classes and the start of KidsFilmFest 2020.
There are more virtual events on the calendar so check it to see everything going on. Also follow us on our Facebook page for updates.
Happy Memorial Day & stay safe!
~Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday May 25th
Intrepid Museum Virtual Memorial Day Commemoration
Monday May 25th 2p. Free. The Intrepid Museum will present its annual Memorial Day commemoration through a virtual ceremony that invites the public to join the Museum in honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The commemoration will conclude with the playing of Taps from the flight deck of Intrepid by Sgt Dennis Vanterpool, a bugler from the Marine Corps 6thCommunication Battalion, followed by a special performance of the National March by the United States Navy Band. View the live stream here.
Storytime With Captain Jack: Manic Monday
Monday May 25th 7-745p. Free. Watch Captain Jack teach proper hand washing techniques, sing, teach pirate words that begin with V, teach how to make a miniature treasure chest, reads the book Backbeard: Pirate for Hire, and have a puppet read A Captain’s Quandary, a pirate themed book on the staying safe during the Covid-19 crisis written by Captain Jack himself. The video may be accessed by clicking the link here.
See all the Monday events here.
Tuesday May 26th
Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Joelle Lurie
Tuesday May 26th 11a-12n. Free. Join jazz vocalist Joelle Lurie, of her kids focused band, Jojo & The Pinecones, for a digital set of upbeat standards and originals to be enjoyed by all ages. She’s brought her music to family audiences at Lincoln Center, BAM, Lollapalooza, Madison Sq. Park, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Wolftrap, Regattabar and more. She is thrilled to sing a set of music presented by Brooklyn Public Library to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike! View the broadcast at Joelle’s Facebook page at 11a.
little Lola & tots: Travel Con Lola Read-Aloud
Tuesdays 11a until June 2nd. $10/class. Ages 1.5 – 5 yrs (adult participation required). Just because we have to stay in, doesn’t mean we can’t travel in our imagination. Join Ms. Natalie as we explore different culturas around the world through our FAVORITE pastime, Reading! Musica y actividades will vary from week to week. Zoom link will be emailed you sign up here.
See all the Tuesday events here
Wednesday May 27th
Hip Hop with Emily – music from Disney’s Best HITS!!
Wednesdays 1115-1145a until July 15th. For ages 3-4y. $18/class. Got a kid who wants to learn to dance? Emily teaches small group dance lessons (6 children max) that you can take from the comfort of your home! Kids will gain skills in creative movement, strength, and coordination while learning basic steps, jumps, turns and even a simple dance routine each week! Register here.
Living History @ Home: Talking at the Tavern
Wednesday May 27th 1-2p. Free. For all ages. Meet us at the Three Tun Tavern! In the 18th century, taverns served as restaurants, hotels, bars, ballrooms, and all-around social hubs where people met to talk, gossip, and share news. Take a virtual field trip back in time to visit one in Philadelphia on the eve of the Revolutionary War with our Living History coordinator Cheyney McKnight and friends from the Museum of the American Revolution. Listen in on their conversation and then join in yourself to ask questions and learn the juiciest bits of 18th-century news. Make sure to bring your colonial money to buy a tasty treat or secure a bed for the night! Register here.
See all the Wednesday events here.
Thursday May 28th
Karma Kids: ZOOM Kids Yoga (2-5 yrs)
Thursdays 10-1045a. $10/class. Karma Kids Yoga ZOOM Kids Yoga (2-5 yrs) with Shari Vilchez-Blatt. You must register below at least 1 hour prior to class. Be sure to download the zoom app at zoom.us. You will receive an invite email with the class code and link approximately 45 minutes before the class. A few minutes before class, click on the meeting invite and wait for your teacher to start! Click here to sign up and also see the full schedule of yoga classes.
The Second City Presents The Really Awesome Improv Show
Thursdays 2p EST (11a PST). This family friendly, high energy improv show, is fun for all ages, and relies on audience suggestions and participation, very “Whose Line is it Anyway,” but 100% family friendly. This performance is free, but donations will be accepted to The Second City Alumni Fund, a resource for performers and other members of The Second City community experiencing critical health and financial challenges. Please donate here. View the Improv Show here.
See all the Thursday events here.
Friday May 29th
KidsFilmFest 2020
Friday May 29th and daily until Sunday June 7th. KidsFilmFest is an initiative of the Brooklyn Film Festival. This year KidsFilmFest presents two programs of films tailored for two groups of young viewers: 3 to 7 & 8 to 12. The 16th KFF film programs will be staged completely online via the BFF website…right on this page! All the films will be available around the clock from May 29 through June 7. KFF aims to discover and promote children’s filmmakers as well as expose filmmakers of all ages who make films for younger crowds. All films are rated “G”. Both programs consist of several animated shorts, live-action films, and documentaries. See all the film festival details here.
Urbans Stages: Spanish Song and Story Time
Friday May 29th 10-11a. Free. Time to dive into the Spanish language! Through songs, dancing, body percussion, and fun cultural facts, our facilitator will introduce new Spanish words and phrases. You and your toddler will sing, rhyme, and clap along, all while expanding your Spanish vocabulary. Fun for all levels! (Ages 2-6). View the broadcast on the Urban Stages Facebook page at 10a.
See all the Friday events here.
Daily Events
Brooklyn Public Library Vitural Storytimes
Daily usually at 11a & 2p. Free. Sometimes the storytimes are on the Brooklyn Public Library Family facebook page and othertimes they are on a specific branch facebook page. See the website for all the details.
Creatively Wild Art Studio: Virtual Playtime for Toddlers with DM & BLU
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays 10-1045a until May 29th (none Monday May 25th). $20/class. Suitable for Toddlers ages 22 months- 3.5 yrs. Brought to you in the comfort of your own home, our fun online playtime class hosted by DM (our creative director /owner) will include an awesome art project, a story & a sing-song! Brought to you in the comfort of your own home during these challenging times. This is a 45 minute immersive adventure & the perfect way to keep your tiny one engaged & inspired. Art nurtures each child’s development and helps them make creative choices, gain confidence, we will set a cool art project every morning, you will be amazed at what your little one can create! For all online classes you will need to purchase your own Art Supplies. See the website for the details. NOTE: This is an Online Art Class that meets virtually
The Hopalong Andrew Show
Tuesdays, Thursday & Saturday 10a. $10 Suggested Minimum. Back in the saddle! This is the first time I’ve ever tried something like this… a retro-tinged, 1-man variety show from my apartment. Flavorpill Critic’s Pick: “A camp-heavy combination of Mr. Rogers meets Bob Ross… Hopalong Andrew might be just weird enough for folks to tune in.” VENMO @HopalongAndrew (code, if needed, 5283) or PAYPAL hopalongandrew@gmail.com. See the website for all the details.
PJ Library Digital Resources
Monday-Friday storytimes & craft-alongs at 11a, 1p & 4p (eastern) and virtual field trips 12n eastern everyday. See website for details.
Bilingual Birdies Zoom Classes
Tuesdays 5p (Spanish), Wednesdays 11 (Mandarin), Thursdays 11a (Spanish), Fridays 11a (French). Pricing: Weekly: $15 per week of unlimited access to classes, Monthly: $40 per month of unlimited access to classes, Semester: $120 for an entire four months of unlimited access to classes. Experience the bilingual magic from home with virtual classes for kids up to age 6! Learn & practice languages at home through singing, dancing, and puppetry! Interactive 30-minute classes will be held live by our top bilingual teaching musicians who will enchant your child while they increase their vocabulary and celebrate diversity! Sign up and receive a “Mini Birdkit” (fun class materials) in the mail and enjoy unlimited classes in Spanish, French, and Mandarin. See the website here.
Sing with Suzi Online Shows
Mondays-Fridays at 4p and Saturdays 11a. Thank you to everyone who is watching and sharing my “Sing with Suzi” Shows on Facebook! She’ll be here every day at 4pm M-F and Saturday’s at 11am while we’re all hunkering down. Let’s stay connected and positive and let’s push through this with kindness and love and music
Live Berkner Break
Most weekdays at 10a. Laurie be live at 10am most weekdays for singing, stories, moving our bodies, and more. She’ll also be picking some charities that you can donate to if you are able. See the website for all the info.
Interactive Live Songwriting Streams with Mil’s Trills
Mondays & Wednesdays at 230p on this page. Amelia will post a link and/or you can scroll around til you find the “live” tab. Tip Jar: If you’re feeling generous, tips can be made via venmo.com/Amelia-Robinson, PayPal $5 paypal.me/milstrillsmusic/5 or $10 paypal.me/milstrillsmusic/10. Suggested donation $5-10, but please don’t let finances prevent you from tuning in. As always, these sessions will be highly interactive so have household instruments & some drawing materials on hand! We’ll be doing guided songwriting activities together. Plus, I’ll be sharing some new songs that can help understand and accept these rollercoaster feelings, and find a way to soothe our bodies and meditate.
AudraRox Music Classes
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10a & 530p. Costs: Online classes are $15 per class / $10 four or more. Sign up: Come share in the fun at Music for Aardvarks classes! It’s a musical experience for families with children from newborn to four years old. Classes are held on ZOOM. Email: audrarocksbk@gmail.com to receive an invite.
Virtual Classroom with Lavender Music
Mondays – Thursdays at 1030a and Wednesdays 1230p & Thursday at 4p until June 4th. $12/class. A virtual music and movement class for babies and toddlers. Join us as we sing and play for 40 minutes through music and movement with traditional nursery rhymes as well as our own. Grab your instrument, a stuffy and a blanket to use as a parachute! With games, dancing & bubbles of course, we bring Lady B & Lavender Blues into your home! Notes: You will receive an email 1 hour before class with the Zoom class invitation. Register here.
Music with Patrick Live
Mondays 10a & Mondays-Fridays 6p and Saturdays 10a. All shows are free and will continue until this crisis ends and we can return to our normal routines. Please feel free to reach out to me at Patrick@MusicWithPatrick.com for song requests, name shout-outs and birthday requests: I am doing my best to make this one big community where we gather for a little music and a little fun in the midst of an otherwise dark time. See the Facebook page here.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan at Home
Activities in a daily email newsletter. Free. While the Museum is closed, our CMOM educators are still working to fill your child’s day with engaging interactive activity. CMOM can still be a part of your day through videos, sing-a-longs, games and so much more for you to do together with your family at home! Sign up for emails here (go all the way down the page on the right hand side for email sign up). From slime-making, dance parties and being transported to Japan with a recipe for sushi, to making animal puppets from recycled materials around the house, creating a bedtime routine and storytimes, “CMOM at Home” is sure to delight. Each day of the week will feature a different theme: Magical Monday, Move & Grove Tuesday, Our World Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, Feel Good Friday, Storytime Saturday and Surprise Sunday.