Hi everyone! There are lots of virtual events going on this week and also check out our list of Anti-Racism Resources for Families.
This week check out Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Gustafer Yellowgold, Virtual Museum Mile Festival, The Muse Brooklyn: Silly Games with Yoni & Angela, Bilingual Birdies Storytime with Myla Birdie, Live Panel Show! (and Tell): You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Stomp, Clap and Sing with Louie Miranda, New York Public Library Virtual Storytimes, Shining Kids Yoga: Rise & Shine Yoga Online, Opera Lafayette Online Program: Opera Starts with Oh!, Karma Kids: ZOOM Pajama Yoga, The Actors Gymnasium: Tumbling, Children’s Museum of Manhattan at Home and Brooklyn Public Library Vitural Storytimes.
There are more virtual events happening so check the calendar so check it to see everything. Also follow us on our Facebook page for updates.
Stay safe & enjoy the week!
~Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday June 8th
The Muse Brooklyn: Silly Games with Yoni & Angela
Mondays 5p in June. FREE – donations greatly appreciated . Connect online and play! The Muse, Brooklyn’s contemporary circus school, invites kids and adults alike to join in for a silly circus games session every Monday. Taught by leading circus arts professionals, Yoni & Angela, it’s the perfect way to relax, get moving and have fun! No prepping needed – just be prepared for an hour of silliness! See the website for the zoom link.
Live Panel Show! (and Tell): You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Monday June 8th 710p. Free. For our fifth Virtual Company Reunion in our Live Panel Series, we revisit our exciting 2016 production of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, the first production of the show to feature a cast of young professional performers, most with Broadway credentials. York’s James Morgan and theatre historian Charles Wright will moderate a live panel discussion with director Michael Unger and music director Eric Svejcar, along with several cast members. A Zoom link will be sent with your reservation confirmation. Click here to make your free reservation.
See all the Monday events here.
Tuesday June 9th
Virtual Museum Mile Festival
Tuesday June 9th 9a-9p. Free. Join us for the first ever day-long virtual Museum Mile Festival! Throughout the day, eight NYC museums will host live and pre-recorded programs, virtual exhibition tours, live musical performances, and activities for families streamed across their respective websites and social media platforms. Culture enthusiasts from around the world will now be able to join New Yorkers, during this unprecedented moment, and enjoy the festival. Follow along with the hashtag #VirtualMuseumMile and join us along with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Neue Galerie New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Cooper Hewitt, The Jewish Museum, El Museo del Barrio and The Africa Center.
Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Gustafer Yellowgold
Tuesday June 9th 11a-12n. Free. Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show is a funny and touching multimedia performance of music, colored pencil animations and storytelling. The music and ‘moving art’ shows are performed by two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, cartoonist, and author, Morgan Taylor. With its unique crossover appeal, the show has even been the wild-card opening act for Wilco and The Polyphonic Spree. All of the songs are whimsical and super catchy narratives that explain the life of a friendly alien from the Sun who now resides in a wildly imaginative version of the woods of Minnesota. The new live shows include abridged versions of I’m From The Sun and The Minnesota Chronicles Audible Originals along with evergreen fan-favorites. Ride along with 9-year old “sunling” Gustafer, in this wildly imaginative, melancholy musical comedy! View the broadcast on the Gustafer Yellowgold Facebook page at 11a.
See all the Tuesday events here
Wednesday June 10th
Opera Lafayette Online Program: Opera Starts with Oh!
Wednesdays 1030a until July 1st. Free. We are bringing our family opera program to you at home. Every Wednesday morning, we invite you to join us for a live session of artistic playtime with our teaching and guest artists à la Opera Lafayette! We believe that opera can be for everyone because it combines all the arts and humanities. Opera starts with Oh! unravels these components in fun and informative ways, and Opera becomes magical and approachable! Led by internationally trained director, choreographer, and teaching artist, Emma Jaster (more below), and featuring guest artists, Opera starts with Oh! is perfect for families with children 3 – 6 years old. See full schedule. And, check out past week activities to do at-home here .
NYPL Online Storytime: Bilingual Birdies Storytime with Myla Birdie
Wednesday June 10th 2p. Free. Join Myla Birdie as she reads “Nuestra Granja” an original Bilingual Birdies book illustrated by Miranda Bruce. Sing songs as you take a journey to the farm to meet all of the animals! Learn all the names of the most fun farm animals en español while you dance around in your home! Bilingual Birdies shares their popular hip tunes like the “Hola Song” and “Adiós Amigos” among other favorites in this session where they’ll debut their new original book for the first time ever! Program will be on this website.
See all the Wednesday events here.
Thursday June 11th
Shining Kids Yoga: Rise & Shine Yoga Online (Ages 6-11)
Thursdays 9-940a until June 25th. $15/class. For ages 6-11y. Wake up and get ready for your day with an energizing yoga practice just for kids! In this class, children will learn yoga poses and breathing exercises that will help them to feel energized and focused for the day ahead. Note: This class will take place via the Zoom app. Parental supervision is recommended. Register here.
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Louie Miranda
Thursday June 11th 2-3p. Free. Louie Miranda has been dazzling the hearts of children, parents & teachers everywhere he goes. He is unique, original & loved by an ever-growing population across the country! He has played with numerous ensembles performing music in a wide variety of styles. View the broadcast on Facebook Live at 2p.
See all the Thursday events here.
Friday June 12th
The Actors Gymnasium: Tumbling
Fridays 9-945a until June 26th. $15/class. For 1st graders. Learn early tumbling skills in this fun and creative class! Students will play games, practice basic tumbling skills and meet friends in this class designed to introduce fundamental circus skills. Register here.
Karma Kids: ZOOM Pajama Yoga for ages 4 +
Fridays 7-745p. $10/class. Karma Kids Yoga ZOOM Pajama Yoga for ages 4 + with Shari Vilchez-Blatt. You must register here 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!
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: Creative Playtime for Toddlers with DM & BLU
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9-945a until August 31st. $20/class (class packages also available). Suitable for Toddlers ages 22 months- 3.5 yrs. Our fun, engaging summer online playtime class for Toddlers is hosted by our very own DM (our creative director /owner) and 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, develop fine motor skills. 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
New York Public Library Virtual Storytime
Mondays-Fridays 10a until June 30th. Free. End times are approximate. Events may end early or late. For children, infants to age 18 months, ages 18 to 36 months, ages 3 to 5 years, children. Visit us for online storytime here. No matter the circumstances, we’re here to help bring the joy of books to our youngest readers. Enjoy us every weekday at 10AM for online storytimes brought directly to you by our expert children’s librarians as they read beloved books, sing songs, and share early literacy tips.
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.