Hi everyone! Wow, only two more weeks of remote learning for NYC public schools and then it is the summer break!
This week check out Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Josh Lovelace, Little Feet Wise Heart Yoga: Mindful Art, Private Picassos + Tutu School: Online Art Class ~ Dancing Collages, Reggae, Calypso/Soca & Folk Music with Conroy Warren, Children’s Museum of the Arts: Music Time with Tom, Beanstalk Storytime, Urban Stages: Virtual Ballet with Angelina Ballerina, Susie’s Sunshine Studio: Art & Music Combo, BOLD Arts: Jazzy Fairy Tales with Mark & Louise, Joe the Magic Man, New York Public Library Virtual Storytimes, Virtual Classroom with Lavender Music, Creatively Wild Art Studio: Creative Playtime for Toddlers with DM & BLU and Brooklyn Public Library Virtual Storytimes.
I am adding virtual events on the calendar everyday so check it out to see everything going on. Also follow us on our Facebook page for updates.
Be safe & have fun!
~Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday June 15th
Children’s Museum of the Arts: Music Time with Tom
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10-1025a until June 25th. Free. For ages 3m-5y. Join Tom, moms, dads, toddlers, and tikes for our first online music time experience with familiar songs and interactive gestures. It’s easy to join in the fun! This class is led by Tom Burnett, CMA Director of Early Childhood. Book spot here.
Reggae, Calypso/Soca & Folk Music with Conroy Warren
Monday June 15th 3-4p. Free. Feeling the beat! Enjoy the power and pleasure of Jazz, Calypso and Reggae through singing and dancing in this interactive performance with versatile entertainer Conroy Warren. It’s fun! It’s exciting! View the broadcast on Facebook Live at 3p.
See all the Monday events here.
Tuesday June 16th
Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Josh Lovelace
Tuesday June 16th 11a-12n. Free. Josh Lovelace, Knoxville, Tennessee native and member of the Grammy-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE performs joyous and heartfelt family style Americana. His warm-hearted songwriting and rich musicianship blend together in concert for an experience the whole family can truly enjoy. Inspired by his own childhood love of artists like Seeger, Guthrie and even Springsteen, Lovelace’s take on family folk is a revival of a fun and lively yet honest and passionate approach to all-ages music making. View the broadcast on his Facebook page at 11a.
Private Picassos + Tutu School: Online Art Class ~ Dancing Collages
Tuesday June 16th 4-430p. Ages: 3-8 years old. $5/per child. Join link here and activity access information will be sent by email. Dancing Collages! Tutu School Park Slope and Private Picassos are teaming up again for an interactive dance and art streaming activity! Using pre-cut shapes from colored or recycled paper, we’ll make a dancing collage and see how we can arrange our shapes to appear like they are moving.
See all the Tuesday events here
Wednesday June 17th
BOLD Arts: Jazzy Fairy Tales with Mark & Louise
Wednesdays 10-1025a until September 2nd. For ages 3-5y. $12/class. Monthly pricing also available. Children will swing, boogie and dance in this interactive concert/class presented by jazz singer/music educator Louise Rogers and jazz pianist/educator Mark Kross. Jazz basics such as scat singing, rhythmic patterns, and the blues will be introduced in this unique blending of storytelling, puppetry, and jazz. Join link here and activity access information will be sent by email.
BPL: Beanstalk Storytime
Wednesday June 17th 230-315p. Free. Join Brooklyn Beanstalk for a storytime in French and Spanish. View the broadcast on the Brooklyn Public Library Facebook Page at 230p.
See all the Wednesday events here.
Thursday June 18th
BPL: Joe The Magic Man
Thursday June 18th 1-145p. Free. Joe the Magic Man’s tricks and acts are enjoyable to all ages! Prepare to have your mind amazed! Register here to get access to event link. The live broadcast will take place on Zoom. A link to access the Zoom meeting will be sent to registrants prior to the performance.
Little Feet Wise Heart Yoga: Mindful Art- 6 years+
Thursdays 3-430p until July 2nd. $20/class. For ages 6-11y. Our interactive, online Afterschool class, Mindful Art is for kids interested in art, a bit of movement, some quiet, something new. Using yoga as an expression of movement and energy release, art as a creative outlet using materials found at home or walks in the neighborhood, mindfulness and breath-work to calm bodies, and savasana (rest time) as a sweet moment of ease at the end- this class aims to achieve a counter balance to long days at home. Drop in for any or all! Join link here and activity access information will be sent by email.
See all the Thursday events here.
Friday June 19th
Urban Stages: Virtual Ballet with Angelina Ballerina
Friday June 19th 10-11a. Free. Take your first (or second…or hundredth!) ballet class along with Angelina Ballerina! We’ll meet ballet’s favorite mouse, Angelina Ballerina, in one of her books, and then join in on the fun. Learn some new ballet terms, get some stretching in, and try the same combos that Angelina tries in the book. We’ll end with a fun dance party! All from your own home. This class will explore the fundamentals of ballet, fine and gross motor skills, balance, and coordination all while encouraging imagination, creativity, and a love for reading. View the broadcast on the Urban Stages Facebook page at 10a.
Susie’s Sunshine Studio: Art & Music Combo!
Fridays 1030-1115a. $20/class. Ages 1 – 4 yrs (adult participation required). We have been having so much fun with this virtual class! First we do a super energetic, interactive Music set, with pop, rock and kid’s songs. Then we make some Art together, followed by more active Music and Movement! It’s a really good mix and variety of activities to keep kids engaged and having fun. Then after class parents get video clips to repeat kid’s favorite activities and music, plus other fun activities for during the week. Join link here and activity access information will be sent by email.
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
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 25th. $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.