Best Events Of The Week: August 19-25

Sit back and let us be your GPS to guide you and the kids through a week filled with dazzling dance, marvelous music, cute canines, terrific tennis, and some serious Shakespeare. We have it all mapped out for you.

Wednesday, August 21

¡Arriba! Community Dance Party
The High Line
7-9 pm
Get ready to dance the night away at The High Line during their ¡Arriba! Community Dance Party. All ages are welcome to enjoy live Latin music from Nu D’Lux, a Cuban-NYC dance band that blends salsa, rumba, and danzon musical styles to create a unique sound that’s all their own. This event is free, and no RSVP is required.

Saturday, August 24

Summer Snow Day for Dogs
Riverside Park
9am
Spend a dog day summer morning in Riverside Park with your canine friend. Petco is hosting a Summer Snow Day where dogs can run, play, and cool down in a machine-made snow zone. While you’re there, be sure to get a free doggie ice cream treat for your pooch, plus wellness food samples. There will also be dog training and KONG toy demos throughout the day.

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
9:30am-4pm
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is back! This annual tennis celebration for families will kick off the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens. This year’s musical guests include Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Lawson, and Cazzette. Some of the tennis world’s biggest stars like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Serena Williams will entertain the crowds with live tennis. Roam the National Tennis Center grounds for free tennis games and activities such as face painting, juggling, storytelling, hair beading and braiding, balloon art, and 10 & Under Tennis. Ticket prices range from $10 to $40.

Dan Zanes & Elizabeth Mitchell with You Are My Flower
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
11am
To celebrate the release of their new collaborative album, “Turn Turn Turn,” the king and queen of children’s folk music, Dan Zanes and Elizabeth Mitchell will be performing at the NYU Skirball Center. Mitchell’s family band, You Are My Flower, will join the duo on stage during this not-to-be-missed concert. Kids will especially love “Now Let’s Dance,” the album’s first single. Tickets are $25.

Romeo and Juliet
The Richard Rodgers Theatre
8pm
Orlando Bloom and Tony Award Nominee Condola Rashad will star in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet.” Directed by David Leveaux, this production marks the first time in 36 years that the play will be seen on Broadway. Please note: The theatre welcomes all ages, but the adaption does include (non-graphic) mature scenes. Ticket prices start at $87.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.