Picks of the Week: May 13-19

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Hope everyone had a marvelous Mother’s Day! Next up on the NYC events scene are two festivals, a week dedicated to wildflowers, and a fantastic frog exhibit.

Through Sunday, May 19
NYC Wildflower Week
Various locations throughout NYC
Various times
Who knew that there was a week when wildflowers were celebrated in the city? The Torrey Botanical Society created Wildflower Week in 1871 as a way to highlight and protect the area’s plants and flora. Standout children’s events happening in Manhattan include “Experience Life as a Plant” (Friday, May 17), where kids will learn how flowers grow in big cities, and an “Interactive Nature Fair” (Saturday, May 18), during which all ages can pot and take home a plant and participate in arts & crafts workshops. Most events are free. Registration is recommended.

Saturday, May 18
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors Exhibit
American Museum of Natural History
10 am-5:45 pm
Opening this weekend, Frogs: A Chorus of Colors explores the many varieties of frogs and their natural habitats. Featuring live specimens, the exhibit will also reveal how these amphibians have become masterfully adept at disguising and protecting themselves in the wild. Runs through January 5, 2014. Free with museum admission. Recommended for all ages.

Spring Kids Fest
Madison Square Park
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Madison Square Park’s Spring Kids Fest is back! This year’s activities include family yoga sessions, a ring toss, potato sack races, face painting, and more. Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios will give visitors a sneak peek of their upcoming movie “Monsters University” and the DiMenna Children’s History Museum will be on hand for storytime. Plus, see Rolie Polie Guacamole in concert beginning at 11am. The Spring Kids Fest is free.

Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19

New York Baby Show
Pier 92 (52nd Street & West Side Highway)
10am-4pm
Join New York Family at the New York Baby Show! At the family-friendly mega show, new and expectant parents with infants and toddlers can explore a mix of top products and services, along with an inspiring menu of speakers and demonstrations from maternity designer Rosie Pope and other highly regarded experts in the world of parenting and pregnancy. Some highlights: great children’s entertainment like Radio Disney on-site playing music and games, moms’ and dads’ lounges, and a fun kids’ play area. $10 for individuals and $20 for families.

The 40th Annual Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
Ninth Avenue between 42nd & 57th Streets (Manhattan)
12 pm-5 pm
What better way to spend an afternoon than by chowing down on some good eats from 40 food vendors during The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival. Sample the cuisines of Italy, Poland, Spain, Greece, Japan, and others–all without leaving NYC. Vendors include The Bread Factory, Dalton’s Bar & Grill, Southern Hospitality BBQ, Breeze, Empanada Mama, and much more. The festival will be held rain or shine. Admission is free.

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Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

TADA! Youth Theater

<div> <p dir="ltr"><strong>TADA! Youth Theater Summer Camps (July 10-August 25, 2023)</strong> Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! TADA! is excited to be back in person with our popular Week-long Musical Theater Summer Camps!  Every week your child will:</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <ul> <li>ENGAGE IN MUSICAL THEATER TRAINING</li> <li>CREATE, REHEARSE & PERFORM AN ORIGINAL MINI- MUSICAL</li> <li>EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND IDENTITY</li> <li>SHARE THEIR VOICE AND BE HEARD</li> <li>RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND SOLO OPPORTUNITIES</li> <li>EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLE-BASED INSTRUCTION BY TWO PROFESSIONAL NYC TEACHING ARTISTS</li> <li>MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH NEW FRIENDS</li> </ul> On the last day of camp, we invite friends and family to attend the debut of your child’s original mini-musical!<br /> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Limited spots available! All of our classes take place in-person at 15 W. 28th Street (between Broadway & 5th) and culminate in a final sharing for an invited audience.  </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>For more info or to register for our Summer Camps, visit our website <a href="https://tadatheater.com/summercamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/summercamps/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw1jPPuT0S0YVPJg0I1oXofv">HERE!</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Looking for a sample class before registering?</strong> Join us Saturday, June 3rd for an in-person sample class, Q&A, and the best discount of the summer!  Registration required to attend! </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>For more info. or to register for our Summer Open house, click <a href="https://tadatheater.com/open-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/open-house/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw2CheiFLQooj66wqzmTeKCc">HERE!</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>No child should be turned away because of their inability to pay. </strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://tadatheater.com/financial-assistance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/financial-assistance/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw1-oTxJlL31iv2yEG3kUDrj">Financial Assistance available. </a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Questions?</strong></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a></strong></div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>