Happy Mother’s week. We’ve rounded up a few ways (and other fun) to
spend time with the family this week because, well, every day deserves a nod to the greatness of m-o-m. —
Monday, May 7
Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project Concert at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre
8pm
Over The
Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project is a multimedia charity project of
original lullabies composed and sung by Broadway stars (like our March issue’s
cover mom Audra McDonald), established to raise money for breast cancer
foundations. Don’t miss this free concert, where you’ll get to hear some of the
tunes and watch excerpts from the project’s documentary.
Tuesday, May 8
Dirty
Sock Music Romp at the Jewish Museum
1109 5th Avenue
10-10:45am
Join the Dirty Sock
Funtime Band’s lead singer, Mike, for an interactive music show. Kiddos can
play with musical toys and instruments and hear kid-friendly classic rock
songs. For ages six months to four years. Registration is required; please call 212-423-3225.
Wednesday, May 9
Sea Creatures Workshop at
Children’s Museum of the Arts
103 Charlton Street
12pm
Deep sea divers (er,
artists) ages five and up should head to shore (CMA’s Fine Arts Studio) for a
mixed-media workshop that’s right up their alley. Utilizing sculpture
materials, kids can construct a jellyfish, octopus or starfish.
Thursday, May 10
Design
a T-shirt or Tote Bag for Mom at Moomah
161 Hudson Street
10am or 3:30pm
Kids can decorate a tee or tote for Mom using stencils, fabric paint and
markers. The workshop begins with a frolic in Moomah’s fabulous Funky
Forest. Children younger than four must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, May 11
School
of American Ballet Community Auditions
40 Division Street
6:30 and 7:30pm
Aspiring dancers, head to P.S. 124 in Chinatown for free community
auditions for the School of American Ballet. This is specifically for boys and
girls ages 6-10, and previous training is NOT necessary. Pre-registration is
recommended but not required.
Saturday, May 12
Mother’s
Day Weekend Garden Party at the New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway at
Fordham Road
12-5pm
Celebrate mamas! Come Saturday or Sunday to partake in outdoor games of
badminton and croquet, kite flying, cupcake decorating or a homemade card
workshop. Plus, enjoy the music of The Banjo Rascals, and be sure to find the
photographer for a professional family photo. Event also takes place Sunday,
May 13.
Family Saturday at the French Institute
22 East 60th Street
11am-5pm
Storytime, book-making, film shorts,
Mother’s Day crafts and the world premiere of Bearskin—an adorable French fairy tale about a bear, an ogre and a
little girl—make this family day fun for all ages.
Sunday, May 13
BYOK:
Mil’s Trills Collective MOMs! Celebration at 92YTribeca
200 Hudson Street
11am
This musical event is bound to get everyone excited about Mom! With
catchy and interactive songs celebrating the wonder that is MOM, Mil’s Trill
and her band will entertain while debuting original Ukulele lullabies.
Various Times/Locations
With more than 53,000 acres of open space in NYC and 778 native plant
species in the five boroughs—NYC Wildflower brings over 45 events to celebrate
backyards and the great outdoors. Check out the schedule here to plan your week of
green-thumbed fun.
