Weekend Planner: July 19-21

1015742_522270584507159_133004715_o — "iLuminate Artist of Light" at New World Stages

It’s hot out there! If you’re looking for ways to cool down this summer, we have tons of ideas for you–from MoMA’s rainy indoor exhibit (and everything you need to know about the lines) to an outdoor program on the power of water to playgrounds with aquatic wonders. Dive in!

Then there’s the great mix of indoor and outdoor fun happening this weekend only, including Governor Island’s Water Festival, a free Theatreworks USA show, Firefighter Appreciation at the Intrepid, and much more.

STARTING FRIDAY

Tech meets modern dance in “iLuminate Artist of Light,” an other-worldly show at New World Stages in which neon light suits glow and flash in sync with performers’ leaps, spins, and stomps. See it to believe it! (Friday-Sunday)

Get ready to wobble and wiggle at The Irish Arts Center, where “Wobble,” an energetic two-man performance about friendship will enchant ages 2-4. Groovy. (Friday-Sunday)

Know who invented the remote control? Explore working models of science legend Nikola Tesla’s inventions at New York Hall of Science’s new exhibit. Electrifying! (Friday-Sunday)

Theatreworks USA celebrates their Free Summer Theatre program’s 25th anniversary with a whole new show about the Civil War. Hello, time travel. (Friday & Sunday)

STARTING SATURDAY

Cool down with the City of Water Festival on Governors Island, featuring ferry rides, kayaking, marine critter touch tanks, mini-solar car racing, and much more. Dive in! (Saturday)

The New Museum Block Party means livemusic, free museum admission, and craft time for postcard and kinetic sculpture fun–all at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Feeling creative? (Saturday)

Get in touch with nature by combiningnatural and recycled materials to create costumes and leaf drawings during Solar One’s EcoArt Family Day. Go green! (Saturday)

If you’ve ever wanted to play with your food, here’s your chance to fling over 300,000 lbs of tomatoes at your friends at Aviator Sports Center. Best for ages 14 and over. Get dirty! (Saturday)

What better way to tour The DiMenna Children’s History Museum than looking for 50 hidden objects on a family scavenger hunt?Don’t forget the magnifying glass! (Saturday)

The Urban Lawn Party in Greenwich Village has a bouncy house, yoga, manis, live theatre, chalk drawing, sno-balls, a doggie pool, and a chance to give back–just to name a few. Whew! (Saturday)

Give thanks to our city’s heroes at the Intrepid Museum’s Firefighters Appreciation Weekend, full of live music by the FDNY, safety demos, a cook-off, and more. Hip, hip, hooray! (Saturday & Sunday)

SUNDAY ONLY

Looking to get active? Head out to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Family Field Day to enjoy soccer clinics, potato sack races, freeze tag, and other healthy fun. All right! (Sunday)

Celebrate late music sensation MichaelJackson at Queens Family Day in Queensbridge Park, where kids can move to groovy beats, paint their faces, and partake in other fun surprises. Wanna dance? (Sunday)

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Studio E Art Classes

Art, drawing, illustration, painting, and pottery.&nbsp; Studio E Art Classes for ages 2 &frac12; to adult offers a creative space to find joy and rest in the creative arts. 7-week sessions are available for all classes, or just drop into a class to give it a try. Studio E Art is a great place to schedule a birthday party, celebration, scout troop activity, fundraiser and more.&nbsp; Summer camps for children and tweens are available for half or full day in art or pottery. Find a complete list of classes, descriptions, and times on our&nbsp;<a href="https://studioeartclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>, or give us a call at 631-744-4001 <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;