Weekend Planner: Every Great Event Happening This Weekend (November 18-20)

The Taylor Swift Experience At The Seaport District
Calling all Taylor Swift fans: A Taylor Swift museum exhibit is coming to New York City! If you missed the first Taylor Swift Experience in LA on 2014, you won’t want to miss this one. The Howard Hughes Corporation has partnered with the GRAMMY Museum to host the exhibit for the 10-time GRAMMY winner. See the iconic outfits from her “Bad Blood” music video and her never-before-seen pre-Met Gala Louis Vuitton dress at South Street Seaport this fall! (Friday-Sunday) Photo: Sarah Barlow + Stephen Schofield
“Chicken Dance” At Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Ages 4 through 7 are invited to the Tribeca Performing Arts Center this Saturday for ArtsPower’s original musical production, “Chicken Dance.” The show follows two chickens who enter a barnyard talent contest in order to win tickets to see Elvis Poultry in concert. Will they outperform their fierce competition? Find out during this cluck-tastic performance. Tickets are $30. (Saturday) Photo: tribecapac.org
Gotham Groove At Museum of the City of New York
In honor of the grand opening of its new permanent exhibit, “New York At Its Core,” the Museum of the City of New York will host Gotham Groove, a round-the-clock 32-hour celebration! All ages are invited to view the 400 objects which capture the growth and transformation of the city over the course of its four centuries. There will also be live musical performances, a silent disco dance party, dance lessons, yoga sessions, film screenings, and more. (Saturday) Photo: mcny.org
Oran Etkin: Timbalooloo At BAM
Are you a fan of jazz music? Now your kids can enjoy and get to know more about different types of music and music instruments with internationally renowned jazz and world artist Oran Etkin. Etkin will perform songs from his upcoming new album for children at this interactive concert. (Saturday) Photo: bam.org
Holiday Train Show At New York Botanical Garden
Starting this weekend, celebrate the Holiday Train Show’s 25th anniversary at the New York Botanical Garden. Enjoy the enchanting ambiance of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and watch as model trains zoom through the naturally recreated landmarks of NYC (complete with real bark, leaves, and more). Among the famous sights included are the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, and, most notably, the Coney Island finale. (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: nybg.org
Harvest Weekend At Wave Hill
Bring you family and friends to Harvest Weekend at Wave Hill! The family and community event will feature activities like family art projects, a pumpkin pie workshop, garden walks, and a gallery tour, all while enjoying beautiful Thanksgiving decorations. You could also learn and explore recipes that use only fruit and honey and infusion of spices, herbs, and liqueurs with V Smiley Preserves. (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: wavehill.org
“The Door Was Open” At Flushing Town Hall
This Sunday the Messenger Theatre Company will present a research and development workshop for its upcoming production “The Door Was Open.” Families with children ages 8 and up can make newspaper costumes, see the first quarter of the play, and learn how staging, costumes, choreography, plot points and characters were developed during the production’s genesis. Based on the paintings of Remedios Varo, and described as a darker version of “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Door Was Open” explores the dangers of imagination and creativity. This event is free. (Sunday) Photo: everystockphoto.com
Shababa Thanksgiving Concert At 92Y
Sing and dance along to Shababa songs with 92Y’s Rebecca Schoffer, Karina Zilberman, and a live band. Your whole family can enjoy a joyful family concert with the Shababa community this holiday season! (Sunday) Photo: 92y.org
New York Youth Symphony At Carnegie Hall
Enjoy the 54th season opening concert by the New York Youth Symphony featuring a world premiere of Neon by composer Viet Cuong, and an NNYS debut performance by violinist Simone Porter with Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1. (Sunday) Photo: carnegiehall.org
Native American Cultural Festival At Children's Museum Of The Arts
Learn about Native Americans and explore their culture as you create your own personal paper tile mosaic! (Sunday) Photo: cmany.org

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.

The Tutorverse

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