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10 Great Events That Will Get You In The Holiday Spirit This December

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  • "Mother Africa: My Home" At The New Victory Theatre

     DECEMBER 2-JANUARY 1 The entire New Victory Theatre audience will be dancing to the beat of Circus der Sinne’s cultural music this winter in “Mother Africa: My Home.” The Drama Desk-nominated star returns to NYC to the delight of families everywhere. These circus performances will include various cultural elements from countries around the world such as Tanzania, Ehtiopia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the Ivory Coast. It’s sure to be educational and enjoyable for the whole family. Photo: hollywoodsoapbox.com
  • Santa And The City At The Museum Of The City Of New York

    Santa And The City At The Museum Of The City Of New York

    DECEMBER 3–JANUARY 8 Families will love spending the day learning about Santa and his connection to New York City at the "Santa And The City" exhibit at MCNY. Activities include arts and crafts, holiday snacks, and photos with Santa. Photo: mcny.org
  • Gingerbread House Workshops At Taste Buds Kitchen

    Gingerbread House Workshops At Taste Buds Kitchen

     DECEMBER 2-FEBRUARY 12 Bring your kids to the Taste Buds Kitchen for parent/child gingerbread building workshops all December long. Meant for ages 2-8, the workshop is a great way to get your family in the holiday spirit, and there are special BYOB adult-only classes for parents looking for some extra holiday cheer. Photo: oldemistickvillage.com
  • “Mariko’s Magical Mix” At The Clark Studio Theatre

    “Mariko’s Magical Mix” At The Clark Studio Theatre

     DECEMBER 10 Your little ones will love this intriguing play about the culture of music and coming of age. “Mariko’s Magical Mix” is visually pleasing and family appropriate. Stop by the Clark Studio Theatre on December 10, and watch this puppet-show/dance routine collaboration come to life. Photo: family.lincolncenter.org
  • “A Season of Miracles” At TPAC

    “A Season of Miracles” At TPAC

     DECEMBER 10 Nothing will get you and the family into the holiday spirit like “A Season of Miracles” at TPAC. Every holiday story is included in Larry Hochman’s masterpiece performance. The show even includes scenes from “The Nutcracker,” “Gift of the Magi,” “The Kwanzaa Kite,” and “The Chanukah Miracle.” This timeless performance is one of a kind. Photo: tribecapac.org
  • Winter Family Fair At The Morgan Library And Museum

    Winter Family Fair At The Morgan Library And Museum

     DECEMEBR 11 Celebrate the winter season with the Winter Family Fair at the Morgan Library and Museum, based on the classic holiday play, "A Christmas Carol." The whole family can enjoy musicians, street vendors, craft workshops, and museum experiences. You and your child can even collaborate on a special holiday craft; the fun is never ending. Photo: themorgan.org
  • “Mohammad Ali, LeRoy Neiman, And The Art Of Boxing” At The New-York Historical Society

    “Mohammad Ali, LeRoy Neiman, And The Art Of Boxing” At The New-York Historical Society

     DECEMBER 16-MARCH 12 Stop by the New-York Historical Society to see some of LeRoy Neiman’s watercolor paintings and sketches of famous champion, Muhammad Ali for “Mohammad Ali, LeRoy Neiman, and the Art of Boxing.” These celebrated works of art are extremely vivid and depict Ali both inside and outside the ring. You and your family can learn about the culture of the sport, Ali himself, and Neiman’s artistic style. Photo: nyhistory.org
  • LOS Kids Concert: “Beethoven” At The Kaye Playhouse

    LOS Kids Concert: “Beethoven” At The Kaye Playhouse

     DECEMBER 17-18 This winter is the perfect season to take your kids to LOS Kids Concert: “Beethoven.” Bring the whole gang to the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, and get down to some classical tunes. The concert lasts over an hour, and you’re sure to hear all your favorite pieces. Photo: littleorchestra.org
  • Just Kidding: Puppetkabob: The Snowflake Man At Symphony Space

    Just Kidding: Puppetkabob: The Snowflake Man At Symphony Space

     DECEMBER 17 Put on by Sarah Frechette and her award-winning puppet company, “The Snowflake Man” is sure to be a holiday treat. Stop in and enjoy a puppet show based on a scientist-farmer who became the first person in the world to capture a photo of a snowflake. Take a trip back to the 1920s, and see the entire story unfold at Symphony Space. Photo: symphonyspace.org
  • Hanukkah Playhouse At Merkin Concert Hall

    Hanukkah Playhouse At Merkin Concert Hall

     DECEMBER 18 Ring in the eight days of Hanukkah during Sean Hartley’s special music/comedy celebration. With audience participation games, songs, stories, and sing-alongs, the Hanukkah Playhouse at Merkin Concert Hall teaches all there is to know about this special holiday. Show up early and enjoy a Hanukkah book fair, food, music, and storytelling in the lobby. Photo: kaufmanmusiccenter.org
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<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>

Chickenshed NYC

<p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">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’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">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.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.</p>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>

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