Ben Rudnick & Friends in concert

Ben Rudnick & Friends come to Symphony Space on Jan. 31.

The popular Boston children’s band returns to New York City for a morning jam session of cheerful kid-friendly music. Playing everything from light folk and bluegrass to calypso and rock and even Irish jigs, Ben Rudnick & Friends are guaranteed to supply an entertaining musical morning for all members of the family. And singing along is expected!

Ben Rudnick & Friends on Sat. Jan. 31 at 11 am. Tickets are $12 and up.

Symphony Space [2537 Broadway at W. 94th Street on the Upper West Side; (212) 864–5400; www.symph‌onysp‌ace.org].

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