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Birthdays: A Star Wars Bash + Pasta-Making Fun

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East Side Tae Kwon Do

Note To Readers: Our “Birthdays Of The Week” feature highlights venues we love, regardless of whether they have availability at the moment. Check with individual venues for more information regarding schedules and availability options.

East Side Tae Kwon Do: At East Side Tae Kwon Do, self-esteem is built by setting, and achieving, attainable goals. Progressing from White to Black Belt naturally does this for kids. Along the way they are taught to think positively, learn from setbacks and about the power of perseverance. Additionally, they offer super-fun birthday party options!

Kids ages 5 and up are invited to dress as their favorite “Star Wars” character and take a class in wielding a light saber using real sword fighting techniques. All kids take home a foam sword (ie: light saber). Cupcakes are served to the kids while they watch excerpts from the birthday child’s favorite “Star Wars” movie. eastsidetaekwondo.com

61639_305165572926421_1725153115_nGiovanni Rana: A new restaurant in Chelsea Market from Giovanni Rana, Italy’s renowned producer of fresh pasta, bringing high quality, artisanal filled and flat pasta to the table for over 50 years. Plus, they offer family-friendly party and event options!

Pasta classes at Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina, in Chelsea Market, offer kids of all ages a hands-on demonstration and meal. Little ones will learn how to roll dough, mold ravioli or tortellino, and combine fresh ingredients to create pasta filling. Directly following each class, kids can enjoy a chef’s version of the day’s recipes and wrap up their own creations to-go. rananyc.com

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