Children groove to the sound of soulful jazz

Bring your shades to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Aug. 3 when Shine and the Moonbeams perform their kindie brand of illuminating jazz.

Singer-songwriter Shawana Kemp and guitarist John Heagle combine their talents to present a soulful R&B concert that children can groove, move, and hip-hop to. After the concert children can participate in art projects and fun activities.

Shine and the Moonbeams on Aug. 3 from 11 am to 1 pm. Free admission.

Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6 lawns between State and Furman streets in Brooklyn Heights; www.brooklynbridgepark.org).

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

Private and group music lessons &amp; dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind &amp; brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!