February will start off with some fairly mild temps, so get on out there and check out the fun-packed activities we have in store for you and the fam. A wonderful winter carnival, a fabulous fest for the Lunar New Year, an interesting intro to Sinatra for young fans, a hilarious “Henry & Mudge” show, and a great Gershwin tribute are all on our events agenda this week. Happy Monday!
Beginning Tuesday, February 2
“Sew What?” Exhibit
Children’s Museum of the Arts
Various times
The Children’s Museum of the Arts’ latest exhibit, “Sew What,”focuses on the diversity of textiles and gives a closer look at how textiles are transformed by contemporary artists. The artists featured in this exhibition interweave personal and cultural narratives and connect ideas old and new through the textile and fiber mediums. Runs through Sunday, May 22. Free with museum admission.
Friday, February 5-Saturday, February 6
Winter Carnival
Bryant Park
12pm-10pm
Come one, come all to the Winter Carnival in Bryant Park’s Bank of America Winter Village! For the second year in a row, the park will host its winter fest this weekend. All ages can chill out with outdoor activities such as ice golf, curling lessons, live music, a ping pong tournament, photo ops, an ice ball dance party, and much more. On Friday during the Skating Showcase, visitors can enjoy pro skating performances from the 2016 US National Champion Adam Rippon, synchronized skating team The Skyliners, and others. Plus, Saturday’s festivities will conclude with a free Silent Disco. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is free.
Saturday, February 6
Lunar New Year: Year of the Monkey Festival
Metropolitan Museum of Art
11am-6pm
Honor the Chinese Lunar New Year this Saturday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Families with children of all ages are in for a lively day of arts and crafts, live performances, music, storytimes, and more. Participating organizations include the Chinese Theatre Works, Lotus Music & Dance, and the China Youth Orchestra. Fest-goers should be sure to check out the Sesame Street puppeteers’ performance with Alan Muraoka, the Chinese tea ceremony, Chinese opera mask making with the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the New Year parade with the Chinese Center on Long Island Lion Troupe, and the hand-pulled noodle demo with Chef Zhang of Noodle Q. Free with museum admission; admission is free for children under the age of 12.
Family Concert: “Who is Frank Sinatra?”
The Rose Theater, Lincoln Center
1pm & 3pm
Celebrate Frank Sinatra’s centennial birthday during the Jazz for Young People’s season finale concert: “Who is Frank Sinatra?” Singer Kenny Washington will join Andy Farber & His Orchestra in performing some of Sinatra’s most famous songs while musician and storyteller Allan Harris hosts. Tickets start at $10.
“Henry & Mudge”
Tribeca Performing Arts Center
1:30pm
Theatreworks USA will present its theatrical production of “Henry & Mudge” this Saturday. Based on the bestselling book series by Cynthia Rylant, “Henry & Mudge” tells the tale of a boy and his dog and their adventures in a new town. Best for ages 3 and up, this hour-long musical performance will charm both the young and the young at heart. Tickets are $25.
Saturday, February 6-Sunday, February 7
The Little Orchestra Society: “Gershwin: Got Rhythm?”
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
Various times
The Little Orchestra Society is well-known for its family concerts, music education, and community engagement programs. Its core belief is that access to live classical music should be readily available to all members of the community. In its inaugural season, LOS Kids, a new concert series for 3-7 years olds, introduces youngsters to some of the classical greats. This weekend’s concert, “Gershwin: Got Rhythm?,” will focus on the work of the legendary American composer, George Gershwin. Tickets are $28.
Sunday, February 7
New York Family Camp Fair on the Upper West Side
Congregation Rodeph Sholom – 7 West 83rd Street
12-3pm
Discover dozens of day camps and sleepaway camps at the New York Family Camp Fairs, coming up on February 7 & 27, and March 5 & 6.The fairs are informative, free, and fun for the whole family. The Camp Fairs (the largest in NYC) offer families the unprecedented opportunity to speak with a big host of camp directors and get essential questions answered: What kinds of camps are right for my child? Should my child go to day camp in the city or out of the city? Is my child ready for sleepaway camp? Should we look at general camps or specialty camps? The camp fairs are sponsored with the American Camp Association-NY/NJ. Click the link above to pre-register!
