This week, check out our “wintry mix” of activities: a bit of science, a pinch of international music, a smattering of films and a dash of classical ballet thrown in for good measure. Enjoy and stay safe and warm!
Beginning Friday, February 6
From Here To There Exhibit
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
10am-5pm
Take a trip to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for the opening of its newest exhibit “From Here to There.” Learn about the laws of motion, gravity, and friction throughout the exhibit which features sailboat experiments, windspeed demos, and a hovercraft ride. Free with museum admission. Runs through Sunday, May 10.
Cambuyón
New Victory Theater
Various times
Like a Spanish version of STOMP, in Cambuyón the performers of the Enlace S.C. troupe make music on everything from wooden crates to a tiny matchbox. Hailing from Barcelona and the Canary Islands, this energetic ensemble fuses hip hop, drumming, and body percussion to create unique rhythms revealing African, Spanish, Irish, and American influences. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets start at $15. Runs through Sunday, February 22.
Saturday, February 7
Carnegie Kids: The Itty Biddies
Carnegie Hall
2pm
Catch The Itty Biddies live in concert at Carnegie Hall. The all-female band’s blend of folk and pop music makes the group a hit with kids and parents alike. The ladies will perform tunes from their latest children’s album, “Hello Hello Hello!” including “Safari,” “Jump Around,” and “Move Your Body.” This event is free, but reservations are required.
Saturday, February 7-Sunday, February 8
New York Family Camp Fairs
Saturday: Morningside Heights — Bank Street School – 610 West 112th Street
Sunday: Cobble Hill — Brooklyn Heights Montessori School – 9 Bergen Street, Brooklyn
12-3pm
For families with children ages 3 to teen, the city’s biggest Camp Fairs are coming up on Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8. The Camp Fairs are free, child-friendly, and feature all kinds of day camps (in and around the city) and sleepaway camps (all over the Northeast). Essentially, the Camp Fairs are a wonderful opportunity for parents and child to chat with lots of Camp Directors in one convenient local setting, and ask questions about the kinds of camps that might be right for their family. REGISTER HERE for the February Camp Fairs.
BAMkids Film Festival 2015
Brooklyn Academy of Music
10am-2pm
The BAMkids Film Festival is back for its 17th year this weekend! This year, the fest will screen 74 films from 30 countries, including a selection of short films plus the feature film, “On the Way to School,” a documentary about the challenges that four children face when traveling to school. After the screenings, children can stop by the café for balloon-making, animation workshops, magic shows, face-painting, food, and much more. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under.
New York Theatre Ballet: Cinderella
Florence Gould Hall
Various times
Ages 3 and up will have a ball at the New York Theatre Ballet’s production of “Cinderella” this Saturday and Sunday. Choreographed by Donald Mahler and featuring the costumes by Sylvia Taalson Nolan, this one-hour ballet is the perfect length for little ones. They will especially enjoy the dancing clock! Tickets are $39.
