Picks Of The Week: April 4-6

"Bello Mania" at New Victory Theater. Photo by John Powers. — “Bello Mania” at New Victory Theater. Photo by John Powers.

Get musical with a couple of great concerts, including performances from Brian Stokes Mitchell and Elizabeth Mitchell. A hair-raising show, “Bello Mania,” will premiere this weekend, as well as an intriguing and educational exhibit on ancient pterosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History. Don’t miss the Brooklyn Baby And Family Expo, and an art-centric family party at The Whitney Museum of American Art lets you and your kids beat the crowds. Finally, our Camp Fairs are taking place this weekend on the Upper East and West Sides!

Friday, April 4

Brian Stokes Mitchell’s Simply Broadway
The Kaye Playhouse
7:30pm
See Tony-award-winning Brian Stokes Mitchell perform favorites from his “Simply Broadway” album! The concert, which will benefit Hunter College Elementary School, features acclaimed singles from shows like “Kiss Me Kate,” and “Man of La Mancha.” From $60.

Starting Friday, April 4

Bello Mania
The New Victory Theater
Various show times
Named “America’s Best Clown” by TIME magazine and nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk award, Demetrius Alexandro Claudio Amadeus Bello Nock is back by popular demand at the New Victory Theater! Be prepared to laugh your socks off and gasp in amazement at “Bello Mania,” filled with crazy antics, gravity-defying tricks, and wacky humor (complete with 1-ft-high hair). From $14

Saturday, April 5

Biennial Family Party
The Whitney Museum of American Art
10am-1pm
You and your little ones can beat the crowds to the Whitney’s new Biennial contemporary art exhibition! Opening its doors an hour early exclusively for families, the museum is hosting a myriad of interactive tours, gallery activities, and even an artist workshop! Free with admission.

New York Family Camp Fair
St. Jean Baptiste High School
12-3pm
Parents and children can connect with more than 40 directors from day camps and sleepaway camps. Co-sponsored with the American Camp Association of New York & New Jersey, our Camp Fairs are free, child-friendly, and just a great way to discover the many kinds of options out there for potential campers. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS: The ultimate “camp lady,” the American Camp Association’s Renee Flax, will be at the Camp Fairs to help you find the right match for your child. Free

Starting Saturday, April 5

“Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs”
The American Museum of Natural History
Various times between 10:30am-4:30pm
Long ago, extraordinary reptiles took to the skies for roughly 150 million years. These creatures, called pterosaurs, are the subject of the American Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit, “Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs.” Videos, lifelike models, hands-on activities, and cast models will illuminate these prehistoric beings, whose wingspans could reach up to 40 feet! Children $16, Adults $27

Sunday, April 6

Elizabeth Mitchell And You Are My Flower
The Jewish Museum
11:30am
Get your groove on at this awesome family concert! Elizabeth Mitchell brings her daughter Storey and the M Shanghai String Band to play an incredible night of music at The Jewish Museum. Incorporating a sweet folk-rock sound, the performance will include highlights from Mitchell’s original albums “Catch the Moon” and “Blue Clouds.” Children $13, Adults $18

Brooklyn Baby And Family Expo
St. Francis College
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Our friends at A Child Grows In Brooklyn will be hosting their annual Brooklyn Baby And Family Expo. The expo offers young Brooklyn families a range of products, advice and community resources. The keynote speaker for the event is Bunmi Laditan, creator of Twitter sensation Honest Toddler (@HonestToddler). Attendees will also enjoy musical performances by Vered Music, Little Rock-its by Frolic! We’re also giving away 20 tickets to the expo — click HERE to enter using your email address! Plus, all NYF readers are eligible to use the code NYFAM15OFF to get 15 percent off tickets of all prices/levels! Click HERE to buy your tickets. Tickets from $15

New York Family Camp Fair
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
12-3pm
Parents and children can connect with more than 40 directors from day camps and sleepaway camps. Co-sponsored with the American Camp Association of New York & New Jersey, our Camp Fairs are free, child-friendly, and just a great way to discover the many kinds of options out there for potential campers. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS: The ultimate “camp lady,” the American Camp Association’s Renee Flax, will be at the Camp Fairs to help you find the right match for your child. Free

Back to the Future The Musical

<div> <div>Marty McFly just broke the time barrier. He&rsquo;s only got 2 hours and 40 minutes (plus intermission) to fix it. Good news, there&rsquo;s still time! Get tickets to this electric blast from the past before our final Broadway performance Jan. 5.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Tickets: <a href="http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728739748105000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RQpZRqLCz6jPA8jX9nERf">www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/</a></div> </div>

That's Mandarin

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Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;