Picks Of The Week: August 1-7

Looking
for some activity inspiration for the week ahead? Just check out our
“Picks of the Week” blog, in which our listings editor Sandy Krulwich
picks her favorite family events for each day of the week, whether it’s a
workshop, special story time for kids, or a musical performance. See
this week’s picks after the jump. —

Monday, August 1

Summer Craft Fun at the 67th Street NYPL

328 East 67th Street

4pm

Kids can get crafty at the 67th Street Public Library where they will create Gytaku, Japanese Fish Painting and Nature Prints.

Tuesday, August 2

Moona Luna Concert

Madison Square Park

10:30am-11:30am

Be
part of a joyful celebration of Latin-flavored music with Moona Luna
who spreads her positive messages in both Spanish and English. Please click here for more information.

Lego Store Monthly Mini Model Build

Rockefeller Center

5pm (until supplies last)

Watch
out Bob the Builder! At the Lego Store, little ones can sharpen their
imaginative skills as they build their own impressive model
demonstrations for FREE.

Wednesday, August 3

Beaded Jewelry Making at Moomah

161 Hudson Street

10am-2pm

Let the creative juices flow! This Project Day at Moomah has youngsters pulling together beautiful bead necklaces.

Thursday, August 4

The Launch Of Club Socialsklz At The New York Junior League

130 East 80th Street

10am-11:30am

Celebrate
the launch of this new interactive program which aims to stimulate
youngsters through modern communication skills as well as social
awareness. Our editor, Eric Messinger, is moderating the panel!

Broadway in Bryant Park

Bryant Park

12:30pm-1:30pm

Delight
in an afternoon of FREE Broadway hits; enjoy the casts of Jersey Boys,
The Lion King, Rent, Wicked and Death Takes a Holiday.

Friday, August 5

“E.T The Extra Terrestrial” At The Intrepid

West 46 & 12th Ave.

7:30pm

Watch as E.T makes his way back to his home planet. For a festive night, bring your lawn chairs and picnic food. Totally free and totally fun.

RiverFlicks for Kids: How to Train Your Dragon

11th Avenue and 23rd Street

8:30pm

What says summer more than a free outdoor movie under the starry sky? Plus, free popcorn!

Saturday, August 6

Summer Streets 2011

Various locations

Participants can start at anytime from 7am-1pm

Part
block party, part bike tour; the city will become an oasis for bikers-
if that’s not your interest then just walk or play under the sun.

Shel Silverstein Tribute in Central Park

Central Park (Enter at E.72nd St.)

7pm

Did you and your tots enjoy The Giving Tree?
Well then stop by Central Park to delight in all of Shel Silverstein’s
work. Also, catch musicians, performers, and even special celebrity
guests.

Sunday, August 7

Hudson River Park’s Big City Fishing

Piers 46, 84, and 64

10am-4:30pm

Learn fishing basics and the river’s ecology while fishing off a pier into the Husdon River. All materials provided.

Free Summer Sunday at Heart of Brooklyn

Various Locations

All Day

Enjoy
all Brooklyn has to offer for FREE. This day is brimming with free
activities at local family favorite stops: the Brooklyn Icons Mini Golf,
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Public
Library and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Oh yes. Oh yes.

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills. </div> </div> </blockquote>

Visit Schoharie County

The Schoharie Valley is home to things grown well - trees, crops, produce, people. It is filled with inviting farms and businesses beckoning visitors to experience what locals love about the region. Its enchanting vistas, rich farmland, and strong sense of community are what make Schoharie County such a fascinating place to visit and to live.

That's Mandarin

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