Picks Of The Week: December 5-11

It’s a killer week packed
with gum drops and sugar plums. The question remains: what will you choose? —

Monday, December 5
Tom and Jerry At Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court Street
4pm

Special shorts of the infamous cat and mouse duo have been
restored and remastered to kick off your week with a jolt of laughter. Part of the Big Movies for Little Kids series.

Baby Buggy’s 10^th
Anniversary Gala At Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
7:30pm

This one is for the
parents! Join all-star comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and Colin for a
night of full belly laughs and a celebration of giving.

Tuesday, December 6
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Madison Avenue and 23^rd Street
4:30pm

Watch the park’s fir go
all aglow with twinkling lights as you wiggle and shake to Audra Rox and the
New York Life Singers.

Wednesday, December 7
Developmentally Appropriate Play
Workshop Led By Dana Rosenbloom
266 East 78^th
Street
(Three Little Birds Music)
6-7pm

Targeted to parents with children
of the infant-2 years old set, this workshop (led by Dana Rosenbloom of Dana’s
Kids) will teach how to best use play materials to support your child’s
interests.

Thursday, December 8
The Night Before Christmas Reading At The UES Barnes & Noble
150 East 86^th
Street
4pm

Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul
Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary) will give a special reading of the Clement C.
Moore classic as well as perform songs by the infamous trio.

Friday, December 9
Gingerbread House Parent
& Child Classes At Taste Buds
109 West 27^th Street
11:30am-12:30pm, 1-2pm

Take a breather from the holiday madness with Taste Buds gingerbread house
decorating classes. ‘Tis the season to show your skills in candy roofing!

Citibabes Winter
Wonderland Family Event At Citibabes SoHo
52 Mercer
Street
4-7pm

Festive entertainment for
the entire family! Decorate pine cones, get crafty with Mandarin Treehouse and
put on your smiley (or quirky) face for the photo booth, courtesy of Bellamy
Blue Photography.

Saturday, December 10
New York Ballet Theatre Presents The
Nutcracker
55 East
59^th Street
11am, 1pm & 3:30pm

Keith
Michael’s holiday staple gets an Art Nouveau%uFFFDmakeover in this completely
re-done production, coming to you for the first time this season today at
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Peter & The Wolf At The Guggenheim
1071 Fifth Avenue (Peter B. Lewis Theatre)
2:30pm, 4pm

There is no other way to say it: this event is seriously awesome. Hear Sergei Prokofiev’s tale like you’ve never
heard it before, with narration by famed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi backed
by the sweet sounds of the Julliard Ensemble. Plus, balloon sculptures to boot!

Sunday, December 11
Hanukkah Festival At 92^nd
Street Y
1395
Lexington Avenue
10:30am

DIY menorahs, decorate a
dreidel however you please and make up some tasty olive oil. And let’s not
forget about special performance by the Shababa Mamas.

New York Family Camp Fair
33 Central Park West (Ethical Culture Fieldston School)
12-3pm

The perfect place to ask
all your summer camp questions—with over 30 camps present! Free.

PHOTO CREDIT: RICHARD TERMINE

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

Dance Workshop - Long Island

Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

Dance Workshop - NY

Nestled in the heart of the UES, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!