Leap into the next few days with a super smile because we all have an extra February day for family fun!
Here are a few great ideas to make this week a memorable one. —
Monday, February 27
Big Movies for Little Kids
Presents Buster Keaton Shorts at Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court Street, Brooklyn
4pm
A selection of Buster Keaton’s early short films have been restored for
a mini-marathon at Cobble Hill Cinemas! The black-and-white shorts will
showcase Keaton’s comedic genius.
Tuesday, February 28
15 Hours of Free Flapjacks
at IHOP to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Participating New
York-area IHOPs
7am-10pm
In honor of National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer
each guest a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in an effort to raise awareness and
funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Wednesday, February 29
ImprovIt! Workshop with
Elise Baker at Books of Wonder
18
West 18th Street
5-6pm
Young actors (ages 6-12) can
participate in a three-part comedy improv workshop to explore their natural
creativity. Please register at the front counter
at Books of Wonder, by phone at 212-989-3270 or by emailing store@booksofwonder.com.
Thursday, March 1
Storytime at the
Scholastic Store
557 Broadway
11am
Drop by your favorite SoHo story center for readings of new and
favorite Scholastic children’s books.
Friday, March 2
New York International
Children’s Film Festival Kick Off
Through March 25, mini
cinephiles can choose from 100 films screening throughout the city. This
Oscar-qualifying fest is celebrating its 15th anniversary, so be sure to
reserve your tickets while there are still a few available!
Opening Day of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at the New
Victory Theater
209
West 42nd Street
7pm
Watch the classic tale of the mischievous Tom Sawyer come to life on the
stage. Recommended for ages 8 and older
due to complex themes as well as the colloquial rhetoric.
Saturday, March 3
The Little Orchestra
Society Presents Lolli-Pops™ Concerts: A
Musical Toy Store at the Kaye Playhouse
68th
Street
between Park and Lexington
10am and 11:30am
The classic
delights of childhood, such as spinning tops, bouncing balls, rocking horses
and talking animals, will reveal the elements of music in a program of works by
Prokofiev, Bizet, Schumann and Haydn.
Kumon’s
Literacy Open House
All Participating Locations
10am-2pm
Celebrate the
importance of reading with a day filled with games, award-winning authors, prizes
and refreshments.
Sunday, March 4
Bari Koral Family Rock
Band’s Anna and the Cupcakes Release Show at 92YTribeca
200
Hudson Street
11am
Cupcakes and rockin’ music?
Join the Bari Koral Family Rock Band for its CD release party of the new
album Anna and the Cupcakes!
The Dirty Sock Funtime
Band at the Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
2pm
Get ready to rock your
socks off to this 8-member band ranging from a bass to a clown!