Picks Of The Week: February 6-12

GO GIANTS! (Did everyone
stay up late enough to finish the game?) We’re so proud of our boys and have
rallied up a list of ways to celebrate the city we love most, from eclectic concerts (for kids!) to
a really extreme Star Wars sleepover. —

Monday, February 6
20 At 20 Off-Broadway
Tickets

Today’s your last chance
to snag $20 tickets to family-friendly favorites like The Gazillion Bubble Show and Freckleface
Strawberry. Just show up early and be sure to say “20 at 20!”.

Tuesday, February 7
“Creating a Sibling Symphony”
Workshop with Dana Rosenbloom at Three Little Birds Music
266
East 78th Street
6-7pm

Sibling rivalry has been
around since the beginning of time, but Dana Rosenbloom has some tips and
tricks on how to prevent it. This workshop is great for parents looking to
expand the fam! RSVP by calling 212.744.0404 or emailing [email protected].

Wednesday, February 8
EatSleepPlay™ Tots: Move
To The Beat At CMOM
212 West 83rd
Street
10am and 1pm

Kiddos four and younger can learn why physical activity is good for the heart!
Make a healthy picture collage.

Thursday, February 9
Elmo’s Animal Adventures At Sony Wonder Technology Lab
550
Madison Avenue
Noon

It’s adventure time with Elmo! This free 45-minute screening will be followed
by an Animal Faces Family Workshop where kids can make their own puppet. Cost is $5 to attend the workshop.

Friday, February 10
Star Wars Extreme Sleepover
at Ripley’s Times Square
234
West 42nd Street
7pm Friday-8am
Saturday

To celebrate the return
of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in theaters in 3D, Ripley’s
Believe It or Not! is hosting a galactic overnight experience. Meet Jedi
Warriors and Stormtroopers, make a Yoda mask and decorate Wookie cookies. May
the force be with you! Call 212.398.3133 to reserve your space.

The Alice-in-Wonderland
Follies By The New York Theatre Ballet
55
East 59th Street
7pm

Set in 1915, and marrying elements of vaudeville, burlesque, acrobatics and
African Juba, The Alice-in-Wonderland
Follies is vivacious one-hour show just for kids. Sure to enchant!

Saturday, February 11
NYC Premiere of Gustafer Yellowgold’s Golden Heart Symphony
at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway
11am

Morgan Taylor is
bringing the multimedia magic of his indie rock Gustafer
Yellowgold shows to a whole new level. The Yellowgold band and The Chelsea
Symphony will join together to showcase the adventures of Gustafer, a
cone-headed creature from the Sun.

The Grand Opening Weekend of the J&R Jr. Store
1 Park Row

This is a “kidstravaganza”
not to be missed, with free performances by the likes of The Dirty Sock Funtime
Band and The Amazing Max. Join us in welcoming the city’s newest baby store,
J&R Jr.

Sunday, February 12
Bari Koral Family
Rock Band Show And CD Release Party
1230 York Avenue, Caspary Auditorium at Rockefeller University (entrance at east side of East 66th Street)
Set at 11am

Music and cupcakes…what better way to spend your Sunday? Come
check out songs from Bari Koral’s newest release, Anna and the Cupcakes. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. $10, babies are free.

Laura Veirs & The
Tumble Bees at Joe’s Pub
425
Lafayette Street
3pm

Buzz on over to Joe’s Pub for an enchanting,
interactive performance by Laura Veirs & The Tumble Bees. Jam to songs from
the singer’s debut family album, Tumble
Bee, which covers a range of folk songs and features several special guests.

Photo Credit: Joyeuse Photography

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