Picks of the Week: January 28-February 3

Cold enough for you? Since the weather has been unbearable recently, we thought we’d stick to events happening indoors this week. Hope everyone stays warm!

Friday, February 1

Canstruction
World Financial Center
10 am-6 pm
Canstruction is an annual design competition with a twist. 25 teams of architects, engineers, and contractors compete to create structures made entirely out of unopened food cans. Afterwards, the cans are donated to City Harvest to feed the hungry of NYC. Admission is free, but visitors are encouraged to bring an unopened can of food. Exhibition runs through February 11.

Grand Central Centennial Celebration
Grand Central Terminal
10 am-9:30 pm
Grand Central Terminal is celebrating its 100th birthday and all are invited! All day the iconic train station will be the site of exhibits, special offers, live entertainment, food vendors, and more. Special guests include actress Cynthia Nixon and philanthropist Caroline Kennedy. Plus, don’t miss performances from the Knicks City Dancers and Kids and the Westchester Philharmonic Brass Octet. Admission is free.

Saturday, February 2

Citibabes & Mama Glow’s Prenatal 101 Panel
Citibabes
11:30 am-2 pm
Expectant parents are welcome to attend Citibabes and Mama Glow’s Prenatal 101 Panel. Hear from keynote speakers like Birth Day Presence owner Jada Shapiro, acupuncturist Angela Le, naturopathic doctor Dr. Laurie Brodsky, and others. All attendees will receive a gift bag and be entered into a raffle to win rad baby products. RSVP required; Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door.

Saturday, February 2-Sunday, February 3

BAMkids Film Festival
Brooklyn Academy of Music
10 am-2:30 pm
Little film fanatics of all ages are in for a treat at the 15th annual BAMkids Film Festival. This two-day film fest in Brooklyn will screen more than 75 movies from 24 countries and will feature live performances from the Deedle Deedle Dees and the Suzi Shelton Band. Tickets are required for all screenings and performances.

Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.