Due to the recent
temperature spikes (and drops), and the unseasonably “warmer” weather that this
week might hold, planning activities with the family can be unpredictable. But
we’ve come up with a list that combines indoor and outdoor fun, so you’ll be
prepared for anything Mother Nature throws–er, gently tosses–your way. —
Monday, January 30
Winter Film Festival at
Citi Pond in Bryant Park
7pm
Will we have six more weeks of this wishy-washy winter? Find out tonight when
the popular rink screens Groundhog Day
as you loop-de-loop—free with skate rental.
Tuesday, January 31
The New Godspell Cast Performs at the UES Barnes
& Noble
150
East 86th Street
4pm
Meet the entire cast as they celebrate the new recording of this well-loved
musical! Priority seating given to those
who purchase a copy of Godspell: The New Broadway Cast Recording.
Veggiecation Program Holds Free Cooking Class at UWS Whole Foods Market
808
Columbus Avenue
4-6pm
A cooking demo for youngsters! Learn how to make unique
treats such as a
spinach & strawberry smoothie and jicama sticks with olive oil.
Wednesday, February 1
Cinderella: A New Version of the Oldest Story Ever
Told at the Circle In The Square Theatre School
50th
Street
between Broadway and 8th Avenue
10:30am
The classic tale of Cinderella is interwoven with versions
from China, India and Africa. In
this 50-minute production, kiddos will meet new characters and even witness
Cinderella as a boy in one story.
Thursday, February 2
Groundhog Day Celebration
at the Staten Island Zoo
614 Broadway, Staten Island
Gates open at 6:30am
Rise and shine early this morning to catch the ever-popular
prediction by Chuck, New
York City’s only weather-forecasting
groundhog. Will it be a short winter, or do we have six more weeks until
spring? Meet Chuck and enjoy breakfast after the ceremony. Pre-registration recommended for breakfast.
Friday, February 3
Little Scientists: Make
Your Own Playdough at Children’s Museum of Manhattan
212 West 83rd
Street
10am, 1pm
It’s awesome what salt, flour and oil can do when they combine forces! Try this
recipe out at CMOM and then take it home to make over and over again.
Saturday, February 4
New York Family Camp Fair at The Bank Street School
610 West 112th Street
12-3pm
The next installment of the Camp Fair Tour! Visit with over 60 camps and get
all your Qs answered for free.
FIAF Presents A Family Saturday: Valentines en Francais
22
East 60th Street
3:15-5pm
The season of amour
is upon us! Enjoy some French Valentine’s Day-themed activities with the
family, including a screening of The
Three Robbers, an arts & crafts session led by French artist and
bookmaker Nathalie Trovato and a French story time in the Haskell Library. Did
we mention the cookie decorating?
Sunday, February 5
Shababa the Concert at the
92nd Street Y
1395
Lexington Avenue
3pm
Shababa at 92Y brings families together through song and dance.
This week, the concert will feature the Shababa Mamas and the children’s vocal
group The Miracle Makers. Coco the sloth,
everyone’s favorite puppet, will make an appearance along with a new puppet
friend!
The Bowery Poetry Club Presents: Monkey Monkey Music
308 Bowery
4pm
Meredith LeVande is a hosting a pre-Valentine’s Day shindig! She’ll
be performing songs from her CD, What Are
The Odds? and will teach the audience how to say “I love you” in Russian
and Japanese.
