The end of school is just around
the corner for most kids, and you’ll no doubt want some activities to occupy
their time. With everything from the Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash to a Jewish and
Chinese cultural festival happening this week, we’ve got you covered! —
Monday, June 4
Second
Annual Student Film Festival at Cobble Hill Cinema
265 Court Street, Brooklyn
4pm
Young aspiring filmmakers can view films from their peers
ages 4-18. Kids get to be the critics and vote for their fave film, and the top
three will premiere June 15 at the annual Drive-In Movie Night. Be sure and
check out the animation booth for your child’s chance to direct a short!
Tuesday, June 5
From
Bookseller To Book Creator At Books Of Wonder
18 West 18th Street
6-8pm
Join eight former booksellers (all with close ties to Books of Wonder) who now create their own books. The group of authors and
artists will present their work, take questions from the audience and then
sign copies of their publications.
Wednesday, June 6
2012
Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash At Wollman Rink
Wollman Rink in Central Park
4:30-7:30pm
There will be carnival rides, face painting, arts & crafts
and more! And the best part? All proceeds go to help moms and kids in need.
Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld, Julianna Margulies, Danny Seo and Tiffani Thiessen
will be in attendance. You must purchase
tickets in advance, so call 212.736.1772 now to reserve your spot.
Thursday, June 7
I
Love Dad Craft Lesson At Bit’z Kids
410 Columbus Avenue or 275
Greenwich Street
4pm
Make a stand-up tool chest picture frame for your dad or any other male
role model in your life. Happy early Father’s Day!
Friday, June 8
Manhattan
Movement And Arts Center Presents Manhattan Youth Ballet’s June Show
248 West 60th Street
7pm
Introduce your little ones to the world of ballet. The show
will feature an expert from Balanchine’s Divertimento
#15, along with an exclusive world premiere of a dance choreographed
by Lar Lubovitch Dance Company’s Attila Joey Csiki.
Saturday, June 9
UMIGO
(You-Make-It-Go) Transmedia Games at CMOM
212 West 83rd Street
10am-12pm
CMOM is on a quest to make learning math fun with the UMIGO
(You-Make-It-Go) Transmedia Games and Workshop. This drop-in event features
everything from music videos, dancing, board and card games, interactive book
readings, math-themed projects and iPad fun.
Sunday, June 10
Egg
Rolls And Egg Creams Festival On The Lower East Side
Eldridge Street between Canal and
Division streets
12-4pm
This fest celebrates the collaboration of the Jewish and
Chinese communities of the neighborhood. Their seemingly different cultures are
surprisingly similar with a focus on keeping ancient customs relevant while
adopting new customs as well. Check out klezmer music and Chinese acrobatic
dancing, and snag yourself a language lesson in Mandarin and Yiddish. Be sure
to sample the ever-present kosher egg creams and traditional egg rolls.
