Get your green on in
preparation for St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday. Besides celebrating everyone’s
favorite Irish holiday, there are plenty of other fun events this week—balloon
magic, a worldly birthday party and a family day of cherry blossoms! —
Monday, March 12
Screening of Pippi Longstocking at Cobble Hill
Cinemas
265 Court Street, Brooklyn
4pm
The infamous redheaded, freckled mischief-maker
is back—Pippi Longstocking! Watch her adventures as she moves into Villa
Villakulla with her monkey, Mr. Nillsson, and horse, Little Old Man. Part of the Big Movies for Little Kids series.
Tuesday, March 13
Free Balloon Twisting
Class at Fantasma Magic
421
7th Avenue,
Second Floor
4-6pm
Twistin’ Todd Neufeld, an award-winning balloon
artist, will teach you how to make your own inflatable creations!
Wednesday, March 14
Ryan Sias’s Story
Laboratory at Books of Wonder
18
West 18th Street
4-5pm
Learn basic concepts of storytelling and cartooning with Ryan Sias
before creating your own characters and story. Ryan will also read his book Zoe
and Robot – Let’s Pretend! Space is limited, so please register at the
front counter at Books of Wonder, by phone at 212-989-3270 or by emailing store@booksofwonder.com.
Life After
Nursery School: An Overview Of The Private School Admissions Process At The West
Side YMCA
5 West 63rd Street
6:30-8:30pm
Next stop: kindergarten! Led by Robin Aronow, this informational session will
cover topics from applications and essays to co-ed vs. same-sex schooling. Be
sure to arrive early for registration!
Thursday, March 15
Family Workshop: A Birthday
Celebration at Sony Wonder Technology Lab
550
Madison Avenue
1-2pm
Learn how birthdays are celebrated around the
world. Kids can create their own birthday hat or crown!
Friday, March 16
Opening Night of Lucky Duck at the New Victory Theater
209 West 42nd Street
5pm
Serena is a fashion-challenged fowl who wants
to be a star. In this production, doo-wopping ducks and other singing birds
belt out musical numbers about embracing your inner beauty.
Cherry
Blossoms: Japan Fest at American Museum Of Natural History
79th Street
10am-5:45pm
This
year marks the 100th Anniversary of Japan’s
gift of cherry blossoms to New York City. Celebrate the blooms
with this global family fest, including traditional events like
flower-arranging, origami and a shadow puppet performance. Also on Saturday, March 17.
Saturday, March 17
Reed Alexander Cooking
Demonstration At Williams-Sonoma
12 East 59th
Street
2:30pm
Cook a delish meal with
the iCarly star. On the menu? Turkey burgers, krunch bars and strawberry coconut
kewlers.
Opening Reception of Misaki
Kawai: Love From Mt. Pom Pom At CMA
103 Charlton
Street
12-6pm
Don’t miss the opening
reception of Japanese artist Misaki Kawai’s multimedia exhibit at the
Children’s Museum of the Arts. In this imaginary world (crafted from animation
and sculpture), animals and other creatures run free!
Sunday, March 18
The Paper Bag Players
Perform Laugh! Laugh! Laugh! At The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
2pm
Kiddos ages 3-8 will be chuckling non-stop when
they meet Superhero Amy, a silly paper bag dragon, a dancing broom and a magic
paintbrush. This critically-acclaimed theater group crafts up a wacky
performance out of household objects.
The Ultimate Easter Egg
Hunt At Dylan’s Candy Bar
1011 Third
Avenue
9-11am
Jelly Belly teams up with
Dylan’s Candy Bar
for the Ultimate Hunt! Enjoy breakfast, games and a meet-and-greet with
Chocolate the Bunny. Hunts will be divided by ages: 2-4 and 5-8. Tickets can only be purchased through Gilt City.
