This week, we’re focused
on fun, engaging workshops for the entire family. Expectant parents, learn
about your third trimester (and what lies ahead). Kids and tweens can pick up
the basics of ASL or yoga. And toddlers—it’s all about a mischievous
character named Monkey King. —
Monday, March 19
Expectant Parents Cocktails:
The Third Trimester at the BackYard at 160
160 Freedom Place
6-7:30pm
Three childcare experts will present a variety of childbirth and newborn
topics (like C-section recovery and nursery must-haves), as well as answer all
your Qs. Learn what to expect when you’re expecting!
Tuesday, March 20
Paint a Yoga Mat with Yoga
Fairy Melissa at Karma Kids Yoga
104
West 14th Street, Second Floor
4:30-5:45pm
Artist and yoga teacher Melissa will help inspire your child to decorate
an original yoga mat. Afterward, the Yoga Fairy will lead a magical yoga
class. Call to reserve a space.
Wednesday, March 21
Monkey King Puppet-Making
Workshop at CMOM
212
West 83rd Street
10am and 1:30pm
Make your own Monkey King puppet, based off the brave but mischievous
character from the popular epic Journey to the West.
Thursday, March 22
Intro to ASL with Hands in Motion at Books of Wonder
18
West 18th Street
4-5pm
American Sign Language
instructors Janice B. Rimler and Tony Saccente will engage kids
(recommended for ages 7-12) in a new way of communication by teaching them the
basics of ASL. Register at
the front counter at Books of Wonder, by phone at 212-989-3270 or by
emailing store@booksofwonder.com.
Friday, March 23
Nick Jr.’s Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
Screening at Sony Wonder Technology Lab
550 Madison Avenue
12pm
Sony Wonder features a double screening of Nick Jr.’s popular Kai-Lan
series. In Kai-Lan’s Campout,
Tolee learns the value of sharing his stuffed toy. Then, Kai-Lan demonstrates
rhyming fun in Tolee’s Rhyme
Time.
The Neverending Story At NYU’s
Skirball Center
566 LaGuardia Place
Playing through Sunday, the beloved fantasy story hits the Skirball Center‘s stage for a limited
engagement. Watch as Bastian immerses himself into a book filled with sneezing
turtles, talking dragons and sinking swamps. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Saturday, March 24
Reading
and Book Signing with Illustrator Scott Menchin at Book Court General Books
163 Court Street
11am
Award-winning illustrator Scott Menchin will read from Riding in my Car, a book
inspired by folk legend Woody Guthrie’s song of the same name. A family of dogs
embarks on a cross-country trip to visit U.S. landmarks. The
interactive book encourages kids to have fun with pull-tabs, pop-ups and lift
flaps!
Stickermania and Storytelling at the Disney Store
218
West 42nd Street
10:30am-1pm
To celebrate the Disney
Store’s 25th Anniversary, your kids can make a story with stickers
and then read their tales to the rest of the group.
Sunday, March 25
Princess Katie and Racer
Steve: The Monster Concert at 92YTribeca
200
Hudson Street
11am
Do your best Monster Mash with Princess Katie and Racer Steve as you
hear songs from the duo’s new CD, Love,
Cake & Monsters. Dress as
your favorite monster for extra “scare” points!
Literally Alive Presents Alice and
Wonderland
The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street
11am and 3pm
Join the coolest mad tea
party around. The ever-popular and imaginative children’s tale comes to The
Players Theatre, with a pre-show workshop before every performance. This
interactive arts session will guide you and your child through the process of
turning this classic book into a musical!
PHOTO CREDIT: MARK L. SEOW
