Picks Of The Week October 31-November 6

Looking
for some activity inspiration for the week ahead? Just check out our
“Picks of the Week” blog, in which our listings editor Sandy Krulwich
picks her favorite family events for each day of the week, whether it’s a
workshop, special story time for kids, or a musical performance. See
this week’s picks after the jump. —

Monday, October 31 (Happy Halloween!)
16^th Annual Halloween
Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History
79^th
Street
and Central Park West
4-7pm

Go trick-or-treating through the halls of the coolest science nabe in town and
while you’re at it, meet Curious George and eat a dino nugget or two!

21^st Annual Greenwich
Village Children’s Halloween Parade
Washington Square Arch
3-6pm

Dubbed as “The Other
Halloween Parade”—just for kids!—this totally adorable march will start at 3:30pm (though you can grab your spot as early as 3pm). The Soul Tigers Marching Band will be
spearheading the cuteness.

Tuesday, November 1
Day of the Dead at St.
Marks Church
131
East 10th Street
4-8pm

Celebrate the Mexican holiday with lots of traditional food and crafts.

Wednesday, November 2
CMA ‘s Annual Art Auction
103
Charlton Street
7-9pm

CMA’s Art Auction 2011 raises essential funds that
support the museum’s free arts programming for underserved children in New York City. It will feature works by Andy Warhol, Cecily
Brown, William Quigley, Yoko Ono, James Nares and 95 additional artists.

Winter Riding 101 at
Eastern Sports
2182 Broadway at 76^th
Street
6-7:30pm

Learn how to stay warm
during Bike New
York’s Free
Winter Riding class, which will go over road rules and safety guidelines. (Beginners
and wheelin’ pros, welcome!)

Thursday, November 3
Sesame Street: Abby In Wonderland at Sony Wonder Technology Lab
550
Madison Avenue
Noon

Join us for this fantastic free screening starring Abby and Elmo. Tickets are
distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Friday, November 4
White
At The New Victory Theater
209
West 42nd Street
12:30pm

See this whimsical, momentarily pigment-free performance that the London Times calls “An utter delight
no matter what your age.”

Saturday, November 5
Anna Banana Band at Brooklyn Public Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
(Central Library, Dweck Center)
1pm

Rock the afternoon away with a mix of rock, reggae, pop, folk, and Latin music
about everything from little monsters to roaring dinosaurs. Free

Family Concert: Who Is Duke Ellington?
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
1 and 3pm

Explore the
musical man behind over 1,000 compositions at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Family
Program. This hour-long concert will be fronted by another jazz legend,
Wynton Marsalis as he takes on the infectious style and swing of the Duke. Plus,
pre-concert activities!

Sunday, November 6
Soul Street Dance: Breakin’
Backwards At The Brooklyn
Center for
the Performing Arts
2900 Bedford
Avenue
2pm

From hip hop to a martial arts-inspired dance genre, this break dancing
performance is sure to get the whole family jiving. Part of the Target Family
Fun Series.

The Suzi Shelton Band at 92Y Tribeca
200 Hudson Street
11am

Catch a family-style portion of rock and roll this weekend! Suzi Shelton will be backed by The Gumdrops and her six-year-old daughter, Emma. Great for ages 0-6.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

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.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.