Weekend Planner: Everything Worth Doing This Weekend (January 13-15)

“Mission to Space” Exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Arts

This exhibition explores the mysteries of outer space and how it continues to challenge our imaginations. The exhibit will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, sound, and video work by eight artists, who have been examining the galaxy and our relationship to it. But you better see it fast, because the exhibit is closing this Sunday! (Friday-Sunday) Photo: cmany.org/"Spaceman" by Thomas Broadbent

“The Titanosaur” Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History

Visitors to the American Museum of Natural History can see a cast of one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered! When it lived approximately 100 million years ago, this “titanosaur” (a dino species so newly unearthed that its paleontologists have yet to formally give it a name) is believed to have weighed in at a whopping 70 tons and measured 122 feet in length. Hurry over to the AMNH to see this exhibit, because it closes in just one week! (Friday-Sunday) Photo: amnh.org

5th Annual Black Comic Book Festival at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Learn all about the rich history of black comic book artists and their work at the 5th Annual Black Comic Book Festival at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This fest will feature film screenings, panel discussions, arts and crafts workshops for kids, and much more. Expect an action-packed day! Pre-registration is required. (Friday-Saturday) Photo: eventbrite.com

Michael and the Rockness Monsters at Symphony Space

Michael and the Rockness Monsters will perform this Saturday at Symphony Space! The band, founded by Preschool of Rock founder Michael Napolitano, released their first single, “Pirate,” in the summer of 2015 on Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live, and it’s been a favorite of fans ever since. This show will feature special guest Sonia De Los Santos. (Saturday) Photo: symphonyspace.org

“Argus” at Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center

Australia’s Dead Puppet Society will bring its production of “Argus” to Lincoln Center on Saturday. Using only the actors’ hands and household objects, “Argus” tells the story of a tiny creature trying to find a place to call home in a world where he doesn’t belong. Recommended for ages 6 and up, this hour-long theatrical performance is a winter must-see. (Saturday) Photo: family.lincolncenter.org

Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Rooster at The Bronx Museum

All ages are invited to usher in the year of the rooster at the Bronx Museum! In conjunction with the New York Chinese Cultural Center, the museum’s celebration will feature authentic music, costumed folk dances, paper cutting and calligraphy workshops, and a lion dance. (Saturday) Photo: bronxmuseum.org

Rolie Polie Guacamole “Live On The Fourth Of July” Album Release Party At ShapeShifter Lab

Popular kid’s band Rolie Polie Guacamole will be celebrating the release of their sixth album, Live on the Fourth of July, with a great party in Brooklyn. The critically acclaimed band has toured all over the country, doing over 1,500 shows! (Saturday) Photo: facebook.com

“Band Together In Love Concert” at the Angel Orensanz Foundation

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, families who want to spend the day together can enjoy a family-friendly concert featuring The Shul of New York’s Adam Feder, The Shul Band with surprise guests, the renowned Villalobos Brothers, and The Jewish Journey Project’s RUACH Squad. There will also be a silent auction. This electrifying evening of contemporary Klezmer, Mexican fiddling, and contemporary Jewish folk music is sure to fill the family’s heart with love. (Saturday) Photo: theshulofnewyork.org

MLK Jr. I Have a Dream Celebration at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s I Have a Dream Celebration. This two-day event will explore the life and times of the Civil Rights activist through arts and crafts, film, storytelling, and music. All ages can make protest posters and peace postcards and watch a live performance by the Brooklyn United Marching Band. Runs through Monday, January 16. (Sunday) Photo: brooklynkids.org

Under The Tree at the Old Stone House and Washington Park

Under The Tree is a fantastic storytelling adventure, about a young girl that escapes her busy life in to the magical world of her backyard. The show features a combination of puppetry and multimedia, and includes interactive aspects so the audience can get involved. Kids and parents alike will love the show. (Sunday) Photo: Flickr/Teri Tynes