Weekend Planner: February 8-10

New Victory Theater (Mask of Zorro) -- photo by Douglas McBride — Mark of Zorro at The New Victory Theater; photo by Douglas McBride

Storm watch or no storm watch, NYC is fearlessly diving into the weekend as usual. Sesame Street comes to life in “Elmo’s Super Heroes,” Zorro returns in a new show of high-speed chases and sword fights, and Lunar New Year fests kick into high gear all over the city–just to name a few. Enjoy!

STARTING FRIDAY

See how fun math can be at the Museum of Math’s Family Friday workshop exploring cubes, pyramids, and other 3D shapes. Be creative! (Friday)

Scrambling for a Valentine’s gift for Mom or Dad? Make a lollipop or personalized card at The Craft Studio’s drop-ins. Love it. (Friday & Saturday)

Sesame Street comes to life in “Elmo’s Super Heroes” at Madison Square Garden, where song, dance, and lessons about healthy habits will delight. What’s not to love? (Friday-Sunday)

Get a thrill at the swashbuckling “Mark of Zorro” show at The New Victory Theater, full of high-speed chases and rooftop sword fights. Hold on tight! (Friday-Sunday)

STARTING SATURDAY

Great for daring kids 5-12, Bunnicula the vampire rabbit goes from book to stage at the DR2 Kids Theater with just the right amount of creepiness. Be brave, friends. (Saturday)

There’s no excuse like Lunar New Year to learn to cook. Make dumplings with Rickshaw Dumplings at the Museum of Chinese in America. Bring your appetites! (Saturday)

What is Latin Jazz? Find out at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s latest Family Concert and enjoy Afro-Carribean tunes with Pan-American beats. Rock on! (Saturday)

Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame at the Whitney’s Sinister Pop Family Day with karaoke, crafts, and photo ops. Get the artsy scoop right here. (Saturday)

The Paper Bag Players, named after their creative upcycling of bags and boxes into costumes and props, is bringing a hilarious new Western-themed show to Symphony Space. Yeehaw! (Saturday & Sunday)

Get groovin’ at “Who’s Got the Beat?”, the Lolli-Pops concert at The Little Orchestra Society that encourages you to clap, tap, and jump with the furry and feathered buddies onstage. Boogie it up! (Saturday & Sunday)

SUNDAY ONLY

Celebrate Purim with the Mama Doni Band and the Museum of Jewish Heritage with a disco party, costume parade & crafts. Feelin’ festive? (Sunday)

More groovy fun: Baby Loves Disco’s Valentine’s Day party means 70s and 80s hits, chocolate treats, dance lessons, slow numbers for Mom and Dad, and more. Party time!
(Sunday)

New York Transit Museum’s Special Day for Special Kids hosts an exciting morning of games, activities, plays, and more for families of children with special needs. Hop on! (Sunday)

Music Together

Music Together&reg; is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregiver. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes and movement, and instrument play activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children and easy for parents and caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

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.