HOT OFF THE BLOG
*Join us at the New York Baby Show! The family-friendly mega event for expectant and new parents (and their babies and toddlers) from the Tri-State area and beyond will take place on the weekend of May 17-18, 2014 at Pier 92 in New York City. Click HERE to for more info & to register and don’t forget to use the discount code NYFBABY for $10 off a family ticket!
*If your child has a teacher you really appreciate, take a minute to nominate that teacher for a Blackboard Award For Teachers. We welcome nominations for NYC teachers from all grade levels (nursery through high school) and from all systems (public, private, charter, and parochial). Click HERE to nominate a teacher!
*Attention Queens Parents! Enjoy the borough’s best family experts, resources, entertainment, and shopping experiences at the annual Mamas Expo at the New York Hall of Science on May 4. Click HERE for more info!
*Celebrate spring by attending a kid-friendly concert. Here, we round up the best musical offerings of the season: Think everyone from Randy Kaplan to Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights. Venues are both indoors and out. Listen up!
*Gymtime Rhythm and Glues invites girls ages five and up to try out for its USAG and USAIGC programs. Read all about the May 9 and May 16 tryouts here !
* Barri Waltcher and Pamela Weinberg are launching WIN-Women Invested In Networking to provide opportunities for women to connect with other moms who are exploring career opportunities. Starting May 13, they will host a series of networking events. Read more here!
*The American Museum of Natural History is full of treasures–we’ve unearthed 5 things to do right now at the museum, from a special sleepover to an IMAX film viewing. Right this way!
WEEKEND PLANNER
STARTING THURSDAY
Musical scores from all 13 Pixar films will be performed by the New York Philharmonic accompanied by clips from the featured movies at Avery Fisher Hall. Behold the spectacle! (Thursday to Saturday)
STARTING FRIDAY
*At the New York Children’s Theater Festival, three original plays will be featured each weekend throughout the month of May at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Enjoy the show! (Friday to May 18)
*Katarsis, a Spanish children’s education company, presents “Bedtime,” a wordless production about a nighttime adventure between two friends at BAM Fisher. Sleep tight! (Friday to Sunday)
*End the week with family play time at Jodi’s Gym: There’s a bounce castle, parachute, crafts, circle time, story time, and a pizza dinner. Yum! (Friday)
STARTING SATURDAY
*Design and create a mini ecosystem at the Horticultural Society of New York with its Tiny Terrariums workshop. Get a green thumb! (Saturday)
*Papo Vazquez, known for his transcending trombone solos, joins the Mighty Pirate Troubadours for an unforgettable jazz concert presented by Carnegie Hall at the Snug Harbor Culture Center. Jazz time! (Saturday)
*Celebrate Sony Wonder Technology Lab’s 20th anniversary with a digital dance party. Dance away! (Saturday)
*Learn how to make a luminescent night light at the New York Hall of Science using a beginner’s electronics kit. Be crafty! (Saturday)
*The Big Swim at Asphalt Green is a children’s meet open to the public with over 1,000 expected participants. Kids ages 6 to 12 can sign up for the friendly fundraiser. Dive in! (Saturday)
*Head to Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Tent for swing dance lessons for families. Let’s dance! (Saturday)
*Filled with rock ‘n’ roll, swing, and classical music, “Dear Albert Einstein” follows a middle school math star as she navigates junior high with the help of an imaginary Einstein. Cheers to mentors! (Saturday to May 18)
*It’s time for the 13th annual Free Comic Book Day! Hosted by various local comic shops, the special occasion will feature events like costume contests, giveaways, and signings. Calling all comic fans! (Saturday)
STARTING SUNDAY
*In honor of Mother’s Day, “Listen To Your Mother” is a special series showcasing live staged readings in 32 cities, including New York. The NYC edition at Symphony Space will feature work by Nadine Baker, Amy Carr, and Logan Fisher, among others. Yay mom! (Sunday)
*Get information about the summer and fall programs at an open house for Poppyseed Pre-Nursery, a place where toddlers bloom. Be informed! (Sunday)
*The award-winning Randy Kaplan creates a mix of American roots, Delta blues, and ragtime into a one-of-a-kind concert at the Jewish Museum. Listen to the beat! (Sunday)
*Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut, will be celebrated in a big way through a series of events at various synagogues, schools, and organizations on the Upper West Side. Celebrate! (Sunday to May 6)
*Combining traditional Korean and Japanese music with western rock instruments, Elena Moon Park and Friends will perform at Flushing Town Hall, as presented by Carnegie Hall. Sing along! (Sunday)
*Enjoy the 31st annual spring fair hosted by the Hippo Playground—expect pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, games and more. Have a ball! (Sunday)
Click here for our full calendar of events!
