This weekend brings another round of great performances–from the silent theatrics of Mummenschanz to the Latin Jazz stylings of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra–as well as festive holiday fun, with the Wave Hill Harvest festival as well as the opening of the Union Square Holiday Market and the Jerni Collection of vintage toys and model trains at the New-York Historical Society.
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Mummenschanz at the NYU Skirball Performing Arts Center
The Mummenschanz–“musicians of silence”–turn everyday objects into an engaging and playful experience for audience members of all ages. Using shadows, lights, and other objects, they create unique performance theater that sparks creativity and the imagination. (Thursday-November 30) -
Union Square Holiday Market
The Union Square Holiday Market opens today! Join more than 100 vendors at this classic holiday market, which attracts more than one million people each year. Discover handmade items, holiday gifts, delicious food, and seasonal drinks! (Thursday-December 24) -
Holiday Express: Toys & Trains at the New-York Historical Society
Check out the famous Jerni collection of retro toys and model trains at the New-York Historical Society.Theatrical lighting and an ambient "soundscape" treat visitors to an immersive experience. (Friday-February 22) -
Anansi The Spider: An African Folktale at TADA! Theater
Based on the Anansi folktales of the Ashanti tribe in West Africa, “Anansi the Spider” tells the story of a spider who uses clever tricks and cunning to get what he wants. The Uzuri Dance Theater Company will amaze with live percussion music and traditional West African dance moves. Plus, a blacklight stage will illuminate the show’s colorful costumes and props. (Friday-Sunday) -
Little Orchestra Society: Four Seasons: A Spinning Planet at New York City Center
The Little Orchestra Society, in association with New York City Center, will bring you a spectacular performance in “The Four Seasons: A Spinning Planet.” This collaborative piece with music played by the orchestra and choreographed by “punk ballerina” Karole Armitage will teach kids about our planet using animal fables. The stories will be expressed through a unique combination of music, ballet, and modern dance. (Saturday) -
Family Concert: Who Is Tito Puente? at Lincoln Center
Ernesto Antonio “Tito” Puente was an American salsa musician and Latin jazz composer. Known as the “King of Latin Jazz,” he was able to fuse styles and put a spin on traditional Latin music with his band. Remembered by the music world as a five-time Grammy Award winner, Puente has covered an extensive range of music over the course of his career. Join JLCO bassist Carlos Henriquez and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis to explore Puente’s legacy. Children are welcome to participate in free pre-concert activities prior to showtime. -
At The Kids' Table With Sarah Lohmann: Thanksgiving History at the New-York Historical Society
Join historical gastronomist Sarah Lohmann for a cooking class inspired by Thanksgivings past. After learning about Thanksgiving history and studying related artifacts, kids will get a chance to make their own mini apple pies with a mixture of past and present-day flavors. They will also use kitchen tools from the past to better understand how cooks produced their Thanksgiving feasts. (Saturday) -
Harvest Weekend at Wave Hill
Celebrate Harvest Weekend at Wave Hill this Saturday and Sunday! Families with children of all ages can visit the garden grounds for Native American storytelling by Joe Cross, a lesson in the making of copper beech bowls by Chris Busak and James Tyrrell, cornhusk doll-making, a pumpkin pie workshop, and a concert by the Canal Street String Band. (Saturday-Sunday) -
WeBop! Family Jazz Party: Painted Beats at the Jewish Museum
Come enjoy this interactive performance–a sellout at Jazz at Lincoln Center– making its Jewish Museum debut! Ages 3-8 will enjoy composing and conducting their own sound collages as they explore both art and music. (Sunday) -
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer at Symphony Space
Musicians Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer play dozen of instruments, including the banjo, mandolin, guitar, steel drum and ukelele. With 25 years of playing concerts for families and 20 award-winning recordings, this seasoned duo is sure to put on a great show. Join them at Symphony Space on Saturday! -
"A Christmas Carol" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Begin this holiday season with the exciting musical based on the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This heartwarming performance will contain a variety of fun new songs to accompany this holiday tale. (Sunday) -
Fancy Nancy: A Splendiferous Christmas at the Vital Theatre
Nancy is excited for Christmas--she even has a sparkly new tree-topper! But when things don't turn out the way Nancy as planned, will her Christmas still be splendiferous? Come see this fun musical, based on the book by Jane O’Connor, and find out. Ages 2-7. (Saturday-January 4)
