Weekend Planner: The Top Weekend Events For Families (February 9-11)

"The Magic City" at BAM

This weekend, Manual Cinema will present “The Magic City” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Based on the 1910 fantasy novel by Edith Nesbit, this production follows Philomena, a nine-year-old girl whose inner world takes shape as a small city of found objects. Combining shadow puppetry, live music, toy theater, and live actors in silhouette, this show is perfect for ages 8 and up. bam.org

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"BROMANCE" at New Victory Theater

This acrobatic experience explores male companionship and its perceived limits. Winner of the 2013 Circus Maximus Award and the Total Theatre and Jackson’s Lane Award for Circus at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2014, BROMANCE combines humor with acrobatics. Catch its New York premiere! Tickets start at $16. newvictory.org

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Sesame Street Live: Let's Party at Madison Square Garden

Join in on this fun Sesame Street adventure that your kids can sing and dance along to. This is a high energy, interactive show for the entire family to enjoy. You’ll see the famous Cookie Monster, Oscar, Elmo, and even Big Bird! This event is going on from February 9-19 with shows at different times throughout the day. All ages can attend and prices vary. msg.com

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Meet & Compete at Piers 92 and 94

Play and interact with animals in this American Kennel Club event! You and your animal lover can relax with cats and dogs while learning about responsible pet care and ownership. Tickets cost $32 for adults and $10 for children under 12. The ticket also covers entry to the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship, where dogs compete for titles. Three agility classes will be on display vying for different prizes. Even if you’re not into dog shows, you’re sure to love watching these dogs walk! Tickets cost $10 for children (under 12) and $32 for adults. There are separate tickets to purchase if you attend the finals, which begin at 7pm. akc.org

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Chinese New Year Temple Bazaar at Flushing Town Hall

The 3rd annual Chinese New Year Bazaar is back! Celebrate the year of the Rooster while enjoying food, performances, martial arts, and more. Visit their website for session times. flushingtownhall.org

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Third Annual Lunar New Year Celebration: Madison Street to Madison Avenue

Prepare to ring in the Year of the Dog with family (and dog!) friendly activities at shops along Madison Avenue. The event features face painting, calligraphy, and free performances. eastmidtown.org

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BAM Black Comix Expo at Brooklyn Academy of Music

At this free event, BAM and the Black Comics Collective offer a full day celebrating comics of color. Different events include a workshop where kids can draw their own superhero, a panel, a cosplay showcase, and even more. The event takes place in conjunction with BAM’s cinema series Fight The Power: Black Superheroes on Film. bam.org

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"My Fair Lady" at United Palace

This 1964 romantic comedy is being screened just in time for Valentine’s Day! You can watch it on a 50-foot screen before it heads to Broadway this spring. Doors open at 4pm, and at 4:30pm there’s a pre-show. The pre-show will entail an introduction by Richard Ridge, BroadwayWorld’s lead correspondent and on-camera host, and will feature song stylist Mark William. unitedpalace.org

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"Neverland: Peter Returns" at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

The Swedish Cottage has put its own unique spin on J.M. Barrie’s beloved Peter Pan stories. The Darling children return to Neverland with Peter, only to find that Captain Hook has persuaded Peter’s friends Tinker Bell and Tiger Lily to turn against Peter. The Darling children and the Never Boys save the day as they learn the importance of friendship and forgiveness. cityparksfoundation.org

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"This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing at All" at Linda Gross Theater

Left in the woods by their father, three girls must find their way: One looks for purpose, one for adventure, and another chooses to stay where she is. This fairytale-like play with music shows the girls’ many travels as well as what happens when, as adults, they meet again. The show is recommended for children ages 6 and up. On March 3, there is a relaxed performance, which caters to children who might require a more relaxed environment or certain accommodations. atlantictheater.org

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BAMkids

BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3&mdash;11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;