Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Free Events and Some Small Priced Events

Pastry chefs from around the city will make all kinds of confections for a bake sale Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Almondine, 85 Water Street (Main Street), the pastry shop in Dumbo, Brooklyn, to benefit the bakery, which was damaged by the storm.
 
Other Events
Children 4 to 13 will be taught how to prepare holiday vegetable dishes in a free class, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Whole Foods Markets. On Wednesday, it will be at 270 Greenwich Street (Murray Street), and Tuesday at 808 Columbus Avenue (97th Street). There are other classes planned at Whole Foods stores in New Jersey, Connecticut and Westchester County: veggiecation.com.

There will be a free latke tasting, with Klezmer music, on Thursday from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. at the J.C.C. in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue (76th Street), as part of the Hanukkah festivities.

A free tasting of Scharffen Berger chocolates, cocoa and other confections is set for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Chelsea Triangle, Ninth Avenue and 14th Street.

Bakers, chefs and food producers in Queens will offer samples of their wares Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at a pop-up Queens County Market at Quaint, 46-10 Skillman Avenue (46th Street), Sunnyside. Admission is free.

A Momofuku Milk Bar truck with the pastry chef Christina Tosi and her mother, Greta Miller, will roam Manhattan and Brooklyn Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., dispensing free cookies as a holiday treat. The truck, sponsored by American Express, is scheduled to start at Columbus Circle at 11 a.m., arrive at Madison Square Park at 12:10 p.m.; Union Square at 1:20; SoHo at Houston and Greene Streets at 2:30; Bedford and North Seventh Streets in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at 3:40; and Fort Greene Park at 4:50 p.m.

This year New York will have not one but two chocolate extravaganzas. The annual Chocolate Show was held a month ago, and now the Chocolate World Expo, with more than 60 exhibitors handing out samples and selling their confections, is coming on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue (25th Street). Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 5 to 11, from chocolateworldexpo.com, or they may be purchased (with cash or credit card) at the door.

Kimjang, the process of making kimchi, will be demonstrated on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the New Amsterdam Market in the South Street Seaport. Tickets, $21.69, or $37.22 with a copy of “The Kimchi Cookbook,” which was recently published: brownpapertickets.com/event/303909.

A panel discussion about brisket in Jewish and non-Jewish cooking will take place Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street. Tickets are $15, or $10 for members, students and those 65 or older, from (212) 868-4444, smarttix.com (search “Let’s Brisket”). 

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

King Arthur Flour 12/12/12 Sale

If your still shopping for the holidays and do not know what to buy, you can visit King Authur Flour www.kingarthurflour.com. They are having a 12/12/12 sale, .12 shipping on your order of $12 and more, offer ends at midnight Wednesday.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Coupons & Deals

Labor Day Weekend Coupons & Deals

This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, August 31st, 2012 at 10:59 am.

In celebration of Labor Day on Monday, September 3rd, here are a few deals for ya…

Boston Market
Get 50% off any Family Meal at Boston Market when you present the coupon found here. *Valid at participating restaurants 9/3 only. Not valid with any special offers, coupons or reduced price offers. (Thanks, Brandice!)
Burger King
Starting today, August 31st and going through September 3rd, stop by Burger King where they are offering up Small Real Fruit Smoothies for just $1! Go here for more details. (Thanks, Couponers Living Free and Midwest Coupon Clippers!)
Firehouse Subs
Head on over to the Firehouse Subs Facebook page to print a coupon for a FREE Medium Sub on Monday 9/3 when you purchase a Sub, Chips, and a Medium Drink! *Valid at participating locations only. One coupon per person, per visit. Not valid unless printed.
IKEA
Starting September 1st-3rd, present your receipt for $100+ purchase made at the store that day and get a FREE meal. Also, on September 3rd, get a FREE breakfast before 11AM. Go here for more details.
P.F. Chang’s
Take 20% off your online order at P.F. Chang’s when you use code RELAX at checkout. This offer is valid on 9/2 and 9/3.
(Thanks, Brandice!)
Macaroni Grill
Head on over to the Romano’s Macaroni Grill Facebook page, “like” them and click on the BOGO offer tab to snag a buy 1 Get 1 FREE Entree coupon, valid through 9/3. *Coupon required. One coupon per party, per table.  Free entree will be of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other discounts. Coupon has no cash value, may be used one time only and applied to one check only. Taxes and gratuity not included. (Thanks, So Dough SavvyClip & Follow, and Dayna!)
Regal Cinemas
Starting 8/31-9/2, Regal Crown Club members will be able to see select first-run movies for only $5 (RPX shows only). RPX is the Regal Premium Experience, the chain’s high-end theater experience with plush seats, a high-definition 60-foot-high screen and a sound system powered by 100,000 watts (Tickets are regularly ~$14) If you’re not a Regal Crown Club member, the cost is only $6.
Souper Salad
Enjoy a $4.99 Unlimited Buffet at participating Souper Salad locations from 8/31 – 9/4 when you present the coupon found here. *Not valid with any other offers. Tax and beverage not included. Not valid in Lubbock, Tech Ridge location in Austin, Georgetown, Midland or Boise.
Happy Labor Day weekend! :D

Thursday, August 2, 2012

GMA Exclusive Deals on Must Have Accessories For The Summer


GMA Exclusive Deals on Must Have Accessories for Summer

In our weekly "Deals and Steals" with exclusive discounts on products, just for "Good Morning America" viewers, you can snag must-have accessories for summer for a whole lot less.

This week, “GMADeals and Steals features a gel nail polish kit, a teeth whitening system, a wash, lotion and perfume set, colorful watches, and summer sandals.  

First, the fine print:
1. Use the promo codes and links provided below only on the dates listed to receive the savings.
2. All deals are available only while supplies last. There are no back orders or rain checks unless specified by the retailer.
3. Exclusive deals are applicable only to the items specified below. The savings are not applicable to other items on each site.
4. Deals cannot be combined with other coupons and offers.
5. Contact retailers directly for any questions about products, pricing and delivery before ordering online.
6. Shipping rates indicated below are valid in the continental U.S. only.
7. You might experience temporary technical issues because of the high volume of traffic. Thanks for your patience.
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Lifetherapy: Body Wash, Lotion and Oil Perfume Sets
Original: $24 to $38
GMA Exclusive Deal: $12 to $19
50% savings
Valid: 8/2/12
www.lifetherapy.com/gma
(Promo code: GMA)

Featured in a full-page profile in the July 2012 issue of O Magazine, Lifetherapy’s luxurious and nurturing products offer a sweet escape from the everyday routine by allowing you to choose your mood.  Five different scents of body wash, hydrating body lotion and pulse point oil correlate with how you’re feeling: Play, Vacation, Escape, Chill, and Flirt.  Limit two per person per product. Shipping is $5.


May28th Watches: Colors Collection Watches
Original: $28
GMA Exclusive Deal: $14 + FREE SHIPPING
50% savings
Valid: 8/2/12 thru 8/3/12
gma.may28th.me
(Promo code: GMA)

May28th Watches are fun, affordable arm candy for women and men, with great variety in colors to match with almost any outfit or mood. Make a statement with this functional accessory. Free shipping!

Aerosoles: Chlambake Sandal
Original: $59
GMA Exclusive Deal: $27
55% savings
Valid: 8/2/12 thru 8/3/12
http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/product/chlambake/chlambake
(Promo code: GMA55)

Stylish, colorful and, most of all, comfortable, Aersoles “Chlambake” T-strap sandal comes in summer’s hottest colors. The thick padding and sueded insole bends and flexes with every step. Limit 2 per person. Shipping is $7.50.

Gel Haute Polish: Gel Nail Polish Kit
Original: $129
GMA Exclusive Deal: $49
62% savings
Valid: 8/2/12
www.hautepolish.com
(No code needed when using this direct link)

Achieve a chip resistant manicure that lasts up to three weeks right in your own home. The Gel Haute Polish kit includes a battery operated LED light, which seals in the polish formula to make it last. Also includes a top and base coat, 6 shades of gel polish, cleanser and remover.  Shipping is $6.



GO SMiLE: Speed Whitening System
Original: $80
GMA Exclusive Deal: $40 + FREE SHIPPING
50% savings
Valid: 8/2/12 thru 8/4/12http://www.gosmile.com/speed-whitening-system-/d/1006
(Promo code: GMA50)


Brighter, whiter teeth in as little as 4 days. GO SMiLE's Speed Whitening System is a unique teeth whitening technology that is fast, easy, safe and causes no sensitivity. Unlike messy strips and uncomfortable trays, just apply the gels to your teeth from the single dose applicators morning and night. Free shipping!











Energy Muse Jewelry: Inspirational Bracelets
Original: $54 to $65
GMA Exclusive Deal: $25 to $29
56% savings
Valid: 8/2/12 thru 8/4/12
gma.energymuse.com
(No promo code needed when using this direct link)

A favorite among A-listers such as Kate Hudson and Usher, Energy Muse jewelry is not only a great accessory but is also inspiring. Choose from beaded or wrap bracelets, selection also includes "Celebrate the USA" themed pieces. Whether you want to attract luck or to shield and protect yourself, you can look fashionable while doing so. Shipping is $5.





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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Macy's Reading Circle welcomes Children's Author Q. Suzette B' Johnson

08/04/2012
 12PM
AUGUST READING CIRCLE
Kids on 7
12PM

Customers are invited to join Macys and author Q. Suzzette Bjohnson as she reads from her book Golden Sheeba: a fairytale princess story. Sheeba, a young adventurous girl realizes the importance of art when she attends the Big City School of Dance and vows to bring it back to her home town of Starland where the arts have been banned for years. Follow Sheeba on her journey filled with ambition, dedication, tough decisions, and of course art!

Afterwards children are invited to create their very own art project, while enjoying snacks provided by Pop Chips and juice provided by Honest Tea. Plus, with any $25 or more purchase in the Kids department, you will receive a free signed copy of the book*!  

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Salsa Dance Party


Salsa Dance Party For A Cause!

When Fri, August 31,9:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Where You Should Be Dancing, Press 4 and Call to enter, 412 Eighth Ave, 4th Floor (31st St), New York, NY (map)
Admission Ticketed Event
Description 
The Set NYC (www.thesetnyc.com) and Love-Works (www.love-works.tumblr.com) are having another Salsa Dancing Party! There will be a professional Salsa Dance instructor for beginners, a dance space with beverages on sale, and a Salsa DJ. Cost is $20 per person or $15 for pre-sale tickets! Pre-sale link here: http://salsaforicladasilvafoundation.eventbrite.com/ Proceeds support future fundraisers and The Icla da Silva Foundation (http://www.icla.org). Their mission is to save lives by recruiting bone marrow donors and providing support services to children and adults with leukemia and other diseases treatable by marrow transplants. See more info at http://join.marrow.org/whywouldntyou The first hour (9pm to 10pm) will be dedicated to Salsa Dance lessons with a professional teacher. Please come early so that you can learn the basics of how to Salsa. Afterwards we are dancing the night away on a Friday Night to help others, with one additional lesson in between! Invite your friends, meet new peeps, and dance for a cause. Information regarding The Icla da Silva Foundation will be available at the event, along with a MC!
Website (click here)

Monday, July 30, 2012

Free Tacos


Today in Free Tacos

These aren't the tacos you're looking for.
These aren't the tacos you're looking for.
If you like writing the letter R backwards, are in Dumbo, and/or can hold your horses until after you can get to that neighborhood on the next departing train, you might like to know about the free tacos that are happening today at the newest addition to the reBar family, reBarnacle, now open in the old reBoy location at 147 Front Street. Despite the associative name, reBarnacle is not pirate-themed (so far), but will be a "Brooklyn style chef’s kitchen with a seasonal menu where you will eventually get to vote on the dishes." As Brokelynreports, none of this matters right now. Fish, pork, or tofu tacos are free today, until 11 p.m. or the wheels fall off, whichever happens first. And if you can't make it, don't forget there are plenty of other options around. [Brokelyn,Earlier]

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Events, Fitness, Restaurant and Broadway Shows

20th NYC Restaurant Week registration opened yesterday
To make reservations, visit www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek


Broadway Show RENT ends 9/9/2012
Special offer Tickets from $40 use code RNMETRO0712
Tickets 212-239-6200 or www.telecharge.com


Five-time Grammy award winning blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy puts on his author hat as well this Wednesday as he signs copies of his memoir, "When I Left Home: My Story."  Guy then will perform a FREE concert at the World Financial Center Winter Garden as part of the first day of the Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival.  Wednesday, 5p.m., FREE, World Financial Center Winter Garden, 220 Vesey Street, www.artsbrookfield.com


Catalpa NYC
NYC Music Festival
Randall's Island 
July 28-29 2012
The Black Eyed Peas
Snoop Dogg
TV on the Radio
Girl Talk 
Matt and Kim and others
www.catalpanyc.com


The State University of New York
Mahattan Educational Opportunity Center
4-Week
Civil Service Exam Prep
For City, State & Federal Vacancy Postings
(classes begin on Saturday, July 21st)
Join us at our next information Session 
Thursday, July 12, 2012
4pm
Eligibility Requirements for NO Cost Programs
18 years of age or older
New York State resident
Non-college graduate
Must meet New York State low-income guidelines


For more information about all MEOC programs, call 212-961-4400
163 West 125th Street, 15th Floor
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
Jay-Z concert tix on sale this friday (7-13-2012)
Concert dates September 28-30th at Brooklyn's Barclays Center 
More than 7000 of the show's roughly 14,500 available tickets will cost less than $30.  
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster or at www.barclayscenter.com


Hawaiian Airlines has a sale on nonstop flights from New York's JFK Airport to Honolulu.  Round trip fare, normally $822, starts at $699.  Book by July 9th; travel August 21st-November 4th.  Information 800-367-5320 or www.hawaiianair.com


TheaterMania.com  
Tuesday's Matinee


IXT Fitness
Limited Time Offer
Call IXT
646-377-5110
GET FIRST SESSION FOR $25
(Package Available)
Session Hours
Monday-Friday
7am-9pm
Saturday
7am-3pm


Willing to travel all parts of NYC
Professional Athlete Training 
Isometric and agility training
Diet assistance 
In-Home Training
Pre-Post Natal Training


Fly Wheel (Stadium Cycling NY)
www.flywheelsports.com
1 class of cycling $30 for 45-60 minutes


Barry's Bootcamp
1 class to start $32 
Packages of classes 10 pack $285 and other packages
Visit www.barrysbootcamp.com


Street Mov't 
Street Workout
www.streetmovt.com/live



Sneak Peek at Frozen Social, Bringing Sweet Treats to Bed-Stuy

Frozen Social.
Frozen Social.Photo: Garland Shields
As of tomorrow 7/10/12, Bedford Stuyvestant will no longer be a frozen-dessert desert. Noticing the area hadn’t had a proper ice cream parlor in more than a decade, local entrepreneur Garland Shields decided to found a cone-and-cup shop called Frozen Social just a few steps from the Franklin Avenue C stop. Starting this month, Frozen Social will offer organic and all-natural varieties of ice cream, yogurt, gelato, and flavored ice topped with fresh-cut fruit instead of the usual chocolate and caramel. The striking whitewashed parlor is "part of a growing trend of beautiful businesses in Bed-Stuy,” says Shields. After a soft opening preview tomorrow, the venue will fully open by the end of the month.
Frozen Social, 501 Franklin Ave. at Nostrand Ave., Bedford-Stuyvesant


Friday, July 6, 2012

Weekend Plans


Dinos Alive! "Flying Monsters," AMNH's new National Geographic IMAX film, animates powerful pterosaurs bone by bone and explores just how these rulers of prehistoric skies once took flight. (Friday-Sunday)

Everyone's favorite I-Spy character is coming to life in Story Nook's month-longWhere's Waldo hunt. Use your eagle eyes to spot Waldo at 16 of the participating stores to claim prizes like book sets, music classes, and more. (Friday-Sunday)

Only in New York can you conduct experiments, help build a boat, hang out with animals, and make your own instruments at a single place along the Hudson. Yep, it's time forScience on the River again! (Saturday)

For more waterside festivities, hop aboard aCircle Line Kids' Cruise to meet Berenstain Bears characters, jam along to the tunes of Danana Banana, and delight in the talents of a juggler, magician, and balloon artist. (Saturday)

Mini scientists won't feel so little compared to the nanotechnology spotlighted at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab. Hands-on activities will help you learn how the small particles can make a big difference in science. (Saturday) 

What's better than a giant LEGO structure? An entire safari of giant LEGO structures, of course. Walk through LEGO tigers, flamingos, and more at the Bronx Zoo, then build your own animal and catch a hilarious musical puppet show. (Saturday-Sunday)
  
If you didn't have a proper BBQ on the 4th, Governors Island's Cook Out NYC is offering over 20 grilling stations to satisfy--plus a custom beer tent for the grown-ups. (Saturday-Sunday)

Get ready for some wacky fun atSummerStage Kids' Family Day in Central Park, where Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players are making a special appearance alongside the dance, crafts, and storytelling galore. (Sunday)

It's all about flash and color at the Queens Museum of Art's new Caribbean exhibit. Bonus:MetLife Second Sundays means free admission for opening weekend, plus a host of mask- and instrument-making workshops. (Sunday)

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Snowy Day by rocking out at this year's Ezra Jack Keats Family Concert, featuring legendary a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock.  (Sunday)

We spy a mysterious adventure during The Museum at Elridge Street's Preservation Detectives program this weekend. Grab your binoculars, magnifying glasses, and other sleuthing tools to crack the secrets within the museum's 125-year-old walls. (Sunday)

Family fun doesn't end with the weekend:"Tico Tales" arrives at Literally Alive with a free bilingual adaptation of Costa Rica's traditional folk tales. Tickets are released at the door, so be sure to show up early! (Tuesday) 
Bonus Tip
Nothing spells summer like a festive getaway. Whether the kids are beach bums or camping enthusiasts, these 25-plus day trips are sure to please. What are you waiting for? The perfect hassle-free and super-quick family jaunt awaits.



Coyote Tracks, Tomorrow - Thu 8am. Ending: Fri Aug 03 8am136 Paine Rd
Run by the Children of the Earth Foundation, this camp offers junior environmentalists unique, six-day sessions throughout the summer, each focusing on a different topic and geared to a different age group. From July 1 to 6, for example, campers ages 10 to 17 can learn about tracking and awareness…

Brooklyn Museum, Today 11am–10pm; Tomorrow 11am–6pm; Sat 11am, 11am–6pm, 11pm; Sun 11am–6pm. Ending: Sun Jul 08 11am–6pm200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave)
The pop-culture-loving Brooklyn Museum mounts the first large-scale exhibition of artist Keith Haring's early work: vibrant, starkly graphic drawings with power, humor and lots of kid appeal…

Central Park, Hans Christian Andersen Statue at Conservatory Water, Sat 11am–noon. Ending: Sat Sep 29 11am–noon74th St (at Fifth Ave)
Take kids to settle down by the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park for a special Saturday storytime. Featured stories include "The Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Princess and the Pea," "Monkey King" and many others. Free. Ages 6 and up.

New York Transit Museum, Today - Fri 10am–4pm; Sat - Sun noon–5pm; Tue - Wed 10am–4pm.OngoingBoerum Pl (at Schermerhorn St)
In the simulated traffic intersection complete with traffic lights and coordinated walk–don't walk signs, parking meters and fire hydrants, little straphangers can learn about the history of the city's rails while climbing aboard a 12-seat bus, a refurbished 1960s "Fishbowl" bus cab and a child-size

Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Sat 1pm–2pm. Ongoing215 Centre St (between Grand and Howard Sts)
Honestly, we wish all walking tours were as interesting as this rather brief but wonderfully informative jaunt through Chinatown…

Little Shubert Theatre, Today 7pm; Tomorrow 8pm; Sat 2pm, 5pm, 8pm; Sun 2pm, 5pm; Tue 7pm; Wed 2pm, 7pm. Ending: Sun Aug 12 8pm422 W 42nd St (between Ninth and Tenth Aves)
Visiting Brits Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner invite parents and kids in for a spell as the condense the Harry Potter saga into a speedy, wacky, family-friendly jaunt that's 70 minutes long. Ages 4 and up.

Liberty Science Center, Today - Fri 9am–4pm; Sat - Sun 9am–5pm; Mon - Wed 9am–4pm.Ongoing222 Jersey City Blvd (between Philip and Wilson Sts)
We're not sure what it is about glowing in the dark that's in the zeitgeist, but hot on the heels of the AMNH's "Bioluminescence" exhibit comes this show all about dark ecosystems (forests, caves, the bottom of the ocean) and the animals that inhabit them…

Magnet Theater, Sat - Sun 11am, 1pm. Ending: Sun Jul 08 1pm254 W 29th St (between Seventh and Eighth Aves)
In this interactive show, kids learn how to walk and talk like a pirate while helping Captain Squid battle the British Navy on the open seas. Ages 3 to 10.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Today 9:30am–5:30pm; Tomorrow - Sat 9:30am, 9:30am–5:30pm, 9pm; Sun 9:30am–5:30pm; Tue - Wed 9:30am–5:30pm. Ending: Sun Nov 04 9:30am–5:30pm1000 Fifth Ave (at 82nd St)
One of this summer's blockbusters will no doubt be Argentine artist Tomás Saraceno's installation on the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art…

Liberty Science Center, Today - Fri 9am–4pm; Sat - Sun 9am–5pm; Mon - Wed 9am–4pm.Ongoing222 Jersey City Blvd (between Philip and Wilson Sts)
The latest of Liberty Science Center's exhibits to explore "science in everyday life" shines the spotlight on energy, looking at recent advances in alternative energy sources like wind and solar energy and ways for families to conserve home energy use…

Radio City Music Hall, Today - Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm, 8pm; Sun 2pm, 7pm; Tue 8pm; Wed 2pm, 8pm.Ending: Sun Sep 02 7pm1260 Sixth Ave (at 50th St)
The popular acrobatic circus troupe returns to Radio City Music Hall for its second summer. This show capitalizes on the group's tried-and-true formula, creating a fantastical, steampunk-influenced world in which performers fly, bounce, flip, balance, twist and turn with ease…

Prospect Park Bandshell, Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm; Tue 7pm. Ending: Mon Sep 03 8pmProspect Park West (at 9th St)
Prospect Park’s free summer-concert series kicks off with reggae visionary Jimmy Cliff (June 5) and continues with Sweet Honey in the Rock, who performs at the Ezra Jack Keats Family Concert (July 8), and a Muppet Movie sing-along (July 28)…

Actors Temple Theatre, Tomorrow 2pm; Sun 11am. Ongoing339 W 47th St (between Eighth and Ninth Aves)
Based on historical facts, this musical brings President Abraham Lincoln's early life to the stage…

New York Aquarium, Today - Fri 10am–6pm; Sat - Sun 10am–7pm; Mon - Wed 10am–6pm. Ending: Sun Sep 09 10am–7pmSurf Ave (at 8th St)
The New York Aquarium's latest extravaganza, a 1,500-square-foot maze called "Water's Extreme Journey," pulls out all the stops to draw attention to the need for more aggressive legislation to protect the world's oceans and waterways…

Socrates Sculpture Park, Sat noon–3pm. Ending: Sat Sep 29 noon–3pm32-01 Vernon Blvd (at Broadway)
Drop into Queens’ inspirational outdoor sculpture park for free family classes led by a different local artist each week…

American Museum of Natural History, Today - Wed 10am–5:45pm. Ending: Sun Aug 12 10am–5:45pmCentral Park West (at 79th St)
Kids intrigued by the great beyond can discover what may lie ahead by walking through a diorama of the Martian surface, examining a full-size re-creation of a lunar habitat and planning a mission to make Mars habitable…

New York Transit Museum, Today - Fri 10am–4pm; Sat - Sun noon–5pm; Tue - Wed 10am–4pm.OngoingBoerum Pl (at Schermerhorn St)
Kids will stand on subway platforms with a new appreciation for the third rail after a visit to the museum's newest exhibit, which tackles the science of electricity…

Children's Museum of Manhattan, Today - Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–7pm; Sun 10am–5pm; Tue - Wed 10am–5pm. Ongoing212 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway)
Healthy living for the entire family is the goal of CMOM's new exhibit. A giant head, representing the body's decision center, is equipped with interactive games where young visitors can compete for the longest lifespan…

New-York Historical Society, Today 10am–6pm; Tomorrow 10am–8pm; Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 11am–5pm; Tue - Wed 10am–6pm. Ongoing170 Central Park West (between 76th and 77th Sts)
The "museum within a museum," occupying 4,000 square feet on the Historical Society's lower level, offers kids the opportunity to learn NYC history through the eyes of children…

Central Park Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Today - Fri 10:30am, noon; Sat - Sun 1pm; Mon - Tue 10:30am, noon; Wed 10:30am, noon, 2:30pm. Ending: Sun Aug 26 1pmwest side (at 79th St)
Based on the well-known nursery rhyme "Little Miss Muffet," Little Miss Muffet's Monster-Sitting Service tells the story of Muffet's great-great-great-great granddaughter and her baby-sitting business venture with Aloisius "Al" Albrecht Alviss Spider (a.k.a. the spider from the original story)…

Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Today - Sun 10am, 10am–5pm, 7pm; Tue - Wed 10am, 10am–5pm, 7pm. Ending: Sun Aug 26 10am–7pm145 Brooklyn Ave (at St. Marks Ave)
Kids get a visual treat at this double exhibition while learning about contemporary African culture. The Humble Village project, consisting of an inspirational poem and 12 painted illustrations, was inspired by Humble Place, a residence for Ugandan children in need…

New Museum of Contemporary Art, Today 11am–9pm; Tomorrow - Sun 11am–6pm; Wed 11am–6pm.Ending: Sun Sep 30 11am–6pm235 Bowery (at Prince St)
At this holograph exhibit, kids will puzzle over art that displays 3-D images on 2-D surfaces. Don’t miss Ed Ruscha’s series of holograms that sets the phrase The End on an exciting variety of backgrounds and in different depths…

Lower Manhattan organizations present hundreds of free events—from walks and games to all manner of arts performances—at various waterside venues. Past performers include Patti Smith, Laurie Anderson and the New York City Opera…

Pier 40, Today 5pm, 5pm–7pm, 7pm; Sat - Sun 9am, 5pm–6pm, 7pm. Ending: Sun Oct 14 5pm–7pmW Houston St (at the Hudson River)
The New York City Downtown Boathouse offers complimentary kayaking every weekend through October at three Hudson River docks. No need to make a reservation; just walk right up and wait in (a bit of a) line. Never kayaked before?…

New Museum of Contemporary Art, Today 11am–9pm; Tomorrow - Sun 11am–6pm; Wed 11am–6pm.Ending: Sun Jul 29 11am–6pm235 Bowery (at Prince St)
Kids who want to stop and smell the roses will have to make do with staring in awe at acclaimed German artist Isa Genzken's 28-foot-tall sculpture of a single bud, which stands as a tribute to New York City.

Children's Museum of Manhattan, Today - Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–7pm; Sun 10am–5pm; Tue - Wed 10am–5pm. Ongoing212 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway)
Artist and full-time CMOM employee Jamie Kim's T-shirts, emblazoned with portrait paintings based on childhood photographs of her friends, are paired with photographs of those friends wearing their own image…

New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Today - Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 1pm–5pm; Mon 10am–6pm; Tue - Wed 10am–8:30pm. Ending: Thu Jul 19 10am–6pmStephen A. Schwarzman Building (Fifth Ave at 42nd St)
If you were wondering what U.S. kids came up with for the 2012 Doodle 4 Google contest, in which participants doodled around the theme "If I could travel in time, I'd visit…," stop by the NYPL's Stokes Gallery, inside the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building…

Discovery Times Square, Today 10am–8pm; Tomorrow - Sat 10am–9pm; Sun - Wed 10am–8pm.Ongoing226 W 44th St (between Seventh and Eighth Aves)
Kids and tweens who loved the movie Spy Kids and dream of becoming secret agents themselves can experience the world of espionage at this Times Square exhibition. There’s a bounty of exciting artifacts and spy gadgets on display; kids will especially like the concealment objects, including a tube of

New York Botanical Garden, Today - Sun 10am–6pm; Tue - Wed 10am–6pm. Ending: Sun Oct 21 10am–6pmBronx River Pkwy (at Fordham Rd)
Celebrating the works and gardening passion of Impressionist master Claude Monet, the New York Botanical Garden has transformed its conservatory into a scene from Monet’s paintings—water lilies, dramatic greenery and even the façade of the artist’s house included…

Madison Square Park, Today - Wed 6am–11:59pm. Ending: Sun Sep 09 6am–11:59pm23rd to 26th Sts(between Fifth and Madison Aves)
Among its many virtues, one of our favorite city parks has some pretty cool art programming, quirkily called Mad. Sq. Art. The latest project, Pet Sounds, is a site-specific installation that will be up through the end of the summer…

Liberty Science Center, Today - Wed 9am–5pm. Ongoing222 Jersey City Blvd (between Philip and Wilson Sts)
A new version of the museum's labyrinthine Touch Tunnel is back due to popular demand. Now visitors can once again crawl through the pitch-black maze, finding their way using only their sense of touch…

Museum of Arts & Design, Today - Fri 11am–9pm; Sat - Sun 11am–6pm; Tue - Wed 11am–6pm.Ending: Sun Aug 12 11am–6pm2 Columbus Circle (at Broadway)
This fascinating exhibit showcases the work of artists who explore the ephemeral nature of life and art by using such humble materials as dirt, dust, ashes and sand…

Rubin Museum of Art, Today 11am–5pm; Tomorrow 11am–10pm; Sat - Sun 11am–6pm; Mon 11am–5pm; Wed 11am–7pm. Ongoing150 W 17th St (at Seventh Ave)
The newest exhibit at the Rubin keeps youngsters in mind: The collection introduces kids to the region's artwork, rife with symbols, figures and elements not typically found in Western art…

Sony Wonder Technology Lab, Today - Sat 9:30am–5:30pm; Tue - Wed 9:30am–5:30pm. Ongoing550 Madison Ave, Sony Plaza (at 56th St)
At this cool exhibit, kids stand in front of the camera and do their best booty shake and hand jive. Then, they choose an avatar and watch as the character performs their unique moves.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Today 10:30am–8:30pm; Tomorrow 10:30am–8pm; Sat - Mon 10:30am, 10:30am–5:30pm, 8:30pm; Wed 10:30am, 10:30am–5:30pm, 8:30pm. Ending: Thu Aug 30 10:30am–8pm11 W 53rd St (between Fifth and Sixth Aves)
Though rather esoteric in scope, this show of contemporary art that "explores the material qualities of language" has some exciting works that are bound to captivate young art lovers, including an airbrushed, rainbow-colored open book by Tauba Auerbach and Robert Smithson's A Heap of Language…

Museum of the Moving Image, Today 10:30am–5pm; Tomorrow 10:30am–8pm; Sat - Sun 10:30am–7pm; Tue - Wed 10:30am–5pm. Ending: Sun Sep 23 10:30am–8pm36-01 35th Ave (at 37th St)
The Museum of the Moving Image shines the spotlight on the talents of makeup artist Rick Baker, the creator of all the aliens, creatures and fantastical props in the iconic Men in Black film series—including the forthcoming Men in Black 3, out May 25…

Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Today 11am–9pm; Tomorrow 11am–5pm; Sat - Sun 10am–5pm; Mon 11am–5pm. Ending: Mon Sep 10 11am–5pm215 Centre St (between Grand and Howard Sts)
Families can't help but enjoy the diverse works on display in this exhibition, which features contemporary Chinese and Chinese-American photographers' takes on America, from sumptuous shots of Alabama to images of stark landscapes and banal suburbia…

Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Today 11am–9pm; Tomorrow 11am–5pm; Sat - Sun 10am–5pm; Mon 11am–5pm. Ongoing215 Centre St (between Grand and Howard Sts)
The permanent exhibit highlighting the Chinese diaspora in America is slightly text-heavy, but there are plenty of interactive features to keep the kids engaged…

Riverside Park, Sat - Sun 10am–5pm. Ending: Sun Oct 14 10am–5pmRiverside Dr (between 72nd and 158th Sts)
The New York City Downtown Boathouse offers complimentary kayaking every weekend through October at three Hudson River docks. No need to make a reservation; just walk right up and wait in (a bit of a) line. Never kayaked before?…

Alley Pond Environmental Center, Sun 10:30am–12:30pm; Jul 21 10:30am–12:30pm. 228-06 Northern Blvd (near Cross Island Pkwy)
Mini science lovers should head to the Alley Pond Environmental Center for a 90-minute investigation of the natural world. The group will answer pressing environmental questions and learn about the environment with cool (and easy) experiments and tests…

Whitney Museum of American Art, Today 11am–6pm; Tomorrow 1pm–9pm; Sat - Sun 11am–6pm; Wed 11am–6pm. Ending: Sun Sep 30 11am–6pm945 Madison Ave (at 75th St)
Visitors looking for a sneak preview into the world of artist Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who's getting a full-treatment retrospective here in July, are in for a treat…

Nederlander Theatre, Tomorrow 8pm; Sat 2pm, 8pm; Sun 3pm; Mon - Tue 7:30pm; Wed 2pm, 7:30pm. Ongoing208 W 41st St (between Broadway and Eighth Ave)
The 1992 Disney film gets the stage treatment in a new musical set during the Newsboy Strike of 1899…

Central Park, Hans Christian Andersen Statue at Conservatory Water, Sat 11am–noon. Ending: Sat Sep 29 11am–noon74th St (at Fifth Ave)
This outdoor storytime has been entertaining tots for over 40 years. Every Saturday morning throughout the summer, a different yarn-weaver drops by to hold little ones enrapt. Ages 6 and up.

Children's Museum of Manhattan, Sun 10am, 3pm–1pm, 5pm; Mon - Wed 10am–4:30pm. Ending: Sat Jul 14 10am–4:30pm212 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway)
Let your little designers express themselves with their very own hip headwear at this creative workshop series. All ages.

Children's Museum of Manhattan, Sat 10am–4:30pm. 212 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway)
All the world's a stage at this creative workshop for young theater fans. Kids will get to build their own mini Broadway sets based on stories of their choosing—maybe even original ones! All ages.

Canal Park Playhouse, Sat - Sun 1pm, 4pm. Ending: Sun Jul 15 4pm508 Canal St (between Greenwich and Washington Sts)
In this musical re-imagining of The 1001 Arabian Nights, children meet Sarazad, a shy nine-year-old girl who loves to escape to a world of books, story-telling and imaginary friends…

Lefferts Historic House, Sun 2pm, 3pm. Ending: Sun Aug 26 3pmFlatbush Ave (at Empire Blvd)
Kids are invited to gather under the big tree at Lefferts Historic House to hear international stories and songs performed by resident storyteller Tammy Hall…

Sponsored by Disney, SummerStage’s children’s series hits all five boroughs with tons of performances throughout the summer…

Children's Museum of the Arts, Today - Fri noon–6pm; Sat - Sun 10am–5pm; Mon noon–5pm; Wed noon–5pm. Ending: Sun Sep 30 10am–5pm103 Charlton St (between Hudson and Greenwich Sts)
At CMA's latest exhibition, kids' artwork—and the arts programs that foster children's creativity—is front and center…

All throughout the summer and well into September, Riverside Park Fund will host dozens of events for all ages along the beautiful Hudson River…

JCC in Manhattan, Sun noon–4pm. Ending: Sun Jul 29 noon–4pm334 Amsterdam Ave (at 76th St)
The Big Apple has some great public play spaces, but the JCC’s is tops—and not just because it’s nine stories above street level. Every Sunday in July, the UWS institution opens its 3,000-square-foot playground to nonmembers…

Governors Island, Sat - Sun 10am–7pm. Ending: Mon Sep 03 10am–7pmGovernors Island
Next time you and your crew find yourselves on Governors Island, head to Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center to catch this summer-long, design-centric show mounted by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum…

American Museum of Natural History, Today - Wed 10am–5:45pm. OngoingCentral Park West (at 79th St)
AMNH's latest blockbuster explores the natural phenomenon of light-producing organisms, from summer's fireflies to aquatic creatures that live in the depths of the ocean…

MoMA PS1 , Today - Mon noon–6pm. Ending: Sat Sep 08 noon–6pm22-25 Jackson Ave (at 46th Ave)
Taking up residence in MoMA PS1's two courtyards this summer is a visitor named Wendy…

South Street Seaport, Pier 17, Sun 7pm. Ending: Sun Aug 12 7pmFulton St (at Water St)
Hands-down the best thing to do as a family on a summer Sunday night, Water Taxi's Audubon naturalist–led, 90-minute eco-cruise takes seafarers to one of three locales this summer: the Brother Islands, at the mouth of Long Island Sound (June 24, July 1, 15, 29 and Aug 12); Hoffman and Swinburne isla

Central Park, Sun 3pm–6pm. 59th St to 110th St (from Fifth Ave to Eighth Ave)
This event boasts the most jam-packed lineup of this year’s SummerStage Family Days; plus, it’s headlined by kindie group Justin Robers & The Not Ready for Naptime Players, who will sing about everything from snow days to trick or treating…

Hudson River Park at Pier 84, Sat 11am–4pm; Aug 18 11am–4pm. 44th St (at the Hudson River)
Hudson River Park knows that the best way to interest young New Yorkers in conservation is to make it fun: this fest packs a punch with over ten educational stations manned by environmental scientists and participating organizations including The New York Aquarium and Cornell’s Lost Ladybug Project.

Children's Museum of Manhattan, Tomorrow - Sun 11am, noon–11:40am, 12:40pm; Mon - Wed 10am–5pm. Ongoing212 W 83rd St (between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway)
City kids get an inside look at the Icelandic singer Bjork's imaginative world through an ongoing series of musical experiences, science experiments and dance workshops in "Biophelia." The workshops run through the end of December; check CMOM's website for scheduling details…

Governors Island, Sat - Sun 11am, 2pm–12:30pm, 3:30pm. Ending: Sun Jul 08 2pm–3:30pmGovernors Island
Families will learn all about the form and function of illuminated letters, intricate designs used to decorate text that date back to the medieval and Renaissance periods…

Prospect Park Audubon Center, Sat 1pm, 3pm; Sun 2pm. Ending: Sun Aug 26 2pmenter at Ocean Ave(and Lincoln Rd)
Aspiring anglers are taught fishing techniques, safety tips and catch-and-release tactics to keep their fishing expeditions animal-friendly. Spots are first-come, first-served, and kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free. Ages 15 and under. 

Wave Hill, Sat - Sun 10am–1pm. W 249th St (at Independence Ave)
Kids can explore the unique art of calligraphy with Chinese calligrapher Viviane Chen. Using fluffy brushes with watery, washable sumi-e ink, you and your little artists will have the chance to make a scenic painting of a waterscape on rice paper. Free with grounds admission. Ages 4 and up.

Discovery Times Square, Today 10am–8pm; Tomorrow - Sat 10am–9pm; Sun - Wed 10am–8pm.Ending: Sun Aug 26 10am–8pm226 W 44th St (between Seventh and Eighth Aves)
One of the most significant archaeological finds of all time, the authentic Terracotta Warriors return to NYC in this exhibition, produced in cooperation with the Chinese Institute…

Queens Museum of Art, Sun 1:30pm–4pm. Flushing Meadows–Corona Park (near 111th St and 49th Ave entrance)
To celebrate the recent launch of the museum's latest exhibition "Caribbean: Crossroads of the World," families are invited to tour the diverse exhibition consisting of ethnic costumes, paintings and photos…

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Sat 9:30am–11:15am; Aug 04 9:30am–11:15am. Pier 83 (W 42nd St at the Hudson River)
Circle Line is offering a series of kids' cruises this summer, each one taking place on the first Saturday of the month through August…

Brooklyn Museum, Sat 5pm–11pm. 200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave)
At this Target First Saturday, families will have one final opportunity to see–for free–the museum's Keith Haring exhibition, closing the following day…

Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society, Sat - Sun 10am–5:30pm; Mon - Wed 10am–5pm. Ending: Mon Sep 03 10am–5pm2300 Southern Blvd (at Fordham Rd)
This summer, the Bronx Zoo has put together a conservation-themed "safari" that lets families take in fauna of a very unusual kind: Each one of the exotic animals on view—lemurs, rhinos, flamingoes, gorillas and a giraffe—is made of Legos, the hard work of several master builders…

New York Transit Museum, Sun 11am–4pm; Jul 22 11am–4pm. Boerum Pl (at Schermerhorn St)
NYC's subway system is an elaborate and fascinating operation with lots of history behind it. Both you and your kids will learn a thing or two from Paula, a costumed storyteller who will guide you through the work of the 1940s signal tower operator…

 Activities for Teens:
High 5 Tickets to the Arts is dedicated to making the arts affordable for teens. Through High 5, teens ages 13 to 18 can buy $5 tickets to the best of New York City dance, music, theater and visual arts events all year round. For every eligible High 5 teen, they are allowed one non-teen such as an adult or child at the same discount price. To purchase tickets for one of the shows you can call (212) 750-0555, go in person 520 8thAvenue, Suite 321 (3rd floor) or visit their website: http://www.high5tix.org. Please also visit their Event Calendar for a complete listing of events!

 Here are some shows playing this weekend:
HAMLET:
FREE THEATER IN CENTRAL PARK! (JUNE 23RD—JULY 15)

A young prince finds himself in the middle of duel. His family and friends look on, laughing carelessly. Somewhere nearby, the girl he loves lies buried in a fresh grave. These will be the prince's last breaths, his last thoughts. The rest is silence. 
Please Note: These performances are FREE and outdoors—no ticket required! Bring a blanket, a picnic, a friend and enjoy the show!
Enter at 77th Street & Central Park West; the performance is on the lawn to your right.
Hamlet runs from June 23rd—July 15, Saturdays and Sundays, all performances at 2:00 p.m.
Visit www.boomerangtheatre.org for more!
DATE
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 to Sun, Jul 15, 2012
2:00 PM
ORGANIZATION
Boomerang Theatre Company
VENUE
Various
BARGEMUSIC:
SUMMER CONCERTS!
Since 1977, Bargemusic has presented chamber music in an unlikely and startlingly beautiful venue -- a floating barge at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Both established and emerging musicians perform at Bargemusic on a small stage with the dramatic backdrop of the East River and lower Manhattan skyline. Visitwww.bargemusic.org for more!
DATE
Thu, May 31, 2012 to Fri, Aug 31, 2012
8:00 PM
ORGANIZATION
Bargemusic
VENUE
Bargemusic
Barge at Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn
A or C to High St.
NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS:
TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND (SUMMER SEASON)

With its ever-changing “menu” of plays, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes! The audience is fully part of the act, deciding the order that these plays are performed. Each week, these plays shift as ensemble members add new plays to the existing body of work, creating a always-different performance! 
DATE
Thu, May 31, 2012 to Sat, Sep 29, 2012
10:30 PM
ORGANIZATION
New York Neo-Futurists
VENUE
Kraine Theater
85 E. 4th St., (bet. 2nd and 3rd Ave.)
L to 3rd Ave. (E. 4th St.)