Arts & Entertainment
Where to Go with the Kids: Feb. 7 to 13
A listing of Prospect Heights-area events for kids of all ages.
Every week we will give you the lowdown on kids events in Prospect Heights as well a selection from North Park Slope and South Fort Greene.
Monday, Feb. 7
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10:30 a.m.
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$20
A celebration of multi-cultural sharing, in honor of African-American History Month. "How the Turtle Got Its Shell" and two other African folktales are woven into the shadow puppet adventures of a little girl and her animal friends.
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village School, 50 Jefferson Ave., near Franklin Ave.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
11:30 & 2:30
, for 5 and under
Explore art, science and culture in a wacky, fun and exciting way.
Wednesday, Feb. 9
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
11:30
, for 5 and under
Investigate the world of natural science with hand-on activities.
Thursday, Feb. 10
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Thursday, February 10, 2011, 11:30 and 2:30
, for 5 and under
Travel to far away places in your imagination by listening to tales from around the world.
3:30 p.m.
Free for teens
Love Bites: Teen Valentine’s Party
Refreshments, giveaways, and special guest author Cynthia Leitich Smith who will talk about the third book in her supernatural romantic thriller series, Blessed. Second Floor Meeting Room.
$20
Music Together's internationally acclaimed music and movement program uses
songs, rhythms, dances, and instrument jams to expose your child to a wide
variety of musical styles while fostering the bond between parent/caregiver and
child (0 to 5 years old).
Ft. Greene South Oxford Space location (138 South Oxford St. near Hanson Pl.)
6 to 10 p.m.
$50
Dinner and a Movie
Drop-off childcare, pizza dinner for children and a tot-friendly movie
186 Underhill Ave tel. 718.399.6923
$19.95
Design you own Mug or T-Shirt
Workshop was last weekend but, you can still design a mug or t-shirt for Valentine's Day. Do artwork at home and drop your art to Livie & Boo any time before Feb 11th and artwork will be put on a mug or t-shirt by the company Poloppo; phone 1-877-396-4863 for more details.
613 vanderbilt Ave at St. Marks place
4 p.m.
Free for tweens
Chess Club in the Youth Wing
Saturday, Feb. 12
1 p.m.
Free
Carnegie Kids presents the ' irrepressible, genre-defying sound has earned them an avid following-not just in their native New York, but throughout the United States and beyond. Their interactive, energetic show will take children on a musical journey around and outside America, through storytelling and song.
Audubon Center,
12 and 3 p.m.
Free
Great Backyard Bird Count
Search for your favorite "backyard birds."
near the Ocean Avenue/Lincoln Road entrance
Lefferts House,
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Kids Free
Early American Crafts & Games
Kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
11:00 a.m.
Free
Story Time: Cheryl Willis Hudson
Cheryl Willis Hudson is vice president and editorial director of Just Us Books, an independent publisher of black-interest books for children and young adults. She has written many books for children. In her new book "My Friend Maya Loves to Dance," a young narrator tells readers about her friend Maya, who absolutely loves to dance, but wants her friends to dance, too. As part of our ongoing celebration of Black History Month, Greenlight is honored to host Cheryl to present a story of creativity and friendship among children of all kinds
Free
Valentines Ball for the entire family
Craft Valentines and enjoy storytime with your littlest sweetheart
186 Underhill Ave tel. 718.399.6923
Sunday, Feb. 13
11 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Free
Arty Facts: "Powerful Forces". Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor. Explore the strong statues and mighty paintings that the Museum has to offer. Each day’s program is a variation on the monthly theme.
Audubon Center,
12 and 3 p.m.
Free
Great Backyard Bird Count, Search for your favorite "backyard birds."
Lefferts House,
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Kids Free
Early American Crafts & Games
Kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
11:00 a.m.
Free
On Sunday mornings, wonderful performers keep babies and toddlers under 3 years old entertained with stories, songs, and interactive performance. Fiona Bloom is a music industry maven hailing from London, and a great neighbor and storyteller. Today, Fiona reads stories for the littlest booklovers with her inimitable enthusiasm and irresistible English accent.
686 Fulton St., Fort Greene
3 p.m.
$10, adults, children (under 14), $5
Create a love for Jazz in your children! Watch as they are taken on a musical and fun-filled trip by Raven Williams and Q Jazz Express into the world of musical instruments and the origins of Jazz. Refreshmants, Raffles and Fun!
Call 718-638-7625 for tickets
300 Vanderbilt Ave.
