This weekend: Happy Labor Day!
See
Charlie Hits It Big
Author Deborah Blumenthal reads from her children’s book about a guinea pig who dreams of the big time.
When: Thurs. 8/28, 3:30pm; All ages; Free.
Where: Borders, 576 2nd Ave. (at 32nd St.), borders.com.
Go
Kiddie Kabuki
Actor Bando Hirohichiro performs story of a young merchant who takes a daring voyage through a storm to fetch oranges needed for the New Year’s Celebration. Afterwards, try hands-on dance lessons.
When: Sat. 8/30, 2-3:30pm; Ages 2-12; $12 Adults, $6 Kids (advance purchase required).
Where: NYCNDA, 107 Suffolk St. (bet. Delancy & Rivington), 2nd floor, 646-334-7426, nycnda.com.
Do
Capoeira in the Park
See DanceBrasil perform the lively Afro-Brazilian dance/martial art form, then enjoy a family dance workshop to learn the basics.
When: Sun. 8/31, 1pm-3pm; All ages; Free.
Where: Great Hill, Central Park (enter at West 106th St.), 212-860-1370, centralparknyc.org.
Shop
Books of Wonder
Get up to 50-percent off kids’ hand-picked titles.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 8/28-9/2.
Where: 18 West 18th St., 212-989-3270, booksofwonder.com.