This weekend in NYC - how Curious George really saved the day, Sid the Science Kid and jazz, baby! Just remember to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday for Daylight Savings Time.

Hear
Putumayo Kids Jazz Playground Concert
A great antidote to cringe-inducing children’s music. The Putumayo Kids’ Jazz Playground Concert Tour hits NYC this weekend. The Jazz Playground album is the first jazz album for the family from Putumayo Kids, a children’s music label dedicated to introducing kids to music from around the world. This Saturday’s show at the Scholastic store features Oran Etkin performing a selection of international jazz songs. (The Israeli-born Etkin has earned high praise from The New York Times’ jazz critic Ben Ratliff.) True family entertainment.
When: Sat. 3/13 at 11am and 1pm. Free but reservations are required. Call 212-389-3800 to reserve spots. (All ages)
Where: The Scholastic Store’s auditorium, 557 B’way (bet. Prince and Spring Sts.). Stroller entrance at 130 Mercer St.)

See
“Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey”
The Jewish Museum
Illustrator H.A. Rey and his wife, Margret, an author and artist, brought Curious George to America 70 years ago. This exhibit chronicles the Reys’ incredible back story: their dramatic escape from the Nazis, their subsequent survival and the creation of the world’s most famous monkey. The Jewish Museum’s exhibition opening Sunday features nearly 80 original drawings and watercolors; many of the works are on display for the first time. The exhibition also includes an interactive, touch-screen timeline, preparatory dummy books, a reading room and H.A.’s journals detailing the Reys’ journey to freedom.
When: Opens Sun. 3/14; free with the price of admission.
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St., 212-423-3200, thejewishmuseum.org.

Go
Sid the Science Kid Family Day
New York Hall of Science
Come meet Sid, the star of the PBS KIDS show. “Super fab lab investigations,” a meet-and-greet with Sid and special screenings of the show are all part of the day’s events.
When: Sat. 3/13 (and Sun. 3/21). Super fab lab investigations run from 10am-5pm. The meet-and-greet with Sid is from 10am-4pm, and the Sid screenings are at 11:30am, 2 and 3pm. Free with the price of admission. Tickets available at the museum and 48 hours in advance at nysci.org.
Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Queens, 718-699-0005.

Do
New York Theatre Ballet’s Cinderella
Known for its family dance programs in an intimate setting, NYTB presents the beloved story of Cinders and her socially-challenged step-sisters.
When: Sat. 3/13 and Sun. 3/14, 11am, 1 and 3:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. (Ages 3 and up)
Where: French Institute/Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (bet. Park and Mad. Aves.)

Check out
New York Family’s Camp Fairs
It’s not too late to learn about summer camp options. New York Family magazine is hosting more camp fairs this weekend. Directors from more than 40 camps - day camps and sleepaway camps - will be on hand. (Camps are for kids ages 3-13.)
When: Sat. 3/13, noon to 3pm, on the UES and Sun. 3/14, 2-5pm) on the UWS. Free.
Where: UES - Lycee Francais de New York, 505 E. 75th St. and York Ave.
UWS - Rodeph Sholom Middle School, 168 W. 79th St. (bet. Columbus and Amsterdam Aves.)

Remember: the clocks!

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