A little Ailey, an early Nutcracker, a pre-Thanksgiving feast, a pop-up celebration and an Elmo library card. Hey, his show did just turn 40.

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CMOM’s Ailey Day of Dance
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is hosting an Ailey Day of Dance. Members of Ailey II (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s second company) will lead workshops teaching kids basic movements and exercises. Ailey II dancers will also perform an excerpt from Isba (choreographed by the great Alvin Ailey) a ritualistic celebration of courtship and marriage with African tribal influences.
When: Sat., 11/14. Dance workshops at 2 & 3:15pm. Isba duet performances at 2:35 & 3:50pm. Free with the price of admission, which is $10. Sign up for workshops one hour before start time at the Visitor Info. Desk. Tickets for performances are distributed one hour before showtimes at the Visitor Info. Desk.
(Ages 5 and up)
Where: CMOM, 212 W. 83rd St. cmom.org.

See
Dances Patrelle’s The Yorkville Nutcracker
Get your Nutcracker fix a little early. Check out an excerpt from Dances Patrelle’s The Yorkville Nutcracker at the Barnes & Noble on 86th and Lex. The beloved holiday classic is set in 1895 NYC. Dancers will be in full costume and available to meet and greet store visitors.
When: Sun., 11/15, 4pm; free. (All ages)
Where: Barnes & Noble, 150 E. 86th St. at Lex.

Go
Pop-up Celebration
Books of Wonder is hosting its fourth annual Pop-up Celebration honoring pop-ups and other books created through the art of paper engineering. Front and center will be seven authors, illustrators and paper engineers. The book line-up includes The Sound of Music, the three buggy pop-ups (Snow Bugs, School bugs, The Big Bug Book), Christmas Tree in a Box and A Pop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes. Unfortunately, the king of pop-up, Robert Sabuda, had to bow out of this year’s event, but Books of Wonder is selling signed copies of his books.
When: Sat., 11/14, noon-2pm; free.
Where: Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th St., (212) 989-3270, booksofwonder.com.

Eat
Susie’s Supper Club
The online meal delivery service for busy NY families (and those of us too lazy to cook!) is having a tasting party on the UES. Sample some of Susie’s fall favorites: butternut squash pizzas, sweet potato fritters, apple pie bars and veggie soup shots plus cocktails and more. Nutritional counseling available. Kids can decorate cupcakes and learn some healthy eating basics with fun props.
When: Sat., 11/4, 2-5pm; free. RSVP to rsvp@susiessupperclub.com. Free.
Where: 103 E. 75th St.

Visit
BPL’s Sesame Street Family Day
A three-month long exhibit honoring Sesame Street’s big 4-0 kicks off this Saturday with Family Fun Day at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library. Festivities include Sesame Street arts ‘n’ crafts, reading activities and a screening of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. The library will be offering limited-edition, Elmo-themed library cards. America’s favorite red fuzzy guy will also put in appearances throughout the day. The special exhibit, Sesame Street: A Celebration of 40 Years of Life on the Street, features show scripts, sheet music, animal cels, behind-the-scenes photos and much more.
When: Sat., 11/4, 11am-4pm. Elmo will make appearances for 30 minutes, every hour on the hour. Free.
Where: Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. brooklynpubliclibrary.org.

The butterflies are back in town as is Harold and a certain-colored crayon. The Shake Shack goes Bavarian while an African folktale goes hip-hop. Plus Boo at the Zoo for you.

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The Butterfly Conservatory:
Butterflies Alive in Winter
Twelve years ago, The American Museum of Natural History held what was supposed to be a one-time event featuring fluttering members of the Order Lepidoptera. The exhibit proved to be so popular that AMNH has hosted an annual exhibition of live butterflies ever since, explains Hazel Davies, Manager of Living Exhibits at the museum. The Conservatory’s butterflies hail from farms in Florida, Costa Rica, Kenya, Malaysia, Ecuador and Thailand. Because the butterflies typically live only two-three weeks, the museum receives about 500 pupae (AKA replacement butterflies) per week, via DHL and FedEx no less, during the run of the exhibit. They’re released into the vivarium once they emerge. Note: dress (undress) appropriately. It’s 80 degrees inside the vivarium with 75% humidity.
When: Starts Sat. 10/10 and runs through 5/31/10. (Open daily 10am-5:45pm). Time-specific tix for exhibit include general admission: $24 adults, $18 seniors/students, $14 children (2-12). Available online at amnh.org.
Where: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St.

See
Zomo the Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth
The Hip-Hop Theater Festival brings us a modern adaptation of classic African folklore. The plot: Zomo must perform three tasks before he can receive the ultimate power from The Sky God. Set in NYC, the story leads to the celebration of hip-hop culture.
When: Fri., 10/9 at 3pm; Sat., 10/10 at 3pm; Sun., 10/11 at 1pm. $20 per ticket, available at theatermania.com. (Ages 4 and up)
Where: Ohio Theater, 66 Wooster St., bet. Spring and Broome Sts.

Eat
Shacktoberfest
The Shake Shack is honoring Oktoberfest with specials inspired by the Bavarian festival. Think sausages done Shake Shack style, Apple-Strudel- and German-Chocolate-Cake-flavored Concretes (a super dense custard shake) plus seasonal beers. The Shack’s signature burgers and fries, plus all other items on the regular menu, are also available for your consumption.
When: Now through Sun., 10/11; 11am-11pm. shakeshack.com.
Where: Madison Square Park- SE corner of Mad. Sq. Pk, near Madison Ave & E. 23rd St.
UWS - 366 Columbus Ave. at 77th St.

Do
Boo at the Zoo
For the next four weekends, the Bronx Zoo is going all out for Halloween with the Haunted Safari, mask making from recycled materials, a hay maze, bats and cats, plus more. Kids ages 3-12 who come in a wildlife costume are admitted free with an adult who is paying a full-priced admission.
When: 10/10-10/12, 10/17-10/18, 10/24-10/25 and 10/31-11/1. Check bronxzoo.com for specific activity times.
Where: Bronx Zoo, Fordham Rd. and Bronx River Parkway.

Watch
The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon
As part of its 2009-2010 Target Family Fun series, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts presents The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon, based on the book series by Crockett Johnson. The Enchantment Theatre Company’s production features life-size puppets, music, masks and magic.
When: Sun., 10/11 at 2pm. Runs approx. 50 minutes. $6 per ticket. Available online at brooklyncenteronline.org or by calling (718) 951-4500. (Ages 5 and up.)
Where: Brooklyn Ctr for the Performing Arts, Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Rd. & Hillel Place (1 block west of “The Junction.”)

Photo credit (Butterfly): AMNH\D.Finnin.

A big homecoming of sorts on the art scene. Yogis go big in the name of peace. Plus livestock in NYC. Just a typical weekend here.

See
Kandinsky
Few artists are more closely associated with the Guggenheim than the Russian-born Vasily Kandinsky; his art has been collected by the museum since its inception. So it’s fitting that the Guggenheim is mounting an exhibition of the works of this abstract art pioneer to coincide with its 50th anniversary. This exhibit represents the first full-scale retrospective of Kandinsky’s oeuvre in the U.S. since 1985.
When: Opens 9/18 and runs through 1/13/10; museum admission is $18/adults, $15/seniors and students with valid ID and free for kids under 12. The museum has pay-as-you-wish admission set-up on Saturday evenings from 5:45-7:45pm.
Where: Solomon R.Gugenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., guggenheim.org.

Do
Global Mala - Yoga for Peace
Om Shanti! Karma Kids Yoga is organizing a special children’s area for this event in Battery Park. Participants complete 108 Sun Salutations, or “mala” in Sanskrit. Yogis around the world - think Croatia, Italy and Argentina - will also be doing their 108 SSs. The purpose of the event is to demonstrate how a group can bring peace in unison through yoga.
When: Sun. 9/20, noon-3pm; suggested donation of $20 in advance, $25 the day of. Register at yoga-for-peace.org. (All ages)
When: Battery Park, Center Lawn.

Visit
27th Annual Queens County Farm
Farm in the city. Check out this traditional county fair at the Queens County Farm Museum, which boasts the “largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland” (47 acres) in NYC and is the “only working historical farm in the city.” Carnival rides, hayrides, a petting zoo, Big Apple Circus Variety acts and the Amazing Maize Maze are all part of the festivities. Other activities include competitions in livestock, produce and home crafts.
When: Sat. 9/19 and Sun. 9/20, 10am - 6pm; $7/adults and $4/kids under 12. Additional charges apply for some activities.
Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, 718-347-3276, queensfarm.org.
Accessible by subway and bus.

Watch
Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land
A fresh re-telling of J.M. Barrie’s classic about the boy in green tights and his BFFs at the Swedish Marionette Theatre in Central Park. This version is set in NYC.
When: Through 9/27, Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm (plus performances from 10/6 - 11/8); $8/adults, $5/children, reservations required. Call 212-988-9093.
cityparksfoundation.org.
Where: The Swedish Cottage, Central Park at 79th St. and West Drive just South of the Delacorte Theater.

Photo credit: Vasily Kandinsky, Improvisation 28 (second version) (Improvisation 28 [zweite Fassung]), 1912
Oil on Canvas, 43 7/8 x 63 7/8 inches (111.4 x 162.1 cm)
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Solomon R. Guggenheim Founding Collection, By gift. 37.239

The city will be even more alive than usual tonight. Many stores, including those below, will be open until 11pm with special events and activities to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out (FNO). After doing your part to stimulate the local economy, you can spend the weekend learning about the guy who basically put NYC on the map, or check out some of the city’s many Arts offerings for kids.

Baby CZ (FNO)
Carolina Zapf has just opened her first brick and mortar store to showcase her classic clothing lines for babies and children, including the luxury two-ply cashmere apparel for which she’s known. Now you can get in on the act; Zapf has launched a line of cashmere sweaters for women. Tonight, shop the fall collections and register to win a $500 shopping spree. The designer will also be on hand.
820 Madison Ave. (bet. 68th and 69th), 212-288-8030, babycz.com. (6-11pm)

Blue Tree (FNO)
Phoebe Cates’ charming UES boutique will be serving champagne and macaroons as shoppers peruse her eclectic mix of home goods, gifts, toys and kids’ clothing from around the world.
1283 Madison Ave., (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.) 212-369-2583, bluetreenyc.com. (Open until 11pm)

Destination Maternity (FNO)
Massages, reps from 7 for All Mankind, “Mama Glow” prenatal yoga sessions (6:30pm & 7:30pm) and supermodel Veronica Webb are all part of Fashion’s Night Out at Destination Maternity’s flagship store on Madison. Webb, along with yoga instructor Latham Thomas and DM’s head designer, will take part in a panel on health, beauty and fashion that will be run by Vogue Senior Editor Abigail Walch (8-9pm).
28 E. 57th St. at Madison, 212-588-0220, destinationmaternity.com.(Open until 11pm)

The Upper Breast Side (FNO)
New York’s go-to breastfeeding resource center will have a special sale for one day only. Dessert snacks will be on offer as well as goodie bags, until supplies last. Throughout the evening, lactation consultants and doulas will be mingling with guests.
135 W. 70th St., (bet. B’way and Columbus Aves.), 212-873-2653, upperbreastside.com. (Open until 11pm)

For the weekend, when you’re done giving your plastic a workout or have had it with window shopping …

See
Jemima Puddle Duck
Hudson Vagabond Puppets presents its production of Beatrix Potter’s tale of an absent-minded duck who ventures out to find a place to lay her eggs. What she finds is trouble.
When: Sat. 9/12 at 1pm & 3pm, Sun. 9/13 at 1pm; adults $15, kids $10. Tickets available at theatermania.com.
Where: The West Side YMCA’s Marjorie S. Dean Little Theater at 5 W. 63rd St. Enter on 64th St.

Visit
New Amsterdam Village
See Bowling Green Park done up like a Dutch village. It’s all in the name of celebrating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Henry Hudson when he was working for the Dutch East India Company. Wooden shoe making, glass blowing and a floral workshop are some of the craft activities set up in the village. Sample Dutch cheese, herrring and sirup waffles and check out live performances throughout the week.
When: 11am-7pm daily through 9/14; free. (All ages) Download a schedule of events at ny400.org.
Where: Bowling Green Park.

Do
New Island Festival on Governors Island
Also part of the NY400 events, the New Island Festival celebrates Dutch theater, dance and music. Events include a waterwalk, an archaeological dig,”Flying Piano” performances and a show featuring a cow that jumps through a hoop.
When: Fri. 9/11-Sun. 9/13, 11am-11pm; many of the events are free, but for others you’ll need a pass - $35 for an all-access, one-day “Passport.” For specific event times and directions, visit newislandfestival.com.
Where: Governors Island (free ferry available).

Try
WeBop! Jazz at Lincoln Center
Trial these classes which allow kids to explore jazz through movement, song, storytelling and play.
When: Sat. 9/12 11:30am (4-5 yrs) and 12:30pm (3-5 yrs); free. (Trial classes for younger children are already full.)RSVP to Xenia Rubinos at 212-258-9835.
Where: Louis Armstrong Classroom at the Irene Diamond Education Ctr. in Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, at B’way and 60th.

Create
The Jewish Museum’s Sculptural Honey Vessels Workshop
Craft a one-of-a-kind honey container in preparation for Rosh Hashanah.
When: Sun. 9/13, 12-4pm; free with museum admission. (Ages 4 and up)
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St., 212.423.3200, thejewishmuseum.org.

It may be Labor Day weekend, but there are still a few things to do around the city.

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Howl! Kids
Part of the Howl! Festival, the Lower East Side’s annual cultural arts fest, Howl! Kids offers free wall painting and sculpture classes plus various performances, including Taikoza Japanese drumming, Riverdancing and the City Parks Department’s Mobile Puppet Theater Production of Sleeping Beauty. The Downtown Orchestra Chamber will be on hand to introduce kids to instruments used in classical music.
When: Sat. 9/5 and Sun. 9/6; free (all ages). Check howlfestival.com for event times.
Where: Tompkins Square Park, bet. 7th and 10th Streets and Avenues A & B.Eat (and maybe Shop)
American Girl Grandparents’ Day
DD can take her Nana or Grandpa (and AG doll) to American Girl Place and enjoy a special meal. Then browse. So many little shoes, so little time. Commemorative pic included.
When: Sun. 9/6 at 5:30pm; $54 per person (ages 6 and up). RSVP to 1-877-247-5223.
Where: American Girl Place, 609 Fifth Ave. at 49th St., americangirl.com.

Hear
Summer HD Festival: La Boheme and more
The Metropolitan Opera wraps its Summer HD Festival, a 10-night run of productions from its Emmy- and Peabody-Award winning series, Live in HD. Watch opera under the stars. Productions are presented on a gigantic screen outside the opera house. Tonight’s featured production is Peter Grimes. La Boheme will show on Friday, Orfeo ed Euridice on Saturday, Il Trittico on Sunday and Madama Butterfly on Labor Day.
When: Thu. 9/3 - Mon. 9/7, starting nightly bet. 7:45 and 8PM; free. Check metfamilyopera.org for specific times.
Where: Lincoln Center Plaza in front of The Metropolitan Opera House. 2800 seats available.

Do
Raising Citizens: My Dream Job
As part of its Raising Citizens program, The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is hosting its My Dream Job series over Labor Day weekend. Kids and their families have the opportunity to meet NYC professionals and learn about what inspired these featured workers to pursue their chosen careers. A professional clown who has performed with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and firefighters from Station 74 are just a few of the featured guests. Check cmom.org for schedule of other professionals.
When: Fri. 9/4-Mon. 9/7; no cost on Target Free First Friday night. All other days, patrons must pay museum admission. (Ages 5 and up)
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (bet. B’way and Amst.), 212-721-1234.

Putting Woodstock in perspective …

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Kidstock
Day trip! Your kids have been hearing plenty about Woodstock. Why not show them what it was all about? (Well, the PG version.) One of the original Woodstock producers, Michael Lang, plus the Belleayre Music Conservatory bring us Kidstock in the Catskills. Uncle Rock hosts the festivities which include a performance by Paul Green’s School of Rock All-stars, the real-life inspiration for the Jack Black movie; a rock ‘n’ roll fashion show (kids should dress accordingly); a music history lesson and a kids pet poetry reading. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a pet food donation for Friends of Snuffy, a charity organization founded by music vet Mary Gormley. A way to rock on 40 years later.
When: Sun. 8/23, 1-5pm; free admission.
Where: Belleayre Mtn, 181 Galli Curci Rd, Highmount, NY (Catskills), belleayremusic.org.

Watch
Downtown Dance Festival
Ethnic, classical and contemporary dance performances from across the globe are part of the 28th annual Downtown Dance Festival. At the end of each day, audience members are invited onstage to learn choreography. This should get you in the mood for the Fame movie coming this fall.
When: Sat. 8/22 and Sun. 8/23, 1pm-4pm; free.
Where: The Lawn at Battery Park, nyc-arts.org.

See
Curious George
Hudson River Park’s RiverFlicks for Kids is showing Curious George. Will Ferrell stars as The Man in the Yellow Hat in this 2006 film. Free popcorn.
When: Fri. 8/21, dusk (about 8:30pm); free.
Where: Hudson River Park, Pier 46 (at Charles St.), hudsonriverpark.org.

Visit
Claes Oldenburg’s French Fries and Ketchup, etc.
Only a few weeks left to see pop artist Claes Oldenburg’s early sculptures at The Whitney. Highlights include his Giant BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich), French Fries and Ketchup and Soft Toilet.
When: (Until 9/6). Hrs this weekend: Fri., 1-9pm, Sat. and Sun., 11am-6pm; free with the price of museum admission.
Where: The Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave. (at 75th St.), 212-570-3600, whitney.org.

We may be over this humidity kick, but Mother Nature doesn’t appear to be on board with that. A little escapism please …

Look
CMOM’s Summer Snow?
Maybe the Martha Madigan photos of snowmen will offer some much-needed relief. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is hosting Madigan’s exhibit of pictures of snowmen in various states of melting as well as “snowmen” made of sand. Madigan’s work is part of collections at the Met, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Using Madigan’s photos as inspiration, kids can make snowman dioramas and collages.
When: Opens Sat. 8/1 (and runs through Jan. 3^rd), 10am-5pm; free with museum admission.
(Diorama making at noon, 2, 3 & 4pm. Collages from 10-11:15am).
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The Tisch Bldg, 212 W. 83^rd St. (bet. Broadway and Amsterdam), 212-721-1223, cmom.org.

Hear
Yuto Miyazawa
Japanese child rock prodigy Miyazawa will be performing at the Highline Ballroom. Named last August in the Guinness Book of World Records as “The Youngest Professional Guitarist,” Miyazawa has played at NYC hotspots B.B King Blues Club & Grill and The Cutting Room.
When: Sun., 8/2, 2pm, $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Where: The Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16^th St., (bet. 9^th and 10^th Avenues), 212-414-5994; tickets available ticketweb.com.

See & Do
Evening Stars: Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Co-produced with The Joyce Theater and River to River Festival, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company is offering three free performances. Works were choreographed specifically for this site. The late Merce Cunningham, who passed away last Sunday, was one of the masters of contemporary dance. He will be honored after Saturday’s performance with a special tribute.
When: Sat., 8/1 at 6pm & Sun., 8/2 at 2pm and 6pm; free.
Where: Rockefeller Park, 29 River Terrace (bet. Chambers and Barclay Sts.), rivertorivernyc.com.

Dance in the Park: Family Movement Workshop with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Warm up before the show Saturday with dancers from the company who will assist families in creating their own dance “events.”
When: Sat., 8/1 and Sun., 8/2 at 4pm, free; age 6 and older.
Where: Rockefeller Park, 29 River Terrace, (bet. Chambers and Barclay Sts.). Reservations requested. E-mail name and number of participants in your party to mcdcfamilyday@joyce.org.

Listen
Bilingual Buds’ “The Three Bears”
Bilingual Buds sponsors an afternoon of Mandarin Chinese storytime at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble. The classic tale will be read in both Mandarin and English.
When: Sun., 8/2, noon; free.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 1972 Broadway (at 68^th St.), bilingualbudsnyc.com.

You’re expecting out-of-town visitors (with kids), but handing them a Metrocard and a map won’t fulfill their desire to see the city.

The New Fodor’s Family guidebook, New York City with Kids, includes the best child-friendly activities for visitors (and locals in need of a few fresh ideas). Written by travel expert and mom Meryl Pearlstein, the book breaks down NYC into mini-travel guides for interests like dinosaurs (AMNH and Dinosaur Hill) or princesses (Alice’s Tea Cup and American Girl). Check out the top five lists broken down by neighborhood, freebie ideas and side trips to the other boroughs.

Here’s hoping they packed their walking shoes.

Available at randomhouse.com.

This weekend: No Hamptons? No problem.

Do
Super WHY
Celebrate the preschool series’ toy launch with a storybook reading, an interactive bingo game and coloring activities.
When: Sat. 6/13, 12-2pm.
Where: Toys ‘R’ US Times Square, Level Two, 1514 Broadway at 44th St., 646-366-8855, toysrus.com.

Go
C. Eule Dance
Enjoy a piece created in collaboration with singer/song-writer and company dancer, Michelle Vargo, followed by an interactive workshop where children will be invited onstage to experience dancing first-hand.
When: Sun. 6/14, 3pm; Free (suggested donation $15).
Where: Pier 66 Maritime, 26th St. & 12th Ave., ceuledance.org.

See
Pianist Katya Grineva
Show children the beauty and benefits of classical music at this Moscow-born pianist’s special performance.
When: Fri. 6/12, 8pm; $25-$55 (Kids under age 15 free with purchase of adult ticket).
Where: Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall, 57th St. & 7th Ave., 212-247-7800, carnegiehall.org.

Shop
Babylicious
Enter the shop’s hula hoop contest and win a prize for the craziest move.
When: Sun. 6/14, 11am.
Where: 51 Hudson St. (bet. Duane St. & Jay St.), 212-406-7440, babyliciousnyc.com.

Cybex at Albee’s
Get a sneak peek of popular European stroller brand Cybex at its U.S. debut. Pre-orders available at a discount.
When: Sat. 6/13, 9am-6pm.
Where: Albee’s, 715 Amsterdam Ave. (at 95th St.), 212-662-8902, cybex-online.com.

Go
Summer Storytelling
Enjoy stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen — this week, hear the telling of the H.C. Andersen story “The Flax” and the Haitian tale “Philamandre.”
When: Sat. 6/6, 11am-12pm; Ages 6+; Free.
Where: Central Park, 72nd St. & 5th Ave., dianewolkstein.com.

Do
Aesop Family Fable
As part of The Riverside Theatre’s annual NY Family Arts Festival, join this beat-boxed version of Aesop’s fables, with performances from Ruby Dee and FABLE. Families get to form performance teams and help bring randomly selected Aesop fables to life with only their creative voices.
When: Sat. 6/6, 3pm; Free.
Where: The Theatre of the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), 212-870-6784, theriversidechurchny.org.

Hear
Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke
This up-and-coming duo does tunes about dogs who think they are frogs and fish that fly.
When: Sun. 7/7, 11am; $15.
Where: 92Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson St., 212-601-1000, 92YTribeca.org.

See
Adventures in Action
Run, jump, fly. Experience what it feels like to surf an ocean wave, snowboard down a slope, climb a mountain and even try out a few martial arts moves in this new hands-on exhibit.
When: Sat.-Sun. 6/6-6/7, 10am-5pm; All ages.
Where: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (at St. Marks Ave.), Brooklyn, 718-735-4400, brooklynkids.org.