Activities
THURS, JUNE 15
FRI, JUNE 16
CROSS-STITCH CIRCLE: NewYork Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street; (212) 873– 3400; nyhistory.org; 3:30 pm; Free with museum admission of $19 adults, $6 children ages 5-12. Beginning cross stitchers and younger children will learn the basic stitch and create a bookmark. More seasoned stitchers and older children and adults make a handcrafted gift for someone.
LITTLE NEW-YORKERS: NewYork Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street; (212) 873– 3400; nyhistory.org; 3:30 pm; Free with museum admission. Held in the cozy Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library, this program introduces New York and American history to the littlest New Yorkers with ageappropriate readings and engaging handson activities. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
“SWEETEE:” The Ford Studio at the Pershing Square Signature Theatre Center, 480 W. 42nd St. between Ninth and Tenth avenues; (212) 279–4200; www.ticketcentral.com; 8 pm; $65. The musical is the story of an outcast minister, a young street singer, and a band of orphans in the depression-era South. As they struggle to make music and find their place in a world amid bigotry and poverty, a tale emerges of spiritual triumph in the face of and racism.
SAT, JUNE 17 FLY FISHING: Orvis, 489 Fifth Ave. at E. 40th Street; (212) 369–0300; www.orvis.com/newyorkcity; 10 am to noon; Free. Join expert instructors from Orvis for lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging, equipment will be provided; registration is required. For older teens. H ISTORY DET EC T I V E BRIEFCASE FOR FAMILIES: New-
York Historical Society DiMenna Children’s History Museum, 170 Central Park West at West 77th Street; (212) 873–3400; nyhistory.org; 11 am to 5 pm; Free with Museum Admission. Calling all history detectives! Check out a History Detective briefcase on our fourth floor to accompany you on your visit, and start exploring our expansive new Luce Center. Each free briefcase provides a variety of fun, interactive family centered challenges. At the end of your visit, simply return it! “THE SPACE PIRATE PUPPY MUSICAL:” The Kraine Theater, 85 East Fourth St. and Second Avenue; (212) 460–0982; www.horsetrade.info/ the-kraine-theater; Noon; $15. Earth has gone to the dogs, the humans have disappeared, and the Space Pirates are about to invade. Join the Dogstar Fleet on an intergalactic musical mission to seek the knowledge of the Oracle and save the planet Earth!
SUN, JUNE 18 FRESHWATER FISHING: Dana Discovery Center Central Park, 110th St. between Fifth and Lenox Avenues; (212) 628–2345; 2 pm to 4 pm; Free. Catch-and-release fishing is a great way
to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home. Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways. Recommended for ages 8 years and older.
MON, JUNE 19 WEE STUDIO : Children’s Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton St. at Hudson Street; (212) 274–0986; www.cmany.org; 10:45 am to noon; $25 per family up to 5 ($15 per family for members). Music time! Story time! Art time! Teaching artists for an art-filled drop-in session when the museum is closed for general hours.
TUES, JUNE 20 SUMMER GARDEN CONCERT: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 E. 61st Street; (212) 838– 6878; 6 pm to 7:30 pm; $15 ($5 children under 12; free to children under 1). Family friendly live music in the garden. Toma Iliev, a graduate of the Juilliard School, will enchant with a historically informed performance on Baroque and classical violin. Historic wooden toys will be placed in the garden after the concert for children to play with. Museum tour and complimentary beverages included.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2017
Manhattan. 2 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10011 A new day care center for children ages two to five will open its door for 2017/2018 school year. The 8
June 15 – June 28, 2017
center will be offering enhanced academic programs, dance/ movement, languages, sports, and art classes. The specific disciplines will be finalized based on the enrollment and the selection made
by the parents. For information and application please contact our Main office at 212-938-1223 ext. 112 vborsen@lifeadjustmentcenter.com
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