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Great Events for May Clockwise from left to right: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The New York Theatre Ballet, Le Vent Du Nord at Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concerts
By Emily Murphy
MR. EINSTEIN GOES TO JUNIOR HIGH MAY 3-18 [Ages 8 and up] Making Books Sing is putting on a heartwarming show called “Dear Albert Einstein.” Set in 1954, the production follows a middle school math student with a creative mind and an imaginary Einstein to help navigate the social struggles of junior high. Filled with rock ‘n’ roll, swing and classical music, this performance is a wonderful journey of self-acceptance! From $25; 10:30am, 2pm, and 7pm. 311 West 43rd Street, 646-250-1178, makingbookssing.org
MEOW! MAY 3-25 [Ages 3 and up] Join a cunning cat in his quest for greatness at “Puss in Boots.” One of Galli
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Theater’s most fun and interactive performances, the fan favorite emphasizes audience participation so your little ones can help in a journey to turn Puss’ owner, a miller’s son, into an extraordinary Prince. Children $15, Adults $20; Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. 347 West 36th Street, 212-731-0668, gallitheaterny.com
TINY DANCERS MAY 7-18 [Ages 4 months to 4 years] Tots can dance the night away at the innovative Baby Rave, a club-like party designed specifically for toddlers! Hosted by New Victory Theater, the bumping boogie night will feature a kidfriendly DJ, entrancing video projections, and funky lights. Don’t miss out on fun treats like parachutes, inflatables, and other sensory objects that create an unbeatable party atmosphere!
$15; 10:30am and 1pm. 229 West 42nd Street, 646-223-3010, newvictory.org
FOR KIDS, BY KIDS MAY 9-JUNE 18 [All Ages] Get a dose of art at the Guggenheim’s “A Year with Children 2014” exhibition. The showing features student work (whose creators range from second to sixth grade) from the museum’s artist-in-residence program, Learning Through Art. The highlighted pieces represent 11 of New York City’s public elementary schools and will be on display in Annex Level Three of the museum. Free with admission; museum hours. 1071 5th Avenue, 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org continued on page 14
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