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This summer, London artist Chris Long is celebrating childhood with This is Fun, a solo show at gallery hanahou featuring his new original works of children in their natural environments. With bright acrylics, Chris captures the exuberant feelings of children when adults have stepped out of the picture and kids are free to be themselves. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Three days of animation: Best of the Ottawa International Animation Festival 60min Fri, Jul 25 at 2, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15pm Animation Weekend opens with Lapsus (pictured) from Argentina, about a curious nun; John and Karen, about the romantic complications of a British polar bear; and I Met the Walrus, an Academy Award-nominated film. Animation Block Party 1 90min Sat, Jul 26 at 2, 6:50pm Experimental works and music videos include Air, an abstract collage of smoking; Illuminant, a stop-motion animation made up of photographs; andOne Skin (pictured). Animation Block Party 2 90min Sat, Jul 26 at 4:30, 9:15pm Features Guy Talk, in which dude mice talk smack about ladies on a plane; the inventive Teat Beat of Sex, a take on sex exclusively from a woman's perspective; and Hot Dog by celebrated NYC animator Bill Plympton. Animation Block Party 3 90min Sun, Jul 27 at 2, 6:50pm A secret agent attempts to rescue a child's goldfish in Operation Fish, while Goobees exposes the dark side of candy manufacturing, and two superheroes share a drink in a Gotham bar in Batman and Wolverine. Animation Block Party 4 90min Sun, Jul 27 at 4:30, 9:15pm Everyone's favorite packing material has its day in Fantaisie in Bubblewrap,while Whoopi Goldberg's eyebrows go AWOL in Whoopi's Eyebrows, and a pear and apple discuss life in the fridge in Fresh Fruit. For tickets and more information visit www.bam.org
Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Join us for City of Water Day at Governors Island On Saturday, July 26th, paddlers, sailors, mariners and landlubbers from all over are converging on Governors Island for a celebration of our city and its waterfront! Come to the island by free ferry, kayak, boat or canoe and enjoy fishing, walking tours, music, historic boats, paddling and food. Visit us at http://www.waterwire.net for more information Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
WITH THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY AND COASTAL MARINE RESOURCE CENTER FREE! Find out what lives in the waters under the Manhattan Bridge! Join experts from the Coastal Marine Resource Center and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy as we use a 30-foot seining net to catch fish and other remarkable East River creatures. Families and kids can take a good look at the fish before we release them back to their homes and keep a tally of our catch. We provide field guides, identification keys, and plenty of fun to go around. Space is available for 30 kids plus their parents/guardians. To reserve a place, call Kara Gilmour, Education and Stewardsh Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
Cinderella Samba, performed by Puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Set in the lush landscape of Brazil, the updated fairy tale finds Cinderella and her Prince in a Samba contest at the Carnival Ball. “The music is certainly infectious,” according to the NY Times. Puppet-Making Workshop 12:30 PM Eastchester Playground Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Join us for City of Water Day at Governors Island
On Saturday, July 26th, paddlers, sailors, mariners and landlubbers from all over are converging on Governors Island for a celebration of our city and its waterfront! Come to the island by free ferry, kayak, Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
WITH THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY AND COASTAL MARINE RESOURCE CENTER Read more » Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Second Annual Fort Greene PAINT OUT Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 12\:00 p.m. - 5\:00 p.m. Brooklyn Come to the second annual Fort Greene community-based art day. The day includes FREE arts & crafts and group mural painting for children, teenagers, and adults. Local NYC artists lead participants in arts & crafts and mural painting. Rain date\: Sunday, July 27, 12\:00 p.m. to 3\:00 p.m. Location\: Fort Greene Park (DeKalb Avenue & Cumberland Street). On the hill adjacent to the Visitor’s Center, overlooking the tennis courts. Directions by subway\: C to Lafayette St or B/Q/R/M to DeKalb Avenue URL\: http\://nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events.php?id=12... Start: 11:30 am
End: 10:37 pm
CITY PARK KIDS PRESENTS CINDERELLA SAMBA! PUPPET THEATRE Saturday, July 26 (Puppet Making Workshop to follow show at 12:30AM) Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Second Annual Fort Greene PAINT OUT Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brooklyn Come to the second annual Fort Greene community-based art day. The day includes FREE arts & crafts and group mural painting for children, teenagers, and adults. Local NYC artists lead participants in arts & crafts and mural painting. Rain date: Sunday, July 27, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Fort Greene Park (DeKalb Avenue & Cumberland Street). On the hill adjacent to the Visitor’s Center, overlooking the tennis courts. Directions by subway: C to Lafayette St or B/Q/R/M to DeKalb Avenue URL: http://nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events.php?id=12... Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
July 26 Animæ in the Park with Greg Martin Kids go on a treasure hunt around the grounds of the Park and collect organic objects then work together to create an animated stop-motion movie using a digital camera. Saturday Sculpture Workshops are held Saturdays, May 10 - September 27 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (rain or shine) Workshops are offered in the education area at Socrates Sculpture Park on a drop in basis. Participants work with a new artist each week, exploring diverse and innovative art mediums. In 1990, Socrates Sculpture Park founded the Education Program, offering a variety of innovative classes and activities for children. The goal of the Park's Education Program is to provide an exciting and stimulating curriculum that teaches practical skills for building confidence and a sense of personal achievement. The unique setting of Socrates Sculpture Park provides children with the opportunity to explore their creative talents in an outdoor setting. visit www.socratessculpturepark.org
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Queens Farm Museum July 25, 26 and 27 30th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow http://www.queensfarm.org/events.html New York City 's oldest and largest powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available. Admission: Adults $9.00 (all weekend pass $15.00), children: $4.00 (age 12 and under) (all weekend pass $5.00) Performance Times Friday 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Gates open at 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Third Annual Southern Queens Gospelfest Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 3\:00 p.m. - 7\:00 p.m. Queens A festival of soulful sounds, this show will spotlight talented choirs and gospel singers from the community of Baisley Pond Park and others. Bring a folding chair or blanket. Arts & crafts and face painting will be available for free. Location\: Rockaway Boulevard between Sutphin Avenue and Baisley Boulevard http\://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events.php?i... Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Third Annual Southern Queens Gospelfest Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Queens A festival of soulful sounds, this show will spotlight talented choirs and gospel singers from the community of Baisley Pond Park and others. Bring a folding chair or blanket. Arts & crafts and face painting will be available for free. Location: Rockaway Boulevard between Sutphin Avenue and Baisley Boulevard http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events.php?i... Start: 5:30 pm
Free Family Disco Party @ THE MOXIE SPOT! THE MOXIE SPOT will host a Free Family Disco Party complete with mirror ball and hula skirts. For those still in the city over the Summer it will be a great place to have a bite to eat and get your groove on with your kids. The party will start at 5:30pm on Saturdays, and will be held on THE MOXIE SPOT's second floor. Disco Necklace making will be available in addition to the normally available toys, games and arts and crafts. More relaxed dining and hanging out will still be available on the first floor. Contact person: Nat Rubin 718-923-9710, 917-865-8460 themoxiespot@gmail.com Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Enjoy a free comedy show from COMEDY'S HIPPEST MOM!!! SATURDAY, JULY 26 Comedian and mom JANE CONDON lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, but don't hold it against her... she's still a nice person. She has two boys, otherwise everything's fine. Since she's from a blue-collar town in Massachusetts, she likes to make fun of Greenwich and she loves to tell stories about her misadventures (mostly survival tales) with her boys. Named 1 of 10 Comedy Best Bets in Back Stage's annual comedy issue (2001) http://www.winterhillmusic.com.au/nylaughs/ | ||
The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)
