Brunch event Jazz for Kids returns at Jazz Standard

For the 16th consecutive season, Jazz Standard hosts its popular brunch Jazz for Kids, beginning on Oct. 7.

The weekly sessions are packed with family and friends of all ages grooving to music by the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra and eating finger-licking good ribs from Blue Smoke, too!!

In lieu of a cover charge, guests may give a $5 donation that benefits the Jazz Standard Discovery Program. Jazz Standard donates $1 from each kid’s menu sold to Spoons Across America, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating children, teachers, and families about healthy eating habits.

Jazz for Kids, Sundays, beginning Oct. 7; (no show on Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Feb. 3, and April 21); 1 pm to 3 pm. Free, (menu prices apply; donations accepted).

Jazz Standard [116 E. 27th Street between Park and Lexington avenues in Kips Bay, (212) 576–2232; www.discoverjazz.org].

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