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Picks of the Week: April 22-28

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"Disney Fantasia Live" at Lincoln Center

Happy Monday! If you live in Manhattan, this week’s events provide a great opportunity to take a trip out to another borough. With a family run in the Bronx and a Japanese cultural festival in Brooklyn, there’s fun to be had all across this exquisite city.

Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27

“Disney’s Fantasia Live”
Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall
Various times
The mesmerizing music of Disney’s original 1940 film Fantasia as well as selections from Fantasia 2000 will come to life as never before when The Little Orchestra Society’s orchestra performs this weekend. All ages are invited to Lincoln Center to watch the iconic animated films on the big screen as guest conductor Philip Mann leads the orchestra through the score which includes, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “The Firebird,” “Rhapsody in Blue,” and more. On Friday evening following the concert, there will be a benefit reception for adults (tickets sold separately). Tickets start at $15.

Saturday, April 27

Family Fun Run/Walk
 The Bronx Zoo
8:45 am
This year’s Run for the Wild 5k and Family Fun Run/Walk in the Bronx Zoo will benefit elephants! Families with children of all ages can also participate in pre-and post-race activities such as face painting, warm-up stretches, and sea lion feedings. Admission to the zoo is free for the day with separate race registration fee. Registration is $35 for adults and $25 for children between the ages of 3 and 15. Fundraising Requirement: All adults are required to raise at least $30 in order to participate. Strollers are permitted in the Family Run/Walk.

 Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28

Sakura Matsuri Festival
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
10 am-6 pm
This two-day fest celebrates everything that is Japanese culture. Throughout the day, festival-goers can enjoy traditional and modern Japanese music, dance performances, samurai sword fights, and much more. Kids activities include a magic show by Rich Kameda,  manga drawing, origami workshops, and arts and crafts sessions. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for students ages 12 and up (with valid ID). Kids under the age of 12 are free.  

About the Author

Gavriella Mahpour

Gavriella is a contributing writer and editor for New York Family, having been with the magazine since 2011. Her writing interests include family events, education, and food. She is a voracious reader whose favorite genres are mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers. Gavriella also works as a preschool educator in Bergen County, New Jersey. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Manhattan’s Stern College for Women.

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