Picks of the Week: April 29-May 5

The last days of April are upon us! What better way to usher in May than with (among other offerings) an installation at the Guggenheim created by kids and a dance workshop at one of the best children’s museums in the nation. Enjoy!

Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5

“Molly Bloom-Lately”
The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater
Various times
“Molly Bloom-Lately,” the third installment in The New York Children’s Theater Festival series, tells the tale of a third-grader named Molly who finds herself being bullied at school for her small stature. Ages 5 and up will learn the importance of confronting bullying in a positive way and the value of having self-esteem, all in an entertaining environment. Tickets start at $18.

Opening Weekend: A Year with Children 2013 Exhibit
The Guggenheim Museum
10 am-5:45 pm
The Guggenheim has partnered with Learning Through Art, an arts-education program that sends teaching artists to public schools across the city to aid students in creating art inspired by the class’s curriculum. The museum will display a hundred pieces of artwork created by second though sixth grade children in schools throughout the five boroughs. Exhibit media include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, collage, and more. Free with museum admission. On display through June 19.

Sunday, May 5

Play’s the Thing
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Various times
In this dance workshop led by urban-dance aficionado and New Victory teaching artist Rennie Harris, jitterbugs ages 5 and up will learn competition-worthy dance steps and experience what it’s like to be part of a dance crew. Workshops run throughout the day. Free with museum admission.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;