Picks Of The Week: December 5-11

It’s a killer week packed
with gum drops and sugar plums. The question remains: what will you choose? —

Monday, December 5
Tom and Jerry At Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court Street
4pm

Special shorts of the infamous cat and mouse duo have been
restored and remastered to kick off your week with a jolt of laughter. Part of the Big Movies for Little Kids series.

Baby Buggy’s 10^th
Anniversary Gala At Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
7:30pm

This one is for the
parents! Join all-star comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and Colin for a
night of full belly laughs and a celebration of giving.

Tuesday, December 6
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Madison Avenue and 23^rd Street
4:30pm

Watch the park’s fir go
all aglow with twinkling lights as you wiggle and shake to Audra Rox and the
New York Life Singers.

Wednesday, December 7
Developmentally Appropriate Play
Workshop Led By Dana Rosenbloom
266 East 78^th
Street
(Three Little Birds Music)
6-7pm

Targeted to parents with children
of the infant-2 years old set, this workshop (led by Dana Rosenbloom of Dana’s
Kids) will teach how to best use play materials to support your child’s
interests.

Thursday, December 8
The Night Before Christmas Reading At The UES Barnes & Noble
150 East 86^th
Street
4pm

Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul
Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary) will give a special reading of the Clement C.
Moore classic as well as perform songs by the infamous trio.

Friday, December 9
Gingerbread House Parent
& Child Classes At Taste Buds
109 West 27^th Street
11:30am-12:30pm, 1-2pm

Take a breather from the holiday madness with Taste Buds gingerbread house
decorating classes. ‘Tis the season to show your skills in candy roofing!

Citibabes Winter
Wonderland Family Event At Citibabes SoHo
52 Mercer
Street
4-7pm

Festive entertainment for
the entire family! Decorate pine cones, get crafty with Mandarin Treehouse and
put on your smiley (or quirky) face for the photo booth, courtesy of Bellamy
Blue Photography.

Saturday, December 10
New York Ballet Theatre Presents The
Nutcracker
55 East
59^th Street
11am, 1pm & 3:30pm

Keith
Michael’s holiday staple gets an Art Nouveau%uFFFDmakeover in this completely
re-done production, coming to you for the first time this season today at
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each pirouette%uFFFDbursts off the stage. What’s more,%uFFFDperformances
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Peter & The Wolf At The Guggenheim
1071 Fifth Avenue (Peter B. Lewis Theatre)
2:30pm, 4pm

There is no other way to say it: this event is seriously awesome. Hear Sergei Prokofiev’s tale like you’ve never
heard it before, with narration by famed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi backed
by the sweet sounds of the Julliard Ensemble. Plus, balloon sculptures to boot!

Sunday, December 11
Hanukkah Festival At 92^nd
Street Y
1395
Lexington Avenue
10:30am

DIY menorahs, decorate a
dreidel however you please and make up some tasty olive oil. And let’s not
forget about special performance by the Shababa Mamas.

New York Family Camp Fair
33 Central Park West (Ethical Culture Fieldston School)
12-3pm

The perfect place to ask
all your summer camp questions—with over 30 camps present! Free.

PHOTO CREDIT: RICHARD TERMINE

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Laurissa Jane Music

Laurissa Jane Music Studio is a dedicated institution that offers a solid foundation for students to explore the captivating world of music and arts. With experienced instructors, we offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, for all ages and skill levels. We provide year-round training for renowned programs such as NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). LJMS runs an annual Summer Musical Theatre Arts Program from July-August which offers a creative environment for young individuals with a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. We are proud to serve the vibrant communities of Jamaica Queens and can also provide classes virtually. At LJMS, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts. Call us today!

Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.