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
are%uFFFDonly an hour long so little ones will be able to sit
still%uFFFDand%uFFFDenjoy every minute.

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

Super Soccer Stars

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Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.