Picks Of The Week: March 14-16

Peace, Love, and Cupcakes The Musical. Photo from peaceloveandcupcakesthemusical.com — “Peace, Love, and Cupcakes The Musical.” Photo from peaceloveandcupcakesthemusical.com

This weekend holds some exciting beginnings, like the Whitney Museum of American Art’s 2014 Biennial Family Programs and
“Peace, Love, and Cupcakes The Musical!” Additionally, a few special performances include a group of adventurers on a silly bear hunt and some exquisite puppetry based on Caldecott Honor books. After all the family performances and activities, check out some great Purim celebrations this Saturday!

Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15

2014 Biennial Family Programs
Whitney Museum of American Art
Various dates and times
The Whitney is offering families a few great options over the weekend. On Friday, a Stroller Tour for parents and babies explores some of 2014’s biennial highlights. Saturday, children can enjoy Whitney Wee’s Touchable Textures interactive tour; a Big, Bold Brushstrokes painting workshop, or a Painting and Drawing sketching tour. Various prices

Starting Saturday, March 15
“Peace, Love, and Cupcakes The Musical”
Vital Theatre
Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm
Based on a well-enjoyed chapter book “Peace, Love, and Cupcakes” by Sheryl Berk and 11-year-old daughter Carrie, this musical will be a treat for all family members! Join Kylie, the new girl in school, who wants to sweeten up her image by baking cupcakes. Will popular Meredith succeed in sabotaging Kylie’s party? See the show and find out! $30

Saturday, March 15
“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”
Symphony Space
11am and 2pm
Looking for a fun-filled family show? “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is a silly theatrical event featuring adventurers who sing on their quest through swishy-swashy grass, a splishy-splashy river, oozy squelchy mud, and much more! Children $15, Adults $25

Leo Lionni’s Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch
Tribeca PAC
1:30 pm
Puppet fans will love the innovative storytelling techniques of Leo Lionni’s Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch. A translation of the beloved Caldecott Honor books into theatrical performances, this show tells the tale of Swimmy, a small fish who outsmarts tricky situations; Frederick, a poetic mouse; and an inch worm who has the ability to measure everything. $25

Sunday, March 16
Purim Celebrations
Celebrate Purim with these two family carnivals! There’s no shortage of holiday entertainment with 92Y’s festival including carnival games, a petting zoo, and a magic show. Guests are even encouraged to show up in costume! The JCC in Manhattan is also hosting their own Purim carnival, filled with games, animals, face painting, an obstacle course, and more! The 92Y carnival is from $12, the JCC carnival is free

Visit Schoharie County

The Schoharie Valley is home to things grown well - trees, crops, produce, people. It is filled with inviting farms and businesses beckoning visitors to experience what locals love about the region. Its enchanting vistas, rich farmland, and strong sense of community are what make Schoharie County such a fascinating place to visit and to live.

Dance Workshop - Long Island

Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.