Picks of the Week: November 26-December 2

Rockefeller Center Tree — Photo by Laura Bittner

Now that everyone has slept off their Thanksgiving Day food comas, it’s time to dig in to the feast of holiday events occurring around Manhattan. Enjoy our wonderful city’s event offerings for this week!

Wednesday, November 28

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
Rockefeller Plaza
7 pm-9 pm
Having gone to the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting a few years ago, I can honestly say that there’s nothing quite like seeing an 80-foot pine tree aglow with 30,000 lights. However, it’s best to come prepared. Arrive about 4 hours early, dress warmly, and bring food with you in case you have no one to hold your spot.

Friday, November 30

Circus Oz
The New Victory Theater
Various times
The death-defying circus troupe from Australia is back at the New Victory Theater for their holiday show. Accompanied by a live rock band, Circus Oz’s slew of trapeze artists, acrobats, and jugglers will mesmerize kids ages 5 and up. Runs on Thursdays and weekends through Sunday, December 30. Tickets start at $17.

Sunday, December 2

92Y Hanukkah Festival
92nd Street Y
10:30 am
Although Hanukkah doesn’t begin until December 8th, 92nd Street Y is kicking the celebration off early with a Hanukkah Festival. Kids can make their own olive oil, menorahs, and candles while enjoying tunes from Shababa Mamas and The Miracle Makers. Tickets start at $10.

Winter Family Day
The Morgan Library & Museum
2 pm-5 pm
This year, all of the Morgan’s Winter Family Day activities will center around their new exhibit Beatrix Potter: The Picture Letters and the Charles Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Kids ages 3 through 12 will enjoy puppet shows, arts and crafts, a dress-up photo shoot, and more. Free with museum admission.

Laurissa Jane Music

<p>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!</p>

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">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.<br /></span></p>

Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>