Picks of the Week: October 15-21

This week brings with it an assortment of parties, performances, and concerts to get kids through the month. Here’s what’s on our event-radar for this week.

Tuesday, October 16

G & T 101: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Gifted Education In NYC
District 30 Office
6:30pm-8pm
Our editor, Eric Messinger, will be moderating a “G&T 101” parents panel on raising a gifted child in the city. distinguishing qualities of the various G & T schools, how admissions works, and other related issues. To receive 50% off the ticket price, use the code NYFAMILY12.

Wednesday, October 17

AMNH’s Family Party
American Museum of Natural History
5pm-7:30pm
AMNH’s 19th Annual Family Party will feature a live animal show, Buddy from the children’s television show Dinosaur Train, and a magic show with Magic Al. Tickets start at $175 for adults and $85 for children.

“Ring A Ding Ding”
The New Victory Theater
Various times
The London stage company Oily Cart presents “Ring A Ding Ding,” a dynamic show about a girl named Alice in search of her lost dog. Audience participation encouraged! Musical accompaniment by George the Music Man. Runs through November 11. Suitable for children ages 3 through 5. Tickets start at $14.

Saturday, October 20

The Grinch’s Holiday Workshop
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
10am-5pm
Opening this weekend, CMOM’s Grinch’s Holiday Workshop would please even the Grinch himself. Activities include story time readings of classic Dr. Seuss books, a sleigh ride with Max the Dog, and Who-ville related arts and crafts. Runs through January 6. Free with museum admission.

McGraw-Hill Carnegie Kids’ ClassNotes
The Performance Project at University Settlement
11:30am
Music comes to life during this interactive, free concert-class taught by professional musicians. Kids ages 3 through 6 will learn all about classical music in only 45 minutes!

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.

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.