Weekend Planner: Events That Families Will Love This Weekend (April 7-9)

Circus 1903 At The Theater At Madison Square Garden
Come one, come all to Circus 1903 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden! This show runs April 5-16 and provides spectacular entertainment for all ages! Set in the beginning of the 20th century, Circus 1903 turns the typical circus on its head by featuring lifesize puppet elephants. From astonishing acrobatics and awe-inspiring aerialists, to heart-stopping high-wire feats, you won’t want to miss this thrilling, brand new show the whole family will love. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: theateratmag.com
Easter Egg Hunt In Carl Schurz Park
Celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring during Carl Schurz Park’s annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday. Kids will receive their own egg-collecting bags and participate in an egg hunt. Little egg hunters ages 3 and under can search for eggs in the toddler area on the Oval Lawn. There will also be photo ops with the Carl Schurz Bunny. Hunts will begin at 11:10am and run continuously every 20 minutes until 1pm. Rain date is Sunday, April 9. (Saturday) Photo: carlschurzparknyc.org
Egyptian Cultural Festival at CMA
Take your kiddos to the Children’s Museum of the Arts for a celebration of Egyptian culture with the Egyptian Celebration Company. Kids will enjoy hands-on workshops and performances inspired by Egyptian artistic traditions. Young artists will sculpt, paint, and design while learning about Ancient Egyptian culture and history through fun arts and craft workshops. Workshops include: Collaborative Pyramids, Mythological Hybrid Masks, Animals Native to Egypt and much more. Order your tickets online today! (Sunday) Photo: cmany.org
Freedom Art Jam At The Jewish Museum
Join the Jewish Museum for their annual Passover bash, featuring art, music, and dancing! Rock out to jams from Vered and the Babes, create a musical instrument, contribute to a massive Seder plate sculpture, explore the Museum’s galleries, and more. (Sunday) Photo: thejewishmuseum.org
NYRR Spring Youth Run 2017 In Central Park
This Sunday, ages 7-18 are invited to the New York Road Runners' Spring Youth Run in Central Park. Runners will race 1.7 miles to the finish line at West Drive and 68th Street. And although winning isn't everything, the top three boys and girls in their respective age groups will receive finisher medals! Pre-registration is required. (Sunday) Photo: nyrr.org
Annual Shearing Of The Heather Celebration In Fort Tryon Park
Fort Tryon Park is hosting its Annual Shearing of the Heather Celebration this Saturday! All ages are welcome to watch as the Park's Heather Garden staff and members of the Northeast Heather Society trim the area's heather. There will also be face painting, a scavenger hunt, flower-themed crafts, and more. (Saturday) Photo: forttryonparktrust.org
New York Tartan Day Parade
Celebrate Scottish heritage and pride! Join the National Tartan Day New York Committee as they march in the 19th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade. Bring the entire family to cheer the parade participants on as the New York Tartan Day Parade moves up 6th Avenue. The Parade starts at 2pm at West 45th Street and marches up 6th Avenue to 55th Street. Line-up is at 1pm and will be on the side streets near 6th Avenue and West 45th street. Register online if you want to be in the parade! (Saturday) Photo: nyctartanweek.org
The Breman Town Musicians at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Take your kids to a unique musical that is sure to enchant even the youngest of minds. The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts presents “The Brenman Town Musicians,” a musical adapted from a popular Soviet cartoon. Kids can follow the adventures of the Troubadour, a handsome but lowly musician who travels around the countryside with his troupe of animal friends. When a princess falls in love with the Troubadour and runs off with the troupe, chaos follows. But as in any fairy tale, true love wins in the end. Please note that the The Brenman Town Musicians is performed in Russian and there are no English subtitles. (Saturday) Photo: brooklyncenter.org
On The Shoulders of Giants Family Matinee at BRIC
Join the Knights, a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience, for a family-friendly edition of their April concert! The entire family will enjoy this concert that features a full orchestral program honoring classic artists such as Schubert, Mozart, Haydn, Stravinsky, and Philip Glass alongside Brooklyn composers. (Sunday) Photo: Sarah Small/bricartsmedia.org
“Gruff!” at The Peoples Improv Theater
What better way is there for kids to learn about the important issues surrounding global warming and climate change than with a subversive puppet musical about goats? Kids will follow this family-friendly story of a young goat named Gruf, whose goat world has transformed into a toxic junkyard at the hands of the elder goats, and is on a quest to make the world green again. “Gruff! The Musical” is an interactive production that will have kids and even the kids at heart intrigued and on their feet. (Sunday) Photo: thepit-nyc.com

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

That's Mandarin

That's Mandarin is one of the oldest Chinese language schools in China. With a unique approach to language learning and our own in-house teaching methodologies; we aim to be not only the most experienced, but also one of the best Mandarin schools in China! We focus on providing the smoothest service and the best teaching experience to all our students; no matter whether they are studying Chinese online with our innovative online language learning system or at one of our Chinese language schools in China. Founded in 2005, That&rsquo;s Mandarin has been delivering excellence in Chinese teaching for over 15 years to more than 30,000 students of different nationalities. We now have schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen with plans to open more locations in more cities soon.&nbsp; &nbsp; COURSE INFO&nbsp; Learn Chinese online and enjoy private online classes with our professional native Chinese teachers anytime, anywhere. Our Online Chinese Course is perfect for students abroad who want to learn Chinese remotely. Besides, online Chinese classes are also a great opportunity for those who don&rsquo;t have enough time to come to our Mandarin school. By using That&rsquo;s Mandarin special learning platform, you can have online Mandarin classes with our teachers anytime and anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp; We Offer：&nbsp; &bull; Standard Chinese Course&nbsp; &bull; HSK Preparation Course&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Kids&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Corporate Clients&nbsp; &nbsp; All lessons are private Chinese classes with certified native Chinese teachers with 24/7 access to our online system.&nbsp; For every new student we offer a free trial lesson with us.&nbsp; &nbsp; Online Classes Content:&nbsp; &nbsp; REAL-LIFE PRACTICE&nbsp; &bull; Communication skills&nbsp; &bull; Speaking practice&nbsp; &bull; Real-life situations&nbsp; &bull; Modern Chinese expressions&nbsp; &nbsp; LANGUAGE LEARNING&nbsp; &bull; HSK Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Daily Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Useful Grammar&nbsp; &bull; Set Phrases&nbsp; &bull; Slang &amp; Idioms&nbsp; &nbsp; CULTURAL ELEMENTS&nbsp; &bull; Chinese culture&nbsp; &bull; Natural wonders&nbsp; &bull; Famous sights&nbsp; &bull; Festivals &amp; traditions&nbsp; &bull; Classic literature, opera &amp; art&nbsp; &nbsp; HEATED DISCUSSIONS&nbsp; &bull; Discovering interesting topics&nbsp; &bull; Discussing global topics&nbsp; &bull; Social phenomena&nbsp; &bull; Cultural differences&nbsp; &nbsp; How&nbsp;much?&nbsp; The price starts at $24. &nbsp; When?&nbsp; The schedule depends on your availability as the course is fully customized.&nbsp; &nbsp; Where?&nbsp; We use our in-house digital platform NihaoCafe to help you connect with your teacher, review class notes, and schedule classes.&nbsp; &bull; Online Chinese Class content and teacher&rsquo;s notes automatically get recorded into the system, so it&rsquo;s easy to review your classes&nbsp; &bull; There&rsquo;s a huge teaching resource database, so you can prepare for your future online Chinese classes in advance&nbsp; &bull; There is an online course arrangement system that manages your booked Chinese classes &ndash; to guarantee that wherever you are, you and your teachers can stay informed about the online Mandarin class schedule and changes&nbsp; &bull; Teachers can also add their own courseware including webpages, PowerPoint presentations, videos, etc. into the system anytime&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Our professional IT team is online 24 hours a day, ready to solve any unexpected issues&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CONTACT: &nbsp; Website: https://www.thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; Email: info@thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; &nbsp; Phone: +86 10 8448 9799&nbsp;

Elf the Musical

They'll sing loud for all to hear. You can bring the Christmas cheer. Start decking the halls, people &ndash; it's Elf The Musical! After a decade away, the beloved holiday classic is back on Broadway for a strictly limited run. Whether you&rsquo;re searching for the perfect stocking stuffer or a festive outing for the whole family, this family-friendly show is packed with joy, laughter, and snow-covered magic. A musical comedy adaptation of the hit 2003 film, Elf The Musical follows Buddy the orphan who, after being raised by elves at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and help the people he meets rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Academy Award&reg; nominee Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") is Santa Claus alongside Tony Award&reg; nominee Grey Henson as Buddy, Drama Desk Award nominee Ashley Brown as Emily, and rising star Kayla Davion as Jovie. Plus, keep an eye out for social media celebrity Kalen Allen &ndash; known for his appearances on "The Ellen Show" &ndash; as the hilarious store manager. Called &ldquo;a slickly irresistible and fizzily enjoyable confection of a show&rdquo; (Time Out), this holly-jolly hit is one you won't want to miss. Through January 4 only!