Jacqueline Burt Wang
The Archive
Kid stuff oct 27
Today MASQUERADE MARCH: Expect to see all manner of dastardly disguises on display at the Coney Island Children’s Halloween Parade, where magic shows, face-painting and free rides at Luna Park...
Kid stuff 10/20
Today WONDER TIME: Add some funk and soul to your weekend with a Stevie Wonder-themed performance by the National Dance Institute’s Celebration Team at Symphony Space. Tunes including “Signed, Sealed,...
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Today WING IT: The awesome aerial stunts performed at Espana-Streb Trapeze Academy take a turn for the spooky with “Drive Me Batty,” a Halloween-themed show sure to feature plenty of...
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Today PLAY DAY: Who knew? Today is Worldwide Day of Play, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by kicking off Symphony Space’s annual “Just Kidding” series with the...
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Today HOT STUFF: Spice up your Saturday at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s “Chile Pepper Fiesta,” where kids can feel the heat without burning their tongues by watching live African dance,...
Kid stuff 9/23
Today TAKE A HIKE: You know the old expression about taking a walk in another man’s shoes, right? Try another culture’s footwear on for size at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum,...
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Today MELLOW YELLOW: That little mustard-colored guy from the sun is back! Dedicated fans know Morgan Taylor’s Gustafer Yellowgold is as good as it gets, with memorable music and awesome...
Kid stuff 9/8
Today REMEMBER: Readings and performances mark the anniversary of 9/11 at the Brooke Jackman Foundation Read-a-thon: A Celebration of Literacy and Hope. (Jackman, who had a passion for literacy, was...
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Today HOOP DREAMS: Shake your hips (then drink a shake) at the Brooklyn Beach Shack’s “Hula Hoop Contest,” and don’t forget swimsuits for a post-competition dip in the free pop-up...
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Today WHAT A RACKET: Young tennis fans should take advantage of Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open, where players of all ages and skill level can get in...
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Today STREET SMARTS: Time flies! This is the last weekend of Summer Streets 2012, when sections of Park Avenue and Lafayette Street between Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge are...
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Today ON THE BOARDWALK: Go back in time with the Coney Island History Project’s History Day at Deno’s Wonder Wheel. Besides listening to live music by the Hungry March Band,...
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Today JAM SESSION: Get August off to a bouncin’ start at the Jam on Dumbo Summer Family Music Festival, where kids can rock out to awesome Brooklyn bands AudraRox, Jeff...
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TODAY ALL TIED UP: The Lincoln Center Out of Doors Family Day, an annual summer in the city highlight, returns with a brand new lineup including “Tangle,” an interactive “elastic-weaving”...
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Today JUST BEACHY: Pack your pails and shovels for the 22nd Sand Sculpting Contest and Unity Day Celebration at Coney Island, where families can build castles, critters and more right...
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Today BALLROOM BLITZ: There’s no way you want to miss Lincoln Center’s annual Midsummer Night Swing Kids Dance! Rodney Lopez of “Mad Hot Ballroom” will teach kids (and brave parents)...
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Today RADIANT BABY: See the Brooklyn Museum’s Keith Haring exhibit for free before it closes tomorrow at this month’s Target First Saturday, where kids can contribute to a sidewalk chalk...
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Today ON A ROLL: Celebrate the 85th birthday of Coney Island’s legendary Cyclone roller coaster for just 25 cents per ride, the same price as when it opened, for the...
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Today IN THE SWIM: Coney Island’s annual Mermaid Parade is an absolute must for any kid from NYC. (Out-of-towners will love it, too!) Standing on the boardwalk to watch the...
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Today JUGGLE THIS: Juggler extraordinaire Mark Nizer’s “Expect the Impossible” at Canal Park Playhouse features 3-D lasers, robots and lots of laughs. Today at 1, 4 and 7 p.m., tomorrow...