FAMILY Activities FAMILY ART WORKS Art activity classes for children ...
FAMILY ART WORKS
Art activity classes for children & parent, grandparent, friend or caregiver?be creative & learn papermaking at The Educational Alliance, 197 E. B'way (Jefferson St.), 212-780-2300; Sun. 1-2:30, free [through 12/31].
FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS
Artist Olga Horvat takes free photos of adults & children, bring your favorite toy for photo fun; 457 W. 57th St., #1704 (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-247-7459, Sat 12-3 [through 12/31].
FREE GYMNASTICS
Every Friday night middle & high-school students ages 12-19 are invited to attend free gymnastics classes; McBurney YMCA Chelsea Center, 122 W. 17th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-643-9013; register at 6.
HP INVENTOR CENTER
Exhibit lets kids learn about & discuss some of USA's prominent inventors & construct their own gadgets; Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-721-1223; Weds. & Thurs. 10-5, free w/mus. adm. [through 11/30].
NYC TEENS
CitiKids Coalition hosts evening of discussion & exploration of various youth issues; The CitiKids Foundations, 57 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-925-3320; 6, free.
PERFORMANCE POETRY WORKSHOP
Outreach director Treva Offut leads writing workshop w/guest authors for teens; 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-255-5793; Sat. at 1, free.
ROCK CLIMBING CLASS
Class teaches children ages 9 & up about the inside & out of rock climbing during four classes at North Meadow Recreation Center, Central Park (midpark at 97th St.), 212-348-4867, reg. req.; call for times & prices.
SATURDAYS ALIVE!
Family art workshops incl. Hiphop dance workshop, learning about the world of fans & making one to take home; Arts Connection, 120 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-302-7433; Sat., workshops at 12:30, performance at 3, $2-$6.
SUNDAY SCIENCE SPECTACULAR
Monthly Science program feat. "Atoms & Molecules" workshop; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; Sun. at 8, $12.
WREATH MAKING
Create fragrant decorative wreaths for the holiday from gathered vines, herbs & flowers; Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200, ext.308, Sat. & Sun. 1-4 , free w/grounds adm.
Things to See & Hear
CHILDREN'S SCULPTURE GARDEN
One-hundred & twenty bronze miniatures surround 40-ft. high peace fountain; Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-932-7347 for days & times; free.
GALLERY TALKS
The Museum of Modern Art feat. guided walks & discussion. This week, "Everyday Treasures: Art of Design"; 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-708-9400; sign-in at 9:45 a.m., $5 per family.
GEO ZOOM
Interactive exhibition w/exciting & educational activities teaches kids about geography of themselves & others this week feat. River Rafting explore the wonders of water travel & create a mini raft; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), Bklyn., 718-735-4400; Sun. 10-5 [through 3/2001].
LINCOLN CENTERS ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
Multi-cultural celebration feat. Project Youth Chorus, live musicians & Sesame St. friends at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza, (B'way & 63rd St.), 212-769-7021; Mon. at 6:15, free.
MAYA THE BEE
Jazz puppet play for tykes 3-9 based on German book about bee who runs away from hive; Salon Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-539-6644; Sat. at 11, $7-$15.
RUMPLE WHO?
Revival of children's classic "Rumplestilskin" at Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Sat. & Sun. at 3, $7.
THE TEDDYBEARBAITERS
Improv group takes Brecht's theories & makes them a reality for your children in attempt at extreme interactive theater; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-330-8879; Sun. at 11, $7, $3 kids.
WISEACRE FARM & RUMPLE WHO?
A birthday on the farm & a classic at Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Sat. & Sun. at 1, $7.