Harvest Hay Rides - Beardsley Zoo
November 07, 2009 - Bridgeport

Ongoing every weekend in October and November as well as school holidays. Rides begin at the W.O.L.F. Cabin and are $2 each.

The Wizard of Oz - BroadHollow Theatre at BayWay Arts Center
November 07, 2009 - East Islip

This classic story comes to the stage in a live theatrical version for audiences of all ages.

Sukey Molloy & Friends Family Sing-Along - Hopper House Art Center
November 07, 2009 - Nyack

Join Sukey Molloy & Friends for a special mini-concert with music, art play and sing-along fun. Sukey will sing original and traditional songs that will have everyone moving and singing right along with Nancy Ferst at the drawing board.

Wildlife Weekend - Queens County Farm Museum
November 07, 2009 - Floral Park

Have fun on the farm and enjoy birds-of prey, frogs, bugs and animal shows, hayrides, pony rides (80 lbs rider limit) and animal feeding.

Seussical - Leonard M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Condensed into a one-act version appropriate for young audiences by the Broadway show's creators, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the Cat in the Hat acts as host and emcee of this unforgettable musical romp through the beloved classics of children's author Theodore Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Trinity Children's Fall Fair - Trinity Lutheran Church
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy a bouncy castle, pony rides, arts and crafts, food, a rummage sale including children's items, and entertainment.

Tech In the Plaza: Peeking Into Playstation - Sony Wonder Technology Lab
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Go beyond what's on your screen and explore the inner workings of the PlayStation and PlayStation2 consoles and Dual Shock2 controller. Take it apart yourself as museum staff guide you through the process piece by piece. No reservation required; space is limited.

Take Two Film Academy is offering Film-Acting and Making classes - Mandell School
Through December 17, 2009 - New York

Take Two Film Academy is offering Film-Acting and Making classes for 6 - 14 year olds at the Mandell School (103 W 96st).

Wormania - Teatown Lake Reservation
November 07, 2009 - Croton-on-Hudson

Discover the secret, underground life of worms and make a worm bin to take home stocked with red worms for home composting.

Kid's Workshop - Home Depot Palisades Center
November 07, 2009 - West Nyack

Kids can learn new skills while making a something to take home at this free, monthly workshop. Rotating projects include birdhouses, toolboxes, fire trucks, mail organizers, bughouses and picture frames. Supplies are provided. In addition to taking home their creation, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

Farmers' Market - Village of Bronxville
November 07, 2009 - Bronxville

Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, and more.

The Flying Karamazov Brothers - Tarrytown Music Hall
November 07, 2009 - Tarrytown

A Vaudeville mix of music, comedy, theater and juggling.

Discover Tours - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Talk a walk with one of our naturalists to watch for animals, and investigate little-known facts about the Park and its animal residents.

Frulein Maria - Emelin Theatre
November 07, 2009 - Mamaroneck

A poignant twist on the timeless classic, this award-winning show is an adventure through Austria and dance history as it embraces Rodgers and Hammerstein's famous score.

Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. Hartford Wolfpack - Arena at Harbor Yard
November 07, 2009 - Bridgeport

Watch professional ice hockey in a family friendly venue. The Sound Tigers are part of the American Hockey League; see players before they skate off to the NHL.

4-H Dog Obedience and Tricks Classes - Level 2 - Murchison Hall behind the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church
Through November 07, 2009 - New City

Dog owners ages 8-18 are invited to participate in this five-part workshop. Classes are taught by Canine Coaching, certified dog trainers, and presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required. Students must complete Level 1 before registering for Level 2.

Dream Big - Rockefeller Center Plaza
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy a celebrity reading of the world's largest children's book which includes a collection of dreams gathered from children across the country. Plus, family activities like balloon artists, an acrobatic dance troupe, magicians and a coloring station.

Jazz for Young People: Who is Mary Lou Williams? - Lincoln Center
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Host Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra demonstrate how this leading lady of jazz created a sum of musical moods that fully reflected the spectrum of jazz.

Living History Days: 57th Virginia Infantry, Co. B - New York Historical Society
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Civil War reenactors will display original weaponry and show visitors what life was like both on the battlefield and on the sidelines of the war.

Guided Tours - Stony Brook Grist Mill
November 07, 2009 - Stony Brook

Guided tours of Long Island's working Grist Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is offered every Saturday and Sunday through December 7.

The Flying Karamazov Brothers - The Tarrytown Music Hall
November 07, 2009 - Tarrytown

A mix of music, comedy, theater and juggling, the troupe have been performing since 1973.

42 Annual Chappaqua Antiques Show - West Orchard School
November 07, 2009 - Chappaqua

Dealers will offer furniture, vintage jewelry and upscale antiques. An interior deigner will be on-site for free consultations.

A Night At Headquarters - Washington's Headquarters Stare Historic Site
Through November 07, 2009 - Newburgh

Join the night watchman as he makes his evening rounds of Washington's Headquarters and see what surprises await you. By reservation only.

Super Saturday - Wooden Sculptures - Westport Arts Center
November 07, 2009 - Westport

Students will use a variety of shapes and sizes of recycled wood to build their own wooden sculptures. For 5- to 8-year-olds. Second workshop for 9- to 12-year-olds at 10:30am.

Audubon Volunteer Days - Audubon Greenwich
November 07, 2009 - Greenwich

Join Audubon staff and fellow volunteers to help maintain trails and improve bird habitats at Audubon Greenwich. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Heavy rain cancels the work day. Call the Nature Store to sign up and for rain updates at x221. Also on November 7.

Mike Epps - Beacon Theatre
November 07, 2009 - New York

As part of the NY Comedy Festival, comedian Mike Epps brings his Rottin' in the Apple Tour to the Beacon Theatre.

Itutu - Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
Through November 07, 2009 -

Known for her edgy, unbridled energy and hyper-kinetic take on the contemporary zeitgeist, Karole Armitage -- the "punk ballerina" -- has since expanded her choreographic vision, taking on a multitude of genres, from opera to music videos, with credits that include Broadway's Hair (for which she received a Tony nomination) and Passing Strange.

Last at BAM with The Predators' Ball/Hucksters of the Soul (1996 Next Wave Festival), Armitage returns with the US premiere of Itutu, a haunting yet unabashedly festive mix of dance and music. Loosely inspired by African notions of syncretism, the off-kilter ballet of Armitage Gone! Dance, the polyrhythmic music of Lukas Ligeti, and the African pop sounds of Burkina Electric (performed live) become a celebratory meeting ground of cultures and art forms. Itutu creates a world without borders in which the modern and the traditional, the pop and the spiritual become one and the same.

Live Science Theatre: Schoolhouse Rock Live! Junior - New York Hall of Science
November 07, 2009 - Flushing

Enjoy favorite science and math songs from the hit TV show. Kidz Theater performs this show live. Schoolhouse Rock Live!Junior is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International.

Audrey Wood Fan Club: Saturday Afternoon Story Time - Alley Pond Environmental Center
November 07, 2009 - Douglaston

Kids ages 3-4 enjoy the comical story "The Little Mouse, the Red Strawberry and the Hungry Bear" by Audrey Wood and participate in dramatic play and movement games. They'll also enjoy live animals and crafts that relate to the story. Snack included.

How to Get Published - Tappan Library
November 07, 2009 - Tappan

Aspiring writers are invited to attend a lecture with author Lisa Saunders. Saunders will discuss her experience as an adult and children's novelist as well as her experience getting published. Topics include: the process for publishing short-stories, articles, non-fiction, children's fiction, memoirs, and the self-publishing option. Low-cost and free resources for those who seek a publisher will be detailed. Space is limited; online pre-registration is required.

Quadricentennial Weekend Program: Hudson River Maritime History - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Wildlife Education Center
November 07, 2009 - Cornwall-on-Hudson

Join John Miller of the Hudson River Maritime Museum for a look back in time at the boats that use the Hudson River.

101 Dalmatians - BroadHollow Theatre
November 07, 2009 - Elmont

See this beloved story on stage. Dalmatian parents happily raise their Dalmatian puppies in London until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal them for her new fur coat.

Family Workshop: Elephant Portraits - Rubin Museum of Art
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Elephants are an important and precious animal throughout India, as is elephant-headed Lord Ganesh, who symbolizes new beginnings. Sculpt portraits of Ganesh to display or carry home.

Keeping up with the Keepers - Prospect Park Zoo
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Roll up your sleeves and help the keepers care for the meerkats at the zoo. Join them behind the scenes to find out just what a keeper's job entails.

Photojournalism and the Myrtle Avenue El - New York Transit Museum
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

For ages 9 to 12, with parent chaperones. Begin with an overview from artist Theresa King and tour her Transit Museum exhibition, Last Day on the Myrtle Avenue El. Then travel to Myrtle Avenue with teaching artist/photographer Christina Freeman, where you'll shape your own photographic story and return to the Museum's Technology Lab to digitally edit and print your photos to take home. Advance registration by phone is recommended.

Creative Inspirations From Nature - Greenburgh Nature Center
November 07, 2009 - Scarsdale

Let the surroundings of the Nature Center be your inspiration to paint words into lyrical prose or poetry. Pre-registration is required.

Quilt Show Workshop - Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

As part of the Annual Quilt Show, kids see how this traditional American craft became part of modern life.

Introduction to Birdwatching - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Look, up in the sky, it's a bird! But what kind? Take a tour and learn about the magnificent array of birds that call Prospect Park home.

Science Power Hour - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Join a naturalist at the Audubon Center for cool science activities.

Nature Crafts - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Teachers/Naturalists at the Audubon Center are available each weekend, leading structured, fun, and engaging arts activities for children. Kids create toys, puppets, and more, using all-natural materials—and it doesn't cost a thing!

Caramoor Classics Series: Rising Stars I - Caramoor Center for Music and Arts
November 07, 2009 - Katonah

Distinguished artists perform works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Beethoven, Webern. This family-friendly program includes comments from the artists after the concert.

Mushroom Morning - Cranberry Lake Preserve
November 07, 2009 - North White Plains

Look for the most common mushrooms of the area and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the excursion.

Candles Made of Sand - Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park
November 07, 2009 - Croton-on-Hudson

Collect sand and create candles to take home. Meet at the nature center.

Nature Scavenger Hunt - Read Wildlife Sanctuary
November 07, 2009 - Rye

Try to identify a wild turkey's feather and other items on the list. Meet at the sanctuary headquarters building. Individual participants of all ages, parent-child teams, or group of friends are all welcome.

Clearing the Jay Family Garden - Marshlands Conservancy
November 07, 2009 - Rye

Learn the history of the land as you help with various projects and gain community service hours and exercise. Bring work gloves.

Family Art Project: Dances With Leaves - Wave Hill
November 07, 2009 - Bronx

Fashion a festive crown or costume from fall leaves and leaf rubbings, toss leaves in the wind, jump and run through piles. Make artful arrangements of leaves on the lawn and collage leaf designs to carry home.

Nanny McPhee - Jacob Burns Film Center
November 07, 2009 - Pleasantville

Emma Thompson portrays a dour governess with an alarming appearance and magical powers who's hired to tame a widower's bratty brood.

Family Jam - Groove Performing Arts
November 07, 2009 - Larchmont

Dance and jam party featuring Music for Aardvarks. Pre-registration is required.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Plaza Productions at the Bellmore Movies
November 07, 2009 - Bellmore

Live children's musical based on the C.S. Lewis classic. This magical story recreates the adventures of Aslan, the great lion, the White Witch, and the children who enter the exciting world of Narnia. $10 ticket includes complimentary popcorn and soda.

Fish Tales: Flossie Flounder - Beczak Environmental Center
November 07, 2009 - Yonkers

Explore the book, "Flossie Flounder: A Tale of Flat Fish," by Susanne Tate, which introduces children to life on the bottom of the Hudson. Each child creates their own brown bag flat fish too.

Dollhouse and Paper Doll Workshop - Nassau County Museum of Art -- Ridder MiniArtMuseum for Children
November 07, 2009 - Roslyn Harbor

Author Cynthia von Buhler returns to the museum for this workshop using characters from her new book, But Who Will Bell The Cats? She will sign copies of the book, available for sale. The characters will be available as pre-printed full-color sheets, ready to cut out and make into a personal dollhouse diorama. Please bring a standard shoe box to the workshop. One lucky visitor will win a hand-made belled cat collar. E-mail fdiesu@nassaumuseum.org to RSVP.

Twilight Story Time - Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
November 07, 2009 - Plainview

Three special evenings of fun. Bring your 2-5 year old in his/her pj's with a favorite teddy bear for an hour of stories, singing and arts & crafts. Includes snack. Also offered on Dec. 21 & Jan. 27. Cost is $48 for all 3 evenings.

Club J - Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
November 07, 2009 - Plainview

A Saturday night of fun for kids in grades 5-9. Pre-registration required. Call Caroline at 516-822-3535 x324 to register and/or for more information.

Hoboken History and Tasting Tour - NYC Discovery Walking Tours
November 07, 2009 -

Explore Hoboken – the Square Mile City and "sixth borough" – rich in history, with stops at the homes of Frank Sinatra, photographer artist Alfred Stieglitz, and composer Stephen Foster (Swanee River, Camptown Races) as well as locations associated with Edgar Allen Poe, Gen. William T. Sherman, Woodrow Wilson, and the film, On the Waterfront. Along the way, sample foods from the Italian district there. 3pm. $22 (includes food). Reservations and Meeting Place: 212-465-3331.

Open Dodgeball - Turf Island
November 07, 2009 - Oceanside

Open Dodgeball's new season begins. Held every Saturday. Includes slice of pizza and drink. Bring a friend. Mention "metro kids" and receive $3 off admission for each child.

Audubon Greenwich Trip - Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
November 07, 2009 - Queens

Join Audubon Greenwich for a trip to this refuge, to search out waterbirds, raptors, and songbirds in freshwater and saltwater habitats. RSVP required. Call Ted at 203-869-5272, x230.

Stephen Cohen - Long Island Children's Museum
November 07, 2009 - Garden City

Artist and musician Stephen Cohen and "Jazzical" composer and performer Joel A. Martin perform for the whole family. Ages: 3 and up.

Awesome Autumn Adventures - Tackapausha Museum & Preserve
November 07, 2009 - Seaford

Families enjoy hikes, live animal shows, indoor crafts and activities and a scavenger hunt. Learn why leaves are a food factory and why they change color in the fall. Please call for further information.

Fall Feathery Photography - Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center
November 07, 2009 - Oyster Bay

Take beautiful photos of the Sanctuary's permanently non-releasable animals. Staff will show off a variety of birds of prey to help you get the perfect shot. For more information, call or e-mail trsac@audubon.org. Advanced registration recommended.

Ballet Hispanico - Queens Theatre in the Park
November 07, 2009 - Flushing

The dancers of Ballet Hispanico perform versatile programs demonstrating Latino rhythms and contemporary choreographic perspectives.

Rockwell Blocks - New York Hall of Science
November 07, 2009 - Flushing

The Rockwell Group designed dozens of large, imaginative, blue foam blocks, available for building, stacking and playing. The blocks vary in weight, size and dimensions. The heavier blocks are designed to encourage teamwork.

Mad Scientist: As the Leaf Turns - Alley Pond Environmental Center
November 07, 2009 - Douglaston

Kids answer important environmental questions with fun and easy experiments, scientific studies and tests. Snack included. Much of the class will take place outdoors, rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. Reservations suggested; space limited.

The Big Apple - Brooklyn Children's Museum
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Enjoy the harvest season and explore the big apple...the fruit, that is! Come learn about the apple's growing cycle and many uses, hear apple stories and folklore, and create a work of art using apples as stamps. For kids ages 18 months to 2 1/2 years. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Slime Time - Brooklyn Children's Museum
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

It's gooey, it's stretchy, it's yucky — it's slime! Make your own batch of edible slime and put its viscosity to the test. Discover the science behind phases of matter, the basics of polymerization, and how important slime is to the world around us.

Family Fun Days: Family Activity Centers at the Heckscher with Huey - Heckscher Museum of Art
November 07, 2009 - Huntington

Huey, the lovable children's mascot, invites families and friends to experience an exciting art activity in the Museum galleries.

Early Morning Tower Tour - Fire Island Lighthouse
November 07, 2009 - Fire Island

See the sunrise at the top of the tower. Tour includes coffee mug and "light" refreshments. Reservations required.

Much Ado About Nothing - A Modern Interpretation - Palisades Presbyterian Church
November 07, 2009 - Palisades

Local high school students perform a modern interpretation of the classic Shakespeare tale. This lively version is set in 1978 and features a soundtrack including songs from Foreigner, Earth Wind and Fire, and Donna Summer.

A Guided Tour of the World of Magic - Studio Theatre
November 07, 2009 - LIndenhurst

Gary Ferrar performs close-up magic and stage illusions.

101 Dalmations - BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont
November 07, 2009 - Elmont

This Disney tale comes to the stage.

Fall Open Studios Weekend - Loft Artist Association
November 07, 2009 - Stamford

Celebrate local art and artists with a tour of the studios.

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center - Quick Center for the Arts
November 07, 2009 - Fairfield

Enjoy an all-Schubert program with Christopher Maltman, baritone; Inon Barnatan, piano; and Liza Ferschtman, violin. Robert Sherman holds a pre-concert Art-to-Heart from 7- 7:40pm.

Toxi City: Brooklyn's Brownfields Photography Exhibition - Brooklyn Lyceum
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

The exhibition explores the legacy of Brooklyn's industrial past and the spectrum of pollution in which we live. The exhibition features 30 photographs by Robin Michals of sites in Coney Island, DUMBO, East New York, East Williamsburg, Gowanus, Greenpoint, Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Williamsburg where historic uses have saturated the soils and groundwater with a lasting toxicity.

Where the Wild Things Are Mini Art Workshop - Rory's Room
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

For ages 3-5. Students will create their own wild things inspired by this classic tale, using a variety of two- and three-dimensional materials.

Where the Wild Things Are Mini Art Workshop - Parker's Place
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

For ages 3-5. Students will create their own wild things inspired by this classic tale, using a variety of two and three-dimensional materials.

Where the Wild Things Are Mini Art Workshop - Hudson's House
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

For ages 3-5. Students will create their own wild things inspired by this classic tale, using a variety of two and three-dimensional materials.

El Grupo de Niños: Spanish Story Time - Wilton Library
November 07, 2009 - Wilton

Join this weekly Spanish story time, featuring book reading, songs, short videos, games, and more. Spanish students from Wilton High School share their love of the language and culture with children. For kids ages 5 - 7. Caretakers must remain in the building. Registration required.

WINRs Circle - Wilton Library
November 07, 2009 - Wilton

Come to the Wilton Intermediate Nutmeg Readers Circle, a book group that discusses the 2010 Nutmeg nominees for kids in grades 4-6. You'll find fun, pizza, and discussion at each meeting. November's book discussion is Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Bring a friend, win a prize. Registration is required.

Paranormal Investigator Lorraine Warren - Wilton Library
November 07, 2009 - Wilton

Hear about hauntings throughout the U.S. that Warren has investigated and written about in several books. Warren has been involved with numerous television documentaries; the recent film, A Haunting in Connecticut was inspired by one of Warren's cases. Registration required. For adults and children ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must have a caregiver present. *Due to the graphic nature of this program parental guidance is suggested.

Fall Migration - Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
November 07, 2009 - Flushing

See if you can spot birds heading south for the upcoming Winter.

Solid as a Rock: The Old Fort - Fort Totten Park
November 07, 2009 - Bayside

Families learn about the history of Willet's Point and explore the 19th century fortress, which helped protect New York Harbor from naval attack.

Urban Foodies: Murray's Cheese - Murray's Cheese
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Explore the world of cheese and learn how cheese is made, aged, and more and then enjoy a cheese tasting.

Paws To Give Thanks - Little Shelter Animal Rescue
November 07, 2009 -

Thanksgiving is a time of year to be grateful for all of our blessings and give thanks, and on Saturday, November 7 from 12pm-5pm you can give thanks to Little Shelter and the animals in your life at our 'Paws to Give Thanks' Adoption & Thanksgiving Extravaganza. This day to ‘warm the soul’ is sure to have something for everyone!

Little Shelter takes pride in maintaining close working relationships with other rescues that share the same life-saving mission, and you will be able to meet many of these fabulous organizations and their adoptable animals including: Internet Miniature Pinscher Service, Grateful Greyhounds, Monte's Place Chinchilla Rescue, Project Sage Horse Rescue, several local town shelters and more! Please help us to ensure the animals whose lives depend on these wonderful groups have a full belly and all that they could hope for this Thanksgiving by bringing your donation of canned or dry dog or cat food, toys, treats and beds.

In addition, leading New York photographer, Len Marks Fine Art Photography will be available to capture stunning memories of your pets or family in holiday or fall scenes. Packages are $25 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Little Shelter. To view samples of their gorgeous work, visit www.lenmarksphoto.com.

And when you're done petting, snuggling and posing for the camera, be sure to browse our bake sale and find your favorite tasty 'Fall delights' to enjoy with family or friends, and take a tour of Little Shelter and witness first hand the wonderful work that we do. For more than 80 years, Little Shelter has been an integral part of the community, offering hope for many thousands of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.

Don't forget that Little Shelter will have hundreds of animals available for adoption, all looking for something extra special to be thankful for this year - a loving home!

Visit our website at www.littleshelter.com for a list of other upcoming events, to make a donation, or to view many of the animals we have available for adoption. For more information please call Jodi at (631) 368-8770 x205 or email jodi@littleshelter.com.

Open House (for early childhood-grade 12) - The Waldorf School of Garden City
November 07, 2009 - Garden City

Attend an open house for this early childhood-grade 12 school.

Pre-natal Yoga Class - Namaste Yoga of Kensington
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Men and non-pregnant women are welcome at this gentle flow yoga class.

Drawing Fun - Kings Bay Library
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Learn to sketch and cartoon. Kids draw with Karen and use their creativity and imagination.

Creative Kids Art - Stepping Stones Museum for Children
November 07, 2009 - Norwalk

Learn about the Aboriginal people from Australia through their distinctive art style. Part of the museum's Around the World Program.

Storytelling Saturdays - Stepping Stones Museum for Children
November 07, 2009 - Norwalk

Please check the website for times.

Fall Hikes: Early Birds - Stamford Museum and Nature Center
November 07, 2009 - Stamford

Join the museum for some prime bird watching, when birds are most active. See if you can spot chickadees, cardinals, and even woodpeckers. Limit to 25 people per hike. First come, first served. Also at 9am.

Kyle's Heroes Walk for Awareness - Theodore Roosevelt Park
November 07, 2009 - Oyster Bay

What's Cooking will sponsor food for this benefit event for children with Down's Syndrome. E-mail tyjimenez@hotmail.com for more information.

Art for Families (with kids ages 5-11) - Noguchi Museum
November 07, 2009 - Long Island City

Families experience the museum together through hands-on workshops and other activities. Advanced registration required. E-mail education@noguchi.org or call 718-204-7088 ext 203.

The Indian Festival of Lights (Deepavali) with Mus - Queens Library: Jackson Heights branch
November 07, 2009 - Jackson Heights

Celebrate this festival with music, dance, and crafts from India, featuring Mehendi (henna hand painting) an Indian classical (kathak) and folk dancing with Abha B. Roy and the Srijan Dance Center.

Mr. Lincoln, A Play - New York Historical Society
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

An original play by Tom Klingenstein, which chronicles the reunion of two fictional characters who meet each other--and Lincoln--when he comes to New York in 1860 to deliver his Cooper Union speech.

Beauty and the Beast - CM Performing Arts Center
November 07, 2009 - Oakdale

This classic fairytale comes to life onstage.

Pigeon Party - Tribeca Performing Arts Center
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy a show filled with fun, laughter and excitement featuring original music and lots of audience participation.

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type - Manhattan Children's Theatre
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

See the comedic stage adaptation of the book about a farmer and the suddenly-communicative animals on his farm who go on strike until their demands for "creature comforts" are met.

Incredible Insects - Center for Science Teaching and Learning
November 07, 2009 - Rockville Centre

Kids explore sig-legged friends and make their own "insects."

T-Rex and Raptors - Center for Science Teaching and Learning
November 07, 2009 - Rockville Centre

Kids learn about dino hunters and sculpt a T-Rex tooth or raptor claw.

Beautiful Ballerina - Scholastic SoHo Store
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Listen to a reading of the new book, "Beautiful Ballerina" by Marilyn Nelson and Susan Kuklin then make tutus and more.

Artist Series: Nina Meledandri - Children's Museum of Manhattan
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

Explore how color, continuity and chance encounters are all part of the artistic process and make 2-4 square drawings on a magnetic surface.

Tribeca Family Festival Favorites - Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club
November 07, 2009 - Manhattan

See a series of musical and colorful shorts from all around the world and enjoy a post screening question and answer session with the director and a dance lesson.

The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan - Merrick Road Golf Clubhouse
November 07, 2009 - Merrick

Town favorite, Jim McClenahan performs side-splittin' comedy, handclappin' music, magic, and wacky antics.

Aquatic Adventures: Sea Lion Kiss - Atlantis Marine World
November 07, 2009 - Riverhead

A photo opportunity of a kiss from a lovable sea lion. Visit the Ticketing Circle to sign up. Weekends and holidays. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.(Adults receive kiss).

The Port Jefferson Go Green Event - Port Jefferson Village Center
November 07, 2009 - Port Jefferson

Families receive information on how Port Jefferson can move towards a "greener" village. Call Naomi Solo at 631-473-3549 or John Lutterbie at 631-849-3525.

Show and Open House - Pottery Peace Art Studio
November 07, 2009 - Chestnut Ridge

Festivities include pottery demonstrations, live music, food, beverages, clay to play with and a studio tour. Original paintings, pottery and sculptures will be available for sale.

Show and Open House - Pottery Peace Art Studio
November 07, 2009 - Chestnut Ridge

Festivities include pottery demonstrations, live music, food, beverages, clay to play with and a studio tour. Original paintings, pottery and sculptures will be available for sale.

Pajama Party - Baby Loves Disco
November 07, 2009 - Brooklyn

Come wearing your pj's and celebrate Baby Loves Disco's 5th birthday, featuring games, dancing, music, prizes, snacks, and birthday cake. Appropriate for children ages 6 months - 7 years, with adult. Advance purchase recommended.

Hudson River-Maritime History - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center
November 07, 2009 - Cornwall

John Miller, Master Educator from the Hudson River Maritime Museum, will describe the different boats people have used to travel the Hudson River over the past 400 years. From canoes to sloops, steamships and barges, the Hudson River has long been a regional highway for transportation. Participants will learn: what life was like aboard a sailing ship, navigational terms and skills with hands-on activities.

Carnival to Bring World's Largest Book of Children's Dreams, Free Family Fun & Activities to Rockefeller Center - Rockefeller Center, Center Plaza
Through November 07, 2009 -

A series of free "Dream Big" family-oriented events at Rockefeller center starting on Friday, November 6th with a celebrity reading (10:30 am) of the world’s largest children's book inspired by dreams gathered from children across the country who sailed on Carnival Cruise Lines. On Saturday, November 7th, there will be book readings throughout the day, as well as a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including balloon artists, an acrobatic dance troupe, magicians and a coloring station. The larger-than-life, beautifully illustrated book pages will be on display for all to read throughout both events. The events are sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines in celebration of the newest and grandest addition to its fleet, the Carnival Dream.

Sundays Prepared Childbirth - Good Samaritan Hospital
Through November 08, 2009 - Suffern

This class for expectant parents includes a continental breakfast.

Kings of the Dance - NY City Center
Through November 08, 2009 -

The critically acclaimed Kings of the Dance are back onstage at New York City Center. The three-act performance will include choreography by Frederick Ashton, José Limón, Nacho Duato, Roland Petit, Anton Dolin, Boris Eifman, and Christopher Wheeldon.

Tastings NYC - 'Cook. Eat. Drink. Live.' - Tunnel/La Venue
Through November 08, 2009 -

COOK. EAT. DRINK. LIVE. offers all the right ingredients for you to kick off the holiday dining and entertainment season. Attend live presentations by chefs, authors and mixologists on the Astor Wine & Spirits sponsored main stage. Enjoy high rated Zagat sponsored restaurants, gourmet purveyors, artisan producers, The Coffee & Tea Festival, Finewaters, and wonderful wines from the Grape Exchange- all providing samples of products that you can purchase via show specials. Buy what you like on the spot or order for immediate delivery. Get a taste of the holiday dining season all at the special price of just $65.00 per person per day. Friday, November 6: 6pm-9pm; Saturday, November 7: 2pm-6pm; Sunday, November 8: 2pm-6pm. Ages 21+

The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble - The Joyce Theater
Through November 08, 2009 -

Watch the famous ancient painting of The Feast of Han Xizai come to life by the Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble. The Taiwan-based company recreates the traditional Nanguan music and Liyuan dance of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), with sumptuous costumes and sets by Oscar winner Tim Yip (Best Art Direction, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"). See the dancers and musicians enact this legendary story with subtle drama and refined elegance, depicting how the politician protested government corruption through his decadent lifestyle.

For more information, visit www.joyce.org

LIBRARY SLEEPOVER - Mamaroneck Library
Through November 08, 2009 - Mamaroneck

Enjoy stories, crafts, pizza, doughnuts and more. Pre-registration is required; space is limited.

Greenwich Village History & Dessert Tour - NYC Discovery Walking Tours
Through November 08, 2009 -

Emphasizes the history of the Village -– from wealthy Victorian neighborhood to 20th century bohemian center-- and its personalities, from Washington to Bob Dylan. Historical stops include the Washington Square Arch, Minetta Lane, Patchin Place, the Jefferson Courthouse Library and Grove Court. Along the way, a sampling of desserts, from Lilac chocolate to Italian saviodi. Come prepared with an appetite for history and things sweet. Noon. $22 (includes sweets). Reservations and Meeting place: 212-465-3331.

Bayville Scream Park - Bayville Adventure Park
Through November 08, 2009 - Bayville

Celebrate Halloween at Long Island's theme park with "Not so Scary" Days for the kids as well as spooky attractions including Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, voted one of the scariest on Long Island; Mystery Funhouse; The Temple of Terror; The Curse of Zombie Pirates; The Scare Shop; Creepy Café and more. Open daily, through November 8.

New York Comedy Festival - New York City
Through November 08, 2009 -

Performers include Dane Cook, Mike Birbiglia, Ricky Gervais. Visit website for complete schedule.

Dawn Drake & 'ZapOte' in Concert! - The Bitter End
Through November 08, 2009 -

Female-fronted Funk Latin Afro-beat band; original dance music simmering in a palate of serious Latin, African and Caribbean rhythms. Taking its name from a luscious fruit in Cuba also known as "mamey", "ZapOte" is an original Funk Latin Afro-Beat band lead by Dawn Drake, New York's female bassist/conguera/singer/songwriter and composer. Her original music takes the listener and dancer into a zone where House, Funk, Afro-beat, Samba, Afro-Cuban rhythms and Jazz are right at home. Her poetic lyrics spread messages of universal consciousness, delivered with heartfelt vocals, and are joined with the irresistible grooves of Latin percussion, funky bass, swinging horn lines and virtuosic improvisation.

Sferra Luxury Bedding Sample Sale - Prive' @ Chelsea Market
Through November 08, 2009 -

Sferra is one of the premier luxury linen companies worldwide. The sale is an great opportunity to pick up these luxury items at 60%-80% off retail. Items include comforters, pillows, blankets, sheets, duvets, matelasse, throws, decorative pillows, table linens, towels, bathrobes, and more.

Established in 1891, SFERRA has evolved to become the most exclusive name in home textiles, crafting beautifully refined linens of uncompromising quality and detail. You can find the brand in Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Horchow, and Bloomingdale's; as well as its shop-in-shop boutiques inside the legendary ABC Carpet & Home stores in New York City, ABC Florida, and HD Buttercup in Los Angeles.

Tweens & Teens Yoga - Bend & Bloom Yoga
Through November 10, 2009 - Brooklyn

A lively yoga class designed for tweens and teens.

Ray LaMontagne - Beacon Theatre
Through November 10, 2009 - New York

Ray LaMontagne, a singer/songwriter whose voice has been likened to Van Morrison, brings his unique blend of earthy and soulful folk to the Beacon Theatre on November 5, 9 & 10 in support of his new album, Gossip in the Grain which has been lauded as his best album to date.

Ancient Paths, Modern Voices - Carnegie Hall
Through November 10, 2009 - Manhattan

China's diverse and vibrant culture will be on full display when Carnegie Hall hosts Ancient Paths, Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture. Performers -- many of whom are traveling outside China for the first time -- include pianist Lang Lang, who appears three times, including a festival-closing performance on Nov. 10th with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and conductor Long Yu; pipa player Wu Man; composer and conductor Tan Dun; Yo-Yo Ma; the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra; and many others. For more information, visit carnegiehall.org/chinafestival.

4-H Dog Obedience and Tricks Classes - Level 1 - Murchison Hall behind the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church
Through November 12, 2009 - New City

Dog owners ages 8-18 are invited to participate in this six-part workshop. Classes are taught by Canine Coaching, certified dog trainers, and presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required.

The Art of Botanical Illustration - RYE ARTS CENTER
Through November 14, 2009 - Rye

Professional artwork of students, faculty, and alumni of the New York Botanical Garden's Botanical Art and Illustration Program will be on display.

The A**hole in My Head - The Triad
Through November 15, 2009 -

Kate Dawns returns with her quirky New York City tale of the true side of the Broadway underbelly.

Piermont Farmers Market - M&T Bank Lot
Through November 15, 2009 - Piermont

Stop by this weekly farm market then enjoy a stroll along the water at this Hudson River town.

Haverstraw Farmers Market -
Through November 15, 2009 - Haverstraw

Pick up fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, flowers and more at this weekly market.

Garnerworld - GAGA Arts Center
Through November 15, 2009 - Garnerville

This special exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Garnerville Holding Company, guardian and caretaker of the Center's complex of 19th century industrial buildings. Today, the complex is home to a community of area artists. The exhibit, spanning two galleries, presents images, installations, paintings and sculptures.

Reconfiguring the Body in American Art, 1820–2009 - National Academy of Design Museum and School of Fine Arts
Through November 15, 2009 -

An exhibition that examines the critical role the human figure has played in the Nation's art for the past 189 years. Transcending chronological, stylistic, and generational boundaries the exhibition will present 160 works drawn from the National Academy's important and wide ranging collection of American art, as well as an intriguing selection of works by contemporary artists who are carrying on the figurative tradition in new and adventurous ways.

Japanese Autumn Adventures - New York Botanical Garden
Through November 15, 2009 -

Participate in innovative projects that complement the Kiku in the Japanese Autumn Garden exhibition. Activities include an interactive Japanese tea ceremony, tea leaf exploration, chrysanthemum planting, and more.

Agora Gallery Unveils a Collective Fine Art Exhibition - Agora Gallery
Through November 17, 2009 -

Chelsea's Agora Gallery announced they will unveil a three-part exhibition that is scheduled to run from October 27, 2009 through November 17, 2009. Altered States of Reality provides a glimpse of the world as captured through the lens of a camera, technology, and through the artists own inner vision. The gifted artist's participating in Altered States of Reality offer us a perception of the world, as seen, through a complex, enigmatic fusion of emotions and technical mastery. The old boundaries have come tumbling down and the new reality has been altered and is forever changing. This exciting exhibition allows us to challenge our ideas, parables and perceptions that constitute our own reality. Elements of Abstraction presents audiences with a rich kaleidoscope of color, form, and texture that in conjunction breathes life into abstract artworks. Whether employing shimmering brushstrokes or bold fields of color, nonrepresentational art, with its lack of familiar forms, allows the work speak to us on an especially elemental level. Through their deeply personal forms of expression, these artists offer a stunning glimpse into contemporary abstract painting. Portals of Perception bridges the wide expanse of artistic possibilities, gathering together impressionist, realist, and abstract paintings. What we find, surprisingly, is not the differences but the similarities as these talented artists vocalize the inspirations of places, people, and feelings. While the particular visual language may differ, the spirit behind the works has many overlapping areas, because to be human is to realize ourselves within our mental and physical environs.

Spring Valley Farmers Market -
Through November 18, 2009 - Port Jefferson

This unique market caters to the area's large Jamaican immigrant community and the Hassidic community in neighboring Monsey.

Nursery/Kindergarten Tea and Play - Green Meadow Waldorf School
Through November 18, 2009 - Spring Valley

Visit a kindergarten classroom and share a cup of tea with an Early Childhood teacher while your child plays.

Farmer's Market - Westport Farmer's Market Association
Through November 19, 2009 - Westport

Shop for a wide variety of local products, including meat, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses and home-made soaps. Held every Thursday.

Esther - New York City Opera
Through November 19, 2009 -

Weisgall's dynamic Esther has its first revival since its electrifying world premiere in 1993 at New York City Opera. Based on the inspirational tale of the brave heroine who rescued her people from near-destruction, Esther earned countless curtain calls and rave reviews for its vocal fireworks, hard-hitting drama, and striking visuals by revolutionary designer Jerome Sirlin.

Savoir-Faire - Soho20 Gallery
Through November 19, 2009 - New York

Savoir-Faire celebrates performance as an artistic medium and extends the lineage of artists to those striving to find visibility today.

During the month of November join us for a series of seven different events with more than twenty performers. For performance schedule please visit our website at www.soho20gallery.com.

All performances are FREE and open to the public.

Baby Yoga - Long Island Children's Museum
Through November 20, 2009 - Garden City

Moms and babies can experience various yoga poses, challening postures and calming restorative time in this 8-week class. Learn how to strengthen groiwng muscles, aid in digestion and promote better sleeping patterns for your baby. Dads and caregivers welcome. Babies should be at least six weeks old. The price will be prorated based on attendance. Through November 20.

The Boychick Affair - The Bar Mitzvah of Harry Boychick - Times Square Arts Center
Through November 21, 2009 -

Extended by popular demand, The Boychick Affair. Come eat, sing dance and enjoy a full buffet meal at Harry's Bar Mitzvah. Perfect for all ages and backrounds. "Good Fun"- NY Post. "Boychick is a Blessing"- Backstage NY. www.boychickaffair.com/1-866-999-6929

Passing Ceremonies - Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Through November 21, 2009 -

Juneteenth Legacy Theatre and Sugar Valley Theatricals will present Passing Ceremonies, a play by Steve Willis, at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in November. Passing Ceremonies, set in the hereafter, is a gay, black love story based on an imagined meeting between Harlem Renaissance poet, Bruce Nugent, and 60's era poet-journalist, Essex Hemphill. It will be directed by award-winning Broadway veteran Sue Lawless. Members of the cast include James Edward Becton III, Tom Martin, Amand Valdes, and Bryan Webster.

Performances dates: November 5 through November 21, 2009, Thursday through Saturday at 7PM. Tickets: $15 - $20 For more information or advance purchase visit www.nuyorican.org or call 212-780-9386. You may also purchase tickets at the door.

Rye Farmers' Market - City of Rye
Through November 22, 2009 - Rye

Fresh produce, meats, dairy and bakery items, plants, speciality foods, wines, and more.

Pelham Farmers' Market - Town of Pelham
Through November 22, 2009 - Pelham

Fresh produce, meats, dairy and bakery items, plants, speciality foods, wines, and more.

Magic Box - New York Hall of Science
Through November 22, 2009 - Flushing

Kids create an optical illusion box and magically hide anything they place inside. Through November 22.

Puppet Show: Commander Cauliflower - New York Hall of Science
Through November 22, 2009 - Flushing

In this interactive show, kids ages 6 and under learn the differences between fruits and vegetables with help from Commander Cauliflower.

Puppet Show Craft: Harvest Bag - New York Hall of Science
Through November 22, 2009 - Flushing

Kids decorate a bag to fill with fruits and vegetables.

Puppet Show and Craft - New York Hall of Science
Through November 22, 2009 - Flushing

Help Commander Cauliflower find the missing carrots and learn how fruits and vegetables grow in this interactive puppet show. Kids can also make a harvest bag craft; decorate the bag and fill with fruits and vegetables.

Activity Area: Creativity Lab - New York Hall of Science
Through November 22, 2009 - Flushing

Kids build a sculpture out of recycled materials; weigh and measure wacky objects; and visit with live animals.

Astronomy Lab - New York Hall of Science
Through November 22, 2009 - Flushing

Enjoy this planetarium show and learn about the constellations of the northern hemisphere. Saturdays and Sundays, through November 22.

Transformers: The Art of Assemblage - Westchester Community College Fine Arts Gallery
Through November 22, 2009 - Valhalla

The exhibition includes works by three artists from the Northeast region; Natasha Cohen, Shiela Hale, and Lucy Krupenye.

Ready, Set, Story! How Katie Saved the Sneaky Spider's Tales - Looking Glass Theatre
Through November 22, 2009 - Manhattan

A new children's show exploring international folktales of tricksters.

Vegas Baby...Dance Party - TOUCH
Through November 22, 2009 -

A Benefit to Support Women's Project, the nations' oldest and largest women's theater. $25 in advance online or by phone; $35 at the door. Dj'ed by Darron West

Get tickets at www.womensproject.org or by calling 212 765 2105

Or, By Liz Duffy Adams - Julia Miles Theater
Through November 22, 2009 -

Aphra Behn is getting out of the spy trade and into show biz, if she can only write her play without interruptions from her love life -- celebrity Nell Gwynne, King Charles II, and double-agent William Scott, among others. While war rages and Aphra and her friends celebrate free love, cross-dressing and pastoral lyricism, the 1660s start to look a lot like the 1960s. Verse or prose, now or then, love or death...and a lot of kissing.

Performance Schedule from October 29-November 22: Mondays & Tuesdays at 7pm, Thursdays -Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm Added public performance on Saturday 10/31/09 at 2pm.

Post-Show Discussions: Mondays 11/9/09 and 11/16/09 Scheduled Closing: Sunday 11/22/09 at 3pm.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - Gloria Maddox Theater at T. Schreiber Studio
Through November 22, 2009 -

T. Schreiber Studio, recipient of 5 2009 Back Stage Readers Poll Awards, including Best Off-Off Broadway Theatre, and nominated for 5 NY Innovative Theatre Awards, presents the Tony Award-winning play ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD.

In his thoughtful and witty play, Tom Stoppard riffs on the greatest mystery of all time -- Death. And along the way he dabbles with such trifles as destiny and free will. Does life consist of a series of random events, or is it controlled by fate? In the end does the journey matter when the destination is the same? ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD follows Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Hamlet's bewildered friends, as the tragedy in Elsinore unfolds. Performed in the round atop a directionless compass, T. Schreiber Studio's production of this modern classic offers an especially intimate look at Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as they observe the crumbling world around them and march toward the Bard's inescapable conclusion.

Thursday – Saturday at 8pm & Sunday at 3pm

Tickets: $25/Seniors $20/Students $22

NY See the Foliage! Tour - On Board Tours
Through November 22, 2009 -

Now in its second year, OnBoard Tours' NY See the Foliage! Tour allows sight-seers to experience the full splendor of a New York autumn through a four-hour intimate tour of the Hudson Valley. The tour leaves Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge and begins down the scenic New Jersey Palisades Parkway, stopping at the quaint Lookout Inn refreshment stand for a spectacular view of the New York City skyline in full autumn colors. The tour continues north past Bear Mountain Bridge, the first bridge built across the Hudson River, through Bear Mountain State Park, and past Fort Montgomery. The last stop on the tour is a 45-minute layover in Highland Falls, NY, just outside of West Point, where passengers can explore and take a light meal. The tour guide accompanies passengers when they leave the bus, and is always available to answer questions. Two departure times: 9am and 1:30pm.

Nyack Farmer's Market -
Through November 25, 2009 - Port Jefferson

This weekly market features locally-grown fruits, herbs and vegetables plus breads, desserts, pastries, regionally-produced wines, cider, cheeses, soups, pickles, fresh-cut flowers and more. Children's story hour held weekly at 10am. Rain or shine through November. Market open each Thursday except Thanksgiving.

Suffern Farmers Market - Commuter Parking Lot A
Through November 28, 2009 -

This weekly market features locally-grown produce, homemade goods, and encourages pedestrian traffic in the town's downtown area.

Japanese Mandalas: Emanations and Avatars - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Through November 29, 2009 -

The introduction of esoteric Buddhism to Japan from mainland China in the ninth-century forever changed the visual landscape of Japanese religion and of Japanese art as a whole. The rituals of Mikkyo Buddhism, or the "Secret Teachings" as the newly imported doctrine was called, involve a preponderance of arrestingly beautiful and fearsome images that aim to reveal ultimate truths to the initiated. At the core of Mikkyo is the Mandala of Both Realms, paired cosmic diagrams of the Diamond World and the Matrix World. The installation explores the art of Mikkyo Buddhism from the models used to create these mandalas to the images they inspired. Important early iconographic drawings, paintings, sculpture, and textiles from the Metropolitan's permanent collection are displayed with outstanding works from other institutions and private collections.

Vermeer's Masterpiece The Milkmaid - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Through November 29, 2009 -

A special exhibition that will include all five paintings by Vermeer from its collection, as well as a select group of works by other Dutch artists.

Vermeer's Masterpiece The Milkmaid - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Through November 29, 2009 -

On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage to Manhattan from Amsterdam, that city's Rijksmuseum sends perhaps the most admired painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) to the Met. Closed Mon. $20.

Watteau, Music, and Theater - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Through November 29, 2009 -

The exhibition will explore the place of music and theater in the work of the great early eighteenth-century French painter and draftsman Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), comparing an imagery of power, associated with the court of the Sun King, Louis XIV, with a more optimistic and mildly subversive imagery of pleasure, developed in contemporary opera-ballet and theater. It will show that the painter's utopian vision was directly influenced by these sister arts and will shed light on the subjects of a number of Watteau's images. In addition to material drawn from various departments of the Museum, including musical instruments, porcelains, and prints, there will be a number of major loans of paintings and drawings by Watteau and his contemporaries from other collections in the United States and Europe.

Matthew Takes Mannahatta - Vital Theatre Company
Through November 29, 2009 - Manhattan

Follow the adventures of Matthew and his sister Piper who take a magical adventure back in time, where they discover that the Manhattan of the past held a very different Thanksgiving than the one we all know today.

Science Playground - New York Hall of Science
Through November 30, 2009 - Flushing

Through dozens of playground elements including slid