Celebrate Theater, Music and Movement at the Children's Museum of Manhattan

Sun Apr 21, 2024 - Sun Apr 28, 2024
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through April 28, 2024.
Various times
Age: 0-10
Price: Free with paid admission
Location:
Children's Museum of Manhattan

Explore the disciplines of puppet theater, music & movement, hands-on instrument making, and the visual arts in collaboration with Wendy and DB, Teatro SEA, Ballet Hispánico, Bash the Trash, Ebony Bolt, and The Culture Tree.  

 Wendy and DB: Into the Little Blue House!
Join Wendy and DB in a high-energy musical performance exploring themes of freedom, love, self- worth and creativity.
Sunday, April 21 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in* | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Ballet Hispánico: Baila Conmigo/Dance with Me!
Learn and explore different dance forms and cultures with dancers from Ballet Hispanico.
Wednesday, April 24 | 2:00 pm – 2:45pm & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in* | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Bash the Trash: Rubbish Rhythms with Sam Kulik
Catch a fun-filled music performance played on hand-made, sustainable instruments! Explore the science of sound, discover how reusing/repurposing is good for the planet, and find out how you can build your own instruments at home.
Thursday, April 25 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Drop-in* | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Teatro SEA: The Galapagos Animal Puppet Show
The puppet animals have gotten together for an imaginary assembly at The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador with the intention to save planet Earth!
Friday, April 26 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Drop-in* | All ages | Bilingual in English & Spanish | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Ebony Bolt: Spring Has Sprung!
Artist Ebony Bolt leads an interactive artmaking workshop informed by her creative practice and mural installation, Driving the Future (currently on view). Design your own pattern using custom stamps inspired by motifs found in the artist’s work!
Saturday, April 27 | 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm | Sign-up* | Ages 5 & older | 1st Floor | Makerspace

The Culture Tree: Climate Warriors Puppet Show
The Culture Tree and WonderSparks present the journey of three environmentally responsible friends who join forces to save planet Earth! Learn about climate change and what we can do to help reverse the ways in which it has impacted our beautiful planet.
Sunday, April 28 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.