Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Experiences

Expand Your Imagination With “Taste the Clouds” at the Flea Theater

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Take a break from the rain and cold to an exciting new show indoors with your family on Sunday Mornings. New York City Children’s Theater welcomes you to their brand new show called Taste the Clouds, where kids can use their imaginations to explore the world around them.

“Can you touch the stars? See the music? Taste the Clouds? Join us on an adventure as a young girl learns to harness her imagination and use her senses to better understand the world around her.

Created by the award-winning company, Hit the Lights!, Taste the Clouds will take you on a journey of the senses using shadow puppetry, live music, and immersive theater.”

My kids thoroughly enjoyed the show. But as a kid that made a projector out of flashlight and mirrors to play school at home when I was 8, I might have enjoyed the show even more than my kids. Because of the show, I had a few more tricks up my sleeve to use on a rainy day to occupy my 3 little kids.


Photo credit: Marzio Fulfaro

As always, these mini-broadway shows make a great birthday surprises to friends or gift with grandparents. Kids appreciate these experiences, since you can even reenact these at home with a few common household objects.

FiDi Families Insiders: Come early to decorate your own paintbrush to use during the show and take home! Then stay after the show for a chance to meet and take a photo with the cast!

Date(s): Sunday’s, through April 26, 2020

Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am or 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Location: 20 Thomas Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) The Pete at The Flea Theater

Cost: $20 per person

Age(s): Best for ages 2 – 5 years old

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

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My First Nutcracker at the NYC Children’s Theater

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My First Nutcracker at the NYC Children's Theater

 

FiDi Contributor Teresa Wang’s Review of My First Nutcracker at the NYC Children’s Theatre

Want to create holiday memories with your kids through experiences over material things that would otherwise clutter the home? Want something exciting and fun for your kids to enjoy indoors? Or have family and friends visiting on the weekends and want to see a show with the kids? My First Nutcracker is a great gift from loved ones to your little ones. NYC Children’s Theater 2019-20 season kicks off with a classic ballet but catered to the youngest of theatergoers.

My 6 yo, 4 yo and 1 yo, all loved the production and were mesmerized from beginning to end. The show was the perfect amount of time to let them experience a quintessential NYC holiday experience with the freedom to wiggle around and even interact with the performers. Whether your kids have never stepped foot in a theater or are seasoned veterans, this unique rendition will surely be a memory that little ones will cherish for years to come.

 

This is the New York City Children’s Theaters’ 23rd season with a classic holiday story adapted for young audiences. In the 50-minute production, fun-filled holiday adventure, audiences will travel with Clara and the Prince to a magical kingdom filled with delicious treats, dancing flowers, and a pesky mouse king.

My First Nutcracker is an introduction to the classic holiday story, directed and choreographed by Melissa Riker, Artistic Director of Kinesis Project, and written by Barbara Zinn Krieger. The all-female creative team includes: Set Designer– Sheryl Liu, Light Designer – Carolyn Wong, Costume Designer – Heather McDevitt Barton and Sound Designer– Megan Culle.

Date(s): Saturdays and Sundays through December 22nd

Time(s): 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

Location: 410 W 42 Street (New York City Children’s Theater)

Cost: Prices Vary

Age(s): Best for ages 3 and up, but all ages welcome

FiDi Insiders: Sensory-friendly Performances: December 7th and December 14th at 11 am.

To learn more and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

 
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Oz Pearlman: An Evening of Mind Reading and Mentalism at iPic

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Oz Pearlman: An Evening of Mind Reading and Mentalism at iPic

 

iPic Theatre is hosting an incredible performer, mentalist extraordinaire, opening a live show with the top mentalists in the world, Oz Pearlman. The show is called Truth be Told. There are now extended dates and great seats available at 7:30 pm. Below is a clip on some of his tricks. Oz regularly visits The Today Show and has been on Good Day NY, the Rachel Ray Show and most recently, ESPN.

https://youtu.be/jx3OzOAbMek

This is his first live residency in NYC in over 10 years, and he is bringing something very unique to Lower Manhattan. Tickets are on sale via the iPic website HERE

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Truth Be Told with Oz Pearlman at iPic!

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Truth Be Told with Oz Pearlman at iPic!

 

iPic Theatre is hosting an incredible performer, mentalist extraordinaire, opening a live show with the top mentalists in the world, Oz Pearlman. The show is called Truth be Told. He is performing twice a night on Friday 10/6, 10/20 and 11/3.  The 7:30PM showing on each date are sold out, and they have added a 10:15PM to the schedule.  Below is a clip on some of his tricks. Oz regularly visits The Today Show, and has been on Good Day NY and the Rachel Ray Show.

https://youtu.be/jx3OzOAbMek

This is his first live show in NYC in over 10 years, and he is bringing something very unique to Lower Manhattan. Tickets are on sale via the iPic website HERE

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Pip’s Island Debuts in NYC

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Pip's Island Debuts in NYC
 
Pip’s Island, is an immersive children’s live adventure, which will open its doors to the public on November 12th. FiDi Families was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at this incredible indoor destination and we can’t wait to see the full production with its creative characters and various badges to earn during the Pip’s Island experience. 
 
Pip's Island Debuts in NYC
 
The pioneering concept is unlike anything on the market worldwide; children, aged 4-10, will be transported into a fantastical world, filled with actors, animation, puppets and gadgets as they embark on an hour-long adventure across 12 diverse and surreal environments to save the island! It’s akin to entering a video game with the children conquering challenges and meeting an array of colorful characters. 
 
Pip's Island Debuts in NYC
 
 
One of the aspects about the experience that explorers will love is the chance to earn badges or “sparks” by completing activities developed by Pip’s Island experts. The team has been working on the program and educational aspects, utilizing the latest trends in play and educational curriculum. Be prepared to be mesmerized, challenged and motivated to earn a variety of badges. No two experiences are alike. Kids are going to love this new and unique experience and so will parents. 
 

Pip's Island Debuts in NYC

 
We are thrilled to share some incredible imagery from the experience of Pip’s Island HERE
 
Date(s): November 12, 2016 thru January 8, 2017
 
Ages: 2 – 10 years
 
Location: 537 West 27th Street (Skylight Modern)
 
For more information, please see the link to the website HERE 
 
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