Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Taíno Creation Stories and Ancestral Songs at the National Museum of the American Indian

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Taíno Creation Stories and Ancestral Songs

 

Irka Mateo (Taíno descent) presents a multimedia cultural program that brings to life Taíno creation stories with imagery, songs, and music performed on traditional instruments. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Date: Thursday, May 16th

Time: 6:00pm — 7:00pm

Location: One Bowling Green Diker Pavilion (National Museum of the American Indian)

Age: Recommended for ages 14+

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: While you’re there, swing by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Special Opening Musical Event at China Institute

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China Institute’s new “Percussion and Play” program is an interactive music class designed for younger learners and their caregivers. Participants will experience the colorful world of Chinese percussion instruments through stories, demonstrations and the playing of drums and cymbals, while being immersed in a Chinese-language environment.

Based on the ‘Mommy and Me’ model of early childhood music education, the program will emphasize the fundamentals of rhythm and melody as well as introducing simple musical notation. Children and accompanying adults will enjoy exploring a combination of traditional Chinese folk tales, Chinese language, and percussion. No musical experience or knowledge of Chinese is needed.

Date: Sunday, March 10th 

Time: 12 pm – 2 pm (Demo classes start at 1:15 pm)

Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor (China Institute)

Age: All ages

General Admission: Free
RSVP to Tina Fang at tfang@chinainstitute.org, call 212-744-8181, ext. 150

For the full schedule, please visit their website HERE!

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Wonder Women of Classical Music at 6 River Terrace

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Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra’s all-female ensemble celebrates Women’s History Month with a performance showcasing great classical and contemporary female composers. Led by KCO concertmaster Belinda Whitney, the all-star lineup will inspire with stories of how these stellar musicians followed their musical dreams.

Date: Sunday, March 10th

Time: 2:00pm 

Location: 6 River Terrace – Battery Park City Parks

Fee: Free with RSVP

Age: all ages

For more information, visit their website HERE

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Tribeca Performing Arts Center presents Lightwire Theater’s The Ugly Duckling

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Tribeca Performing Arts Center presents Lightwire Theater’s The Ugly Duckling, Saturday, March 16, in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance. With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and the creative use of music ranging from classical to pop, this production brings this story into a new and brilliant light. Showtime at 11 AM.  Ages 5+
 
Up next, Tribeca PAC brings TheaterWorksUSA’s The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System on Saturday, March 23. When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!  But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Showtime at 11 AM.  Ages 5+ 
 
General admission: $30 / 10Club Member: $13. Tribeca PAC is located on 199 Chambers St. (on the campus of the BMCC). For tickets, membership or more information, call (212) 220 – 1460 or visit the website HERE.
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