The Met hosts its third annual spring open house prior to the matinee performance of La Boheme. Children and families can enjoy hands-on musical exploration and experience behind-the-scenes demonstrations by members of the Met’s backstage and artistic staff, including musicians, actors, dancers, and members of the Wig and Costume Shop.
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From $20Sun, Apr 26 · 2:00 PM
AMC Lincoln Square · Upper West Side
Reel Wild's Family Day features three episodes of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, Q&As with the show's co-hosts Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros, and wildlife-inspired activities, facepainting, swag bags, and more!
artFREESun, Apr 26 · 2:30 PM
Lehman College Art Gallery · Bedford Park
Tour the exhibition, The Painted Word: Text, Gesture, and Expression in Contemporary Art. Create a personal word portrait using words to describe who you are.
outdoorFrom $39Fri, May 1 · 12:00 AM
The New York Botanical Garden · Belmont
Family-favorites Peppa and George return to NYBG for a 15-minute mini show and meet-and-greet experience! After the performance and photo opportunity, families are invited to enjoy a range of exclusive activities guided by the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden Explainers.
From $12Fri, May 1 · 12:00 AM
The Joyce Theater · Chelsea
Parsons Dance performs two world premieres: one created by David Parsons, set to the second movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9; and one by Mayte Natalio, with an original score by Daniel Kluger. Also on the program: a new commission by Courtney "Balenciaga" Washington centering on the dancers’ remarkable collective strength.