Annual St. Patrick’s Day Open House
Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm– 4:00 pm
Irish Arts Center
553 West 51 Street
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Irish Arts Center ‘s annual Open House features all-day traditional music and dance, live piano karaoke sing-alongs of Ireland and Irish-America’s greatest hits, a performance and group lesson by World Irish Dance Champion Tyler Shwartz, spring equinox-inspired arts and crafts, and a sampling of multidisciplinary educational offerings.
Events include the U.S. premiere of Tann Ann (an old Gaelic expression for “once upon a time”), a short film series blending storytelling, visual art, puppetry, and original music to transport viewers to the supernatural world of Irish folklore and mythology.
Dog Man: The Musical
See a hilarious musical based on the worldwide bestselling series Dog Man from Dav Pilkey, adapted for the stage by acclaimed TheaterWorksUSA.
A brilliant soundtrack (we love the Evil ABCs) and excellent cast tell the story of 5th graders George and Harold making a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the…
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Easter Bonnet Parade
Wear your favorite hat (or make a special one) and stroll down traffic-free Fifth Avenue to check out some classic and crazy Easter bonnets and ensembles in a New York City tradition that stretches back to the 1870s. It gets crowded as the day goes on (try to leave strollers at home), but still one…
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Carnegie Hall Fall Family Day: Spring Fest
Enjoy free, interactive, and fun musical activities and performances in Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing. Journey through a musical celebration of the earth, the elements, and all things spring.
Activities are ongoing; drop in anytime.
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New York Theatre Ballet’s Carnival of the Animals
See a kid-friendly, one-hour original ballet by New York Theatre Ballet. In a magical forest, Queen Diana and her shaggy lion rule a charming assortment of animals who live quite peaceably until a pair of lost children wander in and the fun begins.
Also see Antony Tudor’s Little Improvisations, a charming portrayal of two children…
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