Rubin Museum
Sep 1, 2022 @ 11:00 amā Dec 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Rubin Museum of Art
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
This serene museum connects the arts and cultures of the Himalayas to contemporary life, exploring universal themes like happiness, consciousness and the cosmos. Lots of interesting details – and maybe your kid will pick up some zen vibes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
š Vivid paintings and statues of animals and demons
šæ Feel the zen vibes in the elaborate The Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room
š® Interactive, multi-sensory Mandala Lab
āļø Museum admission is free during wonderful weekly Family Sundays.
Thu, Sat & Sun 11 amā5 pm
Fri 11 amā10 pm
Free Fri 5ā10 pm
Yayoi Kusama: I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
Find oversized flowers, pumpkins and a whole lot of polka dots by legendary artist Yayoi Kusama, plus go inside a new rainbow-colored Infinity Mirrored Room. Lots of repetitions for kids who like to count. Presented across the galleryās 519, 525, and 533 West 19th Street locations – one of her largest gallery presentations to date.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
See faithful adaptations of author/illustrator Eric Carle’s Brown Bear, Brown BearĀ and The Very Hungry Caterpillar featuring fantastical larger-than-life puppets and audience participation.
VIP tickets ($110) include a swag bag, an Eric Carle plush, and a character meet and greet after the performance.
Lap seats are available at the door for children under oneā¦
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Dance in HRPK: Bollywood & Bhangra
Join Bollywood & Bhangra group lessons from Ajna Dance Company, founded to foster diversity and inclusion by making Indian dance and culture more accessible to all. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins in Punjab, India, a dance now learned and lovedā¦
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Hudson River Dance Festival
See four diverse dance companies against the backdrop of the Hudson River sunset.Ā The outstanding line-up includes Ayodele Casel, The Missing Element, commissioned by Works & Process, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Paul Taylor Dance Company.
Bring your own blanket.
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Little Island
Explore nature and art on a unique floating green space on the Hudson River.
* Enjoy diverse horticulture, welcoming seating lawns, winding paths leading to spectacular views, and a variety of spaces for performing arts, relaxation and play. Make music on a variety of percussion installations and play with a spinning optical illusion.
* Restroomsā¦
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Chelsea Waterside Playground
The newly designed play area features a giant, multi-colored, one-of-a-kind, Robinia wood pipefish plus water features incorporating limestone cattle head sculptures reclaimed from historic meatpacking district business New York Butchersā Dressed Meat Company.
Near the new must-see Little Island and Pier 62 Carousel.
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