Weekend Guide: Education and culture for all ages
If you find yourself at home bored this weekend you will have no excuse. There are many events taking place in Harlem Thursday through Sunday. Check the Google calendar or click on events in the sidebar for a full array of local events. Here are a few extras you may have missed:
“The Encounter of Juan Bobo & Pedro Animal / El Encuentro de Juan Bobo y Pedro Animal.”
Date: Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20 Time: 4:00 PM
Audience: children (school age)
Description:
A comical play about famous offbeat characters from Puerto Rican and Dominican folklore who discover self-esteem and the meaning of friendship. Presented by the Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. in celebration of Immigrant History week. For children ages 4 to 12. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Robert Jackson and The City of New York.
Location:
Washington Heights Branch
1000 St. Nicholas Avenue
(212) 923-6054
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“Far Out Physics: Parachutes.”
Date: Thursday, April 19 Time: 4:00 PM
Audience: children (school age)
Description:
Explore the concept of surface area and apply it to its use in the air for parachutes and design your own parachute to land safely. Presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Recommended for children ages 6 to 12. Preregistration is required. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito and The City of New York.
Location:
125th Street Branch
224 East 125th Street
(212) 534-5050
Location:
Inwood Branch
4790 Broadway
(212) 942-2445
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Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening conducted by the staff of the north General Hospital
Date: Friday, April 20 Time: 1:00 PM
Audience: adults
Description:
Please join us in this effort to enable and empower the
minority patients to manage their health and prevent illnesses from occurring. This program is designed to help you learn about a variety of weight options available to help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
Sponsored by:
The North General Community Outreach Department
Location:
125th Street Branch
224 East 125th Street
(212) 534-5050
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‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’
Date: Saturday, April 21 Time: 11:00 AM
Audience: adults
Description:
Group will assemble to discuss ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’ by Jonathan Safran Foer
Location:
Harlem Branch
9 West 124th Street
(212) 348-5620
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Across the African Diaspora
Date: Saturday, April 21 Time: 2:30 PM
Audience: adults
Description:
The beauty and heritage of Africa are explored through drumming and dance that span the continents from Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas performed by The Charles Moore Dance Theater.
This program is planned in conjunction with New York City’s Immigrant History Week celebration, April 16-22, 2007
Sponsored by:
The Office of Community Outreach Services and in part by the NYS Coordinated Outreach Services Grant
Location:
Countee Cullen Branch
104 West 136th Street
(212) 491-2070
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SATURDAY | APRIL 21 | 3:00 PM
Asase Yaa African-American Dance Theater
A celebration of the tradition of African culture via dance, music and song. Asase Yaa African-American Dance Theater creates ballets and musical works that teach the richness of the African diaspora. Presented in collaboration with Community Works and Harlem Arts Alliance. FREE with Museum Admission.
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“Meet the Author Nikki Giovanni.”
Date: Thursday, April 26 Time: 10:00 AM
Audience: young adults
Description:
Please join us in welcoming Nikki Giovanni, poet and author of many favorites, including Rosa, a biography of Rosa Parks, Love Poems, For All the Changes and, most recently, On My Journey Now: Looking At African-American History Through the Spirituals. Nikki’s books have been honored with many awards, including the NAACP Image Awards. Nikki lives in Virginia, where she also serves as University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. For ages 12-18. Registration required; space is limited. This event was made possible by Candlewick Press.
Location:
Countee Cullen Branch
104 West 136th Street
(212) 491-2070
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“Computer Workshop.”
Date: Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 4:00 PM
Audience: children (school age)
Description:
An introduction to the Internet designed for parent and child. For ages 6 to 12, preregistration is required one week before the program.
Location:
Morningside Heights
2900 Broadway
(212) 864-2530
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Abstract Landscapes
Date: April 16-30
Audience: adults
Description:
The work of Andrea Cukier. Artist Talk, Saturday April 28, 2007 2 PM
Location:
Harlem Branch
9 West 124th Street
(212) 348-5620
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