Compiled by Pamela Stern
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends
Date: Friday, February 26- Sunday, March 6, 2016
Time: Time of Show vary depending on the day of the show
Address: Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
For Tickets/Information: 1-800-745-3000
The Ringling Bros Circus is a great event for the whole family! Be prepared to see circus acts that you would thing would be impossible. Ringling Bros has the most skilled circus masters that work with the most majestic animals that you have ever seen.
That Physics Show
Date: Friday, February 26- Sunday, May 1st, 2016
Time: Times vary on the dates of show
Address: Elektra Theatre 300 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
For Tickets/Information: http://www.ThatPhysicsShow.com
This unique show will have you on the edges of your seats to see how professional physics demonstrator David Maiullo brings scientific “magic” to life. Maiullo has been a physics demonstrator at Rutgers University for over 20 years.
Classic Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise
Date: Sundays, February 28-March 6, 2016
Time: Board at 12 noon
Address: Board from Pier 40 at Hudson River Park 353 West Street, Brooklyn, NY 10014
For Tickets/Information: 1-888-467-6256
This two hour cruise will allow patrons to have a wonderful brunch buffet menu along with a dessert station which also has coffee or tea available. There will also be a jazz band on board to get you into your dancing mode. This is great to do this time of the year.
BAMkids Film Festival 2016
Date: Saturday, February 27-Sunday February 28, 2016
Time: Starting at 10am
Address: BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
For Tickets/Information: 718-636-4100
Brooklyn’s children’s film festival is returning for its 18th year. This festival showcases the best short and feature films from around the world. This year‘s program curates selections from the top children’s festivals in North America. This program is for children 3-11 years old. The BAMcafe will be open all day long, so after your screening, you may stop by for food and some fun activities including: BubbleMania! Performance, magic shows, animation activities, comic book-making and more.
Lantern Festival
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Address: Sunset Park Brooklyn; 53rd-55th Streets and 8th Avenue
For Tickets/Information: This is a FREE event!
This is great for the whole family to participate in. There will be cultural performances, martial arts, lion’s dancing, art and craft, calligraphy. There will be give-a-ways, free popcorn, cotton candy and social services booths.
Matilda the Musical
Date: Tuesday, March 1-24, 2016
Time: Show times vary depending on the day
Address: Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
For Tickets/Information: 1-800-432-7250
This show was inspired by Roald Dahl with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and the book by Dennis Kelly. This new masterpiece revels in the anarchy of childhood, the vision and inspiring tale of a girl who ventures to change her future.
Sesame Street Show
Date: Thursday, February 11-Sunday, February 21, 2016
Time: Saturday/Sunday performances at 10:30am, 2pm, 5:30pm
Address: The theatre at Madison Square Garden, NY, NY
For Tickets/Information: ticketmaster.com Prices range from $15 and up
Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an up close interactive experience that you haven’t seen before! The audience is invited to dance with all of your favorite Sesame Street characters. Elmo uses his imagination to “ Do the Robot,” while Cookie Monster teaches all “feets” to dance, and Ernie shares the fun of dance with his favorite, ”Shake Your Head One Time.” This is a family fun experience!
Rock The Yacht Cruise!
Date: Friday and Saturday, February 12-13, 2016
Time: Boarding at 8:30pm, Cruising 9pm-12am
Address: Departs from Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport
For Tickets/Information: 1-888-467-6256
Time for a night out? Rock The Yacht is just the thing for you. This three hour party cruise tours the Hudson with a backdrop of Lady Liberty, the Freedom Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge and more. Laser lights and light appetizers will pump you up on the dance floor as you dance the night away to smash hits and those classic hits. Great for a birthday get together, bachelor/ette, or just a Girls (or Boys) Night Out!
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Presents: Reggae for Kids
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2016
Time: 11am
Address: Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY
For Tickets/Information: therockandrollplayhouse.com/brooklynbowl Tickets are $10 per person
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is a non-profit organization that presents musical education to children that they might not receive in school. Every weekend there will be a children’s music workshop this fall at the Brooklyn Bowl. These workshops are designed to teach children about music while allowing the children to have fun at the same time. Workshops are 60 minutes long and are specifically designed for children 7 and under, but all members of the family are welcome at this family show. Tickets are $10 per person. Kids will get to learn all about Reggae with Black Rock Social, which is a roots reggae band with a twist.
New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Time: 7 pm
Address: Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
For Tickets/Information: 1-844-33-ISLES or 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 www.barclayscenter.com/ny-islanders
The New York Islanders will play against the Carolina Hurricanes.
For all the schedule information please refer to the website at www.barclayscenter.com/ny-islanders
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia: Romeo and Juliet
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Time: 8pm
Address: On Stage at Kingsborough, Leon Goldstein Performing Arts Center, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
For Tickets/Information: 718-368-5596
This Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic love is coming to Brooklyn! This ballet is choreographed by Michael Lavrosky. This is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day by going to the ballet.
A Taste of Chinese New Year
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Time: 11am-3pm
Address: China Institute, 40 Rector Street, NY, NY 10006
For Tickets/Information: 212-744-8181 Free and open to the public
This is a great opportunity to watch a free Lion dance, Kung Fu performance, learn how to make dumplings and participate in New Year themed arts and crafts.
Classic Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise
Date: Sundays, February 14-March 6, 2016
Time: Board at 12 noon
Address: Board from Pier 40 at Hudson River Park 353 West Street, Brooklyn, NY 10014
For Tickets/Information: 1-888-467-6256
This two hour cruise will allow patrons to have a wonderful brunch buffet menu along with a dessert station which also has coffee or tea available. There will also be a jazz band on board to get you into your dancing mode. This is great to do this time of the year.
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2016
Time: 1pm
Address: Chinatown Lower Manhattan
For Tickets/Information: This is a FREE event.
Gung Hei Fat Choy! That means Best Wishes and Congratulations in Chinese. The Chinese New Year is upon us and this year is the year of the Firecracker Monkey. The parade route runs from Mott and Canal Square through East Broadway and concludes next to Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Great fun for the whole family!
Little Club Heads Valentine’s Day Party
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2016
Time: 12:00 pm-3:00pm
Address: Verboten, 54 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
For Tickets/Information: Tickets can be purchased at www.littleclubheads.com
Want to spend Valentine’s Day with your entire family and have fun? The Little Club Heads Valentine’s Party will have Djs, face painting, balloon twisting, live performances, and a dance contest. This party is geared for children from 1-12 years old, older siblings are welcome to attend if they are joining their younger siblings.
Chaka Khan
Date: Friday, February 19, 2016
Time: 9pm
Address: Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
For Tickets/Information: Kings Theatre Box Office, 1-800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com
Chaka Khan is a ten time Grammy winner. She has a rich musical legacy, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Chaka Khan is a songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist, entrepreneur and activist. Chaka Khan has influenced many different artists. Chaka has released 22 albums, some of her notable songs include,” I’m Every Woman” which was written by Ashford & Simpson, “ I Feel for You,” “Tell Me Something Good,” and “ Ain’t Nobody.” Her vocals can be heard on several movie soundtracks.
BAMkids Film Festival 2016
Date: Saturday, February 27-Sunday February 28, 2016
Time: Starting at 10am
Address: BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
For Tickets/Information: 718-636-4100
Brooklyn’s children’s film festival is returning for its 18th year. This festival showcases the best short and feature films from around the world. This year‘s program curates selections from the top children’s festivals in North America. This program is for children 3-11 years old.
The BAMcafe will be open all day long, so after your screening, you may stop by for food and some fun activities including: BubbleMania! Performance, magic shows, animation activities, comic book-making and more.
Comedian Damon Rozier
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Time: Seating begins at 8pm and show starts at 8:30pm
Address: Fusion East Restaurant, 1179 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11239
For Tickets/Information: 718-975-5065
Damon Rozier has developed his own unique type of “sit down” comedy after surviving a devastating motorcycle accident which resulted in him becoming a quadriplegic. Rozier is no stranger in the comedy world having appeared on BET’s Comic View, and on TV One’s “Off The Chain.” He reaches diverse audiences while still overcoming challenges in the entertainment world.