Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week
By Melissa Akar
It’s a week of family-friendly performances in Southern Brooklyn! On Friday, check out the students of I.S. 96 performing Annie Jr., or take in some arias with The Italian Opera Company at the New Utrecht Library. Want to see dad get in on the action? Head to Coney Island on Sunday for a special Father’s Day karaoke session at Deno’s Wonder Wheel.
Details on those events and more below.
Act-Out! Acting School Pinocchio Auditions
When: Tuesday, June 16, 5pm-7:30pm
Where: The Block Institute, 376 Bay 44th Street
What: Kids will audition for their role in the Act-Out! Acting School’s summer camp performance of Pinocchio. All registrants will be accepted into Act-Out! camp. Auditions are held simply to determine the most appropriate role for each student. Camp runs August 17 – 28, Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm.
How Much: Audition is free; Camp costs TBA
More Info: (347) 720-0235
Story Time with Theresa Cusmano
When: Tuesday, June 16, 11am
Where: Boulevard Books & Cafe, 7518 13th Avenue
What: Join author Theresa Cusmano for a special story time and reading of her first book Hoppy My Dog. There will be a special guest appearance by Hoppy himself at the meet and greet and book signing!
How Much: $5
More Info: No RSVP
Explore & Create
When: Wednesday, June 17, 4pm–5pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Become an artist and master your craft at the library’s arts and crafts program.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 368-1815
Pelmeni Cooking Class
When: June 18, 5pm
Where: Green Apron Kitchen, 7122 Bay Parkway
What: Pelmeni (part of traditional Russian cuisine) are dumplings that are filled with meat and spices. They can be cooked in broth to make soup and they are served with sour cream, butter, vinegar, salt and pepper. Kids will have a chance to make dough and veal filling from scratch.
How Much: $45
More Info: Website
Annie Jr.
When: Friday, June 19, 6pm and Saturday, June 20, 2pm
Where: Seth Low Intermediate School I.S. 96, 99 Avenue P
What: Enjoy an end-of-the-year performance of Annie Jr. presented by the students of Seth Low middle school.
How Much: $5
More Info: Call for tickets, (718) 236-1344
The Dyker Singers “An American Expression”
When: Friday, June 19, 3pm – 4pm
Where: Dyker Library 8202 13th Ave.
What: Enjoy this FREE Dyker Singers concert. Fun for the whole family!
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 748-6261
Sing Into Summer with The Italian Opera Company
When: Saturday, June 20, 1pm – 3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th St. at Bay 17th St.
What: Warm your heart with beautiful music as we greet summer by enjoying the wonderful voices of the Italian Opera Company.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718)236-4086
Father’s Day Breakfast Special
When: June 20, 9:30am
Where: Green Apron Kitchen, 7122 Bay Parkway
What: Start your Father’s Day weekend right. Come on over and make delicious buttermilk pancakes, chocolate chip scones, and homemade whipped cream. Kids 3 and up.
How Much: $50 for one adult and one child
More Info: Website
Kid’s Bowl Free
When: June 22, all day
Where: Shell Lanes, 1 Bouck Court
What: The first day of Kid’s Bowl Free! Sign up online and every day during the summer kids will receive two free games of bowling. Registration required through Kids Bowl Free website.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 336-6700
Special Father’s Day Karaoke
When: Sunday, June 21, 2pm – 6pm
Where: Deno’s Wonder Wheel, Boardwalk at West 12th Street
What: Celebrate with dad at Coney Island’s oldest amusement park, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 372-2592
Viva La Dance
When: Sunday, June 21, 2pm
Where: Master Theater, 1029 Brighton Beach Avenue
What: A dance extravaganza in three acts featuring classical and neoclassical ballet, as well as modern and theatrical divertissement. Young artists will show off original choreography and unique technique influenced by the world-renowned traditions of the School of Russian Ballet.
How Much: $30-$55
More Info: (718)732-3838
Know a kids event happening this week but don’t see it listed? Post it for free on our new event calendar, or using our classifieds site, EverythingBK.