Art of the EphemeralParticipants will create invisible paintings, disappearing handprints and other works of art that appear and fade. Sat., Aug. 4 from 2-3:30pm. RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART, 150 W. 17th St. 212-620-5000 x331. Call to make reservations. $5 donation welcome.
Children’s TheaterThe New Acting Company, a program of The Children’s Aid Society, sponsored an intensive two-week summer camp where the campers created a new theatrical production from conception to performance. Come see their work. Fri., Aug. 3 at 4:30pm: Mythical Creatures and Mixed up Fairy Tales. THE PHILLIP COLTOFF CENTER THEATER, The Children’s Aid Society, 219 Sullivan St., bet Bleecker & W. 3rd St. 212-354-3074 x 124. $5.
ComicsAfter exploring some comic strips in the galleries, participants will write and draw their own works of comic art. Sat., July 28 from 2-3:30pm. RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART, 150 W. 17th St. 212-620-5000 x331. Call to make reservations. $5 donation welcome.
East Indian Family DanceEnergetic and joyful community dancing for the whole family. No partners or experience necessary. Sat., Aug. 11 from 6:30-8pm. ESPLANADE PLAZA, Battery Park City. 212-267-9700. www.bpcparks.org.
RiverFlicksFamily-oriented movies for all ages. Friday evenings at dusk, about 8:30pm. July 27: Back to the Future. Aug. 3: Babe. Aug. 10, Wizard of Oz. Aug. 17: Happy Feet. Aug. 24: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 1971 version. Rated G & PG. Hudson River Park’s PIER 46, Charles St. & the Hudson River. Free Popcorn. Beverages & snacks for sale.
Rubin Museum of Art150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000 x331: WORD PLAY, A literacy-focused program for children ages 3-5. Program incorporates Himalayan themes, interactive storytelling, song, dance, puppet plays and more. Mondays from 3-5pm. THE YAK PACKERS, Children ages 2-5 will make art while listening to music from the Himalayas. Thursdays from 10am – 12pm. MOVING THROUGH ART, Children ages 2-5 learn to understand art through movement. Fridays from 11am – 12pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Programs continue thru Aug.
Single Moms Support GroupNew support group for single mothers who want to come together to share ideas, challenges and get support from their peers. Free babysitting provided. Meets every other Tuesday from 6:30-8pm. MCBURNEY YMCA, 125 W. 14th St., bet 6th & 7th Aves. For more information, contact LaKeisha Harris at 212-912-2312. Free.
2007 Summer Family Concert SeriesFamilies are invited to bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy music together under the summer evening sky. Thursdays at 6:30pm. July 26, Lou Gallo & Friends. Aug. 2: The Dream Jam Band. Presented by Friends of Washington Market Park. WASHINGTON MARKET PARK, Duane & Greenwich Sts. Rain location is Church Street School of Music & Art, 74 Warren St. www.washingtonmarketpark.org.
