Friday, February 5
CMOM Target Free Fridays--UWS, Manhattan
CMOM opens its doors for free from 5-8pm during the first Friday of every month, so you can enjoy exhibitions like Gods, Myths & Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece, Block Party, Summer Snow? and more. FREE

Djembe Beat--Harlem, Manhattan
Central Park's Free Family Fridays program teamed up with the Museum for African Art for this special Black History Month-themed event. Kofi Osei Williams, percussionist and member of the Asase Yaa African American Dance theater, introduces families to the Djembe drum. You'll learn authentic rhythms from West African Countries, and see how each beat is celebrated in the context of culture, dance, and ceremony. FREE

All Weekend Long
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations--Various Locations
This weekend (and during the whole month of February), lots of really cool (and often free) Chinese Lunar New Year events are going on to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. Some highlights are: Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Museum of Chinese in America and Children's Museum of the Arts, which has events like Silkscreening workshops, a Yo-Yo performance, and a tiger puppet-making workshop; the Asia Society's Moon Over Manhattan Celebration, which has a dynamic Kung-Fu demonstration, Dragon Dance, oragami and more; and the China Institute's Lunar New Year Celebrations, which has a Lion Dance performance and dumpling-making workshop. Click above to see the whole list.

Saturday, February 6
Winter Jam--Central Park, Manhattan
This one is a MP favorite, and it encourages us city dwellers to get outside and enjoy the winter months by way of sports. Bring your own snowboard and ride the rails, or come sans equipment and take skiing lessons (skis et al. provided), and ride down the Lake Placid Snow Field. There's also snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and free samples and refreshments from local producers. FREE

Harlem Gospel Choir--Midtown West, Manhattan
This event is in celebration of Black History Month, and it will have you signing, dancing, clapping, and on your feet, as you listen to the world-famous choir spread the universal messages of peace, hope, and joy. FREE

Victorian Valentines--SoHo, Manhattan
The Victorian era is famous for a lot of things, and one of them is the images of cherubic children, cupids, birds, flowers and hearts. These now famous images of Valentine's Day will be embellished by kids using sequins, glitter, and lace to create one-of-a-kind and pop-up Victorian Valentines. For inspiration, vintage stories about Valentine's Day will be read. FREE 

Symphony 101: Strings Attached--Flushing, Queens
Queens Symphony Orchestra shows your whole family what the string family (violin, viola, cello, bass) is all about, through musical demonstrations, performance, and dialouge. This workshop is part of the Symphony 101 series, teaching families about the traditional symphonic orchestra. FREE

Asante's African Safari--Flatbush, Brooklyn
Go on a journey to Africa, and let storyteller and dancer Asante take you there. Accompanied by a percussionist, he explores the African Folk tradition with tales and dances featuring indigenous attire and music with traditional instrumentation. Lots of participation. FREE

Church Street School Open House--West Village, Manhattan
The Church Street School for Music and Art is having what seems to be a kick-butt open house. Try their music and art classes (sing & dance, musical theater, blues), get a private musical instrument lesson, and stick around for the Kids Play for Kids all-ages Rock Concert. FREE

Sunday, February 7
Traveling the Underground Railroad: Family Quilting Workshop--Flushing, Queens
The Queens Historical Society celebrates Black History Month with a special arts-in-education workshop on the visual arts of quilting and Underground Railroad songs. It includes a discussion of the history of the abolitionist families who lived in the Kingsland Homestead. Note: this event is best for tweens and teens. $5/child

Look Again!: Jazz--UES, Manhattan 
Every Sunday, the Met has a special program for kids called "Look Again." It is meant for visitor's ages 5-12 (and their adult friends) to explore topics that unlock the history, meaning, and cross-cultural connections of works of art at the museum, through sketching and conversation. This weekend is their Black History Month edition, which explores the topic of Jazz. Free with museum admission (Suggested: $20/adults, kids under 12 free) 

Hot Peas 'N Butter--Flushing, Queens
Parent's Choice Award winner Hot Peas 'N Butter put on a show at the Queens Theater that incorporates elements of traditional Latin music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, folk and rock. $12/person

More Cool Weekend Events:

--Go ice skating to Indian tunes and nibble on delicious samosas and Chai at Skate Bollywood
--Don't miss out on free swimming lessons from the Parks Department. Last day for registration is this Saturday.

--This Personal Records event looks pretty sweet. It is a hands-on music workshop where kids create an album cover for their fantasty band, by combining movement, music, and visual art. $5 for kids 6-12

--Still Hip Consignment store in Brooklyn is having its bag sale. Get there early to grab some great children's close super cheap.

--PS 126 is having a Sports Carnival.

--There is a cute (and free) Greek Mythology event at the Scholastic Store.

--The Brooklyn Museum is free this Saturday night for Target First Free Saturdays, and the events going on celebrate Black History Month. (More for tweens and teens.)

Looking for more to do this weekend? There are even more event ideas in our new event calendar!

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