Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between March 1-3.
Friday, March 1: Dr. Seuss Bingo!
Dr. Seuss Bingo for Kids: Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with some fun Bingo — with prizes! Great Kills Library, 56 Giffords Lane, Staten Island. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Free.
Friday Jazz Nights at IRIS: Embark on a retreat from the bustling streets of Manhattan and spend your Fridays at IRIS for delightful evenings of dinner and live music. Sit back, unwind, and savor the exquisite flavors of Mediterranean cuisine while the soulful tunes of our jazz ensemble create the perfect ambiance for your night out on the town. 1740 Broadway, Manhattan. 6:30 – 10 p.m. Free entry.
Saturday, March 2: Make some wearable art!
Wearable Art with Brooklyn FAM: Join BCM for a series of art activities to engage with the Brooklyn FAM: Festival of Arts and Music public art exhibit, currently on view at three locations in the Museum. Through personal reflection and hands-on crafting, kids and families will be able to create wearable art that carries meaning into their daily lives and sparks new connections with others. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15; free for members.
Family First Saturdays: Exhibition Tour and Storytime at the Morgan: Leap off the page with this family program for young readers. Enjoy a family tour of the exhibition Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature followed by a picture book storytime. 225 Madison Ave., Manhattan. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Included with admission: $22; $14 seniors 65 and older; $13 students with current ID; free for children 12 and younger.
Sunday, March 3: An early St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
GatherNYC: Invoke: GatherNYC presents multi-instrumental quartet Invoke. Invoke strives to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. Fueled by their passion for storytelling, Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire, featuring original works composed by and for the group. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, Manhattan. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $30.
St. Pat’s for All: Gather to celebrate the immigrant history and heritage of the Irish and Celtic communities. St Pat’s For All joins community groups, unions, businesses, activists, schools, clubs, artists, musicians and dancers who, for a few hours, turn the streets of Sunnyside and Woodside GREEN. Music and remarks will begin at 12 pm, and the parade will step off at 1 pm. 43rd Street & Skillman Avenue, Queens. 12 p.m. Free.
Find more amazing Things to Do in New York City (or list your own event) at events.amNY.com. For dozens more events around our area, check our sister sites… QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
