Location KidStage
May
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Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children’s Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to
Program details
Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children’s Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to explore the health benefits of laughter through movement, games, and playful improvisation. This class includes a vocal and physical warm up, interactive storytelling, and performance projects. Let’s laugh, sing, and make a beautiful ruckus!
Time
May 3, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join us for the reading of “Mehndi Boy” with children’s book author Zain Bandali, a sweet story exploring creative identity and gender through the eyes
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Join us for the reading of “Mehndi Boy” with children’s book author Zain Bandali, a sweet story exploring creative identity and gender through the eyes of a little boy who loves mehndi.
About Zain Bandali
His debut children’s book Mehndi Boy, is a Silver Birch Express Nominee and was recognized as a “Best Bet” by the Ontario Library Association and as a “Best Book for Kids” by the New York Public Library in 2023. Zain studied at the University of Waterloo and was awarded the Upkar Arora Social Impact Leadership Scholarship for his work in creating a grassroots community initiative to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus in 2020. He is an avid vegetable gardener but cannot always stomach the chili peppers he grows.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 5, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music
Program details
Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists.
Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
Time
May 9, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children’s Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to
Program details
Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children’s Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to explore the health benefits of laughter through movement, games, and playful improvisation. This class includes a vocal and physical warm up, interactive storytelling, and performance projects. Let’s laugh, sing, and make a beautiful ruckus!
Time
May 10, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join us for a workshop led by Violinist Kavita Shankar and enjoy the world of Carnatic music – a form of Indian Classical Music named
Program details
Join us for a workshop led by Violinist Kavita Shankar and enjoy the world of Carnatic music – a form of Indian Classical Music named after the region of its origin.
Learn about the basics, hear how the instruments sound from live music and recordings, and learn how to sing a song.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 – 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers
Program details
Enjoy music and dance together!
Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 – 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive function and fine motor skills.
This program has a limited capacity to ensure the quality of the experience. Sign-ups are at KidStage on the first floor on the morning of the program on a first-come, first serve basis.
Time
May 15, 2024 10:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music
Program details
Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists.
Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
Time
May 23, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Step into the vibrant world of South Indian dance with this dance workshop geared for young children. “Little Feet, Big Moves” offers a captivating introduction to the rich
Program details
Step into the vibrant world of South Indian dance with this dance workshop geared for young children. “Little Feet, Big Moves” offers a captivating introduction to the rich cultural heritage of South India through the traditional dance form of Bharathanatyam and Carnatic music.
Led by Shriya Srinivasan, a professional Bharathanatyam dancer, visitors will embark on an exciting journey of rhythm, expression, and storytelling through movement. This interactive session will ignite their imagination, foster creativity, and instill a deeper appreciation for the art form.
For more information about MITHAS, please visit mithas.org
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers. Founded in 1998 after moving to
Program details
Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers.
Founded in 1998 after moving to Boston from Beijing, Chu Ling founded the academy to bring more diversity and different cultures to the local dance community. This performance mixes traditional Chinese dance with contemporary Ballet, and will include time at the end for audience members to learn how to dance with a hand fan or ribbon.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 25, 2024 10:30 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers. Founded in 1998 after moving to
Program details
Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers.
Founded in 1998 after moving to Boston from Beijing, Chu Ling founded the academy to bring more diversity and different cultures to the local dance community. This performance mixes traditional Chinese dance with contemporary Ballet, and will include time at the end for audience members to learn how to dance with a hand fan or ribbon.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 25, 2024 11:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join interdisciplinary artist Joanna Tam in this interactive story-sharing workshop and share stories about your heritage. Come learn about Joanna’s beloved hometown of Hong Kong, and hear
Program details
Join interdisciplinary artist Joanna Tam in this interactive story-sharing workshop and share stories about your heritage.
Come learn about Joanna’s beloved hometown of Hong Kong, and hear a reading of some of her favorite books that were written and illustrated by AAPI authors.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 25, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 – 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers
Program details
Enjoy music and dance together!
Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 – 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive function and fine motor skills.
This program has a limited capacity to ensure the quality of the experience. Sign-ups are at KidStage on the first floor on the morning of the program on a first-come, first serve basis.
Time
May 29, 2024 10:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor