General Events

Community Sing, Lehman College, Bronx, www.carnegiehall.org. Presented by The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall's Music for Everyone and featuring Young People's Chorus of New York City. Come sing at this free event, 2/3, 6:30pm.

Ten for 2010: Top Ten Things NYC Moms Need To Know For 2010, Dasha Wellness, The Galleria, 115 E. 57th St., Suite 520, (212)755-5500, www.dashwellness.com, 10for2010@gmail.com. The workshop focuses on how moms can keep themselves healthy while juggling their hectic lifestyle, how to get back into the workforce and advice on the private school application process for children. E-mail to RSVP, 2/4, 6:30-8:30pm.

Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave. (56th Street), (212)833-7858, timothy_foster@sonyusa.com, www.sonywondertechlab.com. TECH IN THE PLAZA: MAGNIFYING THE MYLO: Take a close look at what make the Sony MYLO work, 2/6, 2-4pm. SCI-TECH WORKSHOP: FLOWER POWER: Surprise your valentine with a special gift— a flower like no other that will never wilt (because it runs on batteries). Design and power up your own colorful electric flower using LEDs, colored cellophane, pipe cleaners and some technical instruction, 2/7, noon-2pm. FAMILY WORKSHOP: WHO DO YOU LOVE: Watch Elmo's World: Elmo Loves You and join in for a special workshop where you can celebrate Valentine's day by decorating a special jewelry box or picture frame for someone you love, 2/11, 3-4pm. TECH FOR TOTS: LEARNING WITH DIGITAL CAMERAS: Join us for a special workshop where toddlers use technology as a learning tool. Children explore some of the basic functions of a digital camera and practice their picture taking talent, 2/18, 2-3pm.

Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts, www.ovationtix.com. Stop by for a plethora of NYC-based scavenger hunts for ages 7 and up. THE GRAND CENTRAL SCRAMBLE FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT, 2/6, 10:30am; THE WIZARD SCHOOL SCAVENGER HUNT, 2/20, 4pm; THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HYSTERIA FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT, 2/27, 10:30am.

The Craft Studio, 1657 Third Ave., (212)831-6626, www.craftstudionyc.com. CHOCOLATE CANDY VALENTINE'S: Come create a one of a kind Valentine treat! Decorate two gigantic heart shaped lollipops with tons of candy, sugar pop-ons, and edible glitter! Wrap them with cello and ribbon to give to your sweet, 2/8-2/10, 11am-5pm. WINTER WALK-IN WORKSHOP: Come out of the cold and into the Craft Studio for a limited time winter break project! Make your own chalkboard from scratch! Paint a wooden board with sunny colors and real chalkboard paint. Adorn with bottle caps (that you can paint with peace signs, initials, etc), glitter, and gems. Hang in your room & remind yourself of all the fun to come, 2/16/ and 2/18, 11am-5pm.

Kid's Week at the Intrepid, Pier 86, 12th Avenue and 46th Street, www.intrepidmuseum.org. Step inside from the cold weather for some unforgettable, educational family fun. Guests enjoy activities galore from local organizations and venues, partake in free raffles and giveaways all week long, watch demonstrations that bring science to life and more, 2/13-21, 10am-5pm.

Free Admission for Presidents' Day Week and Events, New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77 St., (212)873-3400, www.nyhistory.org.Celebrate Presidents' Day at the New-York Historical Society (N-YHS) on Saturday, 2/13, with exhibitions examining the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, crafts, a fun-filled scavenger hunt and more. The New-York Historical Society will be open on Monday, 2/15, Presidents' Day, 10am-6pm.

Winter Camp, Vision Education also known as RoboFun, 38 E. 23rd St., #3A, (212)245-0444. Campers have the option of both full or half-day enrollment, including Morning Robotics and Afternoon Video Game Design. Robotics involves lessons on simple mechanism construction and programming, while Video Game Design lets participants create characters, various levels and more, 2/15-19.

Free Instructional Swim Class, The 14th Street Y, 344 E. 14th St., (212)780-0800, www.14streety.org. Looking for something fun and active to do during NYC Schools' Winter Recess? Come to the 14th Street Y for a free swimming lesson and learn more about our Aquatics Program. Kids, ages 5 and up, can spend an hour splashing around and learning strokes from our professional swimming instructors, at the only indoor swimming pool in the neighborhood, 2/16, 4:30-5:30pm.

Mini Camp, C.A.T.S., 235 E. 49th St., (212)832-1833. This week-long session is filled with sports, crafts, games and more. Camp is available for boys and girls ages 3-7. The next camp session is President's Week Break, 2/16-19, 9am-2pm.

Birthday Party Photography, Cynthia J. Kohll Photography, (917)405-9200, www.cjkimages.com. Offering Birthday Party Photo Shoots at a special rate of $175 (regularly $275) this winter. Kohll's portfolio includes: Associated Press, Reuters, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Celebrity Events, Birthday Parties, Family Portraits and Corporate over the last 12 years. Her work has been shown in several New York City art galleries. The Photo Shoot includes 90 minutes of shooting and a Free High Resolution CD & Upload to your favorite Photo Internet Site. Through March 31st.

Kidographs, Park Slope, Brooklyn, (917)405-7735, www.kidographs.com. $50 discount on any photo session from Kidographs or $75 discount on a photo party! Discounts available until the end of January. At Kidographs we want to show every kid is unique and fantastic. We create amazing portraits for amazing kids. We offer at home and studio (located in Park Slope, Brooklyn ) sessions and photo parties at the location of your choice.

Puppets and Plays

Remember Me, The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Ave., (212)242-0800, www.joyce.org. This Parsons Dance production is an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company. Remember Me is a re-telling of a classic story of a tragic love triangle featuring contemporary and aerial dance, live and recorded music, video projections, complex lighting and visual effects, 2/2-2/14.

New Victory Theater, 229 W. 42 St., www.newvictory.org. TAOUB: GROUPE ACROBATIQUE DE TANGER: This exotic show transports audiences to a far away fantasia. Float along the star-kissed Moroccan skyline as an enormous flowing sheet (called a taoub in Arabic) transforms before your eyes into a majestic gown and more, 2/6-2/22. HENRY VI: Join the fun when Minneapolis's fame Guthrie Theater teams up with The Acting Company of New York to bring a stunning new production of Shakespeare's Henry VI, 2/27-3/8.

Strega Nona, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St., www.tribecapac.org. The lively show for children ages 3 and up brings the colorful tale of a small town witch and magic potions to the mains stage, 2/6, 1:30pm.

Swan Lake, New York City Ballet Productions, (212)721-6500, www.nycballet.com. Peter Martins' bold and provocative full-length staging of Swan Lake features Tschaikovsky's timeless score with turbulent, abstract designs by Per Kirkeby, echoing the conflict in this most famous of psychological dramas. No ordinary fairytale, The New York Times has called this stunning production “the talk of the town,” 2/10-14.

Key Wilde and Mr. Clark, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. This zany musical creates a world where pigs grow as big as tractor trailers, little dogs think they are bullfrogs and people can go to the moon in a red balloon, 2/13, 11am.

The Lion That Could Not Roar, JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave., (646)505-4493, www.jccmanhattan.org. Composer Margarita Zalenaia use characters from Peter and the Wolf in this delightful musical romp. Recommended for ages 4 and up. After the performance, stick around for an interactive workshop with the artists, 2/13, 2:30pm.

Theater Ten Ten, 1010 Park Ave., www.theater1010.com. Join Sammie and Tudie for another great season. This fun-filled show includes magic, comedy and storytelling. Soozie the silly stage manager is back as well with surprise guests, too, 2/20, 2/26 and 3/6, 11am.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place, (212)352-3101, www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu. One of Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedies to be staged in an adaptation especially for children, 2/27, 11am.

Professional Music Training, Park Avenue Christian Church, (212)288-3246, www.parkavenuechristian.com. The Park Avenue Youth Chorale provides an opportunity for youth from grades 3 through 12 to receive a free professional musical training within a supportive, affirming environment; form new and lasting friendships with other children from a variety of backgrounds, from across New York City and beyond; experience music from diverse styles and cultures, from classical to contemporary; develop an active awareness of music, art, language and history; express and explore their faith through regular worship leadership in a diverse and inclusive congregation. Call to set up an audition.

Museums

Morgan Library and Museum, 225 Madison Ave., (212)685-0008, www.themorgan.org. DEMONS AND DEVOTION: THE HOUSE OF CATHERINE OF CLEVES: A 15th-century Dutch manuscript that is among the most beautiful and sophisticated illuminated works ever created, is the subject of this major exhibition. The show includes nearly 100 individual pages from the lavishly painted manuscript, which has been dis-bound for this special occasion, 1/22-5/2. ROME AFTER RAPHAEL: Featuring more than 80 works selected almost exclusively from the Morgan's exceptional collection of Italian drawings, the exhibition brings to light the intense artistic activity in Rome from the Renaissance to 1500-1600. On view until 5/9.

Celebrate the Chinese's New Year, Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn, www.brooklynkids.org. The museum celebrates the holiday through enriching programs and special activities filled with Chinese history, traditions and more, 2/6 and 2/7.

Washington's Birthday Ball, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 E. 61st St., (212)838-6878, www.mvhm.org. Bring the family to celebrate the birthday of our nation's first president as New Yorkers would have in the 19th century. A period dance ensemble will teach and perform traditional country dances. Museum tour and refreshments are included. Reservations recommended, 2/21, 1-3pm.

Museum of Modern Art, (212)708-9805, www.moma.org/family. MoMA invites families to explore film, converse with a contemporary artist, create art in workshops and participate in interactive gallery tours. FAMILY FILMS: Families enjoy classic live-action and animated short films, engaging discussions with a Museum educator and suggestions for follow-up activities in the Museum's galleries. Age suggestions vary. Please see specific programs for age recommendations. Saturdays; noon-1pm.

American Folk Art Museum, 45 W. 53rd St., (212)265-1040, ext. 148, www.folkartmuseum.org. Family Programs at the American Folk Art Museum introduce children ages 4-12, and their accompanying adults, to folk art through interactive discussion-based tours in the galleries followed by a hands-on art-making activity inspired by objects in the museum. Programs meet at the admission desk and begin promptly at 1pm. The first Saturday of every month; 1-2:30pm.

Tolerance Days, Simon Wiesenthal Center's NY Tolerance Center, 50 E. 42nd St., (212)697-1180. The Center has launched its Public Days program with guided tours for the public every Monday. The program allows visitors to explore the Center's offerings weekly on a reservation basis. Modeled after the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, this is Manhattan's first state-of-the-art interactive training and educational facility that focuses on the dynamics of racism and prejudice in America, international human rights and the history of the Holocaust. Mondays; 9am-5pm.

Museum Adventures, 141 E. 88th St., (212)996-4169. Museum Adventures holds weekly classes that introduce children to the excitement of visiting Big Apple museums. Children explore a different art gallery every week, discovering all forms of art from far-off places and periods. Call for more details.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Ellis Island, New York Harbor, (212)363-3200. Learn about America's immigration experience with three floors of self-guided exhibits and displays, including the Oral History Studio and the Immigrants' Living Theatre. Audio tours narrated by Tom Brokaw are available in several languages. Open daily, year round (except Christmas), from 9:30am-5pm.

Saturdays in the Galleries, ARTime, (718)797-1573. ARTime introduces elementary-age kids and their families to the world of art by offering an interactive 90-minute gallery tour led by two historians. Participants investigate the ideas, materials and techniques employed by today's artists through engaging hands-on activities and discussions. Pre-registration required. Call for location. Saturdays; 11am.

Ongoing: Support Groups, Workshops and More...

Winter Fitness Classes, Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 48 W. 60th St., www.manhattanmovement.com. Exercising on machines can be monotonous and eventually, hard to stick to. But flying on fabric and Aerial circus acts is something that will keep you coming to class and get fit. That's what MMAC had in mind when they launched a new class schedule that includes belly dancing, tumbling, Egyptian dance and hip-hip fusion classes as well as your typical Pilates and yoga. Adult classes include Fitness – Belly Dance, KOGA (kickboxing/yoga fused), Pilates, Yoga, Total Body Fitness, Aerial Circus Fitness, Jazz & Contemporary, Hip Hop & Funk, Theater Dance, Ballroom and Ballet. Children's classes include Aerial fitness class, Funky Fitness, Pre-Ballet, Hip-Hop, Young Afro-Brazilian Martial Art and Rock-Band. Call for schedule.

A Pivotal Program, Pivotal Pilates at the Manhattan Plaza Health Club, 482 W. 43rd St., (212)563-7001, www.pivotalpilates.com. Whether you are training for a performance, rehabilitating from an injury, pregnant or postpartum, Pivotal Pilates at the Manhattan Plaza Health Club has the appropriate program for you. The practice of Pilates safely strengthens core muscles around your waist, hips, chest and back, adjusts your posture, creates flexibility and so much more. Pivotal Pilates combines the simplicity, power and integrity of classical Pilates and tailors the workout to fit your needs. Ongoing.

Special Needs Music, Piano Plus Music Studios, 907 Broadway and 207 E. 84th St., (212)369-9492, info@pianoplusnyc.com, www.pianoplusnyc.com. In addition to offering music therapy, Piano Plus specializes in teaching piano and guitar to people with special needs. With patient, supportive teaching in a relaxed environment, students proceed at their own comfortable pace to maximize their musical potential. Piano Plus Music Studios has two locations in Manhattan (the Upper East Side and the Union Square area) and offer a free initial consultation. Ongoing.

FamilyWorks Yoga, YogaWorks, 456 Broadway and Grand Street. Perfect for parents and their children ages 3-8, these workshops combine partner yoga as well as traditional yoga sequences and interactive games, chants and music. Classes are fun and everyone works at their own level, Sundays at noon.

ComedySportz New York City, The Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd St., (212)868-4444, www.smarttix.com. ComedySportz New York City is an interactive competition between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of scenes and songs based on suggestions from the audience. After running for more than 10 years in L.A. and Chicago, the hit show returns to New York City for an open run. A ComedySportz New York City match features two teams of comedy performers competing for laughs and points, with a referee to keep things moving along. Every show is different, with different players and games, and with audiences supplying new suggestions. Unlike many other forms of performance comedy, ComedySportz is appropriate for all ages. Ongoing Saturdays; 6pm.

Sibling Support, The Sibling Center for Sisters & Brothers of People with Disabilities, 525 E. 89th St., #4C, (212)831-5586 or (646)812-1125, www.sibcenter.org. The Sibling Center is dedicated to promoting the emotional health and well being of siblings of people with disabilities through mutual support and shared experience under professional guidance. Short-term, long-term and ongoing individual and/or group services are available to children, adolescents and adults who are siblings of individuals with special needs, as well as to parents and caregivers. Fees are on a sliding scale, and scholarships are available. Free initial consultation. Parent/Caregiver Group for parents and caregivers of children with special needs takes place on the first Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30pm. Ongoing.

The Jazz Standard Discovery Program, Blue Smoke, 116 E. 27th St., www.jazzstandard.net. The Jazz Standard Discovery Program (JSDP) was created in 1997 by James Polsky, founder of Jazz Standard, to foster connection between NYC schoolchildren and the jazz art form. Each week, the club hosts youth from area schools who participate in fun and interactive jazz workshops as part of their musical education. During these workshops, professional musicians perform, share the history of jazz, explain the different jazz styles and open the floor up to student questions. Tuesday and Wednesday; 11am-12:15pm.

Real Robotics, RoboFun®, 23rd Street between Park and Madison Avenues, (212)245-0444. This summer, RoboFun® offers its original, hands-on robotics workshops for children ages 6-12, as well as some fresh new programming. RoboFun hosts a new Claymation Animation Workshop, which gives students the chance to design and direct their own stop-motion animation in the spirit of Wallace and Gromit. In addition to this, RoboFun continues to offer the classic LEGO® Mindstorms® RCX Robotics, LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT Robotics and Animation & Game Design workshops. Ongoing.

Music Mondays, East-HarlemHandsonParenting, (646)318-3399, harlemhandson@aol.com. East-HarlemHandsonParenting (E-H.H.O.P) presents Music Mondays. Start the week off right with these rocking baby and toddler classes at the posh East-Harlem (where diversity is growing strong) location. Mondays, 10-11am. Ongoing.

Give Your Regards, Camp Broadway, (212)575-2929, www.campbroadway.com. For an authentic, interactive Broadway experience, bring your child to Camp Broadway. Professional Broadway performers, choreographers and directors teach at this theater camp for children as young as 6 years. Campers get to see an award-winning Broadway musical, attend discussions with Broadway professionals, learn choreography, rehearse and learn scenes, receive individual coaching and perform on a New York City stage in front of family and guests. Ongoing.

More to Discover, The Caedmon School, 416 E. 80th St., (212)879-2296, ext. 398, www.caedmonschool.org/discoverycamp. The Caedmon School, founded in 1962, presents The Caedmon School Discovery Camp. This six-week program for children ages 4-12 invites campers to discover the wondrous sites in and around New York City. Trips are a cornerstone of the Caedmon Discovery Camp, but there are just as many fulfilling activities within the school including drama, music, yoga, arts and crafts, cooking, tennis, dance, computers and gym. In addition, campers receive instruction from certified water safety instructors at a nearby swim center. All the divisions participate in a full program, Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30am-3:30pm, and Fridays, 8:30am-12pm.

Growing Language List, BrightSteps, 131 W. 86th St., 5th Floor, (212)799-2288, www.brightsteps.com. BrightSteps is a fun language experience for children ages 6 months-6 years in New York City, and now little learners can choose from an expanded list of language programs. Languages now include French, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish, each program continuing to offer a playful and nurturing environment for kids. Ongoing.

Learn to Fence, Fencers Club, 119 W. 25th St., 5th Floor, (212)807-6947, www.fencersclub.com. Fencers Club is now in its 125th season, and beginner packages are available to start your child on the path to proper fencing technique. Fencers Club offers beginner classes in foil, sabre and epee. Call now to learn more.

American Ballroom Dance Parties, 25 W. 31st St., 4th Floor, (212)244-8400, www.pierredulaine.com, dancedulaine@msn.com. The American Ballroom Dance Studio, formerly known as the Pierre Dulaine Dancenter, is operated as a project of the American Ballroom Theater, a not-for-profit organization directed by artistic directors Pierre Dulaine and Yvonne Marceau. With the success of Mad Hot Ballroom and Take the Lead, this elegant studio continues to inspire both youth and adult audiences with the spirit of ballroom and Latin dance. Every fourth Friday of the month, American Ballroom Dance Studio hosts Dance Socials, which include dance lessons (7-8pm), a dance party (8-10pm), and free wine and snacks! Socialize! Exercise! Ongoing.

The Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th St., www.cjh.org. The Center for Jewish History in New York City offers a host of exhibits and events designed to engage the mind and promote greater awareness and understanding of Jewish culture. Available archival documents offer a unique glimpse into the history and traditions of the Jewish people. The center also offers a variety of online educational resources on their Web site. Log on to learn more.

For Theater Kids, SingForTheStage, (347)277-0376, SingForTheStage.com. Musical Theater Audition Workshop is a free, 2-hour workshop for teens (ages 13-18) that teaches how to seize an audition right from the start, how to choose the right audition material and how to find the story in the song. Singer, actress, and teacher Alisa Endsley runs the SingForTheStage workshops, and she has worked with Andrew Lloyd Weber, Trevor Nunn, Patti Lupone, George Hearn and Betty Buckley. Call or visit the Web for details.

Dance Delights, American Ballroom Dance Studio, 25 W. 31st St., 4th Floor, (212)244-8400, www.pierredulaine.com. American Ballroom Dance Studio welcomes adults and children to dance in the space that served as the home of the movies Mad Hot Ballroom and Take the Lead. The Ballroom offers lessons in Rumba, Cha, Swing, Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz and Salsa, Youth Classes, Wedding Packages, Individual and Group Classes, and Monthly Dance Parties. Call or visit the Web site for details. Ongoing.

Flag Tours, Flagman Pete's Flags of the UN Tour, (917)414-0254, flagmanpete@flagsofuntour.com, www.flagsofuntour.com. From Afghanistan to Turkmenistan, The Gambia to Zambia, Flagman Pete takes you on his whirlwind, interactive walking tour. Flagman Pete identifies the many different Flags, describes a bit about the countries “behind” them, what they are best known for and which famous individuals and celebrities call them home. All this accompanied by Flagman Pete's trademark sense of humor and fun along the way! Interesting trivia, little-known facts and even some of his own original insights into the UN itself— Flagman Pete brings it all together in his informative Famous Flags of the United Nations Tour. Flagman Pete's Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length and may be scheduled/reserved Monday-Friday at United Nations Headquarters and Monday-Sunday at the Rockefeller Center, off Fifth Avenue. Go toe-to-toe with Flagman Pete. Put your knowledge to the test. How many flags do you know? For more information, see Flagman Pete's Web site. Ongoing.

Picture Perfect, Alexandra Gabanyi, (212)588-9356, alexgabanyi@yahoo.com. Instead of giving Mom a traditional framed photograph of the children this year for Mothers Day, try something new with a hand-painted, pastel portrait. Artist Alexandra Gabanyi originally trained in Hungary, has worked for years in New York as an illustrator and now exclusively paints children's portraits. The paintings are life-size and something that parents will treasure forever. Call or e-mail to learn more.

Now Open, Gotham Taekwon-Do, 328 E 61st St., 3rd Floor, (212)326-9510, www.nyctkd.com. Gotham Taekwon-Do is now open and offering classes for adults and children ages 3 and up. Gotham Taekwon-Do provides quality instruction in traditional tae kwon do and East Asian calligraphy. Classes are taught by internationally recognized master instructors. Gotham Taekwon-Do is fun and fitness for the whole family! Call or stop in today to schedule your free trial lesson! Ongoing.

Erena's Piano Studio, Upper East Side, (212)755-8196. Erena's Piano Studio offers classical training with world-renowned pianist and educator Erena Topchieva. Scholarship opportunity available for aspiring pianists. Contact Erena at (212)755-8196 or etopchieva@yahoo.com. Ongoing.

Learning Chinese, Xiao Bao Chinese, locations on the Upper West Side and in Soho, (646)415-8661, www.xiaobaochinese.com. Introducing a new Mandarin Chinese language program for children ages 5 and under, as well as their parents/caregivers. The activity-based program introduces the Chinese language and culture through developmentally appropriate music, movement, storytelling and play. Xiao Bao holds classes at convenient locations on the Upper West Side and in Soho. Ongoing.

New York Kids Club, 219 E. 67th St., (212)991-6700, www.nykidsclub.com. PAJAMA PARTIES: By popular demand, the New York Kids Club begins hosting Saturday evening Pajama Parties! Nurturing coaches lead a fun filled evening of dinner, activities and adventure 6:30-9:30pm. Ongoing. BROADWAY BABIES: Broadway Babies is a creative musical mommy-and-me class that introduces children to Broadway shows. Broadway Babies recently announced the addition of its Babies and Superstars classes at the New York Kids Club. Broadway Babies classes for ages 6 months-5 years and Broadway Superstars classes for ages 6-12 years are ideal for children who love to sing, act and dance. Classes are offered at the following New York Kids Club locations: 265 W. 87th St., (212)721-4400; 169 Amsterdam Ave., (212)721-4100; 38 E. 22nd St., (212)375-1100. Call for details.

New Class, Stratolab, 125 W. 72nd St., Suite 4F, (646)827-2242, www.stratolab.com. Zap! Wham! Pow! What kid wouldn't dream of creating the next Spiderman or Japanese anime character? Head your child straight over to Stratolab on the Upper West Side for the new afterschool computer class called Cartoons, Computers and Comic Books. With some help from Stratolab's founder, Winston Wolff, and other Stratolab coaches, kids use a camera attached to a laptop and the Macintosh application Comic Life to create their own heroes and villains. Students can start any time. For ages 9 and up. Ongoing.

Free Trial Class, DramaZone, 220 E. 86th St., (917)690-0789, www.dramazonenyc.com. Come to DramaZone anytime and try a complimentary class. It's DramaZone's way of welcoming you— and a friend— to try a class. Call or visit the Web for program details.

Support for Tween & Teen Siblings of Kids with Disabilities, The Sibling Center, 525 E. 89th St., (212)831-5586. Siblings of children with special needs often feel terribly alone and have needs of their own that may not be met. At this support group, they share thoughts and feelings in words and art, meet new friends and have fun. Call for the most up-to-date schedule and more details. Free consult.

Interfaith Family Resources, Interfaith Community, 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1945, (212)870-2544. Respecting the distinctiveness of both Judaism and Christianity, the Interfaith Community provides programs for children, parents and families. Children's classes, team-taught by a Jewish and a Christian educator, are held at several Manhattan locations. Programs for adults include workshops and panels on parenting in an interfaith family, as well as seminars on different religions. Also available are events for celebrating holidays from each tradition.

Homework Help, New York Public Library, various branches, www.homeworkNYC.org. The New York Public Library now offers academic assistance for students in grades kindergarten through 12. The an online tutoring service helps students with any subject in the school curriculum, such as English, science, math, history, government, geography, mythology, music, art and health. Stop by the 13 NYPL branches in throughout New York City to receive homework help from a live tutor via the Internet during 30-minute appointments, while homeworkNYC allows students to design their own homepage and connect with numerous databases.

The Joy of Belly Dance, (212)213-9409. Here's a unique show for you or your little genie or sultan's next big bash, the Joy of Belly Dance includes a lesson, group dancing and participation with props. Authentic music and other favorites are also part of the spectacle. For additional information about events in the tri-state area, call the number listed.

Manicures & Pedicures, (212)410-6897. Pamper yourself by calling on Joan, a licensed nail care specialist available for manicures and pedicures whether in the home, office or at children's parties for ages 2 years and up. Flexible appointments and reasonable rates. Call for details.

Terrific Tours, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, (212)664-7174. ROCKEFELLER CENTER TOUR: Celebrating the rich history and exciting present of the city's architectural jewel, this tour explores the ambitious vision of young John D. Rockefeller and hosts over 100 breathtaking works of art. The Plaza is home to NBC, Radio City, Christies Auction House and the famous ice skating rink visited by over half a million people every year. NBC STUDIO TOUR: Since 1933, NBC has offered this historic tour that takes visitors behind the scenes of NBC's New York operations. An NBC Page serves as your ambassador, guiding you through the awe-inspiring studios of Saturday Night Live, NBC Sports, NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC. Since tours are conducted during show taping hours, you may catch a glimpse of a famous NBC star!