Thursday, February 10, 2011

Event picks for kids this week - Boston Globe

Event picks for kids this week - Boston Globe

Event picks for kids this week - Boston Globe

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GALAPAGOS PUPPETS Margaret Moody ushers in the Year of the Rabbit with a hand-puppet adaptation of the Chinese story "Monkey Wreaks Havoc in Heaven.'' Moody studied the traditional puppets and choreography of Taiwan's Chang Chung Hsi (theater of the palm of the hand) with Master Li Tien-lu. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $5. Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster St., Arlington. 781-643-1228, www.galapagospuppets.blogspot.com

FAMILY AND FRIENDS TEA PARTY Gather with other families for an afternoon of tea, arts and crafts, entertainment by DJ Eric Monroe, and an appearance by Princess Sharon. Proceeds benefit One Mission, a charity for pediatric cancer research. Feb. 13, 1-4 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., Boston. $50, $38 first child, $30 additional children, under 2 free. www.onemission.org

VALENTINE'S DAY IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM If you were a frog, what would you do to show affection? How about a bighorn sheep? Learn the answers in a program that looks at critters' courting rituals. Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Free with admission of $9, $7 seniors and students, $6 ages 3-18. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. 617-495-3045, www.hmnh.harvard.edu

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION It's the Year of the Rabbit, so hop on over to the Children's Museum to celebrate. Activities include Chinese printmaking demonstrations, Lion Dance, martial arts demonstrations, Chinese dancers, Cantonese opera, tangrams, and live bunnies. Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston. 617-426-6500, www.bostonkids.org

THE PROM EXPO Whether it's a Sweet 16 party, bar or bat mitzvah, quinceañera, or prom, teens want to look sharp for their coming of age events. It's one-stop shopping at this expo, where in addition to cosmetics and clothing, young people can learn about volunteer opportunities and nonprofits that can use their help. Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 13, noon-7 p.m. Royale, 279 Tremont St., Boston. thepromexpo.com

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