The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Grace McQuade

The Russian
National Ballet Theatre Presents: Cinderella

Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m.
Ashton’s Cinderella is widely considered one of the greatest ballets of this timeless rags-to-riches fairy tale. Performed to Prokofiev’s hauntingly soaring score, this romance is a stage fantasy to enrapture children of all ages, as well as a cornucopia of sly wit and inventive choreography to sate the most devoted of ballet fans. Colorful characters abound, including the gloriously grotesque stepsisters portrayed, as is the tradition, by male dancers who introduce a wonderful note of pantomime comedy.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre / Info: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org

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Saving Kate’s
Flowers

Sunday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Help Kate save her flowers with author Cindy Sommer at this story time and craft event.  All books available for purchase. This fictional story includes a four-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 27-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online.
Where: Dolphin Bookshop, 299 Main Street, Port Washington
Info: 516-767-2650 or www.thedolphinbookshop.com

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Afikoman Bags

Sunday, April 2, 2-4 p.m.
The Festival of Passover is celebrated with a special Seder that takes place the first two nights of the holiday. During the Seder, a piece of matzoh called Afikoman is placed in a special bag and hidden for children to find. The child who finds the Afikoman receives a special prize. Learn about this tradition and decorate your own Afikoman bag with felt and embellishments at this fun workshop for children ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission.
Where: The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City   Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

The Lightning Thief

Theaterworks USA’s The Lightning Thief

Sunday, April 2 at 3 p.m.
Adapted from the bestselling book, “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan, this electrifying production is recommended for students in grades 2-6 and their families. Come and watch hero Percy Jackson as he battles mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus in order to retrieve and return a master lightning bolt to Zeus.
Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City Info: 516-877-4000 or aupac.adelphi.edu

Bill Nye the Science Guy

Bill Nye the Science Guy

Monday, April 3, 7-9 p.m.
Science educator, television personality, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, “Jack and the Geniuses: At The Bottom of the World.”  The book’s release coincides with Nye’s brand new talk show series for Netflix, “Bill Nye Saves the World,” which is set to launch this spring.
Where: Book Revue 313 New York Ave., Huntington Info: 631-271-1442 or bookrevue.com

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