Drop in at the Museum of the Moving Image for media fun

Brighten up winter by dropping in to the Museum of Moving Image throughout January. Moving Image Studio is the museum’s drop-in space where visitors can create media and other projects. Activities range from making flipbooks and thaumatropes (hand-drawn optical toys) to stop-motion animations and video games. Recommended for ages 7 and older, accompanied by an adult.

Drop in dates are Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28 from noon to 4 pm. Free with museum admission.

Museum of the Moving Image [36-01 35th Ave. between 36th and 37th streets, (718) 777–6888; www.movingimage.us].

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

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Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.