‘I Spy Butterfly’ puppet show at Symphony Space

“I Spy Butterfly” flitters into Symphony Space on Dec. 15.

Tots and pre-schoolers will enjoy this musical puppet show full of colorful critters, lively music, and oodles of audience interaction.

How does a nature-loving explorer become a bug’s best friend? Award-winning puppeteer Faye Dupras and her company return to Just Kidding with a new musical eco-puppetry tale about growth and change. When Trudy’s friend Harold the caterpillar suddenly transforms into a chrysalis, she’s determined to do the same. Just when she is about to give up hope, she learns that her tiny friend needs her now more than ever.

“I Spy Butterfly” Dec. 15 at 11 am and 2 pm. Tickets are $17 and $14 for members. Suitable for all ages.

Symphony Space [2537 Broadway at W. 94th Street on the Upper West Side, (212) 864–5400; www.symphonyspace.org].

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Music Together

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