The Broadsheet Weekend Calendar of Events in Lower Manhattan 2/22/23

Skyscraper Museum
Skyscrapers keep climbing higher! After a brief tour of our new exhibit, Supertall 2020, kids will take on the role of master planners as they design a future city. From flying subways to vertical playgrounds, the future is yours to imagine! Ages 6-10. RSVP required. 39 Battery Place. $5
https://www.skyscraper.org/WHAT’S_UP/family_programs.htm

6 River Terrace
The Carnival of Venice is world renowned for elaborate and colorful masks and for the ancient theatrics of the Commedia dell’Arte. In this workshop, participants will make their own character masks and watch a performance by the Kairos Italy Theater in English and Itailian. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up. 6 River Terrace. FREE
https://bpca.ny.gov/event/saturday-family-workshops-masquerade-venician-carnival/

Fraunces Tavern Museum
Guided tour. From espionage to harrowing tales of escape, this tour highlights the important role that African-Americans, both enslaved and free, played in the American Revolution. Learn about the incredible achievements and contributions of James Armistead Lafayette, Elizabeth Freeman and others during the War, and how their contributions laid the groundwork for the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States. Included with regular Museum admission. No advance registration necessary. 54 Pearl Street. Today and Tomorrow
https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/events-calendar/2020/2/20/fighting-for-freedom-gncpm

China Institute
The Chinese shadow puppetry is a traditional Chinese folk art. In 2011, it was added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. At this lecture, Professor Li Mingjie of the Folklore institute at East China Normal University (Shanghai, China) will describe her shadow puppetry research. The documentary “Chinese Shadow Play” will also be presented. Ms. Feng, director of “Chinese Theater Works”, will attend the lecture with some of the puppets seen in the film. 40 Rector Street. FREE
https://www.chinainstitute.org/event/lecture-chinese-shadow-puppetry-us-centennial-story/

China Institute
Chinese shadow performance has a history going back 2000 years. The traditional shadow theater uses beautifully carved and colored animal-skin figures, manipulated behind cloth screens to portray vivid episodes from history, religion, literature and folktale. In these workshops, Chinese Theatre Works artists will introduce participants to this fascinating art form (the root of all motion picture media) and lead them in designing and building their own shadow figures! This workshop is available to all ages and skill levels from ages 6 and up. Three unique workshops will be offered over the course of “The Art of Chinese New Year” in January and February. These workshops are available to all ages and skill levels from ages 6 and up. 40 Rector Street. $10
https://www.chinainstitute.org/event/shadow-theater-workshops-the-art-of-chinese-new-year-2/