Friday, April 10, 2009

Weekend Picks

The best activities and things to do this weekend in northern Westchester:

Bunny Hop! What does it take to hop like a bunny, nose twitching, ears alert? Come to bunny school and learn the ABC’s of bunny life. Saturday, 11:00. Teatown Lake Reservation

Dr. Dolittle Come see the movie classic, a good old-fashioned Hollywood musical about a cranky but lovable doctor (Rex Harrison) who can talk to animals. Saturday and Sunday, 12:00. Jacob Burns Film Center

An Afternoon at the German Opera
This program features music by German composers who have greatly influenced Broadway theater, all sung by young opera singers. Saturday, 3:00. Paramount Center for the Arts

Reuse, Redesign, Reconstruct Find out how to design a handbag or tote bag using recycled materials as part of the farm’s recycled crafting series. Saturday, 11:00. Hanover Hilltop Farm

Lymelife Enjoy this movie (above) about the dark side of a 1970s suburban paradise struck by an outbreak of Lyme disease—and then enjoy hearing quests Alec Baldwin and Derick Martini be interviewed by
New York Times critic Janet Maslin. Saturday, 2:00. Jacob Burns Film Center

Calligraphy Workshop for Families Let your creative juices run wild, as you learn writing techniques while using very unique pens. Saturday, 1:00. Croton Point Nature Center

Amphibians for Kids Put on your rubber boots and get a close-up look at frogs, toads, and salamanders. Learn about amphibian life cycles and adaptations, how to imitate their songs and calls, and then visit their home. Saturday, 1:00. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Chocolate Musings and History Chocolatier and Chef Oliver Kita presents a lecture and tasting that follows the journey of chocolate from plantation to the finest shops. Saturday, 2:00. Boscobel House and Gardens

Comedy Night A night of provocative and engaging comedy featuring Shang, Rich Vos, and Bonnie Mcfarlane. Saturday, 8:00. Tarrytown Music Hall

Michelle LeBlanc Enjoy the jazz vocal stylings of Michelle Leblanc. Saturday, 7:30 to 10:30. Division Street Grill

Puppet Show Enjoy Fred Greenspan's troupe of puppets perform a non-violent Punch and Judy Show. Sunday, 1:00 and 2:30. Muscoot Farm

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