Events for $20 or Less Sunday

February 28, 2010

Very Young People’s Concerts: The Four Seasons: Winter
Very Young People’s Concerts introduce preschoolers to classical music through imaginative engagement, active listening and hands-on music-making with musicians of the New York Philharmonic. This season, in Vivaldi and Friends, the philharmonic features Antonio Vivaldi’s beloved and ingenious The Four Seasons, set to stories of Philippe the Penguin by Philharmonic violist Dorian Rence. At Merkin Concert Hall. 3 p.m. $19-$23.

Handel’s Alcina
Concert version of Handel’s Alcina by the New York Opera Forum under the direction of Richard Nechamkin. At the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. 1:30 p.m. FREE.

Curious George Costume Character Storytime
Curiously enough, we have a visit this morning from Curious George, the lovable monkey. Join us for a special storytime. At 82nd Street Barnes and Noble. 10:30 a.m. FREE.

Belvedere Castle Tour
Take a walk around the lands dominated by Belvedere Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Belvedere Castle, mid-Park at 79th Street. 1 p.m. FREE.

Raptors: Masters of the Sky
Explore the natural history, biology and ecology of raptors with a lecture and hawk walk.  Discover how birds of prey inspire humans. We’ll discuss legends, spirituality, religion, folklore, art, music, dance, photography, sport mascots, falconry, and national symbols. Meet at Belvedere Castle, mid-Park at 79th Street. 12 p.m. FREE.

All prices quoted are for non-member adults.