What’s On: London Baby, Toddler and Family Events This Week
Monkey Music Chelsea’s Summer Term is soon to start, make sure that you don’t miss your chance for a place as the Summer Term is rapidly filling. If you are new to Monkey Music, be sure to book for a complimentary session and experience the fun for yourself. Join the hundreds of Chelsea mums and babies who come week in and week out for Monkey Music’s specialist music curriculum. For a complimentary lesson or to book your place, ring Caroline or Jayne at 02087679827 or email [email protected]
Family Events Saturday 5th April
Le Institute Francais, Its All About the Piano: The Magic Piano and The Out of Tune Piano – watch an interesting film and then listen to a story with piano accompaniment, Saturday 2pm. Also, get free piano tuition.
Southbank, Chorus: Head over to Southbank for a variety of concerts and workshops over the weekend. Many are sold out, but there are still some interesting events open to all.
Somerset House, Free Family Workshop: Rags to Riches. Noon-5pm. Inspired by the Japanese art of Boro, turn scraps of fabric into a carry-all for your precious findings.
Wigmore Hall, Family Concert with Colin Currie. 11am, £7 adults, £5 children. Bring your little ones to a spectacular percussion concert. Be entertained by a wide variety of percussion pieces and African drumming. For ages 5+
Lauderdale House, Saturday Kids Show, Mr. Squash: Come and enjoy the magical puppetry of Mr. Squash. 10am and 11:30am. Children under 2 free, adults and children £4.50
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Saturday Films:
Gate Picturehouse, Kids Club: This week’s programme: Eleanore’s Secret. Tickets £1 with £4 membership, popcorn and juice £2. (best £3 you will ever spend on a rainy Saturday)
Barbican Family Film Club: This week’s feature: African Cats. Tickets are £2, bring the kids and escape the cold while you chill and watch a movie. Great price. 11am, all ages.
Electric Cinema, Kid’s Club: This week’s feature, Tinkerbell and The Pirate Fairy, 9:30am. Check out the newly refurbished Electric Cinema in Notting Hill with its plush, red velvet beds, sofas and armchairs. Looks like a great way for Dad to occupy the kids on a Saturday morning. Tickets £8 per person. All ages
Family Events Sunday 6th April
Le Institute Francais, Its All About the Piano: Catavina Family Concert, Bush Ensemble, 3pm, £5. Musical Storytelling, 5pm, £5. Also, get free piano tuition.
Southbank, Chorus: Head over to Southbank for a variety of concerts and workshops over the weekend. Many are sold out, but there are still some interesting events open to all.
Family Barn Dance, Cecil Sharpe House: Come bring the kids and take part in a family barn dance. £6 adults, £4 children, under 2s free.
Ragged School Museum Sunday Open House: come and have a look around Dr. Bernardo’s home for street children. Take part in the Victoria School experience at 2:15 and 3pm. Fabulous day to help put some perspective on post-modern childhood.
Wallace Collection, Little Draw: Free drop-in workshop for all ages in the education centre of the Wallace Collection. 1:30-4:30.
Two Temple Place, Sunday Craft: Join Eloise for a drop-in workshop; this week make creepy crawlies. Located just outside Temple tube stop. Free, all ages, drop-in, 2-4pm
And on to the upcoming week:
For Babies and Toddlers:
Forge Arts Venue, Imagination Station: Bring the babies, from 4 months, along to this enchanting music and sensory class. From 10am Wednesday mornings, 4 months to 3 years.
Ritzy, Brixton, Toddler Time:Thursdays 11am, £3 per child, adults free. This week’s programme: Timmy Steals the Show
Ritzy, Brixton, Big Scream: Fridays, 11am. £7.50. This week’s feature: 20 Feet from Stardom
