[Contributed by Alicia]
Looking for activities for you and your tots? Wishing you knew about kids events that were also fun for parents (especially parents who are music lovers)? Every week we'll provide highlights of what's going on in cities across the country -- performances, playgroups, classes and more. Have a tip about activities happening in your town and want it added to the list? Leave a comment or email laborofloveblog@gmail.com and we'll include it in our weekly roundup.
Austin - Visit the Austin Children's Museum Mondays from 9-noon for Baby Bloomers when the museum is open strictly for tots under three and their caregivers. Kids are encouraged to express themselves through music, art and exploration all in a relaxed environment just for them. $4-8 admission. www.austinkids.org
Baltimore - Tickets are on sale now for The Grinch Who Stole Christmas musical at Baltimore's Hippodrome from November 11-23. Call 410.547.SEAT for tickets or buy online.
Boston - Drop in to one of Stellabella Toys locations to sing along to new and old children's favorites with Jeremy Lyons, a guitar, ukulele, and banjo player. Sing Alongs happen every Saturday 11 am to noon at the Inman Square location, 1360 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA and Mondays 11 to 11:30 am at the Porter Square location, 1967 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA. Admission is free.
Chicago - Get down to the Music Institute of Chicago for Musical Mornings for Kids. Engaging one-hour programs geared toward children 5-11 feature fun-filled performances and just the right mix of music education. Admission is FREE! For more information call 847-905-1500
New York - Check out Gloorf! on Saturday November 15 from 2-3 pm. Designed for kids 5-99, Gloorf is an interactive show which centers on introducing kids to all kinds of wacky and historical concepts in new music, sound art and digital performance. $5 admission. 20 Greene St. between Canal and Grand. http://www.roulette.org/
Philadelphia - November 14th 8pm, students from the Paul Green School of Rock Music take part in an all-ages open mike hosted by Nero Catalano at the Black Lodge, 1508 Brandywine. www.schoolofrock.com
Seattle - Drop in to a bookstore or library to catch kids' band The Harmonica Pocket, known for its outside-the-box, headphone-pop, and highly improvised live shows laced with unusual cover songs. Visit http://www.harmonicapocket.com/calendar/index.html to find a date and location near you.
Toronto - Harp Music for Children enables adults and kids to learn through soothing music, lullabies and nursery rhymes. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. November 20, 2-2:30 PM, Brentwood Library. Free. Call 416-394-5240 to register. Also check out the Swedish Festival at the Habourfront Center November 7-9 and the Santa Claus Parade November 16th.
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