Brolin, Talisman FREELANCE
Embrace the mystique of the Argentinian dance by taking a lesson with Strictly Tango NYC.
IT TAKES YOU TO TANGO. Strictly Tango NYC offers an introductory lesson is this rhythmic Argentinian dance at Pearl Studio. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes, but no partner is needed. 2 p.m. $ 10. Pearl Studio, 500 Eighth Ave. (212) 904-1850. Pre-register: strictlytangonyc@gmail.com.
WHO’S AFRAID OF AN ARCTIC WOLF? Explore the “Wild, Wild World†of wolves at the American Museum of Natural History. Kids can meet Atka, an Arctic gray wolf from the Wolf Conservation Center, and learn about this predator’s role in our ecosystem. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. $ 12. 200 Central Park West at 77th St., (212) 769-5100.
A TURN FOR THE VERSE. The Brownstone Poets will present Bruce Weber’s No Chance Ensemble at the Park Plaza Restaurant. The group, which also includes Joanne Pagano Weber and Bob Hart, will perform pieces about love, relationships and family. 2:30 p.m. 220 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn. (718) 596-5900.
MUSIC FOR YOUNG FOLK . Award-winnning folk singer-songwriter Alastair Moock will play a “Just Kidding†concert at Symphony Space. Growing up, he says he was inspired by Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie. Moock has released to acclaimed family albums, “A Cow Says Moock†and “These Are My Friends.†11 a.m. $ 13-$ 20. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St. (212) 864-5400.
THE KINGS OF QUEENS. The Latin Cultural Center of Queens will host “The Three Kings,†a re-enactment of the Magi’s visit to the baby Jesus. The festivities will feature mariachis, raffles and presents. 2 p.m. Free. Arrow Community Center, 35-30 35th St., Queens. (718) 261-7664.
WHOOPEE, ‘GOLDBERG’! Dan Tepfer offers his “Goldberg Variations/Variations†at the Twelfth Night Festival. He will play alternating movements of J.S. Bach’s masterpiece with his own jazz interpretations. 1 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Chapel, Broadway and Fulton St. (212) 233-4164.
BUSTER CLOWN. The Film Society at Lincoln Center will show “Steamboat Bill Jr.,†Buster Keaton’s classic 1924 silent-film comedy. It features his most famous stunt: where the facade of a building falls on top of him, but he survives because an open attic window fits neatly around him. 2 p.m. $ 6. 144 W. 65th St. (212) 875-5456.
MOM AND POP ART. The Whitney Museum holds “Sinister Pop,†a workshop that’ll introduces families with kids of all ages to famed artists like Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. 1-3 p.m. Free with general admission, $ 18; kids, 18 and under, free. 945 Madison Ave. at 75th St. (212) 570-3600.
ZACH TO THE FUTURE. Award-winning trumpeter and guitarist Zach Resnick headlines at the Metropolitan Room. He’ll play jazz, pop and rock, joined by his quintet. As a native New Yorker, the rising young musician and composer has performed at the Bitter End and the Knitting Factory. 11:30 p.m. $ 25. 34 W. 22nd St. (212) 206-0440.
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