Babesta Beat S/S18

BABY CINEMA BUFFS| FLICKS AT NITEHAWK Being a new parent can cramp your cinematic style (select all PG-13+ movies and replace with G animated series), but not anymore, thanks to Nitehawk Cinema. The super cool dine-in theater, which pairs noteworthy first run and repertory film programing, offers some big screen respite for tired parents. New parents with babies under 1 year are invited to their series Hawks with Babies, a Tuesday afternoon show offering up full food and beverages and a great first run flick. For parents with older kids (6 and up) they offer their Lil Hawk Friendly series where your fam can bond over a great flick and popcorn, veggie burgers, fish tacos or homemade meatballs. nitehawkcinema.com.

Nitehawk Cinema.

BOWIE IN BROOKLYN | DAVID BOWIE EXHIBIT AT THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM

AroundTown The air is fresh, the sun is shining: It’s Spring! That means it’s time to end your winter hibernation and check out the new cultural goings-on in and around NYC. From museum exhibitions, and Broadway shows to artful jaunts out of dodge, there’s something cool for everyone this season. Here’s what’s on our calendar! David Bowie is , running March 2-July 15 at the Brooklyn Museum, celebrates the iconic rock star’s life and style. The exhibit was organized by the London- based Victoria and Albert Museum, and Brooklyn is the last stop on its 5-year world tour. A collection of Bowie’s personal archives, the exhibit includes 60 key fashion pieces, notably six designed by Freddie Burretti for Ziggy Stardust/1980 Floor Show, and seven by Kansai Yamamoto for Aladdin Sane. Handwritten lyrics, sketches, paintings and audio clips have been compiled for this creative multimedia tribute with continuous audio (you wear Sennheiser headphones throughout to get the full experience). March 2-July 15, 2018, Brooklyn Museum.

SURF’SUP | ROCKAWAY BEACH, HEREWE COME! Surfboards on the A Train? How’s that for a summertime commute? Rockaway Beach is the Metro area go-to for catching a summer wave or two. Skudin Surf offers lessons for people of all ages and abilities, and even hosts a camp for kids 4-16 years old, that combines board technique, ocean safety, and etiquette. After a day on the beach, head into Rockaway Beach Surf Club for a bite (and take in their super cool art and memorabilia). You can even store your board in their outdoor lockers for safe keeping. Camp June 25-August 31, skuddinsurf.com.

Above : David Bowie image from the album cover shoot for Aladdin Sane, 1973. Photograph by Brian Duffy. © Duffy Archive & The David Bowie Archive. Opposite page : Rocktopia image: Celtic violinist Mairead Nesbitt, photo by Ron Elkman; Rocktopia at the Opera House, photo by Michael Stiller. Sakura Matsuri images: Enjoying blossoms/Ligon; Taiko Masala drumming for families workshop, photo by Julie Marke.

Surf lessons with Skuddin Surf.

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babesta beat spring/summer 2018