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  • The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents Break: The Urban Funk Spectacular, featuring a variety of hip-hop dance, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., (tickets are $20 to $35; $10 for children 12 and under); and The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra, performing both classical and Irish music, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. (tickets are $10 to $25; $10 for children 12 and under); both in the Concert Hall at 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. For more information, call (718) 960-8833.

 

  •  The Wave Hill House, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a concert, New Perspectives: The Romantic Violin, featuring violin prodigy Laura Lutzke, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members, $24 for non-members, and $21 for students and seniors ages 65 and over. For more information, call (718) 549-3200 ext. 385.

 

  •  The Bronx Library Center, located at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. off Fordham Road, will host several events, including: African Dance, for children, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.; and events for adults at 2:30 p.m., including A Musical Tribute to Sam Cooke, performed by NYC jazz/pop vocalist Cody Childs, Feb. 7; and Flamenco Music and Dance by Flamenco Latina, Feb. 14. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46 or visit www.nypl.org.

 

  •  A Musical Tribute to Sam Cooke, performed by NYC jazz/pop vocalist Cody Childs, will take place at the Mosholu Library, located at 285 E. 205th St., free, on Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

Events

  •  The JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. will celebrate Tu Bishvat (Israel Arbor Day) with musical performers Phyllis, Rose and Meir, Feb. 13; and soprano Sigal Chen and pianist Jonathan Dzik, performing Broadway, Hebrew and classical music, Feb. 19; both at 1 p.m., preceded by lunch at noon. The suggested contribution for each is $3. For more information, call (718) 549-4700.

 

  •  English Conversation Program for Speakers of Other Languages, Intermediate Level, is offered free for adults 16 and older, on a first come, first served basis, at the Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., led by volunteers from New York Cares. The program will be held Tuesdays through March 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Library’s Office of Community Outreach Services (212) 340-0918.

 

  •  Wave Hill offers two family art projects: Zigzag, A Book of Winter Wonders, to construct a handmade nature journal of sketches and watercolors, Feb. 7 and 8; and Handmade Hearts, to make valentines, Feb. 14 and 15; both from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kerlin Learning Center. Wave Hill is located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue. For more information, call (718) 54903200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Exhibits

  •  The Bronx River Art Center, located at 1087 E. Tremont Ave., presents two solo exhibitions through March 14, featuring New York artists Jillian Mcdonald in Gallery 1 and Jennifer Grimyser in Gallery 2. For more information, call (718) 589-5819.

 

  •  The Wave Hill House, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will feature Naturally Inspired, a selection of art produced in workshops for adults and at the weekly Family Art Project; and Flora & Fauna, an installation of a vine that winds along the wall of the staircase, through Feb. 22. For more information, call (718) 549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

 

  •  The Neuberger Museum of Art, at 735 Anderson Hill Rd., in Purchase, NY, will exhibit Great Women Artists, featuring two sculptures by Barbara Korman, of Norwood. The show runs from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Feb. 22. For more information, visit www.bkormanstudio.com.

Learning
 
The Bronx Library Center has events for all ages:

  • For children and preschoolers, there is: Preschool Romp, Feb. 5, 12 and 19 at 11 a.m.; and Family Time, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m.
  • Also, for school-aged children, there is The Thespian’s Gym, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m.; Arts & Crafts, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m.; Story Telling, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m.; Tales of Africa and the African Diaspora, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.; Migration Sensation, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.; and Snowman, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.
  • Young adults can attend Halo 3 Tournament, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m.; Get Real! Love and Relationships, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.; Music Discovery, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.; Card Magic, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.; and Choc-O-Thon, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m.
  • For adults, there is MOMA Presents Jack Lawrence and the Migration Series, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.

The Center is located at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. off Fordham Road. For a detailed schedule, call (718) 579-4244/46 or visit www.nypl.org.

  •  The Mosholu Library, located at 285 E. 205th St., presents Toddler Story Time, Feb. 5 at 10:30 a.m.; Chinese Ribbon Dance Workshop, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.; and Preschool Story Time, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m.; all for children. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

 

  •  The Jerome Park Library, at 118 Eames Place, presents Arts & Crafts, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.; and a film, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m.; both for children; and Valentine’s Day Craft, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m., for young adults. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.


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