Editor’s Pick 

Celebrate Three Kings Day
NYC councilman Rev. Rubén Diaz. Sr. presents “Three Kings Day,” Jan. 4 at noon at Public School Mott Hall V, 1551 E. 172nd St. (between Ward and Manor avenues) for the children of our community. The first 500 kids between the ages of 1 and 10 will receive a toy and book bag with school supplies. Youngsters must be present in order to receive a toy. Event includes live music and entertainment. Info: (718) 792-1140.

Onstage
The Williamsbridge Oval presents a free nativity play in Spanish, “El Pesebre: A Theatre Celebration of Three Kings Day,” Jan. 9 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Info: (718) 543-8672. 

Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ($25 to $45). Info/tickets: (718) 960-8833.

Events
The Riverdale Choral Society invites all singers to participate in its spring season. Open rehearsals are on Jan. 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Riverdale, 5040 Henry Hudson Pkwy. at West 252nd Street for a concert featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in A Flat Major, to be held on May 17 at 3 p.m. Succeeding rehearsals will be held Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Info: (718) 543-2219.

The Bronx Zoo features the Return of Holiday Lights, through Jan. 5, Sundays to Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. Included are carolers, costume characters, train rides (fee), lantern safari, animated sculptures, light show in Astor Court every 20 minutes, and nightly ice carving demonstrations. Tickets: $29.95/adults; $22.95/children; $28.95/seniors. For ticketing and a full schedule of activities, visit bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights. Info: (718) 220-5100.

New York Botanical Garden presents The Holiday Train Show, model trains passing by miniature landmarks made from natural materials and Bar Car Nights, on select Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 26. Info/schedule/costs: (718) 817-8512.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Cyclical Calendars and Fractal Phenology, to create your own growth chart, Jan. 11 and 12; in the WH House 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled is concert: Bruce Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the WH House ($30/adults; $14/ages 8 to 18. Grounds admission is free until noon Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. Info and a schedule of events including tours and walks: (718) 549-3200. 

 

Exhibits
The Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, 4450 Fieldston Rd., presents Riverdale Art Association Exhibit at the Society Meeting House, through Jan. 2. Info: (718) 548-4445. 

The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), presents A History of the Bronx Latino, ongoing; and Mott Haven, the Bronx: A Historic District Turns Fifty, through April 22, 2020. Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

The Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse, presents The Life and Times of Alvin Baltrop, through Feb. 9, 2020. The exhibition features photographs of gay culture. Info: (718) 681-6000.

Library Events
Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for ages 5 to 12: STEM Fridays: Jan. 10 at 4 p.m.  – Making Clouds. Adults can attend: films at 2:30 p.m.: “Winter’s Tale,” Jan. 4; and “Alpha,” Jan. 11; and “Great Performances – John Leguizamo’s Road to Broadway,” Jan. 6 at 5 p.m.; Computer Basics: Jan. 6 at 4:30 p.m.; and Microsoft Word for Beginners: Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m. and Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. Info: (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for kids: Crafty Fridays at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): crafts, Jan. 3 and 10; Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 months): stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts, Jan. 6, 9, 13 and 16; and STEM: Kids Science at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): Jan. 7 and 14 (Colors/Light). Families can attend film: “The Lion King,” Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can join: Knitting: Thursdays at 3 p.m. Info: (718) 882-8239. 

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