by La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
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The East Village's famed experimental theater runs La MaMa Kids, a program of family performances and interactive workshops drawn from global art forms. Recent offerings include a Philippine dance workshop by Kinding Sindaw and a show called ELEMENTARY.
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Kinding Sindaw workshop Sep 26-27; ELEMENTARY Oct 3-4, 2026
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Ages 3–12.
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Kinding Sindaw workshop Sep 26-27; ELEMENTARY Oct 3-4, 2026
66 East 4th Street, 10003, in the East Village, Manhattan.
Yes. La MaMa Kids is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club: lamama.org, or call (646) 430-5374.
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