August 9, 2007
 This Weekend
Feeling city bound? Travel ‘round the world without leaving the five boroughs.
Do
Eating for Two
Whole Foods hosts a Q&A on healthy eating for expectant moms, with Karen Gurwitz, author of "The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook." Pick up healthy meal tips and prepare a yummy summer meal.
When: Thurs., 8/9, 7:30pm; $35 (register in advance).
Where: Whole Foods Market, 95 East Houston St. (bet. Bowery & Chrystie), 212-420-1320, wholefoods.com.
Hear
Peter Yarrow
Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, celebrates the release of his new picture book "Puff, the Magic Dragon" with a concert and signing at Barnes & Noble.
When: Thurs., 8/9, 6pm; All ages; Free.
Where: 1972 Broadway, 212-595-6859, barnesandnoble.com.
See
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
San Francisco-based Hawaiian musical troupe does traditional dances like the hula for kids, outside at Lincoln Center.
When: Fri., 8/10, 10:30am; All ages; Free.
Where: Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, lincolncenter.org.
Go
World's Fair 2007
The international spirit of the 1963 World's Fair returns to Queens, with a multicultural family festival of food, artwork and performers at Atlas Park in Glendale. Kids will dig Japanese sword dancers, Columbian and Indian classical music, dancing Russian children and salsa music.
When: Sat. & Sun., 8/11 & 8/12, 11am-5pm (performances from 1-4pm); All ages; Free.
Where: The Shops at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Queens, 718-416-2899, theshopsatatlaspark.com.
East Indian Family Dance
Dancer Malini Srinivasan does classical numbers and festival dances with a troupe of musicians and artists. Join in the free family dance lesson at Battery Park.
When: Sat., 8/11, 6:30-8pm; All ages; Free.
Where: Esplanade Plaza (Liberty St. Bridge at Church St.), 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org.
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