Today
IN THE BAG: Perennial favorites in the NYC kids’ theater world, the Paper Bag Players are back with a brand-new show: “Laugh! Laugh! Laugh!” Colorfully comedic, with music little ones will hum for days, this one’s a no-brainer. Today, 11 a.m., tomorrow, 3 p.m.; $15, $25 and $30. Symphony Space, 95th Street and Broadway; 212-864-5400, symphonyspace.org
LIONS, TIGERS & DRAGONS: Just because it’s the Year of the Dragon doesn’t mean you have to forget about all the other ferocious creatures out there. “Lunar New Year” at Children’s Museum of the Arts will include the shadow-puppet show “Tiger Tales,” and a performance by the Chinese Lion Dancers of PS 124. Learn about traditional crafts such as calligraphy, paper cutting and grass animal-making, too. 1 to 5 p.m.; $10 per person. 103 Charlton St., between Hudson and Greenwich streets; 212-274-0986; cmany.org
TOMORROW
THUNDERSTRUCK: The only annual event of its kind in NYC, the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ 37th Annual Dance Concert & Pow-wow is guaranteed to get kids moving. Expect demonstrations of authentic dances such as the jingle-dress dance, caribou dance and hoop dance, plus storytelling, music and more. 3 p.m.; $10 per person ($1 for kids under 12). Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave., between Ninth and 10th streets; 212-254-1109, theaterfor-thenewcity.net
COME SAIL AWAY: Now that the refurbished South Street Seaport Museum has reopened, head downtown to check out one of the country’s coolest collections of model boats, shipbuilding tools, vintage seafaring photographs and more — plus learn the secret of getting a ship in a bottle! 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $5 per person, kids under 9 free. 12 Fulton St., at South Street; 212-748-8786, seany.org
POP MUSIC: Classical music gets a contemporary, kid-friendly makeover at this week’s installment of the Lolli-Pops Concert Series. During a performance of “Carnival of the Animals,” artist Peter H. Reynolds (“Judy Moody”) will create original art inspired by the music. 1 and 2:30 p.m.; $15 and $40. Kaye Playhouse, 695 Park Ave., at 68th Street; 212-971-9500, littleorchestra.org