Thu, Sep 23 at 6 pm $15; Members $12

An all-star line-up of children's book authors debate the question which is better: zombies or unicorns?

The editors of the new collection Zombie vs. Unicorns Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles) and Justine Larbalestier (Liar) (pro-unicorn and zombie, respectively), gathered strong arguments for both sides in the form of short stories by an eclectic group of YA novelists. At this event the editors are joined by contributors Maureen Johnson (13 Little Blue Envelopes), Libba Bray (Going Bovine), Scott Westerfeld (Leviathan), Naomi Novik (Temeraire series), and Alaya Dawn (Racing the Dark), who will argue for their side. What side are you on? Team Zombie or Team Unicorn? Ages 10 and up.

Sun, Sep 26 at 1 pm $15; Members $12

The mysterious author of the New York Times bestselling book The Name of This Book is Secret, as well as the other dangerous and daring adventures in the hugely popular The Secret series makes a rare appearance to talk about the latest installment. Ages 8 - 13.

"Equal parts supernatural whodunit, suspense-filled adventure, and evocative coming-of-age tale." (Publishers Weekly)

Sat, Oct 2 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue subscription button to get started.

A raucous morning of sidesplitting musical sketch comedy comprised entirely of stories written by kids! The award winning show has been described as "Monty Python meets Schoolhouse Rock."

Sun, Oct 3 at 1 pm $15; Members $12

The author and illustrator team behind the popular Clementine-a funny, independent third-grader who has taken her place alongside such beloved book characters as Ramona Quimby, Super Fudge and Judy Moody-discuss their latest collaboration Clementine, Friend of the Week.  Ages 7 -10.        

Sat, Oct 9 at 11 am and 2 pm ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue subscription button to get started.

A Symphony Space favorite, Randy Kaplan blends American Roots, Country Blues, and Comedic Storytelling. He finger-picks and strums his way through unpredictable live shows which, in addition to his original compositions, include Tin Pan Alley gems, Broadway numbers, and Delta Blues songs.

Mon, Oct 11 at 11 am $15; Day of Show $18

The Really Big Show with The Bossy Frog Band is an hour of non-stop fun featuring award-winning music, juggling, jokes and the silly antics of The Bossy Frog. Join Jeffrey Friedberg on banjo and guitar, Alice on hula hoop and fiddle (at the same time), Joe on bass and backup vocals, the big green silly Bossy Frog and comedic juggler, Will Shaw, for a memorable family event.

Sat, Oct 16 at 11 am Tickets only $10!

By combining positive hip hop music with awesome storytelling, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo runs the stage for the underage crew!

Sat, Oct 23 at 2 pm and 5 pm ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue subscription button to get started.

All the wow factor of the circus tent in one fantastic afternoon of aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, illusionists and indescribable feats!

Sat, Oct 30 at 11 am and 1 pm Sun, Oct 31 at 11 am Adults $11; Kids $9; All Members $8 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

This Academy Award winning film follows Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, as they set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.

Sat, Nov 6 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue subscription button to get started.

The singer of Jason and the Scorchers fame mixes old country and the spirit of punk rock for a high-energy musical hoe-down.

Sun, Nov 7 at 1 pm $15; Members $12

The author of the beloved books Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life and A Mango-Shaped Space talks with the 2009 Newbery Award-winner Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me) about her latest novel-a delectable concoction of mystery, friendship and humor told from the point-of-view of four narrators who find themselves in a candy-filled world of surprises. Ages 8 - 13.

Sat, Nov 13 at 2 pm ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Back for their sixth consecutive year, National Dance Institute's Celebration Team brings another joyous afternoon of dance to the stage at Symphony Space with more than 50 children, ages 9-15 performing favorite works from NDI's repertory including highlights from the 2010 Event of the Year: The Storyteller.

Sat, Nov 20 at 11 am ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue subscription button to get started.

 A live band and catchy original story-songs accompany animated illustrations of Gustafer Yellowgold and his friends in this truly remarkable multimedia experience. Catch this only NY appearance and sneak preview to a new CD prior to an off Broadway run in the Spring.

Sat, Nov 27 at 11 am Sun, Nov 28 at 11 am Adults $11; Kids $9; All Members $8 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

A little pig goes a long way!

Sat, Dec 4 at 11 am ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe. Click the blue subscription button to get started

Mitchell’s gentle, heartfelt music transfixes audiences of all ages with homespun renditions of great songs by Woody Guthrie, Bob Marley, The Velvet Underground, Vashti Bunyan, Gillian Welch and more! The quiet sweetness and intimacy of her concerts cement her as an icon whose music will be remembered for years to come.

Sat, Dec 18 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Ballet Los Pampas combines folklore, musical selections, and the legendary Argentinian tango in this stunning program.

Sun, Dec 26 at 3 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

The Nutcracker
Royal Opera House Ballet
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

“…the ideal Christmas decoration… always more fabulous than you remembered.”
– The Guardian

“..a handsome, magical, thoroughly traditional rendering of ETA Hoffmann’s immortal if deeply strange story.” — Sunday Express

Sat, Jan 1 at 11 am and 1 pm Sun, Jan 2 at 11 am Adults $11; Kids $9; All Members $8 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

This Ain't No Chick Flick!

Sat, Jan 15 at 11 am and 2 pm ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Introduce the kids to the fun and spectacle of tap in all its forms!

Sat, Jan 22 at 11 am and 2 pm ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe. Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Omaha Theater Company brings the beloved children's book to life in this world premiere staged production with music.

Sat, Jan 29 at 11 am Tickets only $10!

Indie-rock for the kids with an energetic salute to the stuff of childhood: roller coasters, giant cookies and getting dizzy.

Sat, Feb 5 at 11 am ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe. Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Milkshake a triumphant return to Symphony Space playing hook and harmony-filled songs evoking influences from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Lennon-McCartney, and even The White Stripes!

Sat, Feb 12 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Upbeat, groove-heavy World music for the kids, reflecting songs and traditional instruments of the African Diaspora.

Sat, Feb 19 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

 A fun, clever and silly morning of music not to be missed!

Sat, Feb 26 at 11 am and 2 pm ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Bursting with high energy pop goodness, evoking the Beatles at their most playful, Recess Monkey has carved out a niche as Seattle's hottest kids band. Prepare to rock!

Sat, Mar 26 at 11 am and 2 pm ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe. Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Justin Roberts' lyrics are rich with sharp, comedic insight that make his shows a Symphony Space favorite year after year.

Sat, Apr 2 at 11 am All tickets $10!

This D.C area trio hops from genre to genre like a toad on hot summer asphalt. The result is indescribable fun for all.

Sat, Apr 9 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

This legendary Smithsonian Folkways recording artist has dedicated her life to enriching the world of kids music, with songs in both Spanish and English, using folk, children's music and popular rhythms from all of Latin America to delight crowds around the world.

Sat, Apr 16 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

With elaborate period costumes, amazing story-telling skills and a wide variety of tribal dances from across the country, the renowned group creates a colorful and exciting feast, showcasing the varied traditions of the American Indian peoples.

Sat, Apr 30 at 11 am ADULTS $19, Members $16, Day of Show $20 KIDS $13, Members $11, Day of Show $14 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

Look no further than this organ/drum duo blending funk, Memphis soul and Hammond organ-drenched gospel all in a rock and roll package!

Sat, May 7 at 11 am $25 adults; $15 kids

A special family show introducing the kids to Cuba's legendary Los Muñequitos de Matanzas who return to NY for the first time since 1999, following a nearly decade-long ban of Cuban artists coming to the US.