The Best Author Readings and Open Mics in NYC

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Saturday Jan. 31, 2026

Elephant.0543.2

11 am – noon

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

Elephant.0543.2

4 – 5 pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

Sunday Feb. 1

Elephant.0543.2

11 am – noon

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Storytime with the Author Joyce Wan

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Books of WonderManhattan

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1 – 2:30 pm

Practice Reading with a Pooch

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Books & Readings

Staten Island Childrens MuseumStaten Island

Elephant.0543.2

4 – 5 pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

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