Editor’s Pick 

Motown Music at NYPL
The public is invited to enjoy A Musical Tribute to the Music of Motown, performed by NYC pop/jazz vocalist Cody Childs and the Ladies of Soul, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m., at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Onstage
Lehman College’s Center for the performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Dracula, performed by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $75. The $75 VIP tickets include a pre-concert wine and hors d’oeuvres reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 960-8833.

The Bronx Arts Ensemble, 80 Van Cortlandt Pk. So., presents vibes virtuoso Jay Hoggard Quartet/Harlem Hieroglyphs, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. For more information, call (718) 601-7399.

Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD), 2474 Westchester Ave., presents My Brother Is a Keeper, play about friends living their dreams, Nov. 12 at 3 and 8 p.m. ($15); Between Lines/Bronx Passport, featuring dancers, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ($20); and Imelda, Iveth & Irene, featuring solo performance concert, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ($20). For more information, call (718) 918-2110. 

Events

The New York Botanical Garden presents the Holiday Train Show, opening weekend, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6

p.m., in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. The exhibition features numerous NYC landmarks made from plant parts and large-scale model trains. New this year is the Coney Island roller coaster. On Nov. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m., there will be Bar Car Night, for adults 21+ which includes street performers, ice sculpting demonstrations, stilt walking and a dance theatre. The Pine Tree Cafe hosts musicians ($25/members; $35/non members; advance tickets recommended). Also scheduled is Evergreen Express, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, for children to explore plant parts, make crafts, create a train puppet and join a musical marching parade. In addition, there are tours: Notable Trees Tour, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. to view a variety of trees (meet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center); and Fall Garden Highlights Tour, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 12:30 p.m., to view landscapes and architecture. Also, there is Holiday Tree Lighting, Nov. 20 from 4 to 5:15 p.m., in the Leon Levy Visitor Center, featuring a sing-along of carols with the Westchester Chordsmen. For more information, call (718) 817-8700.

The Bronx County Historical Society presents WWI Camp at Van Cortlandt Park, a group-led walking tour around the VC Park Parade Ground, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. ($10/members; $20/non members). Meet at Burger King, 6077 Bdwy. near West 242nd Street. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Also scheduled is Grand Concourse Reminiscence, free lecture illustrated presentation to listen to history of buildings, monuments and architectural heritage on this famous roadway, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m., at the Bronx County Archives, 3313 Bainbridge Ave. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 881-8900.

The Bronx Documentary Center hosts a screening party of the documentary film: Artistic Energy: The Bronx on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. This 23-minute documentary film, produced by Yes The Bronx Production, captures the spirit and vitality of the Bronx visual arts community, and the creation of the Bronx Artist Documentary Project* (BxADP) in 2014.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Dances With Leaves, to fashion leaves into a festive crown or artful arrangements, Nov. 12 and 13; and Cornhusk Dolls, to hear Native-American tales, then make a cornhusk doll or doll family (storytelling at noon), Nov. 19 and 20; all in the WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grounds admission is free until noon Saturdays and Tuesdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the following for children: Hands-On Projects: (ages 7 to 12; preregistration required), Pumpkin Card Making, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.; Thankful Hand Making, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.; and Turkey Making, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Teens/young adults can attend Mutt-i-grees: to help a shelter animal find a forever home, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. Adults can enjoy Computer Basics, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.; film: “My All American,” Nov. 12 at 2:30 p. m.; and Chess for Adults: Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. (chess set provided).  For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children: Creating Art Through Geometry & Color: (ages 6 to 12), Nov. 12 and 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., workshop to learn about different cultures that use geometry to create art throughout history, then create your own artwork design using drawing and collage. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate. Teens/young adults can attend: film: “The Legend of Tarzan,” Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can enjoy: Free Computer Classes: to learn email and basic computer information, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for children: Kids Get Active Fridays: (ages 5 to 12), dance moves on the Wii game console, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m.; and Kids’ Pajama Party: featuring read-alouds and activities, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

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Editor’s Note: The print version of this article incorrectly identified Cody Childs as Julia Childs. We apologize for the error.