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IRISH TALES Travel to the land of magic and leprechauns. Master storyteller Timothy Connell combines song and dance in the interactive family show “Pot of Gold.” 1:30 p.m. $5-$10. Urban Stages Theatre, 259 W. 30th St. (212) 421-1380.
GUITAR HERO Groove to the roots, twang and jazz sounds of Luca Benedetti, a seasoned Brooklyn guitarist who began his career as a member of the funk group ULU. Benedetti’s show mixes original tunes with eclectic covers. 9:30 p.m. Free. Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn. (718) 302-3770.
BALLET FOR BEGINNERS Learn secrets of the art at “The Beauty of Ballet.” Members from the School of American Ballet answers questions, put on demo exercises and perform excerpts of “The Nutcracker” and “The Sleeping Beauty.” 1 & 3 p.m. Free with reservations. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. South, Queens. (718) 760-0064.
LOWER FEAST SIDE Explore the customs, food and history of Jewish immigrants on the lower East Side. “Passover Nosh and Stroll” combines historical facts, neighborhood lore and tasty samples of Passover foods and drinks. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $15. Meet at Museum at Eldridge St., 12 Eldridge St. (212) 219-0302.
‘CLASSICAL CAFE’ Enjoy a Guinness and classical music by Bach, Gnattali and more in “Bach at the Bocht” featuring guitarist Daniel Lippel, soprano Ilana Davidson and cellist Jing Li. 2 p.m. $15. An Beal Bocht Cafe, 445 W. 238th St., Bronx. (718) 884-7127.
PICTURE BOOK PLAY Join Emily Arrow and her toy unicorn, Uni, as she learns about friendship and forgiveness in “Fish Face.” The musical play, based on the children’s book by Patricia Reilly Giff, is recommended for ages 6 to 10. 3 p.m. $10-$15. Williamson Theatre at Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd. (718) 982-2787.
CARNAVAL OF FLOWERS Journey through the lush Amazon rainforest to the striking city of São Paulo without leaving New York. Macy’s 38th annual Flower Show, titled “Gardens in Paradise,” draws inspiration from the bold beauty of Brazil. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Free. Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St. (212) 494-4495.
KINDERGARTEN ROCK Brooklyn-based “kindie” rocker Suzi Shelton performs tunes from her latest release, “Tomboy in a Princess Dress,” all inspired by her 7-year-old daughter. Shelton will be joined by guitarist Greg Mayo and bass and trombone player Albert Elias. 11 a.m. Free. J&R, 1 Park Row, 2nd Fl. (212) 238-9000.
Kids join the march in the Greek Independence Day Parade along Fifth Ave.
the GREEK 74th PRIDE annual Cheer Greek with Independence marchers of Day Parade. More than 50 floats, bands and dancers in ethnic costumes will commemorate the 191st anniversary of Greece’s freedom. 1:30 p.m. Free. Fifth Ave. from 64th St. to 79th St. (718) 204-6500.
EAGLE EYE Spot a great American eagle as Urban Park Rangers guide participants to the best viewing spots in the city. Bring binoculars and field guides. 1 p.m. Free. Raoul Wallenberg Forest in Riverdale Park, 232nd St. and Palisade Ave., Bronx. nycgovparks.org.
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FIDDLER IN THE TAVERN Dance to the beat of an Irish drum at a weekly celebration of Celtic culture. “Siamsa — Celtic Nights” includes a dance class and concert led by Tony Demarco on the fiddle. Mon., 7:30 p.m. $10. Barnacle Tavern at Theatre 80, 80 St. Marks Place. (212) 388-0388.
‘MARKET’ DAY Explore the diversity of “Public Markets” during a talk and tasting with Robert Lavala, Anne Saxelby and Suzanne Wasserman. Speakers discuss the past, present and future of the social institution. Tues., 6:30 p.m. $10. Tenement Museum, 103 Orchard St. (212) 431-0233.
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Enjoy a series of jazz pieces created by bassistcomposer Alexis Cuadrado and inspired by Federico Garcia Lorca’s 1930 book “Poeta en Nueva York.” Commissioned by Chamber Music America, “A Lorca Soundscape” is a piece that connects with the current socioeconomic climate. Wed., 8 p.m. $12-$15. 92Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson St. (212) 601-1000.
OPERA OF THE SEXES Listen to Franz Schubert’s rarely heard one-act opera “Die Verschworenen” (“The Conspirators”) based on the play about Lysistrata. Presented by the Manhattan School of Music, “Die Verschworenen” will be sung in German with English dialogue. Thurs., 7:30 p.m. $5-$10. 120 Claremont Ave. (917) 493-4469.
CULT COUTURIER Meet Isabel Toledo, the designer behind First Lady Michelle Obama’s yellow inauguration gown. The Cuban native talks about her fashion philosophy and her new book, “Roots of Style.” A book signing follows the talk. Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Free. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave., at E. 105th St. (212) 831-7272.
ONE-ACT WONDERS Vote for your favorite performers in a live reality TV style show. “The One Act Factor” is a one-act play festival that pits actors, playwrights and directors against one another. Fri., 8 p.m. $15-$18. The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., Queens. (718) 392-0722.
AN ODE TO FILMMAKING See the Oscar-winning movie “Hugo,” directed by Martin Scorsese, about an orphaned boy who lives in a Parisian train station. Sat., 1 p.m. Free. City Island Library, 320 City Island Ave., Bronx. (718) 885-1703.
GARDEN OF EASTER Bring a basket for the Easter Egg Hunt on the lush grounds of Bartow-pell Mansion Museum. There will be a visit from the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts, and light refreshments. Registration required. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $12. 895 Shore Road, Bronx. (718) 885-1461.