ELEPHANT ADVENTURES Laurent de Brunhof f’s illustrations for his latest children’s book, “Babar’s World Tour” (Harry N. Abrams), are on display at Mary Ryan Gallery. In this installment of the regal elephant’s adventures, Babar and Celeste take their family on a trip around the world. They stop in Italy, Germany, Spain, Russia, India, Japan, Thailand, Egypt, and Antarctica. In their visit to Mr. de Brunhoff’s native France, they check out the Cathedral of Notre Dame and go to a fashion show. Through Saturday, October 22, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mary Ryan Gallery, 24 W. 57th St., between Fith and Sixth avenues, second floor, 212-397-0669, free.

CAPTURING DANCE Artist Ann Scoville attended performances by the American Ballet Theatre, Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Mark Morris Dance Group for inspiration for the charcoal and gouache drawings and steel sculptures in her exhibit, “Dancer Drawings.” Through Sunday, October 2, Friday-Monday, 1-6 p.m., Art 101, 101 Grand St., between Berry Street and Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718-302-2242, free.

RARE GREENERY The Central Library in Brooklyn presents a group photography exhibit, “Pastoral Brooklyn,” which includes works focused largely on Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Through Sunday, October 2, Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, 718-230-2100, free.

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