Family
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SWEET THINGS
A publication party for Alexander Stadler’s new book “Beverly Billingsly Takes the Cake” (Gulliver) includes time for decorating cupcakes. Mr. Stadler will read from and sign his book amid streamers and other birthday party decorations. Saturday, 1 and 2:45 p.m., Felissimo Design House, 10 W. 56th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, fifth floor, 800-565-6785, free, reservations required.
DIRTY LAUNDRY
Children can rock out this weekend at the first in a series of family concerts at Joe’s Pub, a downtown club that’s usually dimly lit and fueled by cocktails and jazz. The Dirty Sock Funtime Band brightens things up with an afternoon concert of songs from its latest album, “Mr. Clown And the Day the Sun Got Wet.” Silly songs include “Don’t Take Our Brains,” “Blame Mr. Clown,” and “The Clowna Nagila.” Lunch is available, too. The concert is intended for children between ages 4 and 11. Sunday, 10 a.m. doors open, 11 a.m. concert, Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. at Astor Place, 212-239-6200 for tickets, 212-539-8778 for lunch reservations, $12, concert reservations strongly suggested.
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