ART

CHELSEA BOYS (AND GIRLS)

An all-ages tour includes visits to eight modern art galleries in Chelsea. Rafael Risemberg leads the walk, which features glimpses at painting, sculpture, electronic art, and photography. Saturday, 2 p.m., meet in the lobby of 526 W. 26th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-946-1548, $15 general, $10 children under 18.

BOOKS

FORTUNATE EVENT

Elusive author “Lemony Snicket” appears to read from his new book “The Grim Grotto” (HarperCollins), the 11th installation in the Series of Unfortunate Events. The book follows the continuted travails of orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire.The author, along with illustrator Brett Helquist,reads from the book, answers children’s questions, and plays songs on the accordion.

Tuesday, September 21, 6 p.m., Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $8 general, $6 seniors, students, children, and members.

CLASS

BABY NEWS

A class helps expecting and adoptive parents prepare for the care of a newborn. Tomorrow and Tuesday, September 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd Street, 212-415-5611, $90 each family, $80 Parenting Center members, registration not required.

DANCE

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Family Disco celebrates the Jewish New Year with a family Hora. Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m., Club Babalu, 327 W. 44th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-586-7425, $12.

FILM

HORSE SENSE

The 1979 family film “The Black Stallion” screens in Brooklyn. The movie is based on Walter Farley’s children’s novel about a boy befriended by a horse after a shipwreck. Saturday, 11 a.m., Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, second floor, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, 718-230-2100, free.

HEALTH

EATING MEETING Chinese-speaking parents can learn about common nutrition health issues for children at a talk host ed by the Queens Public Library. Topics include healthy eating, food safety, and simple recipes for healthy meals. Tomorrow, 6 p.m., Queens Library Flushing Branch, 41-17 Main St. at 59th Avenue, Flushing, Queens, 718-661-1200, free.

MUSIC

MELODIES WITH MOM

Noteworthy Preschool offers an 8-week class that introduces infants to music, painting, and literature. Each class includes new songs, art projects, and suggestions for “at-home adventures.” Parents or caregivers attend with their children aged 6 to 12 months (first session) and 1 to 2 years (second session). Classes begin: Wednesday, September 22, 12:45-1:30 for children 6 to 12 months, 1:45-2:30 for children 1 to 2 years, Noteworthy Preschool, 2350 Broadway, between 85th and 86th streets, 212-595-3506, $280.

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