‘Spider-Man’ Week Invades NYC

NEW YORK (April 27, 2007) — The City of New York and Columbia Pictures invite all New Yorkers and visitors to the take part in the festivities of “Spider-Man Week In NYC” from April 30 – May 6. The week offers fun Spider-Man events at dozens of cultural landmarks and tourist attractions throughout the five boroughs to celebrate the Tribeca Film Festival’s premiere of Spider-Man 3 in Queens, Peter Parker’s hometown.

Below are a few highlights of Spider-Man Week in NYC, which runs April 30-May 6:

Central Park Zoo (64th St. and Fifth Ave.; www.nyzoosandaquarium.com) Kids can explore the rainforest, antarctic habitat and snake houses to find hidden “Spider-Man 3” surprises. Plus, there’ll be daily “spidey chats” with the zoo’s staff and interactive “Spidey Theater” performances. Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The New York Public Library (Fifth Ave. and 42nd St.; www.nypl.org) The Library, the site of a crucial scene in the Spider-Man 1, boasts “The Ultimate Spider-Man Comic Book Collection” and will display never-before-seen original comics from the vaults, and vibrant art from four decades of adventures. Tues.-Wed. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Venom in the Village at Forbidden Planet (840 Broadway at 13th Street; www.fpnyc.com) Renowned comic book mecca Forbidden Planet will celebrate Venom’s debut with a special signing with Topher Grace and giveaways. Tuesday, May 1st only.

Green Goblin: Behind the Mask at The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (212 W. 83rd St.; www.cmom.org) The real Green Goblin mask from Spider-Man 1 will be on display for a mask-making workshop in which children will use paint and textured collage materials to create their own masterpieces. Week-long, children can make their very own read and blue Spider-Man puppets. Hero Puppets Daily 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mask-Making Workshop Saturday at 2, 3 and 4 p.m.

Unweaving the Web: Spider Secrets, Urban Park Rangers (www.nycgovparks.org) Search all five boroughs and discover these amazing arachnids and their marvelous adaptations including webs, venom, trapdoors and underwater breathing, with spider displays, art stations and treks through the parks.

Saturday – Bronx (Van Cortlandt Nature Center, 2 p.m.) Brooklyn (Salt Marsh Nature Center, 1 p.m.) Manhattan (Belvedere Castle, 1 p.m.)

Sunday – Manhattan (Inwood Hill Nature Center, 11 a.m.) Queens (Forest Park Visitors Center, 11 a.m.) Staten Island (Blue Heron Nature Center, 3 p.m.)

A Spring Salute to Spider-Man at The New York Botanical Garden (Bronx River Pkwy (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road; www.nybg.org) Enjoy Spider-Man-inspired activities, including potting baby spider plants, creating a spider web, and receiving a free spider plant. Tues.- Sun. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Spider Sensation at the Staten Island Zoo (614 Broadway; www.statenislandzoo.org) Meet live arachnid species of many kinds who reside at the zoo’s brand new Carl F. Kauffeld Reptile Wing. You will learn what makes spiders tick and create cool spidey crafts. Sun. 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Spidey’s Worldwide Web at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (145 Brooklyn Avenue; www.brooklynkids.org) Take an incredible trek around the world to learn about spiders. Weave a dazzling web, hear Navajo spider folktales and create a colorful comic book. Also, meet the museum’s very own Chilean tarantula! Exhibit Wed.-Fri. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Special Spider-Man programs on Saturday only.

Scale Like Spidey at Chelsea Piers (The Field House at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, 23rd St. and the Hudson River; www.chelseapiers.com/fhdropin.htm)

Show off your best Spider-Man moves. Don climbing shoes (and don’t forget your web slinger!) and scale the 30-foot climbing wall like Spidey. Ages 5-16. Tickets are available the day of session. Visit the Chelsea Piers website for pricing and ticket information. Sessions subject to availability. Fri. 5:30-7 p.m.; Sat. 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.; 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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