TODAY
“GYM” CLASS: He’s drawn comparisons to everyone from Green Day to James Taylor, but all kids will notice about Justin Roberts and his band the Not Ready for Naptime Players is how catchy the tunes are. Hear what we mean when Roberts plays songs from his new album, “Jungle Gym,” at Symphony Space. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., $27 for adults, $17 for kids. 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street; 212-864-5400.
BEYOND POPCORN: On the menu at the Museum of Modern Art: “Yum! Films About Food,” a screening of live and animated short films including “In the Night Kitchen,” “Bread” and “How To Eat.” Ages 4 and up, noon to 1 p.m., free with admission ($20 for adults, free for kids). 11 W. 53rd St., between Fifth and Sixth Avenues; 212-708-9400.
TOMORROW
CARTOON NETWORK: If your kid’s notebook is covered in doodles, head to Family Day at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Festival. Rick Parker (Deadboy, Pekar Project) kicks things off with his “How To Create a Cartoon Character” workshop; later in the day, there’ll be sketching with Archie artists and a panel of YA graphic novelists. Noon to 5 p.m.; $12 for adults, $5 for kids. 594 Broadway, between Houston and Prince streets; 212-254-3511.
ACTING HIS AGE: For once, a production of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” that stars a 12-year-old boy in the title role (as opposed to a grown woman) and a multimedia flying scene instead of the usual actor on pulleys. There is one male character played by a female, however — Capt. Hook! 1 and 5 p.m., through May 9 (days and times vary); $18 in advance, $20 at the door. The Phillip Coltoff Center, 219 Sullivan St., between Third and Bleecker streets; 212-868-4444.
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