Free & Cheap in New York: Saturday, Feb. 9

Free & Cheap in New York: Saturday, Feb. 9

THE ‘BEAR’ NECESSITIES. “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” Michael Rosen’s award-winning kids’ book, will come to life at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Children (ages 3-7) especially will enjoy the quest to find a bear in director Sally Cookson’s fun stage adaptation set to Benji Bower’s lively score. 1:30 p.m. $ 25. Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers St., New York. (212) 220-1459.

FLOWER POWER . Breathe in the fragrance of greenhouse flowers and let your imagination bloom at Wave Hill. In its “Hearts and Flowers” workshop, use the flora as your inspiration to make lovely and colorful Valentine’s Day cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 675 Independence Ave., Bronx. (718) 549-3200.

OUR LINKS TO LINCOLN. The New-York Historical Society will salute Black History Month with its “Abolishing Slavery: The 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation” exhibit. It will feature a congressional copy of the 13th Amendment resolution and a 1864 printing of the Proclamation, both signed by Abraham Lincoln. Adults, $ 15; seniors, $ 12; students, $ 10; kids, 5-13, $ 5; 4 and under, free. 170 Central Park West at 77th St. (212) 873-3400.

YAHOO FOR WAHOO. Wahoo Skiffle Crazies, a Staten Island jug band, will have a Tavern Concert at Historic Richmond Town. 6 and 8 p.m. $ 10. 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island. (718) 351-1611.

SNEAK PEEK AT THE APOLLO. The historic Apollo Theater kicks off its Open House Weekend. Hosted by WQXR-FM’s Terrance McKnight, it will offer previews of the Africa Now! Festival and Leslie Uggams’ “Uptown/Downtown” musical. Plus, there will be performances from “Amateur Night at the Apollo” and “Breakin’ Convention: Hip-Hop Dance Theater Festival.” Noon-5 p.m. Free. 253 W. 125th St. (212) 531-5300. Info: apollotheater.org.

MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum will pay tribute to Black History Month with the Phyllis Rose Dance Company. Take a journey through the past and enjoy songs and stories from black cultures around the world. 1 p.m. Admission: $ 9; children under 1, free. 145 Brooklyn Ave., New York. (718) 735-4400.

RHYTHM AND HUGHES. Actor-writer David Mills breathes life into “Langston Hughes’ Poems and Short Stories” at the George Bruce Library. He’ll salute the legacy of the legendary African-American writer and social activist. 2 p.m. Free. 518 W. 125th St. (212) 662-9277.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS. The New York Public Library is offering “Tax Help” now through April 15. If you visit participating sites, a tax assistant can help you prepare and electronically file your tax return for free. To participate in this program, you must earn less than $ 50,00, have a valid e-mail address and bring all pertinent documentation and information. Info: nypl.org/taxhelp or call 311.