Kids Boston - November 05, 2007

Monkey Business

Cheeky Monkey Murals

Your young Picassos may think their masterpieces (read: fingerprint smudges) on the wall are fine decorative touches, but you beg to differ.

Which is why you opt to leave the art to Cheeky Monkey Murals. Artist Holly Johnson brainstorms with you to uncover your little ones’  likes and dislikes. The Green Monster? No problem. A safari scene? So easy. A garden filled with tiny fairies? Say no more.

Of course, she can’t convince your little monkeys to stop jumping on the bed.

But at least she can make your life picture perfect.

Cheeky Monkey Murals & Painted Things (617-875-3930 or cheekymonkeymurals.com).

SMILE
Laughing Pizza
What: Husband and wife team and their daughter sing fun, catchy tunes.
Why: It’s a family affair.
When: Sat., 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington (781-646-4849).

MARVEL
Belmont World Film’s Fifth Annual Family Festival
What: Animated and live-action films and videos by local youths.
Why: Bring on the popcorn.
When: Sat. & Sun., various times.
Where: Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Rd., Belmont (617-484-1706).