It beats being Home Alone! Macaulay Culkin performs for children at KidRockers event with his band



Macaulay Culkin is regarded as having been one of the most successful child stars.



It seems the 33-year-old actor is inspiring other children creatively, as he and his band, The Pizza Underground, played a concert recommended for children ages three to 13 at a Kidrockers show at New York University’s Skirball Center on Saturday.



The Home Alone star looked casual and down to earth in a dark sweater paired with dark jeans – his wrists decorated in a variety of braided bracelets and wristbands.



Actor turned musician: Macaulay Culkin, pictured posing with a fan, performed with his band, The Pizza Underground for children at NYU's Skirball Center on Saturday

He had tied his hair back in a ponytail, and wore dark Ray Ban sunglasses on stage.



His band played four songs and held a Q and A session about pizza with the kids – discussing their favourite slices and New York City hot spots.



Afterwards, the My Girl star posed with a fan outside, who was wearing a Pizza Underground T-shirt.



Macaulay braved the cold in a long sleek black button up coat, with a grey scarf round his neck.



Stunna shades: The 33-year-old actor had tied his hair back in a ponytail, and wore dark Ray Ban sunglasses About two weeks ago, it was revealed this his estranged father allegedly wanted to patch things up with his son before suffering a major stroke.

Kit Culkin, who is currently in intensive care, reportedly told family members he wanted to repair his relationship with Macaulay, and was trying to get the actor's number, reported TMZ.

Kit, 69, allegedly lost most of his motor functions after falling ill.



Rock stars: His band played four songs and held a Q and A session about pizza with the kids - discussing their favourite slices and New York City hot spots The website claims that family members were asked to come to the hospital where Kit is residing. Emergency services apparently responded to a call from Kit's home in Grants Pass, Oregon, shortly after 1 pm on Tuesday, January 21.

Macaulay and his father, a former stage actor whose real name is Christopher, have been estranged for several years.



Casual and down to earth: The Home Alone star wore a dark sweater paired with dark jeans - his wrists decorated in a variety of braided bracelets and wristbands It is believed that the pair cut ties due to a feud over Macaulay's multimillion dollar fortune.

Macaulay is worth an estimated $15million and has been estranged from his dad since his parents' split.

The former child actor's father and mother, Kit and Patricia, separated in 1995, and Patricia filed for custody of the minor children.

Family tragedy: About two weeks ago, it was revealed this his estranged father allegedly wanted to patch things up with his son before suffering a major stroke

Reconnecting: Kit Culkin, who is currently in intensive care, reportedly told family members he wanted to repair his relationship with Macaulay, and was trying to get the actor's number, reported TMZ

Patricia accused Kit of 'excessive drinking, physically abusive and unfaithful behaviour', allegations which Kit's lawyer Donald Frank said were 'not a significant issue', People reports.



But instead of facing the claims in court Kit gave Patricia full custody, as Frank stated 'he didn't want it to turn into a circus.'



Macaulay is the third eldest of seven children - five boys and two girls. His sister Dakota tragically died in 2008 aged 29 after being hit by a car.