EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Alegre (Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st St., L.A., [213] 250-9995). Thu.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 p.m. Indefinitely. $8-$10.

Beauty and the Beast (Granada Theatre, 18167 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, [818] 363-6887). Sat., 1 p.m. Ends May 18. $8.50.

Beauty and the Beast (Excalibur Theatre, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Sports Center Bowl, upstairs, Studio City, [818] 761-8804). Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. Ends May 26.

Bill’s New Frock (P.L.A.Y. at Performing Arts Center at the University Student Union, Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, [818] 677-3943). Comedy about a boy who wakes to find that, mysteriously, everyone thinks that he’s a girl. Sat., 11 a.m. Free, reservations advised.

Black Butterfly (Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A., [213] 365-3500). P.L.A.Y presents Luis Alfaro’s “homegirl poetry jam,” about growing up in East L.A. and the wonder of dreams. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ends Sun. $10.

Last Saturday Puppet Theatre: Tales from the Ashanti (New Pier Avenue-2nd Story Theatre, Hermosa Beach Playhouse, Pier Avenue at Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, [310] 376-1297). Jim Gamble Puppets. Sat. only, 10 and 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. $8.

The Magic Mirror Players Children’s Show (New Ivar Theatre, 1605 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood, [323] 660-5656). Raf Mauro’s comedy improv show for kids. Sun., 10:30 a.m., Noon. Indefinitely. $7.

The Princess and the Frog (Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, L.A., [818] 761-2203). Storybook Theatre’s musical comedy. Ages 3 and up. Sat., 1 p.m. Ends July 13. $8-$10.

Puppetolio (Santa Monica Puppet and Magic Center, 1255 2nd St., Santa Monica, [310] 656-0483). Puppeteer Steve Meltzer’s musical puppet variety show. Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. Indefinitely. $6.50.

Sesame Street Live: Everyone Makes Music (Kodak Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, [323] 308-6363, [213] 480-3232). Sesame Street stage show. Thu., 7 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 4:30 p.m. (Call for other venues through June 2.) $15-$25.

Snow White (Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank, [818] 955-8101). Sat., 1 and 3 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m. Ends June 16. $10.

Storytime With Karen (Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A., [323] 938-2531 Ext. 2250). Professional storyteller Karen Golden. Sun. only, Noon. $8-$10.

The T-Files (Brick Box, 1608 Cosmo St., behind New Ivar Theatre, Hollywood, [323] 461-7300). Drama about serious teen issues presented by California Youth Theatre and BB’s Kids Professional Teens. Adult language and themes. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 and 7 p.m. Ends Sun. $10-$15.