THEATER FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (Granada Theatre, 18167 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, [818] 363-6887). Jack Neary’s comic adaptation of the classic tale from “The Arabian Nights.” For ages 4 and older. Sat., 1 p.m. Ends March 9. $8.50.

Cinderella (Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, [310] 394-9779 Ext. 2). The playhouse’s perennial musical comedy fairy tale, by Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie. Sat.-Sun., 12:30 and 3 p.m. Ends June 30. $9.

Cootie Shots: Inoculations Against Bigotry (Every Picture Tells a Story, 7525 Beverly Blvd., L.A., [323] 932-6070). Michael Kearns and other adult artists present a theatrical performance of plays, songs and poems for kindergartners through sixth-graders, based on the book that promotes tolerance and celebrates diversity. Sat. only, 2 p.m. Free.

Funky Punks With Junk in Their Trunks (Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank, [818] 955-8101). “With deceptively casual, flying-by-the-seat-of-its-pants charm, Troubadour Theatre Company presents a funny, sunny delight: a slapstick, circus comedy for all ages” (Lynne Heffley). Sat.-Sun., 1 p.m. Indefinitely. $10.

Grimm, Too! (MET Theatre, 1089 N. Oxford Ave., L.A., [323] 957-1152). A family friendly version of the sequel to George Larkin’s earlier program of stage adaptations of some “Grimm’s Fairy Tales,” with a jazz score by Brenda Varda. Sat., 2 p.m. Ends Feb. 23. $5-$7.

Harold and the Purple Crayon (Storyopolis, 116 N. Robertson Blvd., A, L.A., [310] 358-2500). Craft, story hour and sing-along with Van Dyke Parks presented by Sony Pictures Family Entertainment and revolving around HBO Family’s animated series based on the children’s classic. Sat. only, 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. $6, reservations required.

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse (Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, [949] 854-4646, [619] 220-8497). Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration on Tour presents Kevin Kling’s adaptation of the children’s books by Kevin Henkes, about a little mouse named Lilly who takes her new purse to school. (Also at Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, Sat., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $17.50, 310-506-4522; Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Monday-Tuesday, noon. $10. (805) 388-4411; James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. $11, (310) 781-7171.). Fri., 7:30 p.m. $11-$13.

Power Play (Phillips Hall, Santa Ana College, 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, [714] 708-5549). Musical about electrical power and conservation by Richard Hellesen and Michael Silversher for grade schoolers. South Coast Repertory’s Educational Touring Production. Today only, 10 a.m. Free.

Puppetolio (Santa Monica Puppet and Magic Center, 1255 2nd St., Santa Monica, [310] 656-0483). “Puppeteer Steve Meltzer’s musical puppet variety show is very light but relaxed and disarming” (L.H.). Ages 3 to adult. Post-show demo. Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. Also: Russian puppeteer Eugene Seregin’s “Stories From a Puppet’s Life,” for all ages, first and third Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. $6.50 each.

Sleeping Beauty (Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd., West, L.A., [818] 761-2203). Storybook Theatre’s musical version of the fairy tale, with book and lyrics by Lloyd J. Schwartz; music by Michael Paul. For ages 2 to 8. Audience participation. Sat., 1 p.m. Ends Feb. 23. $8-$10.

Sleeping Beauty (Rancho Canada Elementary School, 21801 Winding Way, Lake Forest, [949] 581-5402). The Brown Bag Players present the tale. Bring a bag lunch or snack. Sat.-Sun., 11:30 a.m. Ends Feb. 17. $6.

Tomas Kubinek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible (Beckman Auditorium, Cal Tech, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, [626] 395-4652, [888] 222-5832). Acrobat, magician and clown Tomas Kubinek performs theatrical, surreal feats in his family show. Sat. only, 2 p.m. $5-$10.

We (Gily Productions at Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, [626] 256-1515). Nyna Shannon Andersen’s musical, presented by Gily Productions, about children who decided to do something to stop violence and hate after one classmate is shot by another. With adult and youth actors. Sun., 2 p.m. Ends Sun. $10-$12.

The Wizard of Oz (Ebell Theater, 650 French St., Santa Ana, [714] 542-6939). The musical based on L. Frank Baum’s classic, presented by Broadway on Tour Children’s Theater. Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ends Feb. 24. $7-$9.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Covina Valley Playhouse, 104 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, [626] 339-1535). Clark Gesner’s family musical based on Charles Schulz’s comic strip, directed by Paul Durban. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ends Feb. 16. $7-$15.