THEATER FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Children of the World in Concert (Beverly Hills Public Library, 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, [310] 285-9791). Marinna Waks’ nationally touring Children of the World chorus sings ballads, dance and hip-hop songs promoting peace and unity. Sun. only, 1 p.m. Free.

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

Garden of Emotions! (Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, [310] 394-9779 Ext. 673). A musical exploration of family and friendship. By Evelyn Rudie and Matt Wrather. Today only, 7 p.m. Free.

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse (California Center for the Arts Museum, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, [619] 220-8497, [800] 988-4253). Kevin Henke’s tale about a mouse and her new purse. Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration on Tour. Sun., 2 p.m. $9.50. (Also at Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. $11-$13, [949] 854-4646; and Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $17.50, [310] 506-4522; James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. $11, [310] 781-7171.).

Puppetolio (Santa Monica Puppet and Magic Center, 1255 2nd St., Santa Monica, [310] 656-0483). Puppet variety show for ages 3 to adult. Post-show demo. Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. Also: “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. For ages 2 to 8. Sat., 1 p.m. Ends Feb. 23. $8-$10.

Tu B’Shvat Festival (Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A., [323] 938-2531, Ext. 2228). Peter Himmelman and Barney Saltzberg perform in concert as part of a family celebration of the traditional “Birthday of the Trees.” Sun. only, 10:30 a.m. $15; Founder’s Tickets, $150.

Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto (Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, [213] 622-7001, Ext. 215). Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Family Concert series opens with the musical story of a T. rex. Pre-concert activities, 1 p.m. Sun. only, 2 p.m. $7.50-$12.50.

Uncle Ruthie and Fred Sokolow in Concert (McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, [310] 828-4497, [310] 828-4403). “Uncle Ruthie” Buell, host of KPFK’s children’s show “Halfway Down the Stairs,” and multi-instrumentalist and folk artist Fred Sokolow perform. Sun. only, 11 a.m. $3-$6.

We (Gily Productions at Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, [626] 256-1515). Nyna Shannon Andersen’s musical about children who do something positive after the shooting of a classmate. Sun., 2 p.m. Ends Feb. 10. $10-$12.

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. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ends Feb. 16. $7-$15.