Today
BEHIND THE MASK: The original masked avenger is brought to life by Scottish theater company Visible Fictions in “The Mark of Zorro,” a fast-moving musical featuring clever use of props and plenty of laughs. 2 and 7 p.m., through Feb. 24, days and times vary; $14 to $38. The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues; 646-223-3010, newvictory.org
SEEING SHADOWS: Being snowed in doesn’t have to be boring thanks to the new LaMaMa Kids creative workshop series at the acclaimed East Village theater. It kicks off today with “Immerse Yourself,” a shadow-puppet workshop led by Jane Catherine Shaw. 11 a.m., $10 per family. Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 E. Fourth St., between the Bowery and Second Avenue; 212-475-7710, lamama.org
FLYING HEARTS: Skip the box of chocolates this year. “Floating Valentines: A Screening of the Red Balloon” at Poets House starts with a showing of the classic film and ends with a workshop where kids can make holiday mobiles inspired by both the movie and the Alexander Calder artwork in the Poets House lobby. 11 a.m., $5 (children under 4, free). 10 River Terrace, at Murray Street; 212-431-7920, poetshouse.org
TOMORROW
FUNKY TOWN: Expect the unexpected if you head to the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s “Purim Bash with the Mama Doni Band” at 2 p.m. The band’s reggae and disco beats may make you want to dance to songs such as “Mazel Tov” and “Sabbath Queen.” Don’t miss the 1 p.m. pre-show crafting session. $10, ($7 for kids under 10). 36 Battery Place, at First Place; 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org
JUMP AROUND: Even the tiniest of tots are welcome at the “2013 Jumpin’ Juniper Festival” at Brooklyn Arts Exchange; kids who get fidgety during the electric ukelele-based performance can toddle off to a nearby playroom filled with fun, safe toys. 11 a.m., $8 (kids under 2, free). 421 Fifth Ave., between Seventh and Eighth streets, Park Slope; 718-832-0018, bax.org