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FANTASTIC FABLES: Two classic tales get mashed up in a modern makeover at Symphony Space, where “The Ugly Duckling & the Tortoise and the Hare” is performed with glow-in-the-dark 3-D puppets and props made of electroluminescent wire. Presented by the award-winning Corbian Arts and Dance. 11 a.m., $25 for adults, $15 for kids. 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street; 212-864-5400, symphonyspace.org

YOUNG ‘CIN’-EMA: The story of Cinderella was around way before Disney. “Cinderella Moon,” at the New York International Children’s Film Festival, is based on the ancient Chinese “Ye Xian,” from 768 A.D. Stick around after the movie for a filmmaker Q&A. 2:30 and 5 p.m., $13. At the Asia Society, 725 Park Ave., between 70th and 71st streets; 212-288-6400, gkids.tv

TOMORROW

LOTSO MATZO:If you’ve never been to a “Passover Palooza” before, you’re missing out. Lucky for you, kid-music scenester Mama Doni and her band are hosting just such an event at the original Streit’s Matzo Factory on the Lower East Side. Kids can get down to a free live performance by Mama, take tours of the factory and check out a Jewish book fair. Concert at 1 p.m., tour at 2 p.m., free. 150 Rivington St.; 718-813-7170, mamadoni.com

ERIN GO BRAGH: Get your green on at the Irish Arts Center’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Open Day, where kids can learn to play tin whistles, tap-dance, get their faces painted, watch traditional step-dancing performances and more. Free, noon to 5 p.m. 553 W. 51st St., between 10th and 11th avenues; 212-757-3318, irishartscenter.org

STILL TO COME

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE: Tigers, elephants, live comedy, Caribbean dance, aerialists, hip-hop dancers, a Cossack horse act . . . Universoul Circus really does deliver a “global circus experience.” And you only have to go as far as The Bronx! March 21 to April 1, days and times vary, $15 to $30. 149th Street and Exterior Street; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com