Free and Cheap New York: Tues, 13 March

AND THEN THEY CALLED PUPPET LOVE. "Puppetsburg" your not normal adolescent show. A mixture of the words "puppet" and "Williamsburg", featuring sports tattoo "Puppsters" and an attitude of Brooklyn that all children can enjoy. To RSVP, email puppetsburg@gmail.com. 3: 30 pm $ 16 for one child and one adult, and $ 12 for each additional sibling. The short-term reform Church, 136 Milton St., Brooklyn. (718) 383-5941.

CARDIO FOR KIDS. Children aged 6-12, to enjoy "Bailemos: Let's Dance!" in English and Spanish, in the library of the Lefrak city. They'll get to learn Latin dance, zumba and cardio exercises. Preregistration is required? visit or call the library. 4 p.m. free. 98-30 57th ave, Queens. (718) 592-7677.

GETTING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RIGHT LEG. Karen Bernard "Ouette" helps kick off the Alliance new dance performance Mix Festival 2012. Bernard handles a laptop and projector to propose the imaginative and real experiences. The Festival, which runs through Sunday, will feature 12 events and 23 artists. 7 p.m. admission: $ 15. students and seniors, $ 10. Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer St. (212) 431-9233. Information: newdancealliance.org.

PARENTAL CONSENT. Pen Parentis offers authors, such as Eleanor Henderson and Suzzy Roche, the opportunity to read from new projects about balance having a family and career. Attendees must be 21 or older. 7 p.m. free. The libertine library at Gild Hall Hotel, 15 Gold St. www.penparentis.org.

THE MESSAGE IS THE MEDIUM. Heidi Julavits launches book "The Vanishers", about the conflict between a young psychic and mentor. To explore the world of media, will interview professional claivoyant Betsy Markman Cohen. 7 p.m. free. The powerhouse Arena, 37 Main St., Brooklyn. (718) 626-3049.

KOITWNTAS SHARP. Hunter College will host "notes: the cage effect," a concert featuring Elliot Sharp of transverse for solo guitar by Electricoacoustic. "followed by James Ilgenfritz 2011 Opera," the ticket that exploded, "an opera based on William Burroughs ' 1962 sci-fi novel about intergalactic criminals who want to use the mind control for the destruction of the Earth. 8 p.m. free. North Building-Lang Recital Hall, 695 Park Ave. (212) 772-22.

SLAM DUNK. The Moth StorySLAM will feature 10 stories focusing on marriage. Three groups of judges will determine the winner. This event always sells, so early. 7 pm. $ 8. Housing works Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby St. (212) 334-3180.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. The Guggenheim Museum presents "singular plural," a new report tracks from seven of the most media artists and filmmakers working in India: Shumona Goel, Shai Heredia, Sonal Jain, Vikram Joglekar, Amar Kanwar, Mriganka Madhukaillya Kabir and Moharty. Many of these projects have seen in Museum North America so far. 10 a.m.-5: 45 p.m. adults, $ 18. students and seniors, $ 15. children under 12 free. 1041 Fifth Ave. (212) 423-0.

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Free and Cheap NYC for the week of March 11

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BUBBLE BLOWER Be amazed by award-winning performer Casey Carle’s one-man show “Bubblemania.” Combining comedy, jazz and bubble blowing, the performance includes fog-filled sculptures, bubble ping-pong and more. 1 & 3 p.m. $14. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. South. (718) 760-0064.

MUSIC FOR THE SOUL Be the first to see rising R&B stars on the legendary B.B. King Blues Club stage. “R&B Spotlight,” hosted by Datwon Thomas of Vibe magazine, features musical guests Winslow Dynasty, Rasheeda Wallace, Mio Soul and more. 8 p.m. $12. 237 W. 42nd St. (212) 997-4144.

LIVE ART Bring your own art supplies to “Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School,” an event that is part burlesque and part live drawing class. This week’s model, dominatrix Dante Posh will pose in costumes inspired by historic sculptures. 4 p.m. $15. The Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery. (212) 614-0505.

FIGHT OFF THE BLUES Head to Pete’s Candy Store and listen to hauntingly beautiful music by the Great Republic of Rough and Ready. The group strips down works by artists ranging from Ma Rainey to Skip James to reexamine the traditions of country, folk and blues music. 8:30 p.m. Free. 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn. (718) 302-3770.

CAMPING OUT Look for the perfect summer camp at “The New York Family Camp Fair Series.” Representatives from camps across New York and New Jersey will help parents find the perfect experience for kids ages 3 to 17. Register at newyorkfamilycamps.com. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Union Temple, 17 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. (646) 442-1662.

MOVIE STALKER Join writer Geoff Dyer at the Museum of the Moving Image as he talks about his longtime obsession with Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky’s “Stalker.” Dyer turned the movie into a book called “Zona: A Book About a Film About a Journey to a Room.” 3 p.m. $6-$12. 36-01 35th Ave., Queens. (718) 777-6888.

PHOTO OP Get a sneak peek at award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Ed Kashi’s upcoming book, “Photojournalisms,” based on 20 years of field journal entries and images addressed to his wife. The book launch also features a slide show of Kashi’s recent work for National Geographic. Wine will be served. 5 p.m. $5. powerHouse Arena, 37 Main St., Brooklyn. (718) 666-3049.

FUN WITH ROBOTS Celebrate the opening of RoboFun with a day of kid-friendly events. Build things with Lego, operate a robot, experience stop-motion animation and design a video game. Don’t forget to take home a goody bag. Email openhouse@vemny.org to register. 1-4 p.m. Free. 2672 Broadway, at 101st St. (212) 245-0444.

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