Hands Up

Open Hand Theater’s “World of Puppets” children’s series continues this weekend with The Secret of the Puppet’s Book, a tale of wizards, rhinos, giraffes and even a breakdancing marionette, all in the service of encouraging youngsters to read. The show goes on Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m., at Open Hand’s castle, located at 518 Prospect Ave. Tickets are $8. For information, call 476-0466.