The Auburn Ave Kids series resumes Saturday with the antics of Alex Zerbe, Professional Zaniac.

Show times is 2 p.m. at the historic Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.

With the energy of 1,000 suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon. Jaws will drop as Alex bounces from one end of the stage to the other juggling bowling balls, flaming torches and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card. Every volunteer the Zaniac brings on stage becomes a hero and leaves with a memory that they’ll remember the rest of their life.

Tickets are $10 and available online or at the box office.

Auburn Ave Kids showcases local, regional and national acts and touring presentations with an emphasis on audiences ages 4 through 12 and their parents, families, or friends.

Upcoming AveKids shows

• Saturday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m.

The 3 Little Pigs

When the wolf is on the hunt for some succulent pork, the shakin’ bacon starts makin’ a sturdy, tooth-proof home for protection. This zany rendition of the favorite tale will have audiences, small and tall, rooting for the little porkers as they scramble to save their skins.

• Saturday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m.

The Magic of Louie Foxx

Louie Foxx is the consummate kid that never grew up and it’s evident as you watch him interact with audiences of all ages. Howie Mandel called Louie’s performance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent “Fantastic” and the International Brotherhood of Magicians said Louie was “Incredible.”