Hunter Rowe and Ella Young practice for The Nutcracker performance by Dance Institute on December 10 and 11 at Adams City High School. Dance Institute donates 20% of the ticket price to your school’s PTA.
THE NUTCRACKER
Over 100 years old, The Nutcracker is the most widely performed ballet around the world and a time-honored holiday tradition. The score was composed by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky and accompanies a ballet performed in two acts. The ballet tells the story of a young girl, Clara, her brother Fritz, and her family on Christmas Eve. The family hosts a party and the family is surprised by a visit from Clara’s eccentric godfather, Drosselmeyer, who presents Clara with a beautiful Nutcracker. After bedtime, Clara dreams that the Nutctracker becomes a Prince after battling an army of mice. He takes Clara to the Land of Sweets where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Prince tells of the daring battle and they are rewarded with a celebration of dances representing countries from around the world. At the end of the ballet, Clara awakens from her dream and finds herself by her Christmas tree with her beloved Nutcracker.
HOLIDAY DANCE PERFORMANCES
12/2 and 12/3—The Nutcracker by International Youth Ballet. 12/2 at 7:30pm; 12/3 at 2:30 and 7:30pm. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver University, $30. Tickets: www.newmantix.com
12/3 to 12/18— Cleo Parker Robinson presents Granny Dances to A Holiday Drum, a celebration of 15 cultures. $30-$40. 119 Park Ave. West. Tickets: cleoparkerdance.org
Through 12/24— Colorado Ballet presents The Nutcracker. Tickets: $30 to $155. www.coloradoballet.org
12/9 to 12/11—Dance Conservatory of Denver Presents The Children’s Nutcracker at Colorado Heights University, 3001 S. Federal Blvd. Tickets $25. Noon and 4pm. Dance Conservatory is located in Park Hill. www.danceconservatoryofdenver.com
12/9 to 12/11— The Aurora Symphony & Aurora Dance Arts present the Nutcracker. 12/09-12/10 at 7pm; 12/10 -12/11 at 2pm. http://www.aurorasymphony.org/holiday.html
12/10 and 12/11 — Dance Institute presents The Nutcracker. 12/10 at 6:30pm; 12/11 at 1pm. Adams City High School. $15. 303-525-0011. 20% of the ticket price is donated to your school’s PTA.
12/10 to 12/23— Ballet Ariel presents The Nutcracker at Lakewood Cultural Center. Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18, 22 and 23 at 2 pm; Dec. 17 at 7pm. $35/adults, $25/children. 470 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood. Tickets: www.Lakewood.org/Tickets. http://www.balletariel.org
12/16 Friday—Colorado Conservatory of Dance presents A Sensory Friendly Nutcracker. 6:30pm. For families with special-needs family members; traditional theatre setting with sound modified, house lights up, guests are welcome to stand up, walk around and react to the performance in ways that feel right to them. Meet and greet with Clara, The Nutcracker Prince and other characters. Tickets $10, special needs guests are free. www.ccdance.org
12/17—Park Hill Dance Academy 3rd Annual Nutcracker. 6pm. $12. East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade. Tickets: www.tututix.com/parkhilldanceacademy or 303-975-6111.
12/18—Your Soul’s Movment Student Showcase. 2pm. 8216 E. 49th Ave. #1338 Denver. Admission: $5/youth (17 and under), $10/adults or families. info@yoursoulsmovement.com
HOLIDAY MUSIC
12/1 to 12/3—Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert. Merry and Gay! Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St. Tickets: www.rmarts.org
12/2 to 12/3—Colorado Choir 40th Christmas Concert. 7:30 pm. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda. Works by JS Bach; Randall Thompson; M Lauridsen, etc. Reception after Fri. performance. 303.892.5922, www.coloradochoir.org. $20/adults, $15/students/seniors/military.
12/2 to 12/3—A Colorado Choir Christmas. Holiday favorites performed by Colorado Choir. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: www.augustanaarts.org
12/3 to 12/18—I’ll be Home for Christmas. Magical seasonal sounds with The Denver Brass. Free concert; donations accepted. www.denverbrass.org
12/3 Saturday—Holiday BrassFest. Sounds of the season vibrate thru Galleria at Denver Performing Arts Complex as brass players from the region gather with The Denver Brass to present free holiday concert. Brass players all levels invited to participate. www.denverbrass.org.
12/4 Sunday—Wonder: Glorious Sounds of the Season. 5pm. Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia. www.montview.org
12/9 to 12/11—Colorado Symphony Presents A Colorado Christmas. With Colorado Children’s Chorale. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. $22-$84. www.coloradosymphony.org
12/9 to 12/13—Beethoven and Brews with Call to Arms Brewery. Beer tasting and sounds of Colorado Symphony small ensemble performed in casual setting. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/10 Saturday—Holiday Pops: Jingle All the Way. Mile High Freedom Band with Golden Concert Choir. Features Sleigh Ride, A Musicological Journey through 12 Days of Christmas, and Silent Night. Historic Grant Ave., 216 S. Grant Ave. 4pm and 7pm. Tickets: www.historicgrantave.org
12/16 to 12/18—Colorado Symphony Presents Handel’s Messiah. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/16 to 12/18—Holiday Brass at Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church. Colorado Symphony Brass presents seasonal favorites. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/17 Saturday—Colorado Women’s Chorale and Men’s Chorale Holiday Sing-Along. 10:30 am. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: augustanadenver.org
12/17 to 12/18—Brass & Angels Sing! Celebrate holidays with majestic brass and angelic voices. The Denver Brass and The Colorado Chorale, Rocky Mountain Children’s Choir and soloists. www.denverbrass.org
12/18 Sunday—Gloria. Stratus Chamber Orchestra and ALC Chancel Choir, Augustana Lutheran Church. 7:30pm. Tickets: augustanadenver.org
12/18 Sunday—Augustana Christmas Festival Concert. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. 303.388.4678. www.augustanadenver.org
12/18 Sunday—Tuba Christmas Concert. 1pm. Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe. Register 9am; rehearsal 10am. Auraria Events Center. FREE to public, $1 participant fee. 303.556.8123 or www.tubachristmas.com
12/20 Tuesday—Celtic Woman Home for Christmas: The Symphony Tour. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org, www.celticwoman.com
12/21 Wednesday—Frosty and Frozen. Festive concert celebrates season with sing-along to your favorite winter tunes. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/31 Saturday—A Night in Vienna. Presented by Colorado Symphony. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Through 12/11—Historic Gingerbread House Competition. Created by Art Institute of Colorado culinary students. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 303.447.8679, www.historycoloradocenter.org
Through 12/23—Colorado Railroad Museum’s Polar Express. Performances/train rides weekends and select days. Tickets $45-$100 adults; $35-$75 kids 11 and under. www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Through 12/23—Denver Christkindl Market. Vendors from Germany and other countries, local artisans, carolers, traditional German food and drink. Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe. Hours vary. www.denverchristkindlmarket.com
Through 12/24—Santa’s Flight Academy. Visit Santa at Cherry Creek Mall. www.shopcherrycreek.com
Through 12/24—St. Nick on the Bricks. 11am-2pm. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus on Pearl St. Mall. 1300 Pearl St., Boulder. www.downtownboulderholidays.com
Through 12/24—The Nutcracker. Presented by Colorado Ballet. Tickets: www.coloradoballet.org
Through 1/1—Blossoms of Light. Denver Botanic Gardens York St. www.botanicgardens.org
Through 1/1—Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. www.botanicgardens.org
Through 1/2—A Hudson Gardens Christmas. Holiday lights, wagon rides, Santa, music, etc. Select dates, 5-8:30pm. www.hudsongardens.org
Through 2/14—Southwest Rink at Skyline Park. FREE ice skating in downtown Denver; bring skates or rent: $2/pair. www.downtowndenver.com
12/1 to 12/3—Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert. Merry and Gay! Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St. Tickets: www.rmarts.org
12/2 to 1/1—Zoo Lights. 5:30-9pm. Denver Zoo. 720.337.1400, www.denverzoo.org
12/2 to 12/3—Colorado Choir 40th Christmas Concert. 7:30 pm. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda. Works by JS Bach; Randall Thompson; M Lauridsen, etc. Reception after Fri. performance. 303.892.5922, www.coloradochoir.org. $20/adults, $15/students/seniors/military.
12/2 to 12/3—A Colorado Choir Christmas. Holiday favorites performed by Colorado Choir. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: www.augustanaarts.org
12/2 to 12/3—9News Parade of Lights. Marching bands, giant balloons, floats. Fri. 8pm and Sat. 6pm. FREE. www.downtowndenver.com
12/2 to 12/4—Holiday Flea. Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway. One-stop source for locally made goods, crafts, drinks, etc. 11th pop-up marketplace and 3rd annual Holiday Flea. 12/2 Flea Holiday Party 5-9pm, $30. Sat. 12/3 10am-6pm $5; Sun. 12/4 10am-5pm, $5. www.denverflea.com
12/2 to 12/4—Women’s Bean Project 2016 Holiday Open House. Treats, beverages, food, music, new products and free photos with Santa. Sat. 10am-3pm; 9am-5pm on Fri.12/2, 9am-3pm Sat. 12/3 and Sun. 12/4. 3201 Curtis St. www.womensbeanproject.com
12/3 to 12/18—I’ll be Home for Christmas. Magical seasonal sounds with The Denver Brass. Free concert; donations accepted. www.denverbrass.org
12/3 Saturday—A Colorado Christmas. Four Mile Historic Park. Celebrate Victorian-era Christmas, carols, sleigh rides, Father Christmas, etc. www.fourmilepark.org
12/3 Saturday—Holiday BrassFest. Sounds of the season vibrate thru Galleria at Denver Performing Arts Complex as brass players from the region gather with The Denver Brass to present free holiday concert. Brass players all levels invited to participate. www.denverbrass.org. http://denverbrass.org
12/3 to 12/4—Christmas Mission Market. 9am-3pm Sat. and 8:30-12:30pm Sun. Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia. www.montview.org
12/3 Saturday—Holiday Fest. Mile High Freedom Band Freedom Swing performs holiday tunes with jazzy twist plus Harmony: A Colorado Chorale. 7:30pm. Historic Grant Ave., 216 S. Grant St. $3-$5, $20 for groups 4-10. www.mhfb.org/holidayfest
12/3 Saturday—Lights of December Parade. Holiday parade with community organizations, floats, high school marching bands and Santa. www.downtownboulderholidays.com
12/3 to 12/11—55th Annual Georgetown Christmas Market. European-type market: handcrafted gifts, carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, and St. Nicholas. First 2 weekends in Dec. 10am-6pm. FREE. www.historicgeorgetown.org/Christmas_Market
12/3 to 12/17—Olde Golden Christmas. Historic Downtown Golden, Washington Ave. Santa, Christmas parades, carriage rides, dog cart rides, carolers, etc. www.visitgolden.com
12/4 Sunday—Wonder: Glorious Sounds of the Season. 5pm. Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia. www.montview.org
12/4 Sunday—Holidays in The Hangar. Come for Brunch with Santa, reindeer, elves and festivities. http://wingsmuseum.org/
12/4 Sunday—The Oxford Hotel Doll’s Tea. Classic tea with hot cocoa for kids and tea sandwiches and assorted treats. Bring your dolls. And whimsical ballet performance by Arvada Dance Company, meet the ballerinas and take free photos with them. 3 seatings, 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm. $44 for kids under 12 and $59 for adults + fees, taxes.
12/6 Tuesday—History Buffs and Brews Eggnog Edition. Wear your ugliest sweater to the Awkward Family Photos exhibit. Happy hour holiday cocktails, gingerbread creations. History Colorado Center. 4-7pm. Free admission; cash bar. www.historycolorado.org/events?startDate=2016-11-04
12/8 to 12/19—Governor’s Mansion Holiday Tours. Self-guided tours of Colorado’s home, the Boettcher Mansion, decked out for holidays, Thurs. thru Sun. 10am-2pm. www.colorado.gov/governor/residence
12/6 Tuesday—City of Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting. Musical performances, holiday goodies, visit from Santa. 5-7pm. www.auroragov.org/events
12/9 to 12/10—2nd Art Gym Holiday Fine Arts Festival. Handmade items to give and share. 12/9 4-8 pm and 12/10 10am-5pm. Elke McGuire, Art Gym Denver, 1460 Leyden St., 303.320.8347, elke@artgymdenver.com http://artgymdenver.com
12/9 to 12/11—Aurora Symphony presents The Nutcracker Ballet. Aurora Symphony and Aurora Dance Arts present Tchaikovsky’s music and joy of 100 young dancers. Fri. 12/ 9 7pm; Sat., 12/10 2pm and 7 pm; Sun., 12/11 2pm. Aurora Central High School, 11700 E. 11th Pl. Tickets: aurorasymphony.org
12/9 to 12/11—Colorado Symphony Presents A Colorado Christmas. With Colorado Children’s Chorale. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. $22-$84. www.coloradosymphony.org
12/9 to 12/13—Beethoven and Brews with Call to Arms Brewery. Beer tasting and sounds of Colorado Symphony small ensemble performed in casual setting. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/9 to 12/18—Yuletide Teas. Molly Brown House. Saturdays and Sundays. Sittings: 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. jwilms@mollybrown.org or 303.832.4092×17. www.mollybrown.org
12/10 Saturday—St. Martins Chamber Choir presents Christmas in England: A Wilcocks Carols Tribute. 7:30 pm. Montview Presbyterian Church. Tickets: $10-$35. www.StMartinsChamberChoir.org
12/10 Saturday—Denver Botanic Gardens Family Gingerbread Workshop. 10am-12pm. Discover plants that make gingerbread a delicious treat and build with gingerbread. Each family makes/decorates a gingerbread creation to take home. $12/nonmember adult, $10/member adult; $17/nonmember child, $15/member child. Register: www.botanicgardens.org
12/10 Saturday—Holiday Pops: Jingle All the Way. Mile High Freedom Band with Golden Concert Choir. Features Sleigh Ride, A Musicological Journey through 12 Days of Christmas, and Silent Night. Historic Grant Ave., 216 S. Grant Ave. 4pm and 7pm. Tickets: www.historicgrantave.org
12/10 Saturday—Nick’s Annual Food Drive with Santa and Live Reindeer. 10am-6pm. Free professional photo with Santa for every 10 cans donated. Reindeer visits 11am-4pm. Nick’s Garden Center, 2001 S. Chambers Rd. www.nicksgardencenter.com
12/10 to 12/18—Breakfast with Santa. Downtown Aquarium, seatings begin at 8:30am; reservations required. Weekends. www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver
12/10 to 12/23—Nutcracker 2015 from Ballet Ariel. $25-35. 470 S. Allison P’kway. Tickets/times: 303.987.7845, www.balletariel.org, www.lakewood.org/tickets
12/11 to 12/12—Denver Jackalope Indie Artisan Market. McNichols Civic Center, 10am-5pm. Free admission. 150 local, curated and hand-selected artisans, crafters and DIY enthusiasts. www.jackalopeartfair.com
12/11 to 12/18 Sundays—Breakfast with Santa. Maggiano’s Little Italy. Reservations required; breakfast buffet, cookie decorating, Christmas crafts, visit from Santa. www.maggianos.com
12/15 Thursday—Pajama Christmas Carol and Hora Around the Menorah. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. in Highlands Neighborhood. 7-8pm. www.littlemanicecream.com
12/16 to 12/18—The Christmas Revels: A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice. Pipers, drummers, dancers, songs, stories, traditions of 18th-century Scotland. 12/16-17 7pm, 12/18 1:30 p.m. Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303.444.7328. $20-28. www.rockymountainrevels.org/tickets.html, http://rockymountainrevels.org
12/16 to 12/18—Colorado Symphony Presents Handel’s Messiah. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/16 to 12/18—Holiday Brass at Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church. Colorado Symphony Brass presents seasonal favorites. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/17 Saturday—Colorado Women’s Chorale and Men’s Chorale Holiday Sing-Along. 10:30 am. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: augustanadenver.org
12/17 to 12/18—Brass & Angels Sing! Celebrate holidays with majestic brass and angelic voices. The Denver Brass and The Colorado Chorale, Rocky Mountain Children’s Choir and soloists. www.denverbrass.org
12/17 Saturday—30th Annual Winter Solabration. Celebration of Christmas and solstice customs, storytelling, dance, juggling, etc. Sons of Italy Hall, 5925 W. 32nd Ave. 6-11:30pm. Tickets: wsolstice.org. Ends with mysterious Abbot’s Bromley Horn Dance. Adult advance tickets $25 (becomes $32 1 week prior to event), Teens/Students $19, Kids 6-12 $9, under 6 free.
12/18 Sunday—Gloria. Stratus Chamber Orchestra and ALC Chancel Choir, Augustana Lutheran Church. 7:30pm. Tickets: augustanadenver.org
12/18 Sunday—Lunch with Santa. Lowry Beer Garden. Tickets/info: www.lowrybeergarden.com
12/18 Sunday—Tuba Christmas Concert. 1pm. Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe. Register 9am; rehearsal 10am. Auraria Events Center. FREE to public, $1 participant fee. 303.556.8123 or www.tubachristmas.com
12/20 Tuesday—Celtic Woman Home for Christmas: The Symphony Tour. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org, www.celticwoman.com
12/21 Wednesday—Frosty and Frozen. Festive concert celebrates season with sing-along to your favorite winter tunes. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/21 to 1/7—Living Lights at Butterfly Pavilion. Twinkling tropical rainforest and glowing gardens, glowing bugs and entertainment. Tickets: www.butterflies.org
12/31 Saturday—A Night in Vienna. Presented by Colorado Symphony. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org
12/31 Saturday—New Year’s Eve Downtown Fireworks Display. 2 shows: 9pm and midnight. 16th St. Mall. www.downtowndenver.com
12/31 Saturday—New Year’s Eve Celebration in The Hangar. 9pm-2am. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Dance the night away with national/local DJs. Tickets: http://wingsmuseum.org, http://wingsmuseum.org/event-calendar/new-years-eve-celebration-hangar/
12/31 Saturday—Noon Year’s Eve at The Denver Children’s Museum. 9am-4pm. Ball drops on the hour from 10am-3pm. www.mychildsmuseum.org
12/31 Saturday—Zoo Year’s Eve at Denver Zoo. 5:30-9pm. Special New Year’s activities included with Zoo Lights admission. www.denverzoo.org
THEATRE
10/12 to 12/30—Junie B. Jones the Musical. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org
10/15 to 3/12—An Act of God. Garner Galleria Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org
11/18 to 12/23—I’ll be Home for Christmas. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org
11/19 to 12/18—Radio Plays: It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol. Radio Plays running in repertory. Spotlight Theatre Company at John Hand Theater. www.thisisspotlight.com
11/25 to 12/24—A Christmas Carol. The Stage Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org
11/25 to 12/24—Santa’s Big Red Sack. Avenue Theatre, 417 E. 17th Ave. www.avenuetheater.com
11/25 to 12/24—The Santaland Diaries. Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org
11/25 to 1/1—The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. www.aurorafoxartscenter.org
11/25 to 1/8—Beauty and the Beast. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. www.vintagetheatre.com
12/2 to 12/23—Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol. Vintage Theatre. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org
12/16 to 12/18—Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The Buell Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org
12/20 to 1/1—Finding Neverland. The Buell Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org
HOLIDAY SERVICES
12/18 Sunday—Festival of Lessons and Carols. 9am and 11am. Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. www.montview.org
12/24 Saturday—Christmas Eve at Montview Presbyterian. 3pm and 5pm family services. 7:30pm traditional candlelight service. 10:15pm Westminster Choir. 11pm Prepare to welcome Christ Child as Christmas Day begins at midnight. Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. www.montview.org
12/24 to 12/25—Augustana Christmas Worship. Christmas Eve, 3pm, 5pm and 11pm. Christmas Day, 10:30am. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. 303.388.4678, www.augustanadenver.org
DENVER METRO EVENTS
Through 12/2—Denver Recycles Leafdrop 2016. Free leaf compost drop-off last 2 days 8am-2pm. 720.865.6810 or website for drop-off locations and info. www.denvergov.org/denverRecycles
Through 1/16—Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea at Denver Zoo. 15 giant sculptures of sea life made from trash collected from beaches. Free with admission. www.denverzoo.org
12/1 to 12/4—Denver Potters Association Show. Castle Clay Artists and guests. Wood, clay, ceramics, glass jewelry. 6th Ave. United Church, 6th and Adams. www.castleclayartists.net
12/2 Friday—First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Arts District, Tennyson Art Walk, River North (RiNo) Art District, Golden Triangle Museum, Navajo Street Art District. www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts
12/2 to 12/4—Colorado Symphony Presents All Beethoven. $13-$25. www.coloradosymphony.org
12/3 Saturday—Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace. 10am-2pm. Young Americans Center, 3550 E. 1st Ave. Repeats 12/10 Sat., 10am-2pm, Young Americans Center Belmar, 401 S. Pierce St. www.yacenter.org.
12/6 Tuesday—Colorado Gives Day. www.coloradogives.org
12/10 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Free with admission. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Lowry. 10am-2pm. www.wingsmuseum.org
1/7-1/14 TreeCycle 2017. Collections occur weekends of 1/7 and 1/14; no weekday collections. Gov.org/DenverRecycles or 720.865.6810.
12/17 Saturday—5th Annual Denver Beer Festivus. Beer festival showcasing 50+ Denver-area craft breweries. Wings Over the Rockies. 4-7pm. $40-$65. www.denverbeerfestivus.com
ART EVENTS
12/1 Thursday—MADE 2. Art Gym Denver presents MADE 2, exhibition of art made at and inspired by various artists at the Art Gym workspaces. 5-8pm opening reception, light refreshments/hors d’oeuvres. Live dance performance by Peter de Angelis and his Greek dancers. Free, open to public. 1460 Leyden St. 303.320.8347, http://artgymdenver.com
12/17 Saturday—Artist Talk with Leslie Molen. |2-4 pm: Talk and demo with Colorado textile artist’s story of unique hats she designed while interpreting Chinese folk art. Elke McGuire Curator, Art Gym Denver, 1460 Leyden St. 303.320.8347, elke@artgymdenver.com, http://artgymdenver.com
MUSEUMS—FREE DAYS
12/3 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free Day. www.denverartmuseum.org
12/4 Sunday—Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. SCFD Free Day. www.dmmdt.org
12/6 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org
12/8 Thursday—Aurora History Museum. SCFD Free Day. Repeats 12/21 and 12/27 www.clyffordstillmuseum.org
12/9 Friday—Four Mile Historic Park. SCFD Free day. www.fourmilepark.org
12/10 Saturday—Four Mile Historic Park Free Day. SCFD Free 2nd Friday, 12pm-4pm. www.fourmilepark.org
12/12 Monday—Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.dmns.org
12/30 Friday—Clyfford Still Museum Free Day. SCFD Free Day. Free Fridays 5-8pm. www.clyffordstillmuseum.org
NORTHEAST DENVER/AURORA EVENTS
12/2 to 1/13—Youth at DAVA Holiday Show and Sale. Downtown Aurora Visual Arts youth exhibit. Handmade holiday gifts for sale; 1405 Florence St. 1 block south of E. Colfax. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm and by appointment. www.davarts.org
12/3 Saturday—Sweet William Market. MCA Community Center, 8371 Northfield Blvd #C. 9am-6pm. www.sweetwilliammarket.com
12/10 to 12/11—Bollywood Crazy! East meets West in this musical with Bollywood-styled music, theater, dance. DSST Cole H.S. Auditorium, 3240 Humboldt St. 12/10 2pm and 6pm, 12/11 2pm. $5. www.neighborhoodmusicstapleton.com
12/12 Monday—Love Unbound. A service of remembrance. Montview Presbyterian Church, Montview and Dahlia. 7pm. www.montview.org
12/12 to 12/15—Mary Poppins Jr. McAuliffe International School 8th grade musical. 6:30pm, $5 general, $20 Spotlight Circle. Tickets at door and website. www.McAuliffe.dpsk12.org
NORTHFIELD EVENTS
12/12 to 12/17—Free Carriage Rides. Northfield. Complimentary horse and carriage rides 12/17 1-7 pm and 12/24 10-6 pm. www.northfieldstapleton.com
12/2 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 New Release. Believe; Seasons. www.harkinstheatres.com
12/9 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 New Release. Lion; Office Christmas Party. www.harkinstheatres.com
12/16 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 New Release. Collateral Beauty; La Land; Rogue One; The Space Between Us. www.harkinstheatres.com
12/23 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 New Release. A Monster Calls; Why Him?; Fences. www.harkinstheatres.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
12/3 Saturday—Awesome Antlers. 9:30am-12pm. RSVP required. Learn about seasonal behavior and antler growth of mule and white-tailed deer. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/
12/3 Saturday—Planting for Pollinators. 12-2pm. Help Refuge staff introduce flowering plants into restored prairie. Ages 12+. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/
12/4 Sunday—Wildlife Viewing Tours. 9:30-11am. Repeats 12/19. Free bus tour of refuge. RSVP required. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/
12/10 Saturday—The Masked Bandit. 10am-10:45am. Learn about ferrets in refuge’s one-of-a-kind ferret exhibit. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/
12/10 Saturday—Winter Raptors. 9-11:30am. Learn to identify birds of prey native to the Refuge; bring camera and binoculars. RSVP required.
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