Sunday, May 1
4th Annual Race for Open Space. 5K and 10-mile course along Sand Creek Regional Greenway. Register to participate or volunteer at raceforopenspace.org
Local Events
Theatre on the Green June 2-4: The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer, a fun and energetic romp set in the 1980s, is “a love story that is universal and timeless; it could happen any time,” says Charles Packard, executive producer at the Aurora Fox Arts Center and director of the Stapleton production.
First Big Wonderful at Stanley May 21
The Big Wonderful founder Josh Sampson describes his project this way: “It’s so much fun. Big fun. More fun. Ultimate fun.” Starting on May 21, the popular community marketplace will be held at The Stanley twice a month offering vendors, food trucks, family activities and live music.
Line Up for A Line Opening Day
The CU A Line from Denver Union Station to Denver International Airport will officially open Friday, April 22 with a series of events and free rides on Friday and Saturday. Regular service will commence Sunday, April 24.
ROBOTS
Robot Revolution at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has numerous interactive exhibits and robots built by companies from around the world.
Zoo Welcomes Whimsie, The Baby Gorilla
Denver Zoo welcomed a rare addition on February 25: a western lowland gorilla named Whimsie Adepa (ah-deep-ah).
Don’t Miss these April Events
April kicks off spring with a series of events from art sales to charity runs.
Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Will Induct on March 16
Ten great Colorado women will be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame on March 16.
Chocolate at DMNS until May 8, 2016
The newest exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science celebrates chocolate’s 10-million-year evolutionary history.
High School Musical: McAuliffe Students Take the Stage Feb. 23-25
More than 100 seventh-graders at McAuliffe will perform in the the teen/romantic comedy musical, High School Musical.
Memory Cafe an Escape for Those With Memory Loss & Their Caretakers
People with memory loss and their caretakers gather at the “Memory Cafe” to socialize in a setting where memory loss is accepted and understood.
LA Has Hollywood, NY Has Times Square, Denver Has the Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show celebrates the Old West, offering something for both adults and kids.