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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Through mid-October—Central Park Farmer’s Market. Colorado-grown produce, baked goods, meats, and more at The Green (29th Ave & Roslyn) 8:30am–12:30pm. mca80238.com

Thursdays thru Sept.—Free Outdoor Yoga on the Plaza. 4pm at The Shops at Northfield, Main St. between 48th and 47th Ave. shopsatnorthfield.com

Fridays thru Sept.—Stanley Farmer’s Market. 3–7pm in The Hangar. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

Saturdays—East Colfax Free Bookstore. 4–6pm. Located at Counterpath, 7935 E. 14th Ave. Take as many books as you like or donate kids books.

Saturday nights—Live Music at Oneida Park. 6–9pm. 8/6-Seth Brown. 8/13: Spherio. 8/20: On The Flip Side. 8/27: Babah Fly. Oneida Park, 2231 Oneida St.

Sundays thru 8/28—Stanley Summer Music Series. 3–5pm, the West Patio. 8/7: Libelula. 8/14: Occam’s Rose. 8/21: Red Light Challenge. 8/28: Banthom House. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

8/4 Thursday— MoJaBlu Concert series – Hot Lunch Band. North Green (49th & Valentia.) 6:30pm. mca80238.com

8/4 and 8/18—Senior Planet Presents #Age Friendly. 2:30–3:30pm. Learn about the eight elements of an age-friendly city and more. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/5 Friday—Creature Search in the Sand Creek. Sand Creek Park, 2700 N. Peoria St. Aurora. 4–5pm. Register and get more info by emailing Elena Smith at esmith@sandcreekgreenway.org.

8/5 Friday—Movie on The Green – In the Heights. South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St). Starts at dusk. mca80238.com

8/6 Saturday—Breakfast Fly-in at Wings Over the Rockies Museum. Enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators. 8–11am. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

8/6 Saturday—A Night on The Greenway. 5–8:30pm. Fundraising evening of live music, dance and poetry. 2700 N Peoria St, Aurora. sandcreekgreenway.org

8/6 Saturday—Hops in The Hangar. Enjoy iconic aircraft, cool cars and icy brews at Denver’s most unique beer festival. 6–9pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

8/6 and 9/3—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Saturdays: 2.5-hour walk at 7:30am or 2-hour walk at 8am. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

8/7 Sunday—Corn Hole Tournament. To benefit the Northfield High School football team. Noon at Redline Denver East, 4444 Forest St. Register at https://givebutter.com/cornhole2022

8/9 Tuesday—Air Pollution and Your Health. Dr. Jim Crooks discusses air quality and its impacts on your health. 6:30pm. The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. RSVP at tinyurl.com/DrJimCrooks

8/9 & 8/16—In-person Memory Café. 1:30–3pm. For people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

8/11 to 8/26—Central Park Business Assoc July Events. 8/11-happy hour, 8/16-meeting at The Cube, 8/26-women in business lunch. Details at centralparkbusiness.com

8/12 and 8/13—Theatre on The Green Series – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 6–8pm. mca80238.com

8/13 Saturday—Councilman Herndon’s Family Bike Parade. Meet us on your bike at 29th & Roslyn at 8:50am. Parade ends at Smiley Campus for food, games, music, and fun until 11:30am. herndon4denver.com

8/13 Saturday—Sand Creek Volunteer Workday. Smith Road Trailhead from 9–11am. Register and get more info by emailing Elena Smith at esmith@sandcreekgreenway.org.

8/13 Saturday—Being a Better Neighbor: A Community Conversation about Implicit Bias. 2–3pm. Ages 13+. A community conversation. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/13 Saturday—Live Music with Quintetto Vivo. Age – adults. 3–4pm. Live music with a quintet made up from local community members. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

8/13 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Get an up close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

8/13 Saturday—8th Annual Run for the Ring. Supporting The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Anschutz Medical Campus, 1775 Aurora Ct, Aurora. childrensdiabetesfoundation.org

8/13 Saturday—Shop Small, Support Big Market Series. Shop small businesses11am–5pm. DJ, food trucks, giveaways and more. Shops at Northfield, parking lot b/w Target and Outdoor World. shopsatnorthfield.com

8/19 Friday—Denver Municipal Jazz Band. 20-piece jazz band will perform a variety of music starting at 6:30pm. South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) mca80238.com

8/19 and 8/20—Opera on The Green Series – Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World. South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 6–8pm. mca80238.com

8/20 Saturday—Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku.) 8–10am. For adults/teens. Class limited to 10 people. RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

8/20 Saturday—Global Fest. 11am–6pm. A celebration of the cultures and communities that call Aurora home. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

8/20 Saturday—Colorado Rapids Back-to-School Night. Last block party of the summer. Fireworks after the game. 7pm game start. Dicks Sporting Goods Park. coloradorapids.com

8/21 Sunday—Stanley Movie Night “Film on the Field,” Grease. Dusk. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

8/28 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness Walks. 7:30–9am. Qigong practice followed by a walk around Bluff Lake. Come to either or both. Free but limited to 10 people. Please RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

9/3 Saturday—Denver Municipal Band. The oldest continuous-playing professional concert band in the U.S. South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) Starts at 6pm. mca80238.com

METRO EVENTS

Every Saturday thru 10/29—City Park Farmers Market. Featuring 60+ Colorado-based vendors offering locally made produce and products. 8am–1pm at 2551 E. Colfax Ave. cityparkfarmersmarket.com

8/5 Friday—First Friday Art Walks. Art District on Santa Fe. 5:30–9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

8/5 and 8/12—B-Side Music Fridays. Rooftop, garden performances. 1485 Delgany St. Details at mcadenver.org

8/7 Sunday—City Park Jazz – Colorado Mambo Orchestra. 6–8pm City Park Pavilion and Bandshell, 2001 Steele St. cityparkjazz.org

8/8 Monday—Community Conversation: Environmental Racism in Colorado History. 5:30 pm. History Colorado Museum, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

8/9 Tuesday—Armor in Application. A demonstration of armored combat techniques. Ticket required. 6–7pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

8/9 Tuesday—Active Minds presents: Egypt. Explore the origins and implications of Modern Egypt’s turbulent political situation. 12:30–1:30pm, Free. Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax. activeminds.com

8/10 Wednesday—Bold Women. Change History. U.S. Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo (Muscogee), first Native American in the position. 7–8pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. Tickets at H-co.org/BoldWomen

8/11 Thursday—Art & About Tours. Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. 1–2:30pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy.  To register email access@denverartmuseum.org

8/12 August—Music & Movie Night – Yesterday. Free, band starts at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7:30pm. Infinity Park, Glendale. Infinityparkatglendale.com

8/18 Thursday—A City Imagined: A Historic Evening with Denver Mayors. 7–8:30pm. Federico Peña, Wellington Webb, and Mayor Michael Hancock. 1200 Broadway, historycolorado.org

8/18 Thursday—Riverfront Park Summer Sessions. Music, food, and art. Free entry. Commons Park, 15th St. & Little Raven St. riverfrontparkevents.com

8/18 to 8/20—Cherry Creek North Food & Wine. Celebrate the diverse and sophisticated tastes of Cherry Creek North dining. 2401 E. 2nd Ave. ccnfoodandwine.com

8/19 Friday—Understanding the Sand Creek Massacre. 9am–1pm. Seminar investigating the historical circumstances and continuing impacts of the Sand Creek Massacre. 1200 Broadway, historycolorado.org

8/23 Tuesday—Active Minds presents: History of Movies. Roll out the red carpet and learn the story of movies. 5–6pm, Free. Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax. activeminds.com

8/27 Saturday—Art on Penn: Summertime Sip & Craft. The continuous struggle for women’s participation and equality is observed for Women’s Equality Day. Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

8/27 to 8/28—Firefly Handmade Summer Market. 80+ indie artisans, live music, local shops, restaurants. 1–4pm. 1000 Block of S Gaylord St in Wash Park. fireflyhandmade.com

8/28 Sunday—Affordable Arts Festival. 160+ fine artists discounting art to $100 or less. Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr, Littleton. $12 tickets raise funds for scholarships. affordableartsfestival.com

8/28 Sunday—Splash into Arts & Launch the Season Party. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and jazz music by Dotsero. Augustana Lutheran Church (Outdoor Courtyard), 5000 E. Alameda Ave. augustanaarts.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Mornings. All different age groupings and locations. Specifics at denverlibrary.org

Wednesdays—Mornings at the Museum. Ages 3–6, 10:30–11:15am. Free. New programs every week. Aurora History Museum,15051 East Alameda Pkwy. Register at auroragov.org

8/4 Thursday—Tie Dye w/My Art Workshop. Ages 13–17.  Learn to tie dye and make a groovy project. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

8/9 to 8/13—Maker Camp. Ages 5–17. Arts and Crafts, DIY, STEM – series of 5 workshops. Registration is required, limited to 20. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

8/11 Thursday—Arts and Crafts Shop. 10:30–11:30am. Ages K–12. Shop with $5 in play money for supplies and get creative. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/13 Saturday—4EverFit4KIDZ!™. 12–1pm. Ages 5–8. Necessary movements for skill development in a very fun and playful manner. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

8/13 Saturday—Tween Book Club. 12–1pm. Ages 9–12. This month we will be discussing The Exact Location of Home by Kate Messner. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

8/20 Saturday—Family Program: Sun Prints. 10:30am–12:30pm. Join us for family artmaking. Walk-ins welcome. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

8/21 Sunday—Spanish Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. 5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

8/24 Wednesday—Kids Book Club. 10:30–11:30am. Ages K–12. Aug. book is The World According to Humphrey by Betty B. Birney. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/24 & 8/27—Art Crawl: Messy Artmaking Part 2. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants from newborns–14 months. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

American Museum of Western Art. Advanced tickets required, admission is $5. 1727 Tremont Pl.anschutzcollection.org

Aurora History Museum. Advanced reservation is required, admission is free. 15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

The Byers–Evans House Museum. Timed tickets required, History Colorado members are free. 1310 Bannock St. Tickets at historycolorado.org

The Children’s Museum. By reservation only at mychildsmuseum.org 

Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free Day Aug. 5. 1250 Bannock St.clyffordstillmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum. SCFD Free Day Aug. 9. Youth 18 & under always free. 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy.denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens. SCFD Free Day Aug. 16. Tickets and member reservations required. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org 

Denver Firefighters Museum. Tues–Sat, 10am–4pm. 1326 Tremont Pl. denverfirefightersmuseum.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science. SCFD Free Night Aug. 17, 5–9pm. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Timed tickets required. dmns.org

Denver Zoo. Reserve tickets at denverzoo.org. 2900 E 23rd Ave.

The Forney Museum of Transportation. Mon, Th–Sat, 10am–5pm; Sun, noon–5pm. 4303 Brighton Blvd. forneymuseum.org

Four Mile Historic Park. SCFD Free Day Aug. 24. Open Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm. 715 S. Forest St.fourmilepark.org

History Colorado. The Centennial State celebrates its 146th birthday with a free day Aug. 1. 1200 Broadway. More info at historycolorado.org

Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art. Tue–Sat, 11am–5pm; Sun 12–5pm. Ages 13+ welcome. 1201 Bannock St. kirklandmuseum.org

Molly Brown House Museum. Tue–Sun, 10am–4:30pm. 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

Museo de las Americas. Tue–Fri, noon-6pm. Sat, noon–5pm. Closed Mon & Sun. 861 Santa Fe Dr. museo.org

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Penny admission 1st Sat. of the month. 1485 Delgany St.mcadenver.org

National Ballpark Museum. 1940 Blake St. Check for days/hours at ballparkmuseum.com

The Urban Farm. 9/10: Farm Fest. Open to the public from 9am–1pm, Wed–Sat. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

Wings Over the Rockies Museum. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

8/2 to 8/14—Pretty Woman: The Musical. Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories. Buell Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

8/6 and 8/7—Motones & Jerseys: In Concert. 9 singers and a 6-piece band sing and dance.  Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

8/7 Sunday—One Night Stand Theater presents “Parents Night.” Short plays about parents and their children. Mature audiences. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. onenightstandtheater.org

8/12 Friday—An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth. 7:30pm. Emmy® and Tony-Award® winning star of Broadway, film, and television. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

8/12 Friday—Eliza Gilkyson with Don Richmond. Renowned songwriter Eliza Gilkyson. 8pm, doors open at 7pm. Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

8/14 Sunday—Tall Poppy String Band. A brand new Old Time trio featuring fiddler George Jackson, guitarist Mark Harris, and banjoist Cameron DeWhitt. 8pm, doors open at 7pm. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave.swallowhillmusic.org

8/22 to 8/24—Insight Colab Theatre presents “Say My Name.” Musical that chronicles Asian Americans’ path to citizenship. People’s Building, 9995 East Colfax, Aurora. insightcolab.org

8/26 Friday—Lawn Concert: Jen Korte and the Loss. 5:30–7:30pm. Free live concert on the Clyfford Still Museum’s outdoor forecourt. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

8/30 to 9/11—Hadestown. Intertwining two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. Buell Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Food For Thought Denver. Striving to eliminate childhood hunger by providing food for students and their families. Sign up to volunteer or donate at foodforthoughtdenver.org

Project Worthmore. Help bag and deliver fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, and household necessities to refugees. projectworthmore.org

Reach Out and Read Colorado. Help sort and pack gently-used children’s books for underserved families. On the Clayton Early Learning Campus. Email info@reachoutandreadco.org for details.

Reading Volunteers needed to share reading with students in grades K–8 through. One hour a week. No experience necessary. Contact: Pil 2011@partnersinliteracy.org.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) For volunteer opportunities, email Cathy Law at claw@voacolorado.org 

Ronald McDonald House Charities Volunteer. Go to ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help” for info. 

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Volunteer, not-for-profit singles group to meet others and assist nonprofit organizations for events/activities. svgd.org

Village Exchange Center A non-profit formed to serve immigrants and refugees in Aurora & Denver. villageexchangecenter.org

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch For volunteer opportunities go to voacolorado.org/volunteer-opportunities/