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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

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

2/3 Friday—Visions of Love Wine Tasting Event. Benefits the Anchor Center for Blind Children.  Anchor Center, 2550 Roslyn St. anchorcenter.org

2/4 & 3/4—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Saturdays: 2.5-hour walk at 8am or 2-hour walk at 8:30am. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

2/4 Saturday—Voice of the Wood Chamber Players. Slightly unusual string quartet (two violins, two cellos) will play Mendelssohn, Haydn, and Turina. 2–3pm. All ages. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

2/7 Tuesday—Lunar New Year Crafting Party. All ages. 4–5pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

2/9 Thursday—Active Minds presents New Orleans: Biography of a City. Join us for a virtual visit of this iconic place. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

2/11 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Get an up close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

2/11 Saturday—Stories on Stage presents The Word Painter. Denver theater company offers up a sneak preview of their upcoming show. Ages 13+. 2–3pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

2/11 Saturday—Schools for a New Century. Renowned Denver historian, tour guide, and author Phil Goodstein discusses his newest book. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

2/23 Thursday—Black History Month Book Buzz. A list of books about various aspects of the Black experience. 3:30–4:30pm. Ages 18+. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

METRO EVENTS

2/3 & 3/3—First Friday Art Walks. Art District on Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

2/3 to 2/26—Swallow Hill Concerts. Color, Larry & Joe, Dakota Blonde, Toad In the Hole, Mick Flannery & Tianna Esperanza, and Jews Do Jews Part Two. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

2/4 to 2/12—Colorado Garden & Home Show. Rocky Mountain region’s largest, oldest, and most prestigious. Colorado Convention Center. coloradogardenfoundation.org

2/9 Thursday—Chocolate, Cocktails, and Corsets. Valentine’s Day in all its glory and Victorian traditions! Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. historicdenver.org

2/9 Thursday—Art & About Tours. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. 1–2:30pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

Through 2/14/22— Downtown Denver Rink. Free admission, rentals available. Hours at downtowndenver.com

2/15 Wednesday—Come On In Dearie: Reclaiming the Stories of Sex Workers in 19th-Century Denver. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

2/19 Sunday—Day of Remembrance. A Mile High Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League sponsored annual event. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

2/23 Thursday—Children’s Museum’s Adults-only Craft Beer Extravaganza. Samples of beers from local breweries, light bites, and our world-class exhibits. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. mychildsmuseum.org

2/28 Tuesday—Becky Hammon. Basketball Star, WNBA Coach & Trailblazer. 7pm. In-person & online. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

3/5 Sunday—The Challah Prince. A challah braiding workshop—each participant will be taught to braid their own challah loaf that they take home to bake. JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Mornings. Different age groupings and locations. Info 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

Wednesdays—Magic the Gathering Club. 4–5:30pm. Ages 12–18.  A teen-run magic club. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

2/4, 2/18, & 2/25 —Chess Club for 18 and Under. 3–4:30pm. Ideal for ages 5–18. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

2/5 Sunday—Create Playdate. For families with children ages 3-5 and their siblings. 10am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

2/11 Saturday—CSU Spur 2nd Saturdays. Free. Lots of family-friendly programming. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

2/11 Saturday—Family Program: Love Notes. 10:30am–12:30pm. Join us for family artmaking. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

2/12 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Helping young children access and experience art in unique ways. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

2/18 Saturday—History Buff Day. Hang with Billy the History Buff, enjoy some crafts, and explore the museum. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

2/19 Sunday—Spanish Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. 5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

2/19, 2/22 & 2/25—Art Crawl: Into the Archives. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 months. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

2/25 Saturday—ideaLAB Sensory Friendly Maker Hours. Create in an environment that is quieter and less overwhelming than typical lab hours. 10–11:30am, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

Through 3/3—Charlotte’s Web. The beloved children’s story for K–5th graders. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

3/4 & 3/5—Bluey’s Big Play. A brand-new adaptation of the award-winning children’s television series. Buell Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

American Museum of Western Art. Open M, W & F from 10am–4:30pm. Admission is $5. 1727 Tremont Pl. anschutzcollection.org

Aurora History Museum. Admission is free. Closed Mondays and holidays. 15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

The Byers–Evans House Museum. Operated by History Colorado as the Center for Colorado Women’s History. History Colorado members are free. 1310 Bannock St. Tickets at historycolorado.org

The Children’s Museum. Snow Days thru 2/7. Reservations recommended at mychildsmuseum.org 

Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free Day Feb. 23. 10am to 5pm. Children ages 17 and under are always free. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum. SCFD Free Day Feb. 14. Contemporary Indigenous Photography exhibit Speaking with Light opens 2/19. Youth 18 & under always free. 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

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

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

Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Open till 9pm on Fridays. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Timed tickets required. dmns.org

Denver Zoo. SCFD Free Day Feb. 5. 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. Open Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

History Colorado. The Sand Creek Massacre exhibit now open. 4th graders get a free membership. 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. Open to the public from 9am–1pm, Wed–Sat. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

Wings Over the Rockies Museum. Planet Pioneers exhibit now open. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

2/3 to 2/12—Colorado Ballet Presents Lady of the Camellias. Chopin-scored tale of troubled courtesan Marguerite. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

2/5 Sunday—Skride Piano Quartet. A “multinational chamber supergroup” (Gramophone) makes their debut. Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall. friendsofchambermusic.com

2/5 Sunday—One Night Stand Theater reveals all in “Guilty Pleasures”. Performances and readings of short plays and stories about hidden cravings, shameful indulgences, and quirky behavior. 1460 Dayton St., Aurora onenightstandtheater.org

Through 2/5—Acts Of Faith. A young woman named Faith gets mistaken for a prophet. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

Through 2/5—To Kill a Mockingbird. Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

2/10 to 2/26—The Year of Magical Thinking. A spellbinding adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir by Joan Didion. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

2/10 to 3/12—Hotter Than Egypt. A captivating tale of an American couple’s own personal revolutions. Kilstrom Theatre, DCPA. denvercenter.org

2/11 Saturday—Fiesta! Experience the celebration of sound, color, and motion with Fiesta Colorado Dance Company and Denver Brass. 7:30pm. Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall. newmancenterpresents.com

2/17 Friday—Extasis: Tango Quartet. Enjoy the thrilling, vibrant sounds of Argentine tango music. 7:30pm. Tickets $7–$15. Center for Musical Arts, 200 E Baseline Rd, Lafayette. centerformusicalarts.org

2/17 & 2/18—RZA and the Colorado Symphony. From the mind of RZA comes a symphonic double-feature that bridges the gap between classical and contemporary music. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 2/18—The Death of Napoleon: A Play in Less than 3 Acts. Loosely based on the historical events surrounding Napoleon’s last days on the island of St. Helena. 717 Lipan St. buntport.com

Through 2/18—Alma. A poetic, funny, and timely piece. Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

2/18 & 2/19—Kodo. Kodo brings their “visual sound’ and taiko drums to the Newman Center for two “must feel” performances. Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall. newmancenterpresents.com

Through 2/19—The Roommate. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

2/19 Sunday—The Word Painter. An afternoon with best-selling author Peter Heller. Virtual performance on 2/23. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

2/21 to 2/26—STOMP. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews. Buell Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

2/24 to 5/21—Our Town. The story of one small town is a portrait of the universal experiences of life, love, and death. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

2/25 to 3/25—Tiny Beautiful Things. Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

3/5 Sunday—Denver Young Artists Orchestra Spectacular. An afternoon of music with dance-like flare. 2:30pm. Tickets: adults $20, seniors $15, students & teachers are free. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 3/5—The Secret Comedy of Women. You are invited to laugh with the women in your life until you cry…or pee. Garner Theatre, 1101 13th St. denvercenter.org

Through 3/5—Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies. A Brassy, High Energy Musical Revue. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

Through 3/12—Laughs in Spanish. Part crime-comedy, part telenovela, and 100% chistoso. Ages 16+. Singleton Theatre. denvercenter.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Denver Public Schools. Numerous volunteer opportunities with our students and schools. equity.dpsk12.org/get-involved/volunteer-services

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. 

Sand Creek Greenway Volunteer Opportunities. For more info go to sandcreekgreenway.org/upcoming-volunteer-opportunities

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/