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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

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

1/7 & 2/4—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

1/12 Thursday—Active Minds presents: Women of Denver History. We will cover some familiar names as well as some lesser known figures. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

1/14 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Get an up close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

1/17 Tuesday—Winter of Reading Afternoon Book Tasting. 2–3pm. Sampling from a variety of books, enticing you to try something new. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

1/25 Wednesday—Winter of Reading Book Buzz. A quick summary of new and forthcoming books from all genres. Ages 18+. 4:30–5:30pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

Through 1/29/23—Dali Alive. A fully immersive experience. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. Dalialive.com

2/3 Friday—Visions of Love Wine Tasting Event. A benefit for Anchor Center for Blind children. Anchor Center, 2550 Roslyn St. anchorcenter.org

METRO EVENTS

1/6 & 2/3—First Friday Art Walks. Art District on Santa Fe. 5:30–9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

Through 1/7—Blossoms of Light. A dazzling and ever- changing display of light and color. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

1/12 Thursday—Writing in the Museum. In partnership with Lighthouse Writers. The workshop is limited to 20 people. 1–3pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

Through 1/15/23—Zoo Lights. 60 acres of lights, entertainment, and treats. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. denverzoo.org

1/18 Wednesday—The Life and Times of Colorado Barbecue. Presented by James Beard Award-winning author Adrian Miller. 1–2pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

1/20 Friday—Opening Reception for “The World in Denver.” The Photography of Robert Weinberg.6pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

1/20 to 1/27—Swallow Hill Concerts. Nefesh Mountain, Deborah Solo Trio & That Damn Sasquatch, Red Mountain Boys, Jews Do Jews, and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

1/12 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. To register email access@denverartmuseum.org

2/6 Monday—Active Minds presents: The Great Migration. Millions of Black Americans moved from the rural south to urban areas in the north and west. 2–3pm, Free. Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax. activeminds.com

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

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. Ideal for ages 12–18.  A teen-run magic club. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

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

1/3 Tuesday—Day at the DAM. For kids ages 6-11 to spend a day at the museum making art and learning. 9:30am–3pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. Register at denverartmuseum.org

1/8 Sunday—Sensory-Friendly Morning. A program for kids with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders and their families. 9am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

1/8 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

1/14 Saturday—CSU Spur 2nd Saturdays. Free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr.csuspur.org

1/14 Saturday—Family Program: Caring & Sharing. 10:30am–12:30pm. Join us for family artmaking. Walk-ins welcome. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

1/15 Sunday—Spanish Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. 5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. Stanleymarketplace.com

1/18 Wednesday—Manual Cinema: Leonardo! An adaptation from the beloved children’s books by Mo Willems. 6pm. Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall. newmancenterpresents.com

1/19 Thursday—Bingo for Books. Play bingo and win books for prizes while enjoying snacks. Kids 5–12. 4:30–5:30pm, Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

1/21 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

1/21 Saturday—DIY Mini Snow Globe. This program is entry level and ideal for kids. 10–11am, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

1/25 & 1/28—Art Crawl: New Year Celebration. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 months. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

1/29 Sunday—Concert Encounter for Kidz. Get up close and comfortable with the music and instruments of the Stratus Chamber Orchestra. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E Alameda Ave. augustanaarts.org

2/1 Wednesday—Black History Bingo for Kids. Play bingo and learn about black history, past and present. Ages 5–12. 4:15–5:15pm, Pauline Robinson Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave. denverlibrary.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. Snow Days thru 2/7. Reservations recommended at mychildsmuseum.org 

Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free Day Jan. 13. 10am to 5pm. Children ages 17 and under are always free. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum. SCFD Free Days Jan. 12 & 28. Youth 18 & under always free. 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens. 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. 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. SCFD Free Day Jan. 28. 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

1/6 to 1/8—Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone™ In Concert. Watch the movie while the Colorado Symphony performs John Williams’ iconic score. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

1/6 to 1/22—“Little Women” The Broadway Musical. Tony award-winning musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy. lakewood.org

1/10 Tuesday—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute. 7:30pm, Boettcher Hall. Free event, reserve tickets at. coloradosymphony.org

1/13 to 2/19—The Roommate. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

1/14 to 2/18—Alma. A poetic, funny, and timely piece. Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

1/15 Sunday—A Hall Pass to the Galaxy. Mind-blowing tales from some of science fiction’s very best writers. Online showing on 1/19. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

1/19 Thursday—Fabulous Fanny Brice at Neustadt JAAMM Series. An unforgettable nostalgic journey. JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org

1/20 to 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

1/22 Sunday—Drums of the World. A dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family. 2:30pm. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 1/22/23—Theater of the Mind. A new theatrical experience you’ll see, feel, taste and hear. York Street Yards, 3887 Steele St. denvercenter.org

1/24 & 2/5—To Kill a Mockingbird. Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

1/27 to 3/5—Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies. A Brassy, High Energy Musical Revue. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

1/27 to 3/12—Laughs in Spanish. Part crime-comedy, part telenovela, and 100% chistoso. Ages 16+. Singleton Theatre. denvercenter.org

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

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/