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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Fridays—Yoga on the Plaza. 60-minute free class weather permitting. 9am. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

Fridays—Body and Brain Workout. Seated exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. 2–3pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

Saturdays—City Park Farmers Market. 100+ local producers, live music, yoga, and a run club. 2551 E Colfax Ave, cityparkfarmersmarket.com

Sundays—Central Park Farmers Market. Produce, baked goods, meats. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 8:30am–12:30pm. mca80238.com

8/1 & 8/8—Mojablu Thursday Concert Series. 8/1: Jewell in the Rough. 8/8: DOTSERO. The North Green (49th & Valentia) 6:30pm. mca80238.com

8/2 & 9/6—Nature Wonder Walks. Slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. RSVP at blufflake.org

8/3 Saturday—Theater on The Green. Vintage Theater presents James and the Giant Peach. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 6–7:30pm. mca80238.com

8/3 Saturday—10th Annual Run for the Ring 5K Run/Walk. Anschutz Medical Campus, 1775 Aurora Ct. childrensdiabetesfoundation.org

8/3 & 9/7—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Two walks: 7:30 & 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free but RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

8/4—​​Sunday—City Park Jazz. Presenting Jakarta. 6–8pm City Park Pavilion and Bandshell, 2001 Steele St. cityparkjazz.org.

8/4, 8/18 & 8/28—City Park Public Art Walking Tour. Tickets $5. 8/4 & 8/18 at 10am. 8/28 at 7pm. denverpublicart.org

8/8 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Spices. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

8/10 Saturday—NW Aurora Public Safety Meeting. 10am–12pm. Dayton St. Opportunity Center, 1445 Dayton St, Aurora.

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

8/10 Saturday—Montbello 2020 Back 2 School Giveaway. Free school supplies/backpacks, health screenings, and more. 11am–3pm. Lincoln Tech Campus, 11194 E. 45th Ave. montbello2020.org

8/10 Saturday—Artisans Market. Colorado’s artisans and food vendors. 11am–6pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

8/10 Saturday—A Night on the Greenway. Fundraiser for programs and preservation. 5–8:30pm. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St, Aurora. sandcreekgreenway.org

8/10 Saturday—Opera on The Green. Central City Opera Presents Opera’s Greatest Hits. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 6–8pm. mca80238.com

8/11 Sunday—Backyard Sessions at Stanley. Live music, market, kid’s entertainment, and more. 11am–3pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

8/12 & 9/9—Cancer Café. Peer group for anyone post-diagnosis: in treatment or remission. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/15 Thursday—Baby Goat Sound Bath. One-of-a-kind meditative experience. 6pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

8/15 Thursday—Denver Municipal Jazz Band. Free concert. The North Green (49th & Valentia) 6:30–8pm. mca80238.com

8/16 Friday—Drag Bingo. One of a kind bingo. 8pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

8/16 Friday—Goatflix and Chill. For August Movie info, go to shopsatnorthfield.com. 8pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd.

8/17 Saturday—Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku). Open your senses and engage with nature. 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free, RSVP at blufflake.org

8/17 Saturday—Baby Goat Yoga. 9am, 11am, and 1pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

8/17 Saturday—National Aviation Day. Special activities, first 100 guests get gifts, pay as you wish. 10am–2pm. 7711 East

8/17 & 8/18—Park Hill Summer Edition Arts Festival. 100+ Colorado artists, food trucks, and more. 10am–5pm. 4819 E. Montview Blvd. parkhillartfestival.com

8/22 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Picasso. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

8/24 Saturday—DPD Safety Expo. Family-friendly activities. 10am–2pm. The Shops at Northfield, Main St. between 47th and 46th Ave. shopsatnorthfield.com

8/24 Saturday—Gracie & Blue, Inc. From jazz classics, to blues, Latin, and a few R & B favorites. 2–3pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/24 Saturday—Blossoms of Hope. Free, family-friendly, garden-themed event. 10am–12:30pm. Brent’s Place, 11980 E. 16th Ave, Aurora. brentsplace.org

8/24 Saturday—2024 Smile Generation Plane Pull. Superheroes pull an airplane 12 feet across the tarmac. Signature Aviation Hanger, 7850 N Harry B Coombs Pkwy. specialolympicsco.org

8/25 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness Walks. A mind-body practice. 7:30am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free, RSVP at blufflake.org

8/25 Sunday—Rescue Puppy Yoga. Stretch, breathe, and wag your tails. Arrive at 9am, class at 9:30am. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

8/26 Monday—Sensory Friendly Hours at Air & Space Museum. 2–5pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

8/26 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death…to make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/28 Wednesday—Qi Gong. Improve breathing and reduce stress. 11am–12:15pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/31 Saturday—Volunteer Workday at Sand Creek. Work to improve the Greenway. 9–11am. More info and sign-up at sandcreekgreenway.org

8/31 Saturday—Film on the Field: Ghostbusters, Frozen Empire. Starts at dusk. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/5 Thursday—T. Rex 3D Screening & Lecture. Dr. Lyson shares his uncovering of the Teen Rex. 6:30–8:30pm. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets at dmns.org

9/6 Friday—Pours in the Park. Wine tasting and charcuterie. Conservatory Plaza. 6–8pm. Tickets $20, must be 21. mca80238.com

METRO EVENTS

Tuesdays—Summer Socials. Free live music and history presentations. 4–7pm. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

Tuesdays—Reel to Real. Colorado films. 8/6: The Prestige. 8/13: The Farewell. 8/20: BlacKkKlansman. 8/27: The Shining. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E Colfax Ave. historycolorado.org or denverfilm.org

Wednesdays—Qigong or Yoga in the Gardens. For all ages and fitness levels. 8–9am. 1007 York St. $12, open to the public. Register at botanicgardens.org

8/2 to 8/4—Race Against Kids’ Cancer. A weekend of vintage car racing for pediatric cancer research. 5303 East Evans Ave. morganadamsfoundation.org

8/2 & 9/6—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

8/3 Saturday—Colorado Day. Free, 148th birthday celebration. 10am–4pm. 1310 Bannock St. and 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

8/8 Thursday—Art & About Tours. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

8/9 Friday—Invicta Fighting Championships. The world’s premier combat sports organization for women. 5004 National Western Dr. nationalwesterncenter.com

8/10 Saturday—Blaxplanation. Diasporic Communities of Colorado: Cameroon. 10am–3pm. Tickets: members $5, non-members $8. 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

8/10 to 8/11—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

8/10 to 8/11—Gold Rush Days. Learn about gold rush history with family-friendly activities and gold panning demonstrations. 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. coloradorailroadmuseum.org

8/14 Wednesday—SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

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

8/17 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

8/18 Sunday—Healthy Denver Festival. Discover new ways to live a healthier lifestyle. 12–7pm. Free. Denver Performing Arts Complex, Sculpture Park. healthydenverinc.com

8/24 Saturday—Summer Low Sensory Morning. Experience the Gardens with limited attendance. 8–9am. 1007 York St. Free, but must register at botanicgardens.org

8/25 Sunday—Affordable Arts Festival. 165+ artists discounting art to $150 or less. Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr, Littleton. 9am–3pm. $12. affordableartsfestival.com

8/26 Monday—Women’s Equality Day 2024. Tours, pie, and live music. 10:30am–1:30pm. Center for Colorado Women’s History 1310 Bannock St. Free, register at historycolorado.org

9/7 Saturday—35th Annual Friendship Powwow. Music, dance, artmaking, Native foods, and vendors. 10am–5pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Different age groupings and locations. Info at denverlibrary.org

Wednesdays & Sundays— Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. Wed.-11am, Sun.-2pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

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

8/2 to 8/16—Drop-in Craft Classes. Various dates and times. Free. eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829 Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N Quebec St, Ste 104.

8/3 & 8/4—Children and Family Make and Take. Build a fairy garden. 10–11am & 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

8/10 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Days. Free crafts & activities. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 8:30am–12pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free. blufflake.org

8/10 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

8/10 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Chalk. 10:30am–13:30pm. 15mos–8yrs. Free, drop-in anytime. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

8/10 Saturday—Family Fun Day: Explore Your Future. Free. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N Quebec St, Ste 104. Reserve your spot at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/discover/dreamlab.html

8/15 Thursday—Kids Book Club. Play BINGO to win books. Ages 5–12. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

Through 8/18—Ride the Rails. Colorado Railroad Museum offers train rides Thur.–Sun. 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. coloradorailroadmuseum.org

8/25, 8/28 & 8/31—Art Crawl: Messy Art Making Part 3 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 mos. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

9/4 Wednesday—Kids Game Club. Learn to be good losers and winners and have fun. Ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

To find local museum and entertainment listings at www.FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events. For a listing of SCFD Free days, go to: www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

8/1 to 8/18—Til Death Do Us Part…You First. Hilarious ups and downs of love and marriage. 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. lakewood.showare.com

8/2 Friday—Second Chance Comedy. A standup comedy show about addiction. 7pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

8/3 & 8/4—The Princess Bride in Concert. Watch the film while the full symphony orchestra performs the musical score Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 8/4—4000 Miles. A grandson and his 91-year-old grandfather find their way in today’s world. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. insightcolab.org

8/4 Sunday—Brass & Percussion. Featuring classical and pops favorites. 7pm. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. coloradosymphony.org

8/7 Wednesday—Notes On Life: Love, Loss And The In Between. A cabaret setting with Amy Condon and Taylor Speer. 7:30pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

8/8 to 8/10—Ruby and Price Start a Cult. Full of wit, charm, and a touch of insanity. 7pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

8/8 to 8/11—CinemaQ Film Festival. LGBTQ+ Film Festival celebrating diverse stories through curated movies. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Ave. denverfilm.org

8/8 to 8/25—A Chorus Line. Performed by the Phamaly Theatre Company, a premier disability affirmative theatre company. Kilstrom Theatre. denvercenter.org

Through 8/11—The Second City: Comedian Rhapsody. The Second City Touring Company’s best and brightest. Garner Galleria Theatre. denvercenter.org

Through 8/11—Darkfield. Immersive audio experiences that unfold inside custom-built shipping containers. The Bird Lot, 2532 Larimer St. denvercenter.org

8/11 Sunday—One Night Stand Theater presents “By Popular Demand” An evening of short plays with themes proposed by the audience. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. onenightstandtheater.org

8/16 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. Prepare a five-minute story about being a hot mess. 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

8/16 to 9/1—Cruel Intentions. The 90s musical based on the hit film. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

8/17 Saturday—Happy Place. A one-man show from comedian Adam Cayton-Holland. 8–10pm. Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. bugtheatre.org

8/23 to 9/22—Della Doucet. Southern-born Della struggles to find her way in the gritty New York art world of 1981. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

Through 8/25—Wicked. The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Garner Theatre. denvercenter.org

9/6 & 9/7—Brandi Carlile with the Colorado Symphony. 11x Grammy Award-winner. Red Rocks Amphitheatre. coloradosymphony.org

9/6 to 9/15—The Android’s New Soul. A woman reprograms an android to be her boyfriend. Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. bugtheatre.org

9/8 Sunday—Latin jazz ensemble and Marion Powers. Catch the Brazilian beat. 3–5pm. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E Colfax Ave. coloradojazz.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES​​

College Access Mentor with Minds Matter Colorado. 2 hours a week during the school year. Info at mindsmatterco.org/volunteers

Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Looking for teen volunteers to inspire curiosity in visitors of all ages. Email volunteer.engagement@dmns.org

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

Denver Rescue Mission. To find volunteer opportunities, go to: denverrescuemission.org/volunteer/#opportunities

Food For Thought Denver. Providing food for students and their families. Sign up to volunteer or donate at foodforthoughtdenver.org

Go Electric Colorado. Helping homeowners sustainably electrify their homes. Sign up to volunteer at goelectriccolorado.org/volunteer

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 children’s books for underserved families. Email info@reachoutandreadco.org for details.

Reading Volunteers Needed One hour a week. No experience necessary. Email 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. Info at ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help”.

Sand Creek Greenway Volunteer Opportunities. August volunteer workday is 8/31. Register to volunteer at sandcreekgreenway.org

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Meet others and assist non-profit organizations for events/activities. Info at svgd.org

Spark the Change Colorado. Direct service programs that leverage the expertise of skilled volunteers in fields like mental health and empowering aging. sparkthechangecolorado.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/

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

Wednesdays—The Native Garden: A Plant Design Course. Four-class series in Sep. Learn how to design a native perennial garden. 9:30–11:30am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

8/3 & 9/7—Lafayette Cars & Coffee. Get some questions answered about EVs or show off your own car. 7–10am. Flatirons Church, 355 W South Boulder Rd., Lafayette. driveelectriccolorado.org

8/10 Saturday—Coffee with Conservation. 8:30–11:30am in the Aurora Water-Wise Garden, 15151 E. Alameda Pkw.. Free, bring a coffee mug. auroragov.org/residents/water/water_conservation/water_conservation_classes

8/10 Saturday—Puzzle and Board Game Swap. Bring puzzles and board games to leave and take a new-to-you one home. 10:30am–12:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/10 Saturday—Learn to Compost. Learn the basics of composting in community gardens or in your own backyard. 9–11am. 1325 Colorado Blvd. Bilingual classes available. Register at dug.org

8/10 Saturday—Active Minds Presents: Climate Change. Examine the predictions and politics from the US withdrawal and reentry to the Paris climate accord. 10–11am, Free. Anthem Ranch, 16151 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield. activeminds.com

8/12 Monday—Knowing Your Home Basics. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

8/15 Thursday—Screening of The Need to Grow. Learn the importance of regenerating our planet’s dying soils. Free, 8–10pm. The Lyric outdoor theater, 1209 N. College Ave., Fort Collins.sustainablelivingassociation.org