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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

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

Goat Events at The Shops at Northfield. Baby goat sound bath (5/8) and Goat yoga (5/10). Registration at shopsatnorthfield.com

5/2 & 6/5—First Fridays. 60 local artists, music, and entertainment. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

5/3 Saturday—Annual Mulch Giveaway. 8am-2pm. Two dig-your-own sites including the Havana nursery location. denvergov.org/mulch

5/3 & 6/7—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Walks at 7:30am and 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Must register but no limit on participants. blufflake.org/birdwatching

5/4 Sunday—A Community Market for Reproductive Rights. 30+ local vendors, live music, mutual aid stations, and more. 3–7pm. Pablo’s Coffee, 7701 E. Colfax Ave. stayoutofmywomb@gmail.com

5/6 Tuesday—Lowry United Neighborhoods Town Hall. A panel of experts discuss Downtown Denver changes. 7–8:30pm. Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryunitedneighborhoods.com

5/7 & 6/4—Qi Gong. All levels and abilities are welcome. 11am–12pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/8 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Nuclear Power. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

5/10 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. 10am–2pm. Wings Over the Rockies Museum. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

5/10 Saturday—District 8 Town Hall. 11am–1pm. Mosaic campus, Colorado room, 1895 Quebec St. district8@denvergov.org

5/10 Saturday—The Northfield Street Fair. All handmade vendors. 11am–6pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

5/10 Saturday—Noir Nights presents Shadow of a Doubt. Hosted by The Indie Prof. 6:30pm. The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. $10. mca80238.com

5/11 Sunday—Nature Wonder Walks. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 10:30am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org

5/18 Sunday—Kids Makers Market. Crafts for sale created by kids ages 4–17. 10am–12pm. Little Bird Denver, 2200 Kearney St. littlebirddenver.com

5/18 Sunday—Third Annual Central Park Mini-Golf Classic. Family-friendly fundraiser co-hosted by CPBA and CPUN. 12–6pm. FlyteCo Tower 3120 Unita St. centralparkbusiness.com

5/18 Sunday—The Girl Who Sang in Story and Song. Learn about Estelle Nadel, a “hidden” child in Poland during World War II. 2–3:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/18 Sunday—Lowry Community Gathering. Colorado Symphony musicians at the Eisenhower Chapel Plaza. 6–7pm. 293 Roslyn St. lowryfoundation.org

5/19 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death, make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/22 Thursday—Active Minds: South Korea. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

5/24 Saturday—AA.NH/PI Celebration. Multiple types of Southeast Asian dance. 12:30–4:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/24 & 5/25—Denver Arts Festival. Conservatory Green, 8304 E. 49th Pl. Wine and beer, kids’ art zone, live music, free admission. denverartsfestival.com

5/25 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7:30am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Free but please register at blufflake.org

5/31 Saturday—Guided Site Tour. 9–10:30am. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. blufflake.org

5/31 Saturday—Summer Bike Safety Check Day. Techs to help you get your bike in top shape for summer. 10am–2pm.  Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryfoundation.org

5/31 & 6/1—Park Hill Art Festival 10am–5pm. Painting, sculpture, jewelry, metal, wood, & ceramics. 4819 Montview Blvd. parkhillartfestival.com

6/1 Sunday—City Park Jazz Kick-Off Concert. Blessing Bled Chimanga, 6–8pm at the City Park Pavilion and Bandshell, 2001 Steele St. cityparkjazz.org

6/6 Friday—Pours in the Park. Wine, food, and company. 6–8pm. Front Porch Park, 9006 62nd Ave. Tickets $35, must be 21+. mca80238.com

METRO EVENTS

Historic Denver Walking Tours. 90 min. walking tours in Lodo, Capital Hill, Five Points, and more. For specific dates, go to: historicdenver.org

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

5/2 & 5/3—A Mosaic of Music. FA variety of choral music styles from across the generations. 7:30pm. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. thecoloradochoir.org

5/3 & 5/4—Cinco de Mayo Festival. Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture. 10am–8pm. Denver Civic Center Park. cincodemayodenver.com

5/3 & 6/7—Aurora History Hikes. Free. Monthly hikes May–Oct. to learn about Aurora while being outside. auroragov.org/things_to_do/aurora_history_museum

5/7 Wednesday—Denver Kids Breakfast. Celebrate students who explore their full potential. 8–9:15am. Seawell Ballroom at the DCPA, 1350 Arapahoe St. denverkids.org

5/7 to 7/6—Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. Over 90 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, and more. Exhibition Hub Art Center, 3900 Elati St. expo-titanic.com/denver

5/8 Thursday—Art & About Tour. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

5/9 & 5/10—Colorado Chocolate Festival. National Western Expo Hall, located just east of I-25 on I-70. 4655 Humboldt St. cochocolatefests.com

5/10 Saturday—Victorian Garden Tea. Explore the museum then enjoy high tea. 10:20am–12:20pm. Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. Tickets at mollybrown.org

5/10 Saturday—Architecture Tour. Starts in the lobby of the Hamilton Building. 11am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

5/10 Saturday—Love Old Buildings Expo. Learn about your historic home. 12–4pm. El Jebel, 1770 Sherman St. historicdenver.org

5/10 to 5/18—Denver Fashion Week. A week of spring runway shows at The Brighton. 3403 Brighton Blvd, denverfashionweek.com

5/14 Wednesday—SPARK. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

5/15 Thursday—Create and Play. For families with children ages 0-5 and their siblings. 10m–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

5/16 Friday—AAPI Culture Fest and Night Market. 5–10pm. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. aapiculturefest.com

5/16 Friday—Movie Night: Jurassic Park. 5:30–7:30pm. Free. Aurora Public Library,14949 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org/things_to_do

5/18 Sunday—Black Theatre and Activism. Blaxplanation: a play and discussion. 2–5pm. History Colorado Museum, 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

5/21 Wednesday—State Historian’s Address. “Coming to America, Becoming an American.” 1pm & 7pm. 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

5/24 Monday—Commerce City Memorial Day Parade. 64th and Newport, Commerce City, 9:30am. c3gov.com/parade

5/28 Wednesday—Denver’s Chinatown Food History. Taste, talk, and tour. 6:30–8pm. 1200 N. Broadway. Tickets at historycolorado.org

6/7 Saturday—Arvada Powwow. Native American traditions, music, art, food, and storytelling. Free. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Monday–Saturday—Local Library Storytimes. Different age groups and locations. Info at denverlibrary.org

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

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

5/7 Wednesday—AA.NH/PI Heritage Game Day. Play games from across Asia and enjoy snacks from those countries. Ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/8 Thursday—Fierce Reads Sour YA Book Tour. Meet five YA authors and learn about their books. Registration required. Ages 13–18. 6–8pm. Pauline Robinson Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave. denverlibrary.org

Through 5/10—Lyle the Crocodile. Based on the books by Bernard Waber. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

5/10 Saturday—Playdate on the Greenway. Celebrate mothers and mother nature. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St., Aurora. 10am–12pm. Spots fill fast, registration required at sandcreekgreenway.org

5/10 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. May theme is a Mother’s Day celebration. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

5/11 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Creating with Paper. For children from 15mo.–8yrs. with siblings of any age welcome. 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

5/10 Saturday—Celebrate AAPI Month at Girl Scout Dreamlab. 2–4pm. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N. Quebec St. Free, register at eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829

5/10 Saturday—Family Sit and Paint. For all skill levels and ages, materials provided. 3–4:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/11 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Kid-friendly performance to experience art. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

5/13 Tuesday—Tween Chess Club. Hang out and learn some new chess moves. Ages 9–18. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/15 Thursday—Kids Book Celebration. Discusses the book Between Words and an art project. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/15 Thursday—AA.NH/PI Heritage Game Day. Games and snacks from across Asia. Ages 5–18. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/17 Saturday—Low Sensory Morning. 8–10am. History Colorado Museum, 1200 N. Broadway. Free, but reserve space at historycolorado.org

5/17 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Days. With the Denver Museum of Nature and Science curiosity cruiser. 10am–1:30pm. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. blufflake.org

5/17 Saturday—Teen Civic Rights and Engagement. Learn about your rights as a teenager in the U.S. today. Ages 13–18. 2:30–4pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/21 & 6/4—Kids Game Club. Play games in a fun, relaxed environment. Ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/24 Saturday—Kids’ Matinee. A live music, interactive version of Alice in Wonderland. $5. 11:30am open, show at noon. 1080 14th St. dazzledenver.com

5/25 Sunday—Kids Create. Hands-on learning and making for toddlers through early elementary age. 10:30–11:30am. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/25, 5/28, & 5/31—Art Crawl: Ready, Set, Grow! 10:30–11:15am. For infants–14 mos. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

5/27 Tuesday—Kids Lego Club. Encourages children to learn while having fun. Ages 5–12. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

6/2 Monday—Meet a Denver Fire Truck. Story for ages 18–36mo. followed by a fire engine visit. 10:15–10:45am. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

6/5 Thursday—The Dollhouse Thieves. Summer Kickoff musical guest. Ages 0–18. 4–5pm. Pauline Robinson Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave. denverlibrary.org

6/7 Saturday—Children and Family Workshop. Pressing Plants for ages 7+. 6–7:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

Listings at Ongoing Events 

SCFD Free days at www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

5/1 to 5/11—Remember Me. An original, immersive experience. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave., Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

5/2 to 5/17—First Date, the Broadway Musical Comedy. Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave. cctlouisville.org

5/2 to 6/8—Ride the Cyclone. An outlandish musical. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

5/4 Sunday—Stories on Stage. Local Literary Lights. 2pm. Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

Through 5/4—Perfect Arrangement. Laughs and drama, set in the 1950s. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

5/6 to 5/18—The Book of Mormon. Tony Award winning best musical. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

5/8 to 5/18—Garrett Ammon’s Space Cowboy. A western of galactic proportions. Wonderbound, 3824 Dahlia St. wonderbound.com

5/8 to 5/18—The Sala Project: Echoes of Curtis Park. Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. savoydenver.com

5/10 Saturday—Denver Ukefest. For all levels of uke players. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

5/10 Saturday—An Evening with Cynthia Erivo. Benefit concert for the Colorado Symphony. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

5/10 to 5/25—Exhibit. Written and starring Regina Taylor. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

5/11 Sunday—DYAO Presents: Resolution. Free for students and teachers. 2:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 5/11—A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. A musical.  Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

5/11 Sunday—Moms Unhinged. A night of all mom comedians. 7pm. 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood. lakewood.showare.com

5/14 Wednesday—Miró Quartet and Steven Banks on Saxophone. 7:30pm. Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. friendsofchambermusic.com

5/16 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. Theme: only in Denver. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

5/16 Friday—Life: A Delightful Show About Fear and Grief. The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. onenightstandtheater.org

5/16 to 5/18—Funny Girl. A musical that tells the inspiring story of Fanny Brice. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave., Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

5/17 & 5/18—Funk and Soul with Larry Braggs. With the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra big band. Two venues. coloradojazz.org

5/23 to 5/25—The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

5/24 Saturday—Colorado Ballet Academy’s Swan Lake. 1pm & 6pm. Ellie Caulkins, 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

Through 5/25—Little Shop of Horrors. Feast on a beloved sci-fi musical. Wolf Theatre. denvercenter.org

Through 5/25—The Hot Wing King. What it means to be a Black man, a father figure, and part of a loving family. Kilstrom Theatre. denvercenter.org

5/30 to 5/31—Rainbow Connection. Kick off Pride 2025 with the Denver Rock Orchestra. 7:30pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave., Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

5/31 to 6/29—Ripcord. A bet between two old women escalates. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

6/4 Wednesday—Swallow Hill Summer Concert Series Kick-off. Rumours, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. swallowhillmusic.org

6/4 to 6/8—6th Annual Fringe Festival. A summer tradition. Dozens of shows in Five Points, Rino, and beyond. denverfringe.org

6/6 to 6/29—Little Miss Sunshine. Musical adaptation of the award-winning film. 11am–12pm. Aurora Fox Arts, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

To find volunteer listings and charitable opportunities, go to VOLUNTEERING

GREEN & SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

5/3 Saturday—Water-Wise Landscaping. Learn how to plan a landscape better suited to a dry climate. 9:30am–12:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

5/3 Saturday—Spring Puzzle Swap. Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. 12–1:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/3 & 6/7—Lafayette Cars & Coffee. Learn about EVs or show off your own. 7–10am. 355 W. South Boulder Rd., Lafayette. driveelectriccolorado.org

5/9 Friday—All-Electric Cooking Technology Demo. 1–3pm. Free. Elevation Food Reps, 4925 38th Ave. denvergov.org

5/9 & 5/10—Denver Urban Gardens Spring Plant Sale. Everything you need to get growing. 1031 33rd St. dug.org

5/15 & 5/29—Foraging Series: From Backyard to Wild. 5:30pm.  Attend one or both workshops. 1951 Wazee St. slowfooddenver.org

5/17 Saturday—Aurora Water-Wise Day Expo. Booths, plant and irrigation experts, classes, and more. 8am–12pm. Aurora Water-wise Garden, 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. auroragov.org/residents/water/water_conservation

5/17 Saturday—Basics of Organic Gardening. Learn important aspects of organic gardening. 9am–11pm. Pay what you can. 1031 33rd St. dug.org

5/17 Saturday—Learn to Compost. Learn to make your own homemade compost. 9am–11pm. Pay what you can. Gove Community Garden, 1325 Colorado Blvd. dug.org

5/24 Saturday—Central Park Flats Goodwill Donation Drive. Bring your items to the truck parked on site. 10am–1pm. 8475 E. 36th Ave. goodwillcolorado.org

5/25 Sunday—Slow Fashion for the Future. A conversation on slow fashion, sustainability, and upcycling with changemaker Bone Bwoy. 11am–3:30pm. 2590 Walnut St. linkpop.com/theclothingcycle

5/29 Thursday—Knowing Your Home Basics. A foundational understanding of how a house works. 5:30– 8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. denvertoollibrary.org

6/7 Saturday—Beekeeping 101. 9:30am–1pm. The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

6/7 Saturday—Drip Irrigation for Home Gardeners. Conserve water and solve plant watering dilemmas around the home. 9:30–11am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org