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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Fridays—Ageless Grace-Body and Brain Workout. Simple seated exercises for all ages and abilities. 2–3pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

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

Tuesdays—Free Country Line Dancing. Kick up your heels! 6:30pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

5/3 & 6/7—Nature Wonder Walks. Slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org

5/4 Saturday—Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: Romeo and Juliet. With the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 2–3pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

5/4 & 6/1—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Two walks at 7:30 and 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

5/4 Saturday (Domingo 5 de mayo)—La Naturaleza Habla Español. Disfrutar y explorar la naturaleza de Colorado con tu familia. 10:00 a 12:00 horas. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Gratis. blufflake.org

5/5 Sunday—Cinco de Mayo: Live Mariachi Band. 11am–1pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

5/7 Tuesday—Advance Directives Fundamentals. Learn to document your health-related wishes. 2–4pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/8 Wednesday—Past Lives Screening. Free screening of the 2023 film with a discussion after. 5–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/9 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Leonardo da Vinci. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

5/10 Friday—Goatflix and Chill. Barbie. 6pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. Pre-register at shopsatnorthfield.com

5/11 Saturday—Asian American & Pacific Islander Festival. Immerse yourself in the delicious food and arts of the local AAPI community. 144 West Colfax Ave. allevents.in/denver/200026354106708

5/11 Saturday—Javanese Gamelan Traditional Music and Dance. Performed by The Art and Culture of Indonesia. All ages. 11:30am–12:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/11 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. A close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

5/11 Saturday—Goat Yoga. 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

5/11& 6/2—Pollinator Art Workshop. 9–11am. Wetland Loop Trailhead, 6102 East 52nd Ave. Commerce City. Register at sandcreekgreenway.org

5/12 Sunday—Mom’s Free Day at Wings Over the Rockies. Bring the whole family—Moms get in free. 12–5pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

5/18 Saturday—Spring Fling at The Urban Farm. Vegetable plant sale, crafts, music, and more family fun. 9am–1pm. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

5/19 Sunday—Mini Golf Classic Fundraiser. Live music, prizes and more. FlyteCo Tower, 3120 Uinta St. Tickets at centralparkbusiness.com

5/20 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/22 Wednesday—Nature Photography. Learn to use a professional camera. 4:30–5:30pm. Sand Creek Park 2700 Peoria St, Aurora. Register at sandcreekgreenway.org

5/23 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Genghis Khan & the Mongolian Empire. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

5/25 Saturday—Everything Everywhere All at Once Screening. Free screening of the 2022 film with a discussion after. 11:30am–2:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/25 Saturday—Explore the Greenway: Bug’s Life. Learn about Colorado’s bugs and insects. 9:30–10:30am. Wetland Loop Trailhead, 6102 East 52nd Ave. Commerce City. sandcreekgreenway.org

5/25 & 5/26—Denver Arts Festival. Conservatory Green, 8304 E. 49th Pl. Wine and beer garden, kids’ art zone, live music, free admission. denverartsfestival.com

5/29 Wednesday—Qi Gong. Improve breathing, reduce stress, and gently move. 11am–12:15pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/30 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Lebanon. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

6/1 Saturday—Lost Creek String Band. 3–4pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

6/1 Saturday—Concert on The Green- Home Slice. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 6pm. mca80238.com

6/1 Saturday—Forest Bathing. 9–11am. Star K Ranch, 16002 Smith Rd, Aurora. Register at sandcreekgreenway.org

6/1 & 6/2—Central Park Community Garage Sale. To register or for maps, go to centralparkgaragesale.com

6/1 & 6/2—Park Hill Art Festival 10am–5pm. Painting, sculpture, jewelry, metal, wood, & ceramics. 4819 Montview Blvd. parkhillartfestival.com

6/2 Sunday—City Park Jazz Kick-Off Concert. Roka Hueka, 6–8pm at the City Park Pavilion and Bandshell, 2001 Steele St. cityparkjazz.org/

METRO EVENTS

5/3 & 6/7—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

5/4 Saturday—Annual Mulch Giveaway. 8am-2pm. Two dig-your-own sites including the Havana nursery location. 311 (720-913-1311) or denvergov.org/mulch

5/4 & 5/5—Cinco de Mayo Festival. Parade, exhibits, food, and more. Civic Center Park. Free. cincodemayodenver.com

5/8 Wednesday—SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association. A safe, interactive experience for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

5/9 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

5/9 to 5/11—Denver Ukefest. Workshops for all levels of players, master classes with performing artists, and concerts. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

5/10 & 5/11—Colorado Chocolate Festival. Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center, I-70 at Chambers Rd. cochocolatefests.com

5/10 & 5/11—Spring Plant Sale. 8am–4pm. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

5/11 to 5/19—Denver Fashion Week. A week of spring runway shows at The Brighton in the RiNo Art District. 3403 Brighton Blvd, denverfashionweek.com

5/23 Thursday—Health and Land Intersect: One North Denver Community’s Response. 6pm. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. Tickets at historycolorado.org

5/27 Monday—Commerce City Memorial Day Parade. 64th and Newport, Commerce City, 9:30am. c3gov.com/parade

5/30 Thursday—Bold Women. Change History: Stacy A. Bohlen. Learn about the health outcomes of historical trauma. 7–8pm. 1200 North Broadway, historycolorado.org

6/1 Saturday—Denver Cultural Market. Learn about Denver’s cultural scene. 11am–4pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. 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. auroragov.org

5/1 & 5/15—Kids Game Club. A fun, relaxed environment. Ideal for ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

5/4 Saturday—Girl Scout Hat Workshop. Create a one-of-a-kind creation all your own. 10:30am–1:30pm. Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. historicdenver.org

5/11 Saturday—CSU Spur 2nd Saturdays. Free. Lots of family-friendly programming. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

5/11 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Days. Free crafts and activities. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 8:30am–12pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free. blufflake.org

5/11 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Material Exploration–Paper. For children from 15 months to eight years old, with siblings of any age welcome. 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

5/11 & 5/12—Bluey’s Big Play. A brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

5/12 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Children access and experience art in unique ways. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

5/14 Tuesday—Tween Chess Club. Play chess and learn new strategy skills to compete against your peers. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

5/16 Thursday—Kids Book Club. Making Fairy Gardens. Ages 5–12. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

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

5/19, 5/22 & 5/25—Art Crawl: Ready. Set. Grow! 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 months. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

5/25 Saturday—Sensory Friendly Show – Frail Talk. Lower volumes and lighting plus a calm room and fidget sensory items available. 11am. 71 East Yale Ave. Free but register at swallowhillmusic.org

5/26 Sunday—Teen Jam at Swallow Hill. Monthly jam is youth-led and free for musicians aged 13-18. 11am–1pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

5/28 Tuesday—Tween Lego Club. Learn while having fun. Ages 9–13. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. Limited space. denverlibrary.org

6/5 Wednesday—Youth Gaming Night. Play XBox and Wii Games. Snacks provided. Ages 5–17. 6–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 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

5/3 to 5/5—The Cher Show. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

5/3 Friday—Maria Schneider Orchestra. The seven-time Grammy award-winning orchestra. 7:30pm. Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. newmancenterpresents.com

5/3 to 6/2—The Lehman Trilogy. Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play. Kilstrom Theatre. denvercenter.org

5/3 to 6/9—The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Six eclectic tweens vie for the spelling championship. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

5/5 Sunday—Love Stinks – The Musical. Popular songs highlight these hilarious tales of love gone wrong. Su Teatro. 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

5/5 Sunday—Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony. Performing Elgar’s renowned cello concerto. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 5/5—Noises Off. A relentless, high-energy farce. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

Through 5/5—Space Explorers: THE INFINITE. Immersive experience inspired by NASA missions. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. denvercenter.org

Through 5/5—Cheyanne. How artists of color navigate America‘s complex and nuanced art world. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. controlgroupproductions.org

Through 5/5—Emma. A delightfully unconventional and fun adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic comedy. Wolf Theatre. denvercenter.org

5/9 Thursday—Les Violins du Roy. With guitarist Miloš Karadaglić. 7:30pm. Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. friendsofchambermusic.com

5/10 & 5/11—Body Story. An evening of exploration. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com/tickets

5/11 to 6/8—These Shining Lives. In 1922 four women took their dream jobs that endangered their lives. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

5/15 Wednesday—The Narrators: Couples (14th Anniversary Special). A live storytelling show and podcast centered on a monthly theme. 717 Lipan St. buntport.com

5/17 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. Prepare a five-minute story about being nosy, eavesdropping, meddling, or sneaking around. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

5/18 to 6/15—Cullud Wattah. This time-bending play takes on the Flint Water Crisis. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

5/22 to 6/2— Company. It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, why isn’t she married? Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

5/24 to 5/26—An Alpine Symphony with Peter Oundjian. An unforgettable sendoff to our Colorado Centennial Season. Boettcher Hall.
coloradosymphony.org

6/1 to 6/23—The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. This best-selling, fantasy novel springs to life with special effects and a pop-rock score. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

6/2 Sunday—One Night Stand Presents: All Greek to Me. Comedic and dramatic pieces about the mythology and theater of Ancient Greece. 1460 Dayton St., Aurora. onenightstandtheater.org

6/2 Sunday—Aurora Symphony Orchestra Chamber Works Concert. 3–5pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com/tickets

Through 6/2—Where Did We Sit On The Bus? Nine-year-old Bee Quijada asks “Where did Latinos sit on the bus?” Singleton Theatre. denvercenter.org

6/5 Wednesday—Swallow Hill Summer Concert Series Kick-off. Traveling Wilburys Revue. Doors open 5:30, concert starts at 6:30. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. swallowhillmusic.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 for summer (and year-round) 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. Info or to register to volunteer at sandcreekgreenway.org

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Meet others and assist nonprofit 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

5/4 Saturday—Converting Lawn to Xeriscape. Learn how to replace Kentucky bluegrass with water- smart perennial and ornamental grasses. 1:30–3:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

5/4 & 6/1—EV Showcase at Lafayette Cars & Coffee. Get questions answered about EVs or show off your own. 7–10am. 355 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette. driveelectriccolorado.org

5/7, 5/8, & 5/9—Concerned about the Climate Crisis? Move from Anxiety to Action! One hour video followed by a community discussion each night. 6:30pm. The Cube: 8371 Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com/event-calendar/the-week-series

5/8 to 5/25—Free Water Conservation Classes. Learn about and how to install water-wise landscapes and irrigation. auroragov.org/residents/water/water_conservation

5/11 & 5/18—Learn To Compost Workshop. 5/18 class is bilingual (English & Spanish). 9–11am. 1325 Colorado Blvd. Register at dug.org

5/13 Monday—Knowing Your Home Basics. Learn how a house works. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

5/18 Saturday—Water-wise Day Expo. Educational sessions. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. 8:30am–2pm. auroragov.org/residents/water/water_conservation

5/18 Saturday—Basics of Organic Gardening. Learn important aspects of organic gardening. 10am–12pm. Pay what you can. 1031 33rd St. dug.org

5/19 Sunday—Rework, Revive, Renew at Mend and Sew. Breathe new life into your old clothes. 1–4pm. 667 4th Ave, Longmont. staci39.wixsite.com/fashionrebelution/events

6/7 Friday—Container Gardening. Join a CSU Denver Extension Master Gardener for an overview on building your best container gardens. 3:30–4:30pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org