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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Fridays—Body and Brain Workout. Seated exercises 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

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

9/6 & 10/4—Nature Wonder Walks. Slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. RSVP at blufflake.org

9/6 & 10/4—First Fridays. Art, shopping, music. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/7 Saturday—Volunteer Workday at Sand Creek. Work to improve the Greenway. 9–11am. More info and sign-up at sandcreekgreenway.org

9/7 & 10/5—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Two walks: 7:30 & 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free but RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

9/7 Saturday—Denver Municipal Jazz Band. Free concert. The North Green (49th & Valentia) 6–7:30pm. mca80238.com

9/8 Sunday—Backyard Sessions at Stanley. Music, market, entertainment, and more. 11am–3pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

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

9/12 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Alexander Hamilton. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

9/12 Thursday—Mojablu Concert. Wendy Woo. The North Green (49th & Valentia) 6:30–8:30pm. mca80238.com

9/14 Saturday—Forest Bathing (Shinrin- Yoku). Engage with nature. 9–11am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free, RSVP at blufflake.org

9/14 Saturday—Farm Fest. 9am–1pm. Family- friendly event. Music, activities, food trucks, and more. Free admission. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

9/14 Saturday—Sand Creek Mural Festival. Help put the first coats of paint on the new mural. 9am–3pm. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St, Aurora. sandcreekgreenway.org

9/14 Saturday—Stanley Marketplace Record Show. Local vendors, 1,000s of vinyl records for sale, and DJs. 10am–4pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/14 Saturday—Artisans Market. Colorado artisans and food vendors. 11am–6pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

9/14 Saturday—Colfax Canvas Block Party. Global entertainment, games, vendors, and more. 12–5pm. Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. colfaxcanvas.com

9/15 Sunday—Rocky Mountain Rods and Rides Car Show. A showcase of kustoms, classics, muscle cars, trucks, rat rods, and hot rods. 9am–4pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

9/15, 9/22 & 9/29—City Park Public Art Walking Tour. Tickets $5. Children 10 and under are free. 10am. denverpublicart.org

9/18 Wednesday—CityYou: Foster and Kinship Care. Get your questions answered about becoming a foster parent. 1–3pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/19, 9/20, and 9/21—Goat Events. 9/19 – Baby goat sound bath: 6pm. 9/20 – Baby goat yoga: 9am, 11am, and 1pm. 9/21 – Goatflix and chill: 8am. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

9/19 & 9/28—Advance Directives. 9/19: Fundamentals. 9/28: Signing party. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/20 Friday—Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Mariachi, lucha libre wrestling, soccer, crafts, artisans. 5–9pm. West patio, Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/20 Friday—Drag Bingo. One of a kind bingo. 7:30pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/21 Saturday—Food Justice Festival. Local veggies, food trucks, music, activities & more. 10am–2pm. Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E Colfax Ave,  Aurora. foodjusticenwaurora.org

9/21 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. A close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

9/22 Sunday—Hispanic Heritage Family Festival. Music, activities, food, and a beer garden. 11am–4pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

9/23 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death…to make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/29 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness Walks. A mind-body practice. 7:30–9am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free, RSVP at blufflake.org

9/26 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Wildfires. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

9/28 Saturday—Denver Century Ride. The ride  starts/ends at The Shops at Northfield in front of Macy’s. Post ride party from 10am–4pm. denvercenturyride.com

9/28 Saturday—Film on the Field: A Million Miles Away. 7–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/27 to 9/29—Central Park Denver Open Studios Tour. Opening reception on 9/27 from 6–8pm at the Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. Studio tours from 11am–5pm on 9/28 and 9/29. Info at centralparkartists.org

9/29 Sunday—Rescue Puppy Yoga. Stretch, breathe, and wag your tails. Arrive at 9am, class at 9:30am. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/29 Sunday—Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair. Free fair at Forest Pkwy between Montview Blvd and 17th Ave. 11am–5pm. Tickets at parkhillhometour.org

10/5 Saturday—Hispanic Heritage Month. Make Mexican Pan Dulce ornaments. Adults and teens. 3–4:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/5 Saturday—Oktoberfest: Lambs and Lederhosen. Beer, music, food, and games. 5–8:30pm. The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Rd. Tickets at theurbanfarm.org

10/6 Sunday—Candy Crawl. Music, kids’ activities, and a costume contest. 11am–1pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

METRO EVENTS

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

9/5 to 9/9—Colorado Mineral and Fossil Fall Show. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. rmgmpromotions.com

9/6 & 10/4—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

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

9/11 Wednesday—SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/12 Thursday—Art & About Tours. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia with a care partner. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

9/18 Wednesday—Why Indigenous Crime Fiction Matters. Part of the Rosenberry lecture series. 1pm & 7pm. 1200 North Broadway. Tickets at historycolorado.org

9/27 Friday—Creeporado: An Evening of the Strange & Unusual. Check out some of the oddest artifacts. 7–10pm. 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

9/29 Sunday—Refugees + Immigrants United. Speakers, performances, conversations, and vendors. 2–4pm. 1200 North Broadway. Free. Register at historycolorado.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Different age groups 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

9/4, 9/18, & 10/2—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

9/7 & 9/14—The Cat in the Hat. Family-friendly, theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. 12pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

9/8 Sunday—Children and Family Make and Take. Fantastical Creatures. Ages 5 and up. 9:30am–12pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/10 Tuesday—Tween Chess. Play chess and learn skills to compete against your peers. Ages 9–13. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

9/14 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Days. Free crafts & activities. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 10am–1:30pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free. blufflake.org

9/14 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

9/21 Saturday—Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Free, reserve your spot at: eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829. 2–5pm. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N Quebec St.

9/22 Sunday—Tiny Tots: Diverse Colorado. An immersive concert experience. 9:30am & 10:45am. McNichols Building, 144 West Colfax. $15 tickets at: insidetheorchestra.org

9/22, 9/25 & 9/28—Art Crawl: Art and Reading 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 mos. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

9/25 Wednesday—Youth Gaming Night. Play XBox and Wii Games with friends. Snacks provided. Ages 10–17. 6–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

9/27 Friday—Nature’s Educators Talon Talk. Learn the characteristics of raptors and why they are important. Ages 5–12. 2–3pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/28 Saturday—Playday on the Greenway. Explore nature, connect with friends, and have fun. 10am–12pm. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St, Aurora. Register at sandcreekgreenway.org

9/28 Saturday—Family Fun Day: Get Outdoors!. Free, reserve your spot at: eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829. 11am–1pm. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N Quebec St, Ste 104.

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/holidays. 15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

Center for Colorado Women’s History. 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org/center-colorado-womens-history 

The Children’s Museum. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Tickets at mychildsmuseum.org 

Clyfford Still Museum.  Children 17 and under are free. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum. SCFD Free Days Sept. 7 & 10. Youth 18 & under always free. 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org 

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

Denver Museum of Nature and Science. SCFD Free Days Sept. 10 & 30. 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

Denver Zoo. Lottery for free events at denverzoo.org. 2900 E 23rd Ave.

The Forney Museum of Transportation. 4303 Brighton Blvd. forneymuseum.org

Four Mile Historic Park.  SCFD Free Day Sept. 27. Open Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

Historic Denver/Molly Brown House Museum. SCFD free evenings Sept. 5 & Oct. 3, 5–7pm. Tue–Sun, 10am–5pm. 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

History Colorado. Free general admission for kids every day. 1200 Broadway. historycolorado.org

Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art. Tue–Sat, 11am–5pm; Sun 12–5pm. Ages 13+ welcome. 1201 Bannock St. kirklandmuseum.org

Museo de las Americas. Free 1st Fridays and always free for under 13. Tue–Fri, noon-6pm. Sat, noon–5pm. Closed Mon/Sun. 861 Santa Fe Dr. museo.org

Museum for Black Girls. Hours: Wed. 11am–6pm (half price), Th–Sun, 11am–7pm. 500 16th Street Mall. Tickets at themuseumforblackgirls.com

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Free for under18 and healthcare workers. 1¢ admission 1st Sat. of the month. 1485 Delgany St. mcadenver.org

Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th St Mall. moidenver.com

National Ballpark Museum. 1940 Blake St. Check for days/hours at ballparkmuseum.com

The Urban Farm. Open to the public Wed.–Sat. from 9am–1pm. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

Wings Over the Rockies Museum. SCFD free day Sept. 23. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

9/4 to 9/22—Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End. The famous humorist and writer comes to life onstage. Garner Galleria 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

9/7 to 10/13—POTUS. Behind every great dummy are seven women trying to keep him alive. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.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

9/13 to 10/6—Hamlet. A psychological revenge thriller, political epic, and family saga. Wolf Theatre. denvercenter.org

9/15 Sunday—Stories on Stage presents “The Sporting News” Stories about America’s love for sports. 2pm. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

9/20 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. This month’s theme: elbow grease. 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

9/20 to 10/20—Murder on the Orient Express. Agatha Christie’s classic. 7:30pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

9/21 & 9/22—Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert. Watch the film while the full symphony orchestra performs the musical score. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

9/21 to 10/5—Rocky Horror Picture Show. Pay what you can pricing, several show times. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

9/22 Sunday—Cécile McLorin Salvant. Unique blend of storytelling and inspired song. The Newman Center, 2344 E Iliff Ave, newmancenterpresents.com

Through 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

9/22 to 10/5—Kimberly Akimbo. Winner of 5 Tony Awards including best musical. The Bird Lot, 2532 Larimer St. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

9/25 Wednesday—East Colfax Comedy Show. With Sammy Anzer and friends. 7:30pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

9/25 Wednesday—Martha Redbone presents Bone Hill. Inspired by Redbone’s life and the women she descended from. The Newman Center, 2344 E Iliff Ave, newmancenterpresents.com

9/26 Thursday—Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas. Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. 7pm. Free concert, tickets available starting 9/12 at coloradosymphony.org

9/27 to 9/29—Denver Silent Film Festival. Shown on the big screen with live musical performances. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Ave. denverfilm.org

9/29 Sunday—DYAO Presents Metamorphosis. Themes of transformation. 2:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall. Tickets at coloradosymphony.org

10/5 to 11/3—The Girl on the Train. Based on the novel by Paula Hawkins. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

Through 10/13—Waitress, The Musical. Music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.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. September volunteer workday is 9/7. 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. Leveraging 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

9/7 & 10/5—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

9/8 Sunday—Compost Symposium. A discussion of best practices for composting at all scales. 10am–12pm. 1007 York St. Free with registration: botanicgardens.org

9/14 Saturday—Coffee with Conservation. 8:30–11:30am in the Aurora Water-Wise Garden, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. Free, bring a coffee mug. auroragov.org/residents/water/water_conservation/water_conservation_classes

9/15 Sunday—Screening of Common Ground. This star-studded documentary is about giving more to the earth than you take away, or regenerative gardening. 4–6:30pm. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St. saintthomasdenver.org

9/16 Monday—Knowing Your Home Basics. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

9/18 Wednesday—Mirasol: Looking at the Sun. A film about land and water use in the West through an intimate portrait of a rural farming community in Pueblo, CO. 5:30–7:30pm. Confluence Theater, CSU Spur, 4777 National Western Dr. mirasolfilm.com

9/21 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

9/24 Tuesday—Seven Principles of Water-Smart Gardening. Learn how to create a beautiful home landscape that will thrive under low water conditions. 9:30am–12pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/28 Saturday—Four Seasons of Xeriscape. Start thinking about a garden that creates beauty during all four seasons, particularly in the winter months. 9:30–11:30am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/28 Saturday—Putting the Garden to Bed Class. Learn about cover crops, renewing soil, cleaning up leftover plants, planting a fall garden, and weed management. 10am–12pm. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. Pay what you can. dug.org

9/29 Sunday—Free E-cycling at the Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair. Computers and computer related items accepted. Drop off at 2823 Fairfax St. 11am–5pm.

10/14 to 10/15—Electronics Recycling Drop-off Event. M–F, 8am–4:30pm, Sat. 10am–2pm, closed Sun. Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St., Aurora. $5 car/individual for small load (one standard grocery bag). More pricing at: auroragov.org