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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

5/1 to 5/31—One-on-One Technology Appointments. Sam Gary Branch, 2961 Roslyn St. Get personalized technology assistance and instruction on your own device or a public computer. Call your library for available times and to schedule your appointment. https://www.denverlibrary.org/sam-gary-branch-library

5/3 Thursday—Thursday Night Bazaar at Stanley Marketplace. Shop and sip the 1st Thursday of the month, 5-10pm. www.denverbazaar.com

5/4 Friday—An Evening with John Fielder/Benefit for Sand Creek Greenway. Book The CUBE, 8371 Northfield Blvd. Music by Aurora Symphony, book sales and signing, silent auction. 6pm. Tickets $25, call 303-468-3263 for information. www.sandcreekgreenway.org

5/5 to 5/26—Star K Kids. Thursdays, 9:30 and 11am; kids 5 and under. Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Rd., Aurora. www.auroragov.org/nature

5/5 Saturday—Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America Work Group Meet Up. 10-12pm, Progress CoWorking 2340 Dayton. Get involved in the work that moms are doing in the legislature, in upcoming elections, and within our own local community. RSVP here http://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/10884/signup/?akid&zip Please contact us at denvergvp@gmail.com if you have any questions. http://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/10884/signup/?akid&zip, denvergvp@gmail.com

5/5 Saturday—Denver Kentucky Derby Mini Derby. 1pm. Stanley Marketplace. Viewing party and miniature derby with mini horses. www.denvermimiderby.com

5/5 Saturday—Mom + Flowers + You. Seasonal floral design workshop. Utilize shape, texture and color to create arrangements. $95 includes one glass of wine, one-on-one instruction, all materials, light food and a floral arrangement. 12-2pm. www.mossflower.net/collections/workshops/products/mom-flowers-you

5/6 Sunday—Denver Promise Walk and 2-Mile Fun for Preeclampsia. Funds research, awareness of preeclampsia affecting pregnant women and unborn children. Registration: 7:45am, 1 mile walk 9am. No race fee but fundraising encouraged. Goody bag for all entrants. Denver City Park. www.promisewalk.org/denver

5/10 Thursday—Sam Gary Knitting Circle. Bring your knitting or crochet project and join other crafters in conversation around the Sam Gary fireplace. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325, asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org Repeats 5/24. www.denverlibrary.org/event/knitting-circle-13

5/12 Saturday—8th Annual Denver Daughter Dance. A formal/semi-formal ball for daughters and their adults to celebrate daughterhood. The Hangar at Stanley, 6-10pm http://www.denverd3.org/

5/13 Sunday—Sam Gary Literary. 2–3pm, 2961 Roslyn St. Book club meeting at Sam Gary once a month on Sundays; rotates between fiction, nonfiction, and reader’s choice selections. May Title: Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/sam-gary-literary-2

5/14 to 5/15—STEAM: Superhero Powers. 4–5pm Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. Create a superhero/heroine with special powers such as freezing, melting, and invisibility! We’ll learn the science behind super speed, breathing under water, flying, and camouflage. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/steam-may, https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/steam-0

5/15 Tuesday—Slow Food Social at Sazza Pizza + Salads. A percentage of the day’s proceeds will go to local Slow Food Denver​, no entry fee or registration. Speakers: Jeff Rogoff, Owner of Sazza Pizza + Salads and Brian Freeman Owner of Grower’s Organic​ will speak and answer questions about sustainability, growing, sourcing organic produce and their involvement in Colorado agriculture and the Denver food scene. www.sazzarestaurant.com/Stanley_Marketplace

5/16 to 5/19—The Urban Farm Annual Plant Sale. 10200 Smith Road 5/16 Members only 4-7pm; 5/17–5/18, 10am– 7pm; 5/19, 10am–6pm. www.theurbanfarm.org

5/17 Thursday—Mom’s Night Out Productions Presents: “Life of the Party” Movie Night Out. Tickets $25, includes $8 donation to school of your choice). Swag bags for all attendees. Harkins 18, Northfield. 7:10pm www.eventbrite.com/e/life-of-the-party-moms-movie-night-out-tickets-42913532531, www.momsnightout.buzz

5/18 Friday—Toddler Prom. 4:00 pm Sam Gary Branch Library, 2961 Roslyn St. Sam Gary Branch Library cordially invites you to our toddler prom! Join us in your fanciest apparel for crafts, music, fun, and dancing. Black tie optional. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/toddler-prom

5/18 to 5/20—5th Park Hill Arts Festival. 4819 E. Montview Blvd. (grounds of Park Hill Masonic Lodge). FREE. Paintings, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, glass, photography, more. www.parkhillartfestival.com

5/19 to 5/20—Stapleton Community Yard Sale. 8am-12pm. www.stapletongaragesale.com

5/19 to 5/20—11th Annual Quilt Show, presented by In Stitches. 1–4pm. Poppy and Pine, Stanley Marketplace. View a variety of patchwork quilts and pillowcases, silent auction of several quilts. Monetary donations, cotton fabric, and thread, are accepted and appreciated, however not tax deductible. For more information, contact Cheryl Herrmann 720-498-3823

5/23 Wednesday—All about Tomatoes. The Urban Farm 10200 Smith Rd, Denver. 6pm $20 per person. From seeding to table, this class is all about tomatoes! Early season protection, ideal environments, identifying diseases and pests, fertilization, mitigating limiting growth factors, frost protection and harvesting. Heirlooms and hybrids discussed. www.theurbanfarm.org Repeats 5/24.

5/25 to 6/3—Family Festival at Northfield Stapleton. Rides, food midway games and more. Mon-Fri 4-11pm. Sat Sun and Memorial Day 11am-midnight. www.northfieldstapleton.com

5/26 Saturday—Sweet William Market. Founders Green, Stapleton: 29th and Syracuse 9am-2pm. 303.204.8215 www.sweetwilliammarket.com

5/26 to 5/27—Denver Arts Festival. Stapleton Conservatory Green neighborhood. www.denverartsfestival.com

5/27 Sunday—Aurora Symphony Orchestra– Holst’s – The Planets & Arutiunian’s – Trumpet Concerto. www.aurorasymphony.org

5/27 Sunday—Runway of Honor Bricks Dedication and Memorial Day Ceremony. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Lowry. 1:30-2:30pm. FREE. www.wingsmuseum.org

6/1 to 6/3—Lowry Yard Sale. Lowry Neighborhood. 8am-2pm. www.lowrydenver.org

​6/9 Saturday—Summer Kick-off at Eastbridge Town Center. Special offers and activities in every store 1-5pm. Live music by JK5, magician, face painting, balloon artist and hula dancer. 10155 E 29th Dr. www.eastbridgetowncenter.com

CIVIC MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Future Use of Park Hill Golf Course Visioning Roundtable meetings. 5/1 Tuesday—Roundtable #4: Community Amenities. 6–8pm. Clayton Early Learning Campus, Administration Building 3801 MLK Blvd.

5/20 Sunday—State Attorney General Dem Candidate Forum. Come learn about four Democratic candidates at our Colorado State AG Forum on Sunday, May 20, 3pm at Sam Gary Library (2961 Roslyn St) Please join us to meet AG Candidates: Brad Levin, Amy Padden, Joe Salazar, Phil Weiser. https://www.facebook.com/events/160869458072196/

6/7 Thursday— “Here’s The Ticket Forum” featuring the Down-Ballot Democratic candidates for Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General and CU Regent. 6:30–8:30pm. Johnson and Wales Univ., in the Great Hall of the historic Centennial Building, 7150 Montview Blvd. Free parking at 17th and Quebec. Lorie Young; lorieyoung12@gmail.com; 303-388-6965.

DENVER METRO EVENTS

5/4 Friday—First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Arts District, Tennyson Art Walk, River North (RiNo) Art District, Golden Triangle Museum, Navajo Street Art District. www.denver.org/things-to-do

5/5 Friday—Cultural First Fridays – The Heart and Soul: The Mariachi. 5-9pm. Museo de las Americas. www.museo.org

5/5 to 5/6—The Big Wonderful Launch Weekend. Fri. evening, Sat. (Derby Party) and Sun., music, food, 20 breweries/distilleries, etc. 4400 Fox St. www.thebigwonderful.com

5/11 to 5/13—Spread The Word Music Festival 2018. Annual festival highlighting Denver’s up and coming music scene.725 W. 39th Ave Denver 80216. www.spreadthewordfest.com

5/5 Saturday—Denver Recycles Annual Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale. 8am-2pm. 5 dig-your-own sites and compost sale at the Havana nursery location only. 311 (720-913-1311) or DenverGov.org/mulch

5/5 to 5/6—Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival. Civic Center Park.10am-8pm. www.cincodemayodenver.com

5/10 to 5/13—Denver Potters Association Spring Show and Sale. Over 40 top local artists. The show and sale will feature the best in jewelry, glass and mixed media creations. Free admission. Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 East Sixth Ave. Thursday, May 10, 3–7pm; Friday, May 11, 10am–7pm; Sat., May 12, 9am–6pm; Sunday, May 13, 11am–3pm. www.denverpotters.com

5/11 to 5/12—Botanic Gardens Plant Sale. 8am-5pm. Horticulture experts help choose plants. FREE admission to sale and gardens. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. www.botanicgardens.org

5/11 to 5/12—Colorado Chocolate Festival. Denver Merchandise Mart, I-25 and 58th Ave. Music, kids’ activities, wine tastings, cooking demos. Tickets and info www.chocolate-festival.org

5/12 Saturday—Wash Park Home Tour. 400 block of Gilpin. 10am-4pm. Tickets: washparkhometour.org or www.facebook.com/WashParkHomeTour

5/19 Saturday—Five Points Jazz Festival. Five Points neighborhood. www.artsandvenuesdenver.com

5/24 Thursday—Denver Philharmonic presents Russ-Keys. Springtime at the Winter Palace. Antonia Brico Stage, Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., 80203 Doors open at 5:30pm for More Than Music activities; concert 7:30pm Single ticket pricing: Adults: $25 • Senior (65+): $17 • Student: $12 • 12 and under FREE Email info@denverphilharmonic.org, call 303.653.2407 or visit denverphilharmonic.org for tickets.

5/25 Friday—Untitled Final Fridays. 6-10pm. Adult evening out. Final Fridays thru Oct. www.denverartmuseum.org

5/26 Saturday—Colorado Remembers. Colorado Freedom Memorial and city of Aurora free annual commemoration of CO military personnel/families who have paid ultimate sacrifice. Memorial site with activities, stories of lives of fallen heroes. www.auroragov.org/things_to_do/events/colorado_remembers, www.cfmf.net

5/26 Saturday—Denver Day of Rock. 16th St. Mall. www.denverdayofrock.com

5/26 to 5/28—Boulder Creek Festival. FREE. www.bceproductions.com

5/26 to 5/28—39th Annual Old South Gaylord Memorial Day Festival. FREE. www.oldsouthgaylord.com

5/28 Monday—54th Annual Commerce City Memorial Day Parade. Largest Memorial Day Parade in Colorado; 64th and Newport, Commerce City, 10am. www.c3gov.com/parade

6/1 to 6/3—Capitol Hill Peoples Fair. Civic Center Park. Sat., 10am-8pm, Sun., 10am-7pm. FREE. www.peoplesfair.com

6/2 to 6/3—Denver Chalk Art Festival. Larimer Square. Sat., 10am-10pm, Sun., 10am-7pm. FREE. www.larimerarts.org

HEALTH, WELLNESS, FITNESS

5/5 Saturday—Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry. Walk to help homeless pets. Denver’s Wash Park. 9am. www.ddfl.org

5/7 Monday—An Evening of Education and Empathy with Experts in Gynecologic Health. Rose Medical Center Auditorium, Pavilion Building, enter through the Wolf Building. 4600 E. Hale Pkwy. 6-7:30pm. Rsvp: 303.320.ROSE or www.roseladybusiness.com

5/19 to 5/20—Denver Colfax Marathon Weekend. 5K Sat.; urban 10-mile race, 1/2 marathon and marathon on Sun. www.runcolfax.org

5/28 Monday—Bolder Boulder. 10K road race. www.bolderboulder.com

KIDS AND FAMILIES

May and June—Denver Puppet Theater. Rapunzel. www.denverpuppettheater.com

5/1 to 5/29—Storytime for Preschoolers. Tuesdays at 10:30am, Free. The Bookies bookstore, 4315 E. Mississippi Avenue (303) 759-1117 info@thebookies.com www.thebookies.com

5/1 to 5/29—Little Wings Club. Tuesdays in May, 11am. Kids 11 and under with adult. Story and craft. Wings Over the Rockies Museum. www.wingsmuseum.org

5/1 to 5/29—Tuesdays in April Four Mile Historic Park Small Settlers. Ages 2-5 accompanied by parent/caregiver. 9-10am. $5/child adults free, members free. 715 S. Forest St. Advance register: 720.865.0814 or education@fourmilepark.org www.fourmilepark.org

5/5 Saturday—Star Wars at the Hangar. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Lowry www.wingsmuseum.org

5/5 Saturday—Montview Community Preschool/Kindergarten Annual Carnival. 1980 Dahlia St., Park Hill. 11am-3pm. $8 in advance at school office; $10 at door. Wagon/train rides, magic shows, games, petting zoo, bouncy house, food trucks and live music. 303.322.7296. http://montviewpreschool.org

5/6 Sunday—Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-12pm. FREE how-to clinics first Sat. monthly, ages 5-12. Get Home Depot apron, wooden project and project pin. Metro-area Home Depot stores. www.homedepot.com

5/13 Sunday—Junior Rangers. Age 6-12, 1:30-3pm. Learn about plants/animals of Star K Ranch. RSVP required, 303.326.8650 www.aurora.gov/nature

5/17 Thursday—Bill Roberts Family Fun Carnival. Games, bounce houses, slides, obstacle course, treats, cake walk and more. $12 for advance purchase or $20 at the door for child or adult unlimited wristband. Adult chaperone free. (admission only. no games or treats) FREE for children under two MEAL DEAL – $5 in advance (hot dog, chips, beverage and a few more goodies) www.billroberts.dpsk12.org/parents/calendar/,www.billroberts.dpsk12.org

6/2 Saturday—International School of Denver International Bash. Games, activities, face painting, cultural village, international-themed food trucks, student performances. One of the largest international festivals in Denver metro area. www.isdenver.org

6/2 Saturday—Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-12pm. FREE how-to clinics first Sat. monthly, ages 5-12. Get Home Depot apron, wooden project and project pin. Metro-area Home Depot stores. www.homedepot.com

6/9- Saturday. Northfield HS Youth Football Camp. For kids grades K-8, Northfield HS Campus, 9am-12pm. FREE. Join other future Nighthawks for a morning football fundamentals and fun. Hosted by Northfield head football coach Ahmad Lowe and his staff. RSVP by June 1st, http://evite.me/V8kZmuqVMZ

LECTURES, CLASSES & INFORMATIONAL EVENTS

5/1 Tuesday—Active Minds Presents– India: A Story of Contrast. 10-11am. Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St. 303.316.6359. www.ActiveMinds.com

5/10 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: The Marshal Plan. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 6:45–7:45pm. Free. http://activeminds.com

5/24 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Putin’s Russia. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 6:45–7:45pm. Free. http://activeminds.com

MUSEUMS

Memorial Day thru Labor Day—Play Ball! A Celebration of America’s game. Kids 15 and under wear a baseball jersey for free admission. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. www.historycolorado.org

To 5/20—Degas: A Passion for Perfection. Ticketed exhibit featuring more than 100 works of French artist Edgar Degas, Denver Art Museum. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 6/10—Creatures of Light. Special exhibit, included with museum admission. www.dmns.org

To 8/5—Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard at the Denver Art Museum. Special exhibit included with museum admission. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 9/3—Dead Sea Scrolls. Special exhibit, Separate ticket required. www.dmns.org

To 9/16—New Territory: Landscape Photography Today. The Art of Summer. Denver Art Museum www.denverartmuseum.org

MUSEUMS—FREE DAYS

5/1 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org

5/5 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverartmuseum.org

5/12 Sunday—Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.dmmdt.org

5/11 Friday—Four Mile Historic Park Free Day. SCFD Free second Friday, 12pm-4pm. www.fourmilepark.org

5/19 Saturday—The Urban Farm. SCFD Free day. www.theurbanfarm.org

5/25 Friday—Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free day. Free admission last Friday of every month all day. Free admission every Friday 5-8pm. 1250 Bannock St www.clyffordstillmuseum.org

6/2 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverartmuseum.org

6/3 Sunday—Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.dmns.org

NATURE AND OUTDOORS

Connecting the Creek: Walk2Connect Segment Walk on Sand Creek Greenway. Series of four walks covering the 14-mile Sand Creek Greenway from Aurora to Commerce City. Segment 1 walk: 4/22 Aurora to Star K Ranch. Segment 2 walk: 4/28 Star K Ranch to Bluff Lake. Walks begin at 9am and range from 3.5-4.5 miles. Segments allow you to walk the entire length of the Greenway or just a portion. See website for additional info. www.walk2connect.com/connectingthecreek/

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Refuge May Programming: Reservations required for these free programs. RSVP by calling 303.289.0930 6550 Gateway Rd, Commerce City, 80022. ww.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

5/5 Friday—Planting for Pollinators. 9:30–11:30am.

5/6 Saturday—Beginning Birding. 9–11:30am.

5/12 Saturday—Wildlife Viewing Tours. 9:30–11am. Naturalist-led bus tour through refuge to view bald eagles, bison, coyotes, deer, raptors, etc. Repeats 5/19. RSVP required.

5/13 Sunday—Kids Fishing Clinic. 10am-12pm. Kids ages 6-12. Poles available for loan.

5/18 Friday—The Masked Bandit. 10-10:45am. Learn about the Refuge’s black-footed ferrets and observe feeding time. RSVP required.

THEATRE

To 5/13—The Audience. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. www.vintagetheatre.org

To 5/6—Sense and Sensibility. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org

To 5/13—Passing Strange. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora. www.aurorafoxartscenter.org

To 5/6—Sunday in the Park with George. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org

To 5/27—Bullets Over Broadway. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org

5/26 Saturday—Écho D’afrique. Dance and music showcase that highlights African roots and influences on popular culture. Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Drive Denver 80204. www.Echodafrique.com

5/12 to 6/9—Superior Donuts. Firehouse Theater at John Hand Theater. 7653 E 1st Pl. www.firehousetheatercompany.com

6/1 to 7/8—Agnes of God. Vintage Theatre. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

5/5 Saturday—TUF Spring Clean-Up Day. The Urban Farm at Stapleton 10200 Smith d. 303.307.9332 9am–noon. Bring gloves and water. www.theurbanfarm.org

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. At Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital for once-a-week commitment, 6-month minimum. www.ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help” for info

Reading Volunteers Needed. For students in K-8 grade. 1 hour, 1 student, 1x week. During school hours. julie@partnersinliteracy.org or 303.316.3944 ext. 241.

Project Worthmore. Nonprofit organization of committed community members give, volunteer, mentor, befriend refugee neighbors. 1532 Galena St., Ste. 380. 720.460.1393

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Volunteer, not-for-profit singles group, meet others and assist nonprofit organizations for events/activities. www.svgd.org