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NORTHEAST DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

To 11/15—DAVA Innovation in Art. Focus on innovation in art with works by DAVA youth solving problems, inventing new devices, presenting new ideas. All DAVA exhibits free, open to public. 1405 Florence St. www.davarts.org, gallery@davarts.org

To 11/26—7th Annual Refuge Amateur Photo Contest. Vote for favorite in Rocky Mountain Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center; winners announced early Dec. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

11/1 Wednesday—Aurora Fox Theater Cultural Concert. 12-1pm. Monthly ethnic and folk arts programs (Oct. to May) free for local schools and community. Debut event honors Native American Heritage Month and Dia de Los Muertos with Aztec Groupo Huitlzliopotchli, Native American storyteller David Young and Mexican Folklorist Rita Wallace. Aurora Fox Theater, 9900 E. Colfax. 303.739.1970.

11/1 Wednesday—Wine Education Series at The Cube. 7pm. Sit-down tasting features different wines from different regions with wine educator leading the discussion. Tickets $10 at stapletoncommunity.com.

11/2 Thursday—Concert at The Cube- Hazel Miller. 6:30pm. Free. 8371 Northfield Blvd. stapletoncommunity.com.

11/3 Friday—Full Moon Hike. Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch. 5:45-6:45pm. www.auroragov.org/nature

11/3 to 11/5—Park Hill Art Club. Show and Sale. Reception 11/3 4:30pm-8:30pm; 11/4 10am 6pm; 11/5 9:30am-4pm. Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5209 Montview. www.parkhillartclub.org/park-hill-art-club-shows

11/4 to 11/25—Cookies and Cocoa. 1-3pm, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods. 720.726.1785. www.LiveStapleton.com

11/9 Thursday—“A Bad Mom’s Christmas”–A Mom’s Night Out Film Event. Private viewing for Denver-area moms/women at Harkins Theater (Shops at Northfield Stapleton). Attendee gets swag bag with offers valued $300+. Check-in 6:30pm. Film 7:30pm. Live drawings/giveaways. Tickets: $25 (http://badmomsxmas.brownpapertickets.com). $9 donated to school PTA of attendee’s choice. Tricia Campbell: campbell@momsnightout.buzz, 720.841.2545. http://www.momsnightout.buzz

11/11 Saturday—Santa’s Northfield Arrival Parade and Holiday Celebration. 4:30pm. Parade starts 46th near Harkins Theatre, ends at Bass Pro. Free carriage rides, giveaways, etc. www.northfieldstapleton.com

11/11 Saturday—Bill Roberts FUN RUN. Annual 5K and 1-mile Fun Run, at Stapleton Bill Roberts school, 2100 Akron Way. Check-in 8am, race 9am. Food, prizes, family fun. Register: http://billroberts.dpsk12.org/fun-run/

11/18 Saturday—Denver Parks and Rec Holiday Craft Show. Central Park Rec Center, 9561 MLK Blvd. 9am-3pm. Free admission. 720.865.0750

11/23 Thursday—3rd Annual Harvesting Hope 5K. Stapleton’s Turkey Trot at Central Park. www.harvestinghope5K.com

12/2 to 12/3—Sweet William Market. Northfield Event Center, 8371 Northfield Blvd. #C. 9am-6pm. www.sweetwilliammarket.com

12/4 to 12/10—Tiny House Holiday Village. The Shops at Northfield, Stapleton, NorthfieldStapleton.com. 303.375.5475

CIVIC MEETINGS AND EVENTS

11/16 Thursday—League of Women Voters Denver presents Denver’s Status and Future. First-term City Council members Jolon Clark (Dist. 7), Kevin Flynn (Dist. 2), Stacie Gilmore (Dist. 11) and Paul Kashmann (Dist. 6) discuss current issues and forecast how city needs to prepare for growth. Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., McCollum Rm. 5:30pm. coffee/networking, 6pm presentation. http://lwvdenver.org

SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

To 11/11—13th Floor Haunted House. www.13thfloorhauntedhouse.com

To 11/12—Miller Farms Fall Harvest Festival. Corn maze, petting zoo, tractor rides, etc. .9am-6pm daily. 9040 Hwy 66 Platteville. www.millerfarms.net

11/9 to 11/11—Botanic Gardens Winter Gift Market. Thurs. 4-8pm. Fri/ and Sat. 9am-6pm. Free Gardens and event admission. www.botanicgardens.org

11/9 to 12/23—Colorado Railroad Museum’s Polar Express. Performances/train rides weekends and select days. Tickets/info: www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org

11/10 to 11/12—Junior League Holiday Mart. Gates Field House, Univ. of Denver. Hours vary. www.JLD.org

11/17 to 11/18—40th Annual L’Esprit de Noel Home Tour. Cranmer Park/Hilltop neighborhood. 10am-4pm. Tickets: www.lesprithometour.com

11/17 to 11/19—29th Annual Holiday Food and Gift Festival. National Western Complex. Admission discount coupon on website. www.hfgf.com

11/17 to 12/23—Denver Christkindl Market. Vendors from Germany and elsewhere, local artisans, carolers, traditional German food/drink. Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe. Hours vary. www.denverchristkindlmarket.com

11/18 to 11/19—Sugar Plum Bazaar. Handmade vintage boutique holiday market. Wings Over the Rockies Museum. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12am-5pm. www.sugarplumbazaar.com

11/18 to 11/19—World Gift Market. World Gift Market at 1st Plymouth and 1st Universalist churches, Hampden and Colorado. Fair trade, eco-friendly gifts handmade by artisans from developing countries and local nonprofits. Fri. 5-8pm First Universal only. Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-2pm both churches. Free admission. www. firstplymouthchurch.org

11/19 Sunday—The Denver Concert Band Presents: Harvests & Holidays. Concert with harvest theme and seasonal favorites. Santa too. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: 303.83.MUSIC; https://denverconcertband.org, www.lonetreeartscenter.org/showinfo.php?id=930

11/22 Wednesday—Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship. Food drive and 38th annual pie fest with live music. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. 303.388.4678, www.augustanadenver.org

11/22 to 2/14—Southwest Rink at Skyline Park. FREE ice skating in downtown Denver; bring skates or rent: $2/pair. www.downtowndenver.com

11/24 Friday—9News Light the Lights, City and County Building. 6:30pm. www.downtowndenver.com

11/24 Friday—Downtown Denver’s Grand Illumination. Union Station, Downtown Denver. 6:30pm. www.downtowndenver.com

11/24 to 12/24—Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. www.botanicgardens.org

11/25 to 12/24—The Nutcracker. Presented by Colorado Ballet. Tickets: www.coloradoballet.org

12/1 to 12/2—9News Parade of Lights. Marching bands, giant balloons, floats. Fri. 8pm and Sat. 6pm. FREE. Parade info: www.downtowndenver.com

12/1 to 12/31—Zoo Lights. 5:30-9pm. Preview weekend 11/24-11/25. Denver Zoo. 720.337.1400. www.denverzoo.org

12/1 to 12/2—Sing We Now of Christmas. Holiday favorites by Colorado Choir. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: www.augustanaarts.org

12/2 Saturday—Brunch with Father Christmas. Four Mile Historic Museum, 9am-12pm. Reservations required. 715 S. Forest St. www.fourmilepark.org 

12/2 to 12/10—57th Annual Georgetown Christmas Market. European-type market: handcrafted gifts, carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, and St. Nicholas. First 2 Dec. weekends. 10am-6pm. FREE. www.georgetown-colorado.org

12/2 to 12/31—Olde Golden Christmas. Historic Downtown Golden, Washington Ave. Santa, parades (12/2, 12/9, 12/16), carriage rides, dog cart rides, carolers, etc. www.visitgolden.com

DENVER METRO EVENTS

To 12/8—Denver Recycles LeafDrop 2016. Free leaf compost drop-off weekdays 8am-2pm, weekends (Nov. 7-22) 11am-3pm. 720.865.6810 or website for locations/info. www.denvergov.org/denverRecycles

To 1/14—Women Artists in Paris. Denver Art Museum; exhibit ticket required. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/1 to 11/3—Denver International Wine Festival. Denver Marriott Westminster. Tickets: www.denverwinefest.com

11/1 to 11/12—Denver International Film Festival. 200+ films, panels, workshops, Danish cinema focus. www.denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org

11/3 Friday—Teen Art Show. Museum of Contemporary Art. Art by Denver-area high-schoolers. 6-9pm. 18 and under free. Free snacks/drinks, entertainment. 1485 Delgany St. www.mcadenver.org

11/4 Saturday—Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration. Mexican celebration remembers deceased loved ones. Traditional Aztec dancing, crafts, face painting. 9am-3pm. Free with admission. Denver Botanic Gardens. www.botanicgardens.org

11/3 Friday—First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, Tennyson Cultural Art District, River North (RiNo) Art District, Golden Triangle Creative District (Final Fridays June-Sept.), and others. www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts/

11/3 to 11/13—Denver Arts Week. Celebrate Denver-area cultural scene and vibrant arts with over 200 events. Art walks; 12+ museums host extra hours. FREE admission Sat. night, 11/8; weeklong deals, Film Festival, discounts and special performances. www.denver.org/DenverArtsWeek.

11/4 Saturday—Rock A Belly Festival. 5-9pm. Local hunger awareness and fundraising event with Hazel Miller. Tivoli, Auraria Campus. Tickets: www.foodforthoughtdenver.org

11/4 Saturday—Saturday Night at the Museums. Extended hours till 10pm and special activities at selected museums to celebrate Denver Arts Week. www.denver.org/denver-arts-week/events

11/10 to 11/12—Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo. Coupon on website. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, downtown Denver. Tickets: www.bewisports.com/expos/denver

11/11 Saturday—Ballet Ariel Open House. 5-7pm. Meet the dancers performing Ariel’s season’s ballets, tour facility, free refreshments. 7808 E. Cherry Creek S. Dr., Ste. 209, balletariel.org

11/11 Saturday—Denver Veterans Day Parade. 10am. Civic Center Park. Broadway and Colfax, followed by Festival at Civic Center Park, 12-6pm. www.denverveteransday.com

11/11 Saturday—TEDxMileHigh:Wonder. Three live speaker sessions and interactive exhibits lounge to spark imagination. http://tedxmilehigh.com, http://Facebook.com/TEDxMileHigh

11/11 Saturday—Urban Holiday Market. Skyline Park, Downtown Denver. www.coloradoevents.net

11/16 to 11/18—Castle Clay Show. Features Castle Clay Artists and guests. Wood, clay, ceramics, glass jewelry, more. Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. www.castleclayartists.net

11/17 to 11/18—Daydreams and Nightmares. Stratus Chamber Orchestra and Augustana Chancel Choir. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: www.augustanaarts.org

11/18 Saturday—Zoom In: The Centennial State in 100 Objects. New ongoing exhibit at History Colorado Center presented by Colorado State Univ. www.historycoloradocenter.org

11/18 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Free with admission. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Lowry. 10am-2pm. www.wingsmuseum.org

11/25 to 11/26—Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show. Ranch Events Complex, Loveland. www.rockymountaintrainshow.com

11/26 Sunday—Drums of the World. Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 1pm. Half notes family activities 1/2 hour before concert. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org

11/30 to 12/3—Denver Potters Association Show. Features Castle Clay Artists/guests. Wood, clay, ceramics, glass jewelry, etc. 6th Ave. United Church at Adams St. www.castleclayartists.net

12/2 Saturday—1940’s White Christmas Ball. Magical ’40s and ’50s holiday party. Mingle/dance among vintage vehicles, movie set lights/props, re-enactors, sleighs. Big bands, vintage acts; special appearance by Hollywood’s 1940’s tap dancing/singing troupe The Satin Dollz. Hyatt Regency Denver. Discount tickets $67 till 11/25. http://1940sball.org/1940sball/1940s_christmas_ball

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

To 12/20—Jewish Aging Mastery Program for Older Adults. 12-week program each Wed. 10-11:45am. Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center. To achieve sustainable behaviors to improve health, financial security, well-being, community connectedness. $150. www.jccdenver.org/event/jamp/

To 12/27—Aging Mastery Program (AMP) Classes. Free. Helps older adults/boomers build own aging well playbook. 10 core classes in peer-supported environment. The House Worship Center, 2150 S. Holly St. RSVP requested: 303.355.3423, x105. Joann Thompson (jthompson@caahealth.org). 26-participant limit.

11/5 Sunday—Denver Veterans Day Run. 8am. City Park. www.runningguru.com

11/18 Saturday—Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K. Denver’s City Park. 9am. www.pumpkinpie5K.com

11/23 Thursday—43nd Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot. Washington Park, 10am. Competitive and fun runs. www.unitedwaydenver.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

To 11/26—Denver Puppet Theater. BABA YAGA, The Boney Legged Witch from Russia. 3156 W. 38th Ave. www.denverpuppettheater.com

11/4 Saturday—Four Mile Historic Park Hay Bales and Tall Tales. 12-1pm free with admission. 715 S. Forest St. www.fourmilepark.org

11/4 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

11/7 to 11/28—Tuesdays in November Four Mile Historic Park Small Settlers. Ages 2-5 accompanied by parent/caregiver. No session 11/22. 9-10am. $5/child adults and members free. 715 Forest St. Advance register: 720.865.0814 or education@fourmilepark.org, www.fourmilepark.org

11/30 to 1/27—Denver Puppet Theater. The Snow Queen. 3156 W. 38th Ave. www.denverpuppettheater.com

LECTURES AND CLASSES

11/1 Wednesday—Logan Lecture: Chido Johnson. DAM Contemporaries (DAMC) presents artist whose work locates cultural spaces identified as other/different to transform new sense of self, place, belonging. 6-7pm (doors open 5:30pm). DAM Hamilton Bldg. Sharp Auditorium, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Free: DAMC members, students (valid ID); $10 DAM volunteers, $15 DAM members, $20 nonmembers. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/4 Saturday—Artists’ Book Show and Tell/Critique. Bring your book creations for group discussion/critique with curator Alicia Bailey. 2-4pm. Art Gym Denver, 1460 Leyden St. Free/open to public. http://artgymdenver.com

11/4 Saturday—Montview Distinguished Lecture Series. Rev. Teresa Fry Brown explores “Living Boldly with Compassion and Justice in Uncertain Times.” 9am-12pm, Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. 303.355.1651. www.montview.org

11/9 Thursday—Active Minds (Free)–Veterans Day. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720.865.0325. www.ActiveMinds.com

11/14 Tuesday—Active Minds (Free)–Turbulent Waters: Conflict in the South China Sea. 12:30-1:30pm. Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax. 303.322.7727 www.ActiveMinds.com

11/16 Thursday—Active Minds (Free) –South Korea. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720.865.0325. www.ActiveMinds.com

11/21 Tuesday—Active Minds (Free)–Native Americans of Colorado. 10:15-11:15am. Jewish Community Center, 350 S Dahlia St. 303.316.6359. www.ActiveMinds.com

11/28 Tuesday—Active Minds (Free)–Buddhism. 5-6pm. Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax. 303.322.7727 www.ActiveMinds.com

11/29 Wednesday—Logan Lecture: Xiaoze Xie. DAM Contemporaries (DAMC) presents artist born in Chinese Cultural Revolution, explores China’s book banning, censorship, social memory, political discourse. 6-7pm. Doors open 5:30pm. DAM Hamilton Bldg. Sharp Auditorium, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Free: DAMC members, students (valid ID), Asian Art Assoc. members; $10 DAM volunteers, $15 DAM members, $20 nonmembers. www.denverartmuseum.org

MUSEUMS—DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

www.dmns.org

IMAX. Dream Big 3D: Engineering Our World; Conquests of the Sky 3D

To 1/1—Nature’s Amazing Machines. Free with admission.

To 1/15—Ultimate Dinosaurs. Free with admission.

11/16 Thursday—Science Lounge. Cocktails/entertainment 3rd Thurs. monthly. 6:30-9:30pm. $8/members; $10/nonmembers.

MUSEUMS—FREE DAYS

11/3 Friday—Denver Zoo Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverzoo.org

11/4 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/5 Sunday—Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.dmmdt.org

11/6 Monday—Denver Zoo Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverzoo.org

11/7 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org

11/10 Friday—Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.botanicgardens.org

11/10 Friday—Four Mile Historic Park Free Day. SCFD Free second Friday, 12pm-4pm. www.fourmilepark.org

11/11 Saturday—Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.botanicgardens.org

11/13 Monday—Denver Museum of Nature and Science Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.dmns.org

11/24 Friday—Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free day. Free admission last Friday monthly all day. Free admission every Friday 5-8pm. 1250 Bannock St. www.clyffordstillmuseum.org

12/2 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverartmuseum.org

12/3 Sunday—Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.dmmdt.org

12/5 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org

THEATRE

To 11/11—Buyer and Cellar. Spotlight Theater Company at John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. in Lowry. www.thisisspotlight.com

To 12/29—A Year with Frog and Toad. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. www.arvadacenter.org

To 12/31—Comedy Sportz. Avenue Theatre, 417 E. 17th Ave. www.avenuetheater.com

11/3 to 12/17—Honeymoon in Vegas. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. www.vintagetheatre.com

11/17 to 12/23—Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. www.arvadacenter.org

11/24 to 12/23—Hattie: A Musical Biography. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora. www.aurorafoxartscenter.org

11/24 to 12/24—The Santaland Diaries. Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org

11/25 to 12/23—The Miracle Worker. John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. www.firehousetheatercompany.com

11/25 to 12/24—A Christmas Carol. The Jones Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org

12/1 to 12/24—Santa’s Big Red Sack. Avenue Theatre, 417 E. 17th Avenue www.avenuetheater.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

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

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