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NORTHEAST DENVER/AURORA EVENTS

11/1 Thursday—Quick Suppers: 5-Ingredient Chowders. Comfort food that comes together in a flash. Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325. denverlibrary.org

11/2 Friday—Vegas Night in Stapleton. Evening of entertainment with professional casino games, prizes, music/dancing, food/drinks. Adults 21+. Benefits Westerly Creek Elementary. Buy tickets at www.StapletonNightOut.com The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora.

11/2 Friday—Food Truck Rodeo. www.auroragov.org/events

11/2 to 11/4—Park Hill Art Club. Show and Sale. 11/2, 4:30pm-8pm; 11/3, 10am–5pm; 11/4, 9:30am-4pm. Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5209 Montview. www.parkhillartclub.org

11/6 Tuesday—Community Meeting with Applicants for New Greater Park Hill-Stapleton Middle School. 5:30–7:30pm. DPS invites the community to learn more about Beacon Network Middle School, Denver Green School and High Tech ECE-8. Community feedback will be shared with the DPS Board. Bill Roberts Cafetorium, 2100 N. Akron Way. Light snacks, childcare (ages 3-12) and Spanish interpretation will be provided at no cost.

11/7 Wednesday—Wine Education Series at The Cube. 7–9pm. Sit-down tasting features different wines from different regions. The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. Tickets $20 and go up to $40 the day of the event. stapletoncommunity.com

11/8 Thursday—Knitting Circle. Bring your knitting/crochet project and join us in conversation around the Sam Gary fireplace. Sam Gary Library 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325. denverlibrary.org

11/9 Friday—Disney Trivia. 7pm. Test your Disney knowledge at this master level trivia night! Prizes and drinks available The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. Free event. stapletoncommunity.com

11/9 Friday—Stanley Reading Club. Join us for a short story reading and discussion, 11am–12pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. www.stanleymarketplace.com/events

11/13 Tuesday—White Supremacy & the History of This Land. Artist and Indigenous Activist Gregg Deal will speak at DSST Stapleton 6:30–8pm. 2000 Valencia St. 720-583-6803, www.renameforall.com

11/14 Wednesday—Annual MCA Meeting & Delegate Election. 6:30pm, The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. stapletoncommunity.com

11/14 Wednesday—Pizza Anytime. Learn what you can have on hand to quickly make a pizza. Ages 13–adult. Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325. www.denverlibrary.org

11/16 Friday—Winter Welcome. 6–8pm. Fire pits, s’mores, food trucks and much more! Many events require tickets for sale at the MCA ticket booth. 29th Ave Town Center. stapletoncommunity.com

11/17 Saturday—Voice of the Wood Chamber Players. Four cellos, two violins, and two accordions! All ages. Park Hill Branch Library, 2:30–3:30pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. www.denverlibrary.org

12/1 to 12/2—Sweet William Market. Northfield Event Center, 8371 Northfield Blvd. #C. 9am-2pm. www.sweetwilliammarket.com

SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

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11/3 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

11/3–11/4—Urban Holiday Market. 11am–6pm. Skyline Park, Downtown Denver. www.coloradoevents.net

11/10—Santa’s Arrival Parade. Parade starts at 4:30pm and will run along 46th Avenue, in front of Harkins Theatres 18 at The Shops at Northfield Stapleton, 8340 Northfield Blvd. Character meet and greet following the parade. www.northfieldstapleton.com

11/15 to 11/17—Denver Botanic Garden’s Winter Gift Market. Thursday, 4–8pm, Friday & Saturday, 9am–6pm. Free gardens admission during the market. 1007 York St. 720-865-3500, www.botanicgardens.org

11/16—Mercado de Navidad. Handmade art, craft-workshops, food vendors, and more. Enjoy free admission to our current exhibit, El Infinito while browsing. Museo de las Americas 861 Santa Fe Drive. www.museo.org

11/16 to 11/18—32nd Annual Holiday Food and Gift Festival. National Western Complex. Admission discount coupon on website. www.hfgf.com

11/16 to 11/17—L’Esprit de Noel Home Tour. Belcaro/Bonnie Brae neighborhoods. 10am-4pm. Tickets: www.lesprithometour.com

11/17 to 11/18—World Gift Market. Unique fair-trade and eco-friendly gifts that let you give twice. Sat. 9am–4pm, Sun. 9am–2pm. First Universalist Church of Denver, 4101 E Hampden Ave. www.firstplymouthchurch.org

11/17 to 12/23—Denver Christkindl Market. Vendors from Germany and elsewhere, local artisans, carolers, traditional German food/drink. 1515 Arapahoe St, on the16th St. Mall. Hours vary. www.christkindlmarketdenver.com

11/21 Wednesday—Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship. Food drive and 39th annual pie fest. 7pm at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. 303.388.4678, www.augustanadenver.org

11/23 to 11/24—Sugar Plum Bazaar. A makers market featuring over 120 vendors from multiple states. Fri. 1–9pm, Sat. 10am–5pm. www.sugarplumbazaar.com

11/23 to 12/1—Denver Botanic Garden’s Blossoms of Light. 5–9pm. A dazzling and ever-changing display of light and color. 1007 York St. 720-865-3500, www.botanicgardens.org

11/24 to 11/25—Horseshoe Holiday Market. All things handmade, vintage, art, and design. 10am–5pm. Highlands Masonic Temple 3550 Federal Blvd. www.horseshoemarket.com

11/30 & 12/1—9News Parade of Lights. Marching bands, ornate floats, and a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa! Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 6pm. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. www.downtowndenver.com

11/30 & 12/1—Christmas with the Colorado Choir. Holiday favorites by Colorado Choir. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: www.augustanaarts.org

12/1 Saturday—1940’s White Christmas Ball. It’s a Wonderful Life theme. Hyatt Regency Downtown Convention Center. Discount tickets $67 till 11/23. 1940sball.org

12/1 to 12/2—59th Annual Georgetown Christmas Market. Outdoor European Christmas Market. First 2 Dec. weekends. www.georgetown-colorado.org

11/30 to 1/6—Zoo Lights. 5:30-9pm. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. 720-337-1400. www.denverzoo.org

12/4 Tuesday—City of Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting. 5–7pm. www.auroragov.org

METRO EVENTS

11/1—Hazel Miller Jazz Concert. Advanced ticket purchase required, $15. 7pm. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E 1st Ave. www.ticketfly.com

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

11/2 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

11/2 to 11/10—Denver Arts Week. Celebrate Denver-area cultural scene and vibrant arts with over 200 events. www.denver.org

11/3 Saturday—Breakin Convention 303 Jam. Free concert, performances, workshops, and more. 1–5pm at the Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org/breakin

11/3 Saturday—Pioneering on the Platte. Free celebration of Denver history. 11am–2pm. Pan for gold, listen to Native American stories, make crafts, and take photos at our Western photo-booth! Grant Frontier Park, 2300 South Platte River Drive. www.thegreenwayfoundation.org

11/3 Saturday—Rock A Belly Festival. 5–9pm. Tickets are $50. Tastings from restaurants, breweries and distilleries. Live music. Turnhalle at Tivoli Student Union, 900 Auraria Pkwy. foodforthoughtdenver.org

11/4 Sunday—Ballet Ariel Open House. Tour Ballet Ariel’s facility, meet the dancers and enjoy refreshments. 2–4pm. 7808 E. Cherry Creek South Dr., Suite 209. www.balletariel.org

11/9 to 11/11—International Gem & Jewelry Show Denver. A variety of gems, beads, and jewels from all across the globe. Denver Mart. For hours, rules and discounted tickets: www.intergem.com

11/10 Saturday—Denver Veterans Day Parade. 10am–12pm, starting at Colfax & Bannock and ending at Civic Center Park. Festival at the Park follows, 12–3pm. www.denverveteransday.com

To 11/11—Denver International Film Festival. 200+ films, panels, workshops and more. www.denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org

11/11—National Recycle Day at the Zoo. Learn how WE can help save wildlife through reducing, reusing and recycling. 10am–4pm. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. 720-337-1400. www.denverzoo.org

11/15 to 11/17—Castle Clay Show. Thur & Fri 10am–6pm, Sat. 9am–3pm. Wood, clay, ceramics, glass jewelry, more. Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. www.castleclayartists.net

11/16 to 11/18—27th Annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo. Coupon on website. Live acts, interactive exhibits and ongoing giveaways. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, downtown. Tickets: www.bewisports.com

11/24 Saturday—Okuda San Miguel – Solo Exhibition. Mirus Gallery Denver is pleased to present the solo exhibition of Okuda San Miguel. 1144 Broadway, 303-910-4005. www.mirusgallery.com

11/24 to 11/25—Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show. Ranch Events Complex, Loveland. www.rockymountaintrainshow.com

11/29 to 12/2—Denver Potters Association Winter Show and Sale. Over 40 top local artists. Ceramics, glass, jewelry wood and more. Thur 3–7pm; Fri 10am–7pm; Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 11am–3pm. Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 E. 6th Ave. www.denverpotters.com

12/1 Saturday—TEDxMileHigh: Reset. Featuring two live sessions of speakers, an interactive exhibits lounge, and a surrounding week of experiences. Tickets at www.tedxmilehigh.com

To 12/7—Denver Leaf drop 2018. Weekday and weekend drop sites, prefer leaves in paper bags, Free 5 pack of 30 gallon leaf bags at Denver ACE Hardware stores. Dates, times, locations at DenverGov.org

To 1/13—Above and Beyond. The ultimate interactive flight exhibition – Presented by Boeing at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Exhibit included in the price of admission. 7711 E. Academy Blvd. WingsMuseum.org/Beyond

HEALTH, WELLNESS, FITNESS

11/4 Sunday—Fall Fest 5k (Bolder Boulder qualifying event). Inaugural 5k Charity run presented by The Goddard School. All proceeds go to Children’s Hospital Colorado to support research for DIPG. 9651 E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Central Park. www.runsignup.com

11/11 Sunday—Denver Veterans Day 5K/10K Run. 8am. Denver’s City Park. www.denverveteransday.com

11/17 Saturday—Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K. Denver’s City Park. 8:45am. www.pumpkinpie5K.com

11/22 Thursday—4th Annual Stanley Harvesting Hope 5K. 5K Fun Run/Walk and a kid’s fun run. Free for kids under 10. Central Park in Stapleton. harvestinghope5K.com

KIDS AND FAMILIES

11/5 Monday—Let’s Build It – Arctic diorama. What does your arctic landscape look like? Sam Gary Branch Library, 4–5pm. 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325. denverlibrary.org

To 11/6—Flight of Fancy. Cartoon-like full masks and puppets to bring to life two delightful and eccentric characters who meet in a biodome. 2–4pm, 12pm free workshop before the show. 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. www.auroraculture.org/acad-events/

11/7 Wednesday—Write & Talk for Teens with Lighthouse Writers. Explore the world of creative writing with local author Whitney Gaines. Sam Gary Branch Library, 4–6pm. 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325. Registration required. denverlibrary.org

11/10—Storytime for Preschoolers! thebookies.com

11/17 Saturday—Hot Air Balloon Craft. Create a hot air balloon for your bedroom. Ages 3–8, with an adult. Schlessman Library, 2–3pm. 100 Poplar St. 720-865-0000. www.denverlibrary.org

11/19 Monday—Book Stars Program presented by DCPA – “The Very Quiet Cricket” by Eric Carle. Imaginatively explore the story “The Very Quiet Cricket” by Eric Carle through reading and theatre-based activities that incorporate tactile and visual props. Park Hill Branch Library, 10:30–11am. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395. www.denverlibrary.org

11/19 to 11/21—Denver Museum of Nature & Science School Break Camp. Experience IMAX films, planetarium shows and our exhibitions. Camps available for grades K & 1, 2 & 3 and 4–6. 9am–3:30pm. $160 member, $175 nonmember. Early or late care, $30/week for each

11/19 to 11/20—Cats & Canines SPREE Holiday Camp. Join SPREE at Johnson Habitat Park for fun and educational days filled with games, crafts, adventures. 610 S Jason St. www.thegreenwayfoundation.org

11/20 & 11/21—Kids’ Thanksgiving Break Class: Healthy Snacks & Appetizers. Recipes will emphasize health and nutrition.  Ages 5–10. Schlessman Library, 2–3pm. 100 Poplar St, 720-865-0000. www.denverlibrary.org

12/1 Saturday—Beaded Intention Bracelets. Make a special gift for someone using stone beads, crystals and good intentions! Ages 6 and up. Schlessman Library, 1–2:30pm. 100 Poplar St, 720-865-0000. www.denverlibrary.org

12/1 Saturday—Oops! A fantastical story about learning from failure and finding joy in imperfection. Ideal for ages 4–11. 2pm, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. www.auroraculture.org/acad-events

To 12/2—Denver Puppet Theater. Little Red Riding Hood. 3156 W. 38th Ave. www.denverpuppettheater.com

12/3 Monday—Preschool Yoga. 4–4:30pm. Combines story time with yoga! Get ready to move and groove to songs and stories. Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St.. www.denverlibrary.org

LECTURES, CLASSES, INFORMATIONAL EVENTS

11/3 Saturday—Community Conversation on Aging. Opportunities, challenges and issues surrounding aging. Sam Gary Branch, 2961 Roslyn St. 10am-12pm 720-865-0325 www.denverlibrary.org

11/5 & 11/19 Monday—Be Present: Learn How to Meditate. Learn this simple technique that teaches you mindfulness of body, breath, and mind. Park Hill Branch Library, 4–5pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395 www.denverlibrary.org

11/6 Tuesday—The Tao of Healthy Aging and the Science of Gerontology. Learn how to ensure a healthy longevity while exploring the psychology of optimal experience. Park Hill Branch Library, 4–5pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395 www.denverlibrary.org

11/6 Tuesday—Active Minds presents: The Future of Bees. Join Active Minds as we dive into the world of bees and examine the factors that are affecting these important species. Jewish Community Center, 10–11am. 350 S Dahlia St. www.activeminds.com

11/8 Thursday—Active Minds: Say Cheese! Join Active Minds as we trace the history of cheese, including an overview of how it is made and the major categories of cheese. Sam Gary Branch, 1:30–2:30pm. 2961 Roslyn St. www.activeminds.com

11/9 Friday—Figure Drawing-Model: Karine McCulloch. 2nd Friday each month. Open to the public. Cost: Averages $8 per person. 6-8pm. Art Gym Denver, 1460 Leyden St. artgymdenver.com

11/10 Saturday—Harvesting Your Own Rain Water. Learn about rain barrels and how to harvest your own rain. Park Hill Branch Library, 11am–12pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395 www.denverlibrary.org

11/10 Saturday—boys2MEN Social/Emotional Workshop. For young men in grades 8-12. CU Anschutz Medical Campus, 13070 E 19th Ave. Registration link at crowleycollegeprep.com

11/10 Saturday —Becoming a Successful Artist: Learn What it Takes. Explore the habits and traits of successful artists;. 10am-12pm. Art Gym Denver, 1460 Leyden St. www.artgymdenver.com

11/14 Wednesday—Equity in Schools: We PHNEEd to Talk. Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education (PHNEE) invites you to a discussion of how to use stakeholder power to improve equity in schools. Park Hill Branch Library, 6:30–7:45pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395 www.denverlibrary.org

11/14 Wednesday—League of Women Voters Denver Presents: Use-of-Force in Denver Law Enforcement: The Issues and the Reforms. Talk about the use-of-force issues in Denver, effective use-of-force policy, development of new Denver Police Use-of-Force Policy, and reforms in Denver Sheriff Dept. Montview Presbyterian, 1980 Dahlia St. www.LWVDenver.org

11/15 Thursday—Active Minds: Myanmar (Burma). Join Active Minds as we explore the country’s history and importance in the world today. Sam Gary Branch, 6:30–7:30pm. 2961 Roslyn St. www.activeminds.com

11/17 Saturday—Ending Ageism. Learn how a statewide initiative is addressing ageism. Sam Gary Branch, 2961 Roslyn St. 10am-12pm 720-865-0325. www.denverlibrary.org

11/18 & 11/19—Montview Distinguished Lecture Series. Sunday: Dr. Elaine Pagels presents Art, Music, and Politics in the Book of Revelation, 7pm. Monday: Dr. Elaine Pagels presents Why Religion? A Personal Story. 7pm. Free and open to the public. Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. 303-355-1651. www.montview.org

11/20 Tuesday—Theo Wilson: Undercover Online as a White Supremacist. Park Hill Branch Library, 6:30–7:30pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395. www.denverlibrary.org

11/27 Tuesday—Sleep: Why is it Important, and How do I get More of it? Why sleep is so important, what can keep us from getting a good night’s rest, and ways to help improve our sleep. Park Hill Branch Library, 3:30–5:30pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395. www.denverlibrary.org

To 11/29—Adult Art Classes at Denver School of the Arts. Beginning Drawing: 5 weeks, Tuesdays, 6–8pm; Introduction to Watercolor: 4 weeks, Wednesdays, 6–8pm, Printmaking Sampler: 5 weeks, Thursdays, 6–8pm Info and registration forms: debrosenbaum.com. DSA, 7111 Montview Blvd.

12/1 Saturday—Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear: The Objectification of Women. Tomi-Ann Roberts, a professor of psychology at Colorado College, came out recently as part of the #metoo movement with her experience of being sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein. She shares her research on the consequences of the sexualization and objectification of girls and women. Park Hill Branch Library, 2:30–4:30pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395. www.denverlibrary.org

12/4 Tuesday—Active Minds: Marshall Plan. Join Active Minds 70+ years later as we review this historic initiative and discuss its relevance in the world today. Jewish Community Center, 10–11am. 350 S Dahlia St. www.activeminds.com

MUSEUMS

11/3 Saturday—Night at the Museums. 5–10pm. More than 20 Denver museums open extended hours at no charge, free shuttle between select museums. denver.org

11/4 Sunday—Junior Surgeons: Medical Edition. Observe and perform dissections to find out how the human body functions. Grades 2-3. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9am–3pm. $60 member, $70 nonmember. dmns.org

11/8 Thursday—A Gateway to the Infinite Archaeoastronomy of the Aztec Empire. Explore the cosmos through the Aztec empire during this unique journey in Gates Planetarium, Nature and Science Museum at 7pm. www.dmns.org

11/11 Sunday —Cockpit Demo Day. Free with admission. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Lowry. 12–4pm. wingsmuseum.org

11/11 Sunday—Opening of Golden’s 1968 Time Capsule. Witness the exciting and long-anticipated opening of Golden’s 1968 time capsule. Free museum admission! 10am–4:30pm. Golden History Museum & Park, 923 10th St, Golden. www.visitgolden.com

11/11 Sunday—Music in the Galleries: Sharon Park, violin and Zachary Reaves, cello. 1 & 2 pm, Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. Concert is free with museum admission. Tickets@friendsof chambermusic.com

11/12 Monday—Meditation at the Denver Art Museum. Unwind from your week with a meditation session in the galleries of the Denver Art Museum. All are welcome. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/13 Tuesday—Drop-in Drawing at the Denver Art Museum. Join artist Anna Kaye in our fun and informal creative art sessions at the Denver Art Museum. All ranges of drawing experience welcome. 4–7:30pm. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/15 Thursday—Science Lounge. Denver Museum of Nature and Science Cocktails/entertainment 3rd Thurs. monthly. 6:30-9:30pm. $8/members; $10/nonmembers. dmns.org

11/17 Saturday—Four Mile Friendsgiving. Traditional dinner served family-style with cocktails and games of chance. 4pm. FMHP Members $60, Non-Members $70. Reserve your seats at www.fourmilehistoricpark.eventbrite.com

11/17 to 1/6—Pop-up Exhibit: The Art of the Board. A look at the artistic side of snowboard design. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. www.historycoloradocenter.org

11/20 Tuesday—Mindful Looking. Explore two of Rembrandt’s masterful prints in Nov. with a museum educator. 1–1:45pm. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/27 Tuesday— Drop-in Drawing at the Denver Art Museum. Explore your creativity through the written word led by Michael Henry, executive director of Lighthouse Writers Workshop. 1–3pm. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/30 Friday—MCA Denver Teen Art Show. Selected teen artwork will be displayed in the museum as part of a free exhibition opening event from 6–9pm. Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St. mcadenver.org

To 1/6—“Claes Oldenburg with Coosje van Bruggen: Drawings” at the Denver Art Museum. 39 drawings and one sculpture spanning the artists’ careers from 1961 through 2001. Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 1/6—“Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker” at the Denver Art Museum. Special exhibit. Showcasing aprox 100 prints from Rembrandt van Rijn’s career spanning from 1625 to 1665. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 1/20—“Eyes On: Shimabuku” at the Denver Art Museum. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 1/20—Cuba! Be immersed in the extraordinary biodiversity, cultural traditions, and daily life of this intriguing country. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Free with admission. www.dmns.org

MUSEUMS—FREE DAYS

SCFD/Target Free Days

11/3 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. www.denverartmuseum.org

11/3 Saturday—Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day.botanicgardens.org

11/6 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org

11/9 Friday—Four Mile Historic Park Free Day. 2nd Friday, 12-4pm. www.fourmilepark.org

11/9 Friday—Denver Zoo Free Day. denverzoo.org

11/30 Friday—Clyfford Still Museum. Free admission last Friday monthly all day and every Friday 5-8pm. www.clyffordstillmuseum.org

PERFORMANCE AND THEATRE

11/1 to 11/17—And Toto too Theatre Company presents “The Pink Unicorn” A Christian widow, living in a conservative Texas town, finds her life thrown into turmoil when her teenaged daughter announces she is “gender queer.” Champa Street 3rd Floor, /720-583-3975. www.andtototoo.org

11/3 to 12/22—The Humans. www.curioustheatre.org

11/5 Monday—Leeann & Michelle Think They’re Funny. www.momsnightout.buzz

11/7 Wednesday—Calidore String Quartet. Friends of Chamber Music presents the Calidore String Quartet. 7:30pm at Gates Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Tickets $40 each/$10 ages 30 and under. www.friendsofchambermusic.com

11/9 & 11/10—Aurora Fox Cabaret Series: Anna High. 7:30–9:30pm. Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. Tickets $22. www.aurorafoxartscenter.org/afac

To 11/10—Love Alone. Firehouse Theater Company at John Hand Theater. 7653 East Pl Lowry. www.firehousetheatercompany.com

11/11— “War of Words” – A Performance of World War I Poetry. Vintage Theatre.,1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. 7pm, tickets $5. www.onenightstandtheater.org

To 11/11—The Boston Marriage. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org

To 11/11—My Name is Asher Lev. Torn between his Hasidic upbringing and the need to fulfill his artistic promise, Asher Lev is caught between two worlds. Pluss Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. www.cherrycreektheatre.org

11/13 to 11/25—Come From Away. The true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Buell Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. denvercenter.org

11/15, 17 & 18—Wonderbound Dance Company Presents: Wonderlab. Thur. & Sat. 7:30-9pm, Sun. 2–3:30pm. JCC Denver, Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. www.jccdenver.org/wonderlab

11/18 Sunday—The Denver Concert Band Presents: Heroes & Holidays. 2pm at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: denverconcertband.org

11/20 To 12/23—Elf. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org

11/21 to 12/24—A Christmas Carol. Stage Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org

11/23 Friday—Movie at the Symphony: Home Alone in Concert. Colorado Symphony, Boettcher Concert Hall. 7:30pm. www.coloradosymphony.org

11/23 To 12/23—The Second City’s: Twist Your Dickens. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

11/23 to 12/24—The Santaland Diaries. The Jones Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Denvercenter.org

11/23 To 1/6/19—Mary Poppins. Vintage Theatre. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org

11/24 to 12/24—Colorado Ballet – The Nutcracker. Colorado Ballet’s acclaimed Nutcracker returns for its 58th year. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th Curtis St. 303-837-8888. . www.coloradoballet.org

11/24 To 12/22—The Christmas Spirit. John Hand Theater, 7653 East 1st Pl., Lowry. www.firehousetheatercompany.com

11/30 To 12/24—Santa’s Big Red Sack – Final Season. Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave. www.avenuetheater.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

11/10 Saturday—Volunteers of America Rake Up Colorado. Volunteers needed to assist limited income seniors by raking leaves. Please call 303-297-0408 or use Sign Up Genius link to sign up. www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4caaaa2eabfe3-rake

11/17 Saturday—Denver Feed a Family Foundation. Distribute Thanksgiving baskets to Denver area families from 9am–2pm. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 5 at www.DenverFeedAFamily.org

Volunteers Needed at Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. At Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital. Seeks volunteers 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 to 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