21 Wednesday Music Together Demo Class Ongoing classes offered year-round. Plant the seeds for musical growth through singing, movement, and instrument play. Mixed age classes; sibling welcome. For infants-age 8. Outdoor and online classes available. Reservations required.     Free for first class. Virtual Event, , , 303-413-1120. mountainsongmusic.com PBS Great Performances Streaming Invite Broadway to your home screen with PBS's theatrical performance streaming series. Gloria: A Life, available through July 24 Macbeth, available through Dec. 31 Twilight: Los Angeles, available through June 2021 Much Ado About Nothing, available July 24-Sept. 11 Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, available July 31-Aug. 28 Free. Virtual Event, , , pbs.org Virtual Grupo de Apoyo: Aurora Segundo sábado, second Sat; 12:30pm. El Grupo de Vida - Aurora es un grupo de apoyo para padres con niños, jóvenes, y adultos con habilidades diferentes o necesidades especiales. Únete a El Groupo Vida en línea. The Aurora Life Group is a support group for parents with children, youth, and adults with different abilities or special needs. Join El Groupo Vida online. Free. Virtual Event, , , elgrupovida.org Virtual Grupo de Apoyo: Broomfield Tercer miércoles, third Wed; 5:30pm. El Grupo de Vida-Broomfield es un grupo de apoyo para padres con niños, jóvenes, y adultos con habilidades diferentes o necesidades especiales. Únete a El Groupo Vida en línea. The Broomfield Life Group is a support group for parents with children, youth, and adults with different abilities or special needs. Join El Groupo Vida online. Free. Virtual Event, , , elgrupovida.org Well Read Black Girl Book Club Second Mon, 6:30pm. The goal of the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club is to “support diverse voices and emerging writers of color.” Local chapters, like the one at Second Star to the Right Bookstore, connect indie booksellers, readers, and authors in a unique community of their own. This group meets second Mondays online, and includes Black women, non-black allies, adults, and tweens/teens. Most books read/discussed are adult-level but there are a few young adult titles mixed in. Free. Virtual Event, , , secondstartotherightbooks.com Read and Rant Third Mon, 6:30-8:30pm. This book club by the Athena Project, a women in the arts empowerment group, explores plays written primarily by women. Read two or three scripts in a month then discuss with the group. Learn what makes a good script, how reading a play is different from a book, a movie, or spoken word, and converse with invited guests. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , athenaprojectarts.org Birdly Virtual Reality Experience Ongoing; Daily, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm. Hop on the Birdly simulation flyer with head-mounted VR display to get a pterodactyls-eye view of a prehistoric landscape. Riders will experience multi-sensory elements such as headwind simulation, 3D audio, and visual impact. Guests must have a 48-inch wingspan to fly, face coverings must be worn, and guests using wheelchairs must transfer to ride. $9 adult, $8 youth and senior plus DMNS admission: $18.95 adult, $15.95 senior, $13.95 ages 3-18, free age 2 and under. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, dmns.org Spectrum Parent Adventures 6-8pm Second Saturdays. Join Autism Community Store's parent support group where you'll share challenges and triumphs of being a caregiver of someone on the autism spectrum. Laugh, cry, and spend time with people who just get it. Join the live event on Zoom. Free. Virtual Event, , , autismcommunitystore.com Drawing Parallels: Community Art & Artifacts from 2020 Explore the relationships between simultaneous events — from world wars, to movements for civil rights, to pandemics — in Boulder’s past and present. The exhibit includes art gathered from the community that encapsulates and evokes the events of 2020. $10 adults, $8 seniors, college students, and ages 2-18, free members and age 2 and under. Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder, museumofboulder.org Virtual Youth Open Mic - Last Fri of each month, 4:30-5:30pm. Share your words with other young writers. Ages 8-18. Free. Virtual Event, , , lighthousewriters.org Writing in Color for Teens 2-3:30pm Every other Sat. Connect with literature and the spoken word, along with peers and a writing community. Led by local writers of color, this workshop encourages curious teens to explore their ideas and share writing while celebrating successes and processing challenges. This is a safe space that welcomes the experiences of teen writers of color. Free. Virtual Event, , , lighthousewriters.org Academic Writing Help Sessions - Wed, 3:30-5pm. Need help with a school assignment or a particular type of writing? Drop in to an academic writing help sessions on Wednesday afternoons to get help from a Lighthouse Writers Workshop instructor. Ages 8-18. Free. Virtual Event, , , lighthousewriters.org Papel Chicano Dos: Works on Paper from the Collection of Cheech Marin Thur–Sat, 10am-4pm. Catch this traveling exhibition featuring 65 artworks by 24 established and emerging Chicana/o artists. The works demonstrate a diversity of imagery, content, and techniques used by Chicana/o artists for more than 30 years. Find museum admission tickets online. $10 adult; $5 military and senior; free students, teachers, and FAC members. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St., Colorado Springs, fac.coloradocollege.edu Kids Virtual Book Club Second Wed, 4-5pm. Read a book and discuss with other lit-lovers. Pick up a book club kit from the Park Hill Branch Library in advance; a kit is not required to attend. See upcoming books scheduled for discussion online. Ages 6-9. Register for the Zoom link. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org After the Asteroid: Earth’s Comeback Story Ongoing; Daily, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm. Check out newly discovered fossils found at Corral Bluffs near Colorado Springs. These artifacts help scientists understand how Earth recovered after the asteroid impact 66 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Handle real concretions and replicas, enjoy multimedia storytelling, recreate the ancient environment in a drawing-and-sticker program, and more. DMNS admission: $18.95 adult, $15.95 senior, $13.95 ages 3-18, free age 2 and under. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, dmns.org 2021 Polar Plunge Through April 24, virtual plunge; Feb. 27, Trinidad Plunge; March 7, Denver Plunge Roulette & 5K Run; March 27, Windsor Plunge; April 10, Boulder Plunge & 5K Run; April 17, Aurora Plunge and 5K Run; April 24, Colorado Springs Plunge and 5K Run. Take a plunge outside, or dump a bucket of ice water over your head at home, in support of Special Olympics Colorado. Register online or in-person for virtual participation and fundraising information. All funds raised benefit more than 15,000 athletes (children and adults with intellectual disabilities). See online for in-person dates and locations. $75. Virtual Event, , , specialolympicsco.org Pee Wee Art Take Home Kits Wed, 9am-4pm. Parents, introduce your preschooler(s) to the arts and assist with their creative process. Pick up kits through the 2021 Winter and Spring season. Find supplies to explore art mediums like drawing, painting, and sculpture, plus instructions and inspiration to create watercolor snowflakes, love bugs, button chicks, and a Monet Magical Garden. Register online. $25 each kit. Virtual Event, , , greenwoodvillage.com Youth On Record FEMpowered Wed, 4-5pm. Shape and pursue your own artistic vision alongside encouraging peers and music industry professionals. Join weekly virtual gatherings for creative femme-identifying folks. Enjoy periodic networking opportunities and workshops. Ages 14-20. Register online.   Free. Virtual Event, , , youthonrecord.org Youth On Record Open Lab Thu, 4-5:30pm. Interested in creating music, learning about the business/marketing side, hearing from guest speakers, and being part of a community of like-minded individuals? Participate in music seminars and workshops for youth, led by local professionals. Ages 14-20. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , youthonrecord.org Friday Family Nights Fri, 6pm. Bring the family to see aquatic wonders (at a discount) every Friday night. Enjoy the exhibits and scavenger hunts. $6.99 exhibit pass (10 & under) with adult wristband. Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St., Denver, aquariumrestaurants.com Storytime Saturday Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 20, April 17, May 8 and 22; 9:30-10:30am. Join the DCPA in an online pretend play that activates the imagination and emerging literacy skills. Enjoy a mix of story, craft, and whole-body learning. Grades pre-K-2. Register online. $20 each session. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org Drop-In Drawing Online 1-3pm Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11. Find something that sparks your creativity, then capture that moment in a sketch, photo, or other expression using your choice of materials. Learn techniques with instructor Anna Kaye. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverartmuseum.org Virtual Experience in Paleontology Hall Ongoing.. Experience one of the CU Museum of Natural History’s most popular galleries from the comfort of your couch. Journey back in time and "walk" through the 3D version of the “Fossils: Clues to the Past” exhibit, complete with short, educational videos and Spanish translations. Free. Virtual Event, , , colorado.edu Virtual Discovery Days Wed-Fri, 10-10:30am or 11-11:30am; no class the week of March 22. Learn together through monthly, live, online Virtual Crafting and Storytime Sessions. Register online for the craft kits, and receive an invitation to drop-in to the virtual events. Scholarships are available. Ages 2-6 and caregivers. $45 for monthly kit, $40 for Museum members. Virtual Event, , , longmontcolorado.gov Music for Sanity’s Sake Fri, 4-5pm. Connect with other creatives in a safe space where you can talk about music that helps you make sense of the world, try out free tools to build your artistry, and practice stress management. Join Youth On Record's Bianca Mikahn in this workshop for youth ages 14-20. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , youthonrecord.org Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections Daily, 10am-5pm. Through photography, personal narratives, and one-of-a-kind aprons, share in an intimate and universally-relatable storytelling journey. History Colorado is the final stop in the Apron Chronicles’ sixteen-year journey.   Included with admission: $14 adult, $12 seniors, $10 ages 16-22 with student ID, $8 ages 5-15, free age 4 and under and members. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver, historycolorado.org AYO Homework Help Tue, 4-5pm. Youth who either live in Aurora or attend an Aurora school can find academic assistance every Tuesday through Aurora Youth Options. Grades 6-12. Reach out to ayo@aumhc.org to connect with a volunteer who will support you on your specified subject matter. Free. Virtual Event, , , aurorayouthoptions.org Drop-In Writing Online 1-3pm Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, Apr. 27, May 25. Explore your word mastery through this informal writing session with Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Open to all levels. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverartmuseum.org Enduring Impressions: Degas, Monet, Pissarro, and Their Printmaker George William Thornley Through July 18. Enjoy the allure of impressionist paintings, charcoal illustrations, and prints by the greats. Exhibit materials are on loan from the collection of Drs. Morton and Tobia Mower. All ages. $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, free members and ages 3 and younger. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov Creative Workshops & STEAM Workshops Ongoing. Flexible 30-90 minute classes. Bring the joy of Latino art and culture to your school, library, and cultural organization. Museo de las Americas offers workshops in English and Spanish with hands-on activities tailored to age groups and audiences. Email the education team at Workshops@museo.org. $75 flat fee for groups of 15 or less, $5 each additional student. Virtual Event, , , museo.org Borderlands of Southern Colorado Ongoing. History Colorado’s newest exhibit centers Chicano, Indigenous, and Mestizo perspectives on the shifting geopolitical history of southern Colorado. It's rich in oral histories and first-person accounts, and will be a core, ongoing exhibition. $14 adult, $12 senior, $10 student (16-22), $8 youth (5-15), free youth (age 4 and under) and members. History Colorado Center, , , historycolorado.org A Chance on Dance: Bollywood Cardio Wed, 7-8pm. Get moving and feel good with a class from Roshni, a Denver-based multicultural performing arts organization. Register and get further information by emailing roshnidenver@gmail.com. $40 by check/cash, $43 by Paypal. Virtual Event, , , roshniislight.org Sibling Clubhouse 4-5pm First Saturdays. Hang out with other kids who have siblings with autism and understand the dynamic. Autism Community Store creates space for this peer moderated group. Participants should be old enough to have a meaningful conversation about being a sibling of someone with autism. Email connect@autismcommunitystore to get on the sibling clubhouse email list, or see the Autism Community Store Facebook page to find the event link. Free. Virtual Event, , , autismcommunitystore.com Creative Writing 101 First Sat, 2-3:30pm. Get your start in creative writing. Join Lighthouse Writers Workshop the first Saturday of each month to experiment with stories and words, try writing activities, and talk about your interests. Ages 8-12. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , lighthousewriters.org Accessible Yoga for BIPOC Mon., 5pm. Join Spirit of the Sun and Dubwise Yoga Denver for chair yoga sessions. Open to people from various racial and ethnic background, allies, and accomplices as safe spaces of healing and mindful movement. All ages and abilities. Register online. Free, donations welcome. Virtual Event, , , spiritofthesun.org SUE: The T. rex Experience Daily, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm. Get to know two titans of the prehistoric age, the T. rex and triceratops. Learn how SUE the fossil was unearthed, and what the dino's life would have been like through this multimedia, immersive experience. Feel the texture of dinosaur skin, hear the rumble of a T. rex walk, and see the plants that flourished in the Late Cretaceous period. $9 adult, $7 youth, free under age three; plus admission. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, dmns.org Colorado in the Present Tense Tue-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Artists of Colorado are absorbing, responding to, and reimagining an upended world with the pressing issues of COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, climate change, and more. This exhibition presents commissioned work and reframes existing projects from four Colorado-based artists Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee. $10 adult, $7 college student/senior/teacher/military, free age 13 and under and members. Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, mcadenver.org Writing for Happiness and Stress Relief Sessions for youth ages 12-14 and 15-18 alternate most Sundays; 3:30pm. Get to know your inner creative writer and discover how the practice can reduce anxiety and increase happiness and resilience. Make gratitude lists, take mindfulness journaling walks, share challenges and success stories, set goals, and more. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , lighthousewriters.org Sankofa Storytime: Resilience Stream pre-recorded videos online. Join a virtual storytime with the Black Child Development Institute of Denver. Follow along with a monthly book and activity mailed to your door. Ages 3-8. Free. Virtual Event, , , nbcdi.org STAR Virtual Fitness Thu, 9:25-9:55am. Wake up and get moving with a cardio, strength, and stretching routine you can do at home. Age 13 and up. Register online. $18 non-South Suburban resident, $15 resident per month. Virtual Event, , , register.ssprd.org Anime Club March 9, April 13, May 11; 4:30-6pm. Invite friends, attend with siblings, and enjoy making new, like-minded friends in this group of anime enthusiasts. Play trivia, then watch a show together online. Grades 6-12. Free. Virtual Event, , , calendar.boulderlibrary.org Baby & Fourth Trimester Cafe Wed, 10-11:30am. Discuss topics including adjusting to parenthood, nutrition, baby wearing, sleep and routines, formula and breastfeeding, returning to work, childcare, and other issues. Breastfeeding pillows provided (when in-person). While Baby Café is online, HIPPA-compliant video calls with a lactation specialist will be conducted. Free. Virtual Event, , , jccdenver.org Four Mile Free Day March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10; 10am-4pm. Travel back to 1859 for free. Enjoy historic demonstrations, a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, and meet many farm animals. House Museum Tours can accommodate up to 10 guests and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Free. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 17208650800. fourmilepark.org Stonehenge Daily, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm. Explore Stonehenge’s story, its change and evolution, through hundreds of artifacts and modern science. Learn where, when, why, and how Stonehenge was built 4,500–5,000 years ago. Admission plus special ticket cost (see website for details). Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, dmns.org Paris to Hollywood: The Fashion and Influence of Véronique and Gregory Peck Daily, 10am-5pm. Visit the collection of garments from Véronique Peck's closet and play a game with the whole family. Look for a QR code in the galleries to start a seek-and-find. See couture from designers around the world plus fashion sketches, film clips, and documents publicly exhibited for the first time. Through material from the 1950s to the 1990s, the presentation provides an overview of how fashion changed as the roles of women in society evolved in the 20th century. Included in general admission: $10-$13 adult, $8-$10 seniors, military, and college student, free age 18 and under. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org Boulder Philharmonic Discovery Concert Streaming through April 23. Learn how composers use techniques such as dynamics, instrumentation, and key signatures to create music that evokes emotion. Following a curriculum packet and interactive recorded performances, parents, teachers, and students can connect with orchestral music. Grades 3-6. Free. Virtual Event, , , boulderphil.org Colorado Ballet Academy Children’s Division Classes Days and times vary. Leap in to a new season of Colorado Ballet Academy classes including Parent Tot, Creative Dance (levels one and two), and Pre-Ballet (levels one and two), now offered in four-week sessions with the seasonal theme: "Signs of Spring." Ages 1.5-7. Register online. $50 Parent Tot; $65 Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet. Virtual Event, , , coloradoballet.org Sacred Voices Workshops March 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22; noon-4pm. Join the Denver non-profit dedicated to empowering BIPOC youth in their creative expression, for outdoor workshops on poetry and comedy. Students will learn techniques to process complicated feelings through creative expression, facilitated by BIPOC creatives based in Denver. Sacred Voices and Four Mile Historic Park are working together to showcase how spaces with a complicated history can be used for change and healing. $10. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800. fourmilepark.org The Promise of Spring Concert Welcome spring with some hopeful, joyful music featuring the singers of The Colorado Choir. Find the concert on YouTube through April. Free, donations suggested. Virtual Event, , , thecoloradochoir.org Tulip Fairy & Egg Hunt Head to downtown Boulder dressed in your fairy or elf best and wake-up the famous Pearl Street Mall Tulips. Go one or all of five scavenger hunts for free prizes. Work your way through the clues and scan the QR codes on the fairy image found near the entrance of each location. Kids are invited to stop in the stores and let them know you are hunting to receive a prize at every participating business. Free. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, boulderdowntown.com Special Needs Taekwondo Tue, Thu; 3:50-4:30pm. Designed to help students improve balance, concentration, self-control, and confidence. This class is open to all ability levels. Belt testing is determined by our certified instructor and requires a separate fee. Ages 5-21. Register online. $115, $100 HRCA members. Northridge Recreation Center, 8800 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch, hrcaonline.org Thrilling Thursdays Thu, 12:30-3:30pm. Participate in a variety of activities that increase motor skills, balance, and social skills. Enjoy swimming, soccer, art, basketball, cooking, and fitness with a small group. Age 16 and up. Register online for the four-session course. $138, $120 HRCA members. Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch, hrcaonline.org Ballet Ariel’s Cinderella April 2, 2pm and 7pm, PACE Center; April 24-25, 1pm and 4pm, Lakewood Cultural Center; May 2, 3pm; D.L. Parsons Theatre. Enjoy a shortened, one act version of Cinderella, filled with the magic and romance of the original. All ages. Find tickets online. $25 adult; $22 student, seniors; $20 child. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, balletariel.org Dairy Block Local AF Market Fri, 3-8pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm. Peruse a unique lineup of Colorado merchants offering apparel, accessories, jewelry, and food. Due to COVID-19 capacity regulations, pre-registration is required. All ages. Free entry, vendor prices vary. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver, dairyblock.com First Friday Youth Performance Fri, 6-6:30pm. Hear from youth poets who are part of the Art from Ashes programs. Tune in on the organization's Instagram Live (@afaphoenix). Free. Virtual Event, , , artfromashes.org Writing for Social Justice Sat., 2-3pm; no class April 24. Use words as tools for change. Examine the ways writers and writing can impact communities, and the role that writers and literature play in effecting social change and justice. By the end of the session, you'll have several brand new pieces of writing that reflect the change you want in your community and world. Age 10 and up. Register online. $80, financial assistance available. Virtual Event, , , lighthousewriters.org Exploring Landscapes for Teens Mon, 4:30-6pm. Teens will create landscape paintings in acrylics. The artists will follow easy steps and learn composition, perspective, and key elements of what makes landscape artwork "work." Ages 11-16. Register online.   $75. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com Wild, Weird, and Supernatural: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing Club Mon, 5-6:30pm. Interested in science fiction, fantasy, supernatural, horror, dystopian fiction, and surrealism? Learn craft elements like building magic and technology systems, writing superhuman and non-human characters, and constructing compelling themes. Study stories from master writers and apply their ideas to your own writing. Age 10 and up. Register online. $80, financial assistance available. Virtual Event, , , lighthousewriters.org Fun Farm Mondays at Growing Gardens Mon, 12:30-3:30pm. Get outside and muck around on the farm. Learn a different new skill each week, from how to care for goats and watching milking demos to going on an adventurous scavenger hunt. Ages 5-11. Register online. $30 per day. Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, growinggardens.org Special Needs Hip-Hop Dance Class Tue, 5:45-6:45pm. The focus of this class is a fun, constructive, and energetic dance environment. Join this group of friends and get moving. Age 5 and up. Register online. $84, $73 HRCA members. Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, hrcaonline.org Bug Bites 11am Wed. Take a bite into the nutritional benefits of bugs. Join the Butterfly Pavilion online and learn how common bug-eating is around the world. Grades 3-8. Register online. $3 suggested donation. Virtual Event, , , butterflies.org Dome to Home: Our Planet From Space 3pm Wed. Tune in to weekly episodes about Earth as it appears from space and how knowledge gathered from satellites and other space ventures has helped support people on the planet. Find corresponding activities online. Geared toward grades 4-8.   Free. Virtual Event, , , colorado.edu Little Bear’s Storytime & STEAM Thu, 9:30-10:30am. Join a free and engaging story time where children participate in STEAM challenges based on beloved stories. Parents and children are welcome to attend one or multiple sessions. Class size is limited. Ages 3-5. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , aspenacademy.org Face Off Art Workshop Thu, 4:30-6pm. Students will learn and practice the proportions of the face while working with various mediums that will include pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic paints and Sculpey clay. Ages 9-14. Register online. $75. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com Project Independence: What Happens After High School? Thu, 6-8:30pm. Learn how to help your child enter the adult world, equipping them with employment skills, college options, transportation, self advocacy, and more. For guardians of children ages 14-21 with disabilities. Register online. Contact Monique at monique@thrivectr.org for more information or to request an interpreter. Free. Virtual Event, , , thrivectr.org Cool Science April 10, May 15; 10am-4pm. Join the Discovery Center for Cool Science demonstrations with Marc Straub. All ages. Included with admission: $10 adult, $5 youth ages 4-15, free age 3 and under. Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs, discoverspace.org Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center April 10, 24; 11am and 2pm start times. Learn about the prairie and the people, plants, and animals that live or have lived on the prairie. Workshops include a guided exploration of the topics and a project for adults and children to create together. Designed for families with youth ages 4-10. Register online. $12 per person. Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, botanicgardens.org Musical Perspectives (A Music in the Galleries Experience) April 11, 13; May 9, 11; June 8, 13; 10am-5pm. Enhance your viewing experience at the Clyfford Still Museum during their spring–summer exhibition "Stories We Tell: The Collection Two Ways." Bring your personal smart device with headphones or earbuds to hear musical pairings by ensembles from Friends of Chamber Music. Links to all six excerpts will be provided when you check in at the front desk, along with information about how to listen to the full works at home. Find timed tickets online.   $10 adult, $6 student and teacher, $8 seniors, $5 member guests, free members and age 17 and under. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, clyffordstillmuseum.org Memorial Cranes Sun-Mon, Thu-Sat, 9am-5pm; Wed, 9am-8pm. The Memorial Crane Project began as a self-care ritual during the pandemic and resulted in a beautiful and sobering art installation honoring lives lost to the COVID-19 virus. See 10,000 of the paper birds hanging at the Museum of Boulder and scan a QR code to hear precious memories of lost loved ones. Included with admission: $10 adult; $8 seniors, youth, students; free children under 2 and members. Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder, memorialcraneproject.org The Great Gatsby: A Radio Play Streaming online. Set against the glamour and excess of the Jazz Age, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tale of triumph and tragedy captures the disillusionment of a society obsessed with wealth and status. Listen to the radio play adaptation with original music and sound design by Zachary Andrews, performed by Andrews and Sydnee Fullmer. Find tickets online. Starting at $15. Virtual Event, , , arvadacenter.org Queens Girl in the World Thu-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm. Come along on the misadventures of bright-eyed, brown-skinned Jacqueline Marie Butler. Enjoy the conscious comedy of Butler's journey about being uprooted from her middle-class lifestyle in 1950's Queens, New York to her adventures in a progressive, predominantly Jewish private school in Greenwich Village. It's all set to the soundtrack of Motown and the backdrop of the budding Civil Rights era. Find tickets online. $28-$40 adult; $20-28 seniors, military, student, industry; $15 child (age 12 and under). The Aurora Fox Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, aurorafoxartscenter.org Schweiger Ranch Open Day 1-5pm May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18. Visit the historic property and explore the ranch with a self-guided tour. Face masks are required and the house is closed to the public. Free. Schweiger Ranch, 10822 S. Havana St., Lone Tree, schweigerranch.org Corey the Dribbler: Former Harlem Globetrotter April 17, 2pm; April 29, 4pm. Corey the Dribbler (Corey Rich) will wow you with his basketball handling and inspire you with his story. In addition to being a Guinness World Record holder, Corey teaches the value in reading and how it led him to win a spot on the Harlem Globetrotters. He encourages kids to excel in school while bringing a positive attitude with them every day. Ages 5-12. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com The Big Picture Climate Change Series 7:30pm. Take a big picture view of the global climate situation and explore earth, air, fire, and water with a series of panels, lectures, and conversations with local scientists and other experts in their fields. Free. Virtual Event, , , longmontcolorado.gov LandMark Artists' Talk June 3, Rock Painting Community Event June 5. Follow the work of 10 accomplished Colorado artists through site-specific installations in parks throughout Lakewood. Each piece addresses environmental issues, highlighting, for example, how the land has changed or a previously overlooked aspect of the location. Community members are invited to listen to an audio tour, join the Artists' Talk via Zoom, and attend the Rock Painting Community Event. Find a detailed schedule online. Free. Various locations around Lakewood, , Lakewood, lakewood.org 22 Thursday REVEL in Art Fundraiser 6-7:30pm Support REVEL's work to strengthen teens and adults with autism through mentorship, social skill building, and learning help. Enjoy local artists' works and a viewing of the new REVEL facility. Bid on artwork, secure a raffle ticket, and schedule a time to come in to see the artwork in person. $50 per person. Virtual Event, , , revelinlife.org Bilingual Concert with Natahlia April 22, 4pm; April 26, 4pm. Sing, dance, and learn a little Spanish in this multi-cultural experience with entertainer Nathalia. Ages 5-12. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com Virtual Little University: Movement Workshop with the Colorado Ballet 3:30-4pm Dance and learn graceful moves in this class hosted by The Colorado Ballet. Age 5 and under. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org A Night at the Movies 7pm Enjoy an evening of glitz, glamour, and great sounds from the silver screen. Listen in to unforgettable film scores that help movies paint pictures of heroes, adventures, challenges, and triumph. Presented by Denver Brass, streamed live on YouTube. Free, suggested $25 donation. Virtual Event, , , denverbrass.org 23 Friday Spring Consignment Sale April 23, 9:30am-8pm; April 24, 8am-1pm. Shop for new and gently-used children's clothing for all seasons, plus maternity clothing and other equipment, toys, and books. Proceeds benefit St. Philip Lutheran Church’s Family Promise Ministry and Habitat for Humanity. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards accepted. $1 entry, prices vary. St. Phillip Early Learning Center, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton, stphilipelc.org 24 Saturday Middle School Acting on Camera Workshop 1:30-3pm Does your kid have a burning desire to work in film and television, but they're intimidated by being in front of the camera? This workshop will teach them to apply basic acting techniques to on-camera skills and build confidence in front of the camera. $40. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org High School Voice Over Workshop: Character Voices (Video Games & Animation) 1:30-3pm The voice holds the potential for an array of characters. Discover tools to activate character voices for video games and animation. Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional voice-over artist. $40. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org Out of the Darkness Colorado Chapter Virtual Campus Walk 11am Show your support for suicide prevention by joining a walk organized by the Colorado chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Find corresponding activities and registration/fundraising online. Free registration, donations and fundraising encouraged. Virtual Event, , , afsp.donordrive.com Centennial State Ballet’s Coppélia April 24, 2pm; April 25, 1pm and 5pm. Watch the classical ballet comedy that follows fantastical characters as they join together to celebrate the arrival of a new town clock. A mischievous Dr. Coppélius convinces the town that an automaton is a real-life daughter. Tune in virtually to laugh at the ensuing shenanigans. $50-$250 depending on number of people watching. Virtual Event, , , centennialstateballet.secure.force.com YouthBiz Spring Marketplace Shop online and support young business owners (ages 6-21) selling their unique products, all handmade. Find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more. Vendor prices vary. Virtual Event, , , yacenter.org 25 Sunday Día del Niño 10am-5pm Celebrate children around the world during Día del Niño (Day of the Child), in partnership with the cultural organizations in the Denver Metro Area. Participate in free, virtual, art-making activities and more. Día del Niño is also an SCFD Free Day at the Clyfford Still Museum. Tickets will be available for online reservation one week prior. Free. Virtual Event, , , clyffordstillmuseum.org Denver Art Museum Free Day 9am-5pm Visit the Denver Art Museum and enjoy free general admission. A ticket reservation is required. Free. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org Earth Day Picnic Party 3-4:30pm Celebrate this Earth Day with kid-cuterie boards, dirt pudding, and sustainability tips, plus games and prizes. Chefate will donate a nonperishable food item for each person who attends. All ages. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , chefatellc.com 26 Monday Colorado Ballet Academy Children’s Division Classes April 26-May 22; Days and times vary. Leap in to a new season of Colorado Ballet Academy classes including Parent Tot, Creative Dance (levels one and two), and Pre-Ballet (levels one and two), now offered in four-week sessions with the seasonal theme: “A Trip to Italy.” Ages 1.5-7. Register online. $50 Parent Tot; $65 Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet. Virtual Event, , , coloradoballet.org 28 Wednesday Discovery Live: Ask a Scientist 5pm Tune in to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Facebook or YouTube page and hear from local meteorologists. Ask: What are different tools used to study and predict the weather? How might climate change affect Colorado? How about Hurricane Season? Free. Virtual Event, , , fcmod.org LEGO Club – Survive the Island 4-5pm Put your building skills to the test as you attempt to keep your LEGO mini-figure alive through various twists and turns. Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Grades 1-5. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place. Register online. Free. Anythink Library Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, anythinklibraries.org Asian Eats To-Go Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm Support local Asian-owned restaurants and dessert and drink shops. Find the pop-up location and grab a lunch package filled with a variety of eats. This month's box includes Katsu Ramen's rice bowl or ramen, an appetizer from Tofu House, Milk Roll Creamery ice cream, and a tea drink from SNOWL. $30. Milk Roll Creamery, 2712 S. Havana St., Aurora, facebook.com 29 Thursday Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Plants 10am and 1pm sessions. Celebrate springtime on the plains. Explore the plants of the shortgrass prairie through a variety of activities including a short wildlife hike and flower dissection. Designed for families with youth ages 5-12. Register online. $8, $6 members. Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, botanicgardens.org 30 Friday Nature At Night: Stories by the Fire: Rebirth and Renewal 7:30-8:30pm Get lost in stories about nature coming to life while enjoying roasted marshmallows around the campfire. Age 6 and up. Registration required.   $8. Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, botanicgardens.org Traditional Toys for Día de las Niñas, y Niños, y los Niñes April 30, 5-6:30pm (virtual); May 1, noon-1:30pm. Celebrate the Mexican Day of the Children/Día de las Niñas, los Niños y les Niñes by making traditional Mexican toys with new and traditional technologies and art expressions. This workshop will be conducted in English and Spanish. Este taller se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. Age 6 and up. Register online for the in-person or virtual event. Free. Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder, museumofboulder.org 1 Saturday Middle School & High School Broadway Choreography: The Songs of Hamilton 1:30-3pm Learn dance combinations inspired by the choreography of Hamilton. Join a fast-paced class, beginning with a full body warm up and then moving into a sharp and energetic combination. $40. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org May the Fourth Be With You 10am-4pm Wear your best costume and celebrate a galaxy far, far away with hands-on activities and workshops. Age 5 and up. No reservation required. Included in general admission: $10 adult, $5 children (ages 4-15). Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs, discoverspace.org Mother’s Day Gift Making Creation Stations Workshop 10-11:15am Drop off your preschool and kindergarten child for an art making workshop. Pre-K-K. $35. artSPARK Creative Studio, 2630 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton, artsparkcreative.com G.O. Time (Get Outdoors) May 1, 29; 9-10am and 10:30-11:30am sessions. Anything can happen when you spend an hour out in nature; go find out what's in store at the Majestic View Nature Center. Ages 4-9. Register online. Free. Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, 17208987405. majesticviewnaturecenter.arvada.org Hope House 5K & Fun Run 9am start for 5K, 9:30am for Fun Run. Take the whole family on a jog in this 5K for all ages, and support Hope House, a nonprofit that supports teen mothers. Strollers welcome around the paved course. Walking and cheering others on is also encouraged. Consider sponsoring a teen mom. Register online. $40 adult 5K, $25 youth 5K; $30 adult Fun Run, $20 youth Fun Run; $35 sponsor a teen mom. Lake Arbor Park, 6450 Pomona Dr., Arvada, hopehousecolorado.org