21 Thursday The Light Show See the exhibit that focuses on the quest by humanity and artists to understand physical light in the natural world as well as metaphorical, spiritual, and divine representations of light. Included with admission. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org 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 Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas Showings every hour on the half hour. Stop in the Wings Over the Rockies theater for a short documentary about the mission of naval aviation. Learn how the engineering behind the modern U.S. carrier and the personnel conducting flight operations are key to success in defending the world's oceans. Included with museum admission. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver, 3033605360. wingsmuseum.org Shantell Martin: Word and Lines Sat-Thu, 10am-5pm; Fri, 10am-8pm. See an interactive multimedia installation featuring the work of London-born, New York-based contemporary artist Shantell Martin. The exhibition features Martin’s signature black and white drawings, an interactive wall with triangular boxes that rotate, and an animated video projection. Included with admission. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org The Art of the Brick Sat-Thu, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm. From the mind of contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya to the floor of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science comes a Lego brick showcase you won't forget. Sawaya's rendition of Van Gogh’s Starry Night and the Venus de Milo, in addition to his multi-thousand-piece original artworks such as the massive T. Rex skeleton, will inspire young Lego builders. Reserve tickets online. Don't forget a face covering. $17.95 adult, $12.95 junior, $14.95 senior, free member. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, dmns.org 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 Women Behaving Badly 10am-5pm Members only on Mon through Aug. 31. Step into the mezzanine of the History Colorado center to find watercolor, photography, news clippings, and text highlighting women who've made history. Denver artist Adri Norris, who created the exhibit, says she hopes people see themselves in the stories and consider how to think differently about women in general. $14 adult, $12 senior, $10 student, $8 child, free age 4 and under and members. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, historycolorado.org Elevated Mind Rooted in Culture Homeschool Class Rolling classes through the school year. The SCD Enrichment Program presents this virtual course opportunity for middle and high school gifted and talented students. Ethnic and cultural history is crucial to understand while growing up to resist all types of oppression. Enroll your child in an SCD Enrichment course to strengthen their history education throughout the school year. $20, scholarships available. Virtual Event, , , scdenrichment.org Comic Book Creation Enrichment Program Eight-week programs through the school year and summer. Contact for updated schedules. Participants create a superhero combating a villain who embodies their identified mental health concern through virtual software. Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization Enrichment Programs teach youth the skill of their choice while changing the negative narrative of mental health stigma. Contact communityengagement@aopyo.org for enrollment and pricing information. Flexible packages available. Virtual Event, , , aopyo.org Citizenship: A Practice of Society Head to the Museum of Contemporary Art for this politically-engaged display of works from more than 30 artists and organizations. The pieces date only so far back as 2016, and are responses to news events as well as art world trends. $10 adult, free age 18 and under. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, mcadenver.org Breakfast Fly-In 8-11am First Saturdays. Planes, pilots, and breakfast are a perfect combination for your time at Wings Over the Rockies. Enjoy Barrett and Pratt Provision food truck goodies, watch aircraft fly in, talk with pilots, and explore interactive exhibits and simulators. All ages. $10 adult, $8 senior and military, $4 ages 4-16, free members. Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight, 13005 Wings Way, Englewood, explorationofflight.org Carne Y Arena Tue-Sun, noon-9pm. Experience the journey of immigrants and refugees, traversing superficial lines between subject and bystander as you navigate personal journeys. Visitors go solo through the immersive, 20-minute multi-sensory exhibit. Ages 15 and up. $35-$55. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Denver, denvercenter.org Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism Take a journey through internationally renowned artists' works of painting and photography to gain an understanding of the Mexican national identity and creativity post-1920 revolution. Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Lola Alvarez Bravo, and more are featured at the DAM. Find tickets online. $10 adult, $8 senior and college student, free members and age 18 and under. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy., Denver, 7208655000. denverartmuseum.org Testigos/Witnesses Tue-Fri noon-6pm, Sat noon-5pm. Witness this display of perseverance set in paper. Museo's latest exhibit features Gaal D. Cohen and Genaro Fuentes Trejo (of the indigenous Otomi community) in partnered creations made from Amate paper, the original paper of Latin America that predates European contact. The work explores the Otomi people's witness to millennia of conquest, enslavement, and hardship; and, their resilience. $8, $5 students/military/artists/seniors, free ages 12 and under and members. Museo De Las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 3035714401. museo.org 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 reSOLVE for Families Nov. 5, 18; Jan. 12, 27; Feb. 9, 24; times vary. Join mindSpark Learning in a series focused on helping Colorado families navigate virtual learning while supporting whole child development and social-emotional learning. Free. Virtual Event, , , mymindsparklearning.org Morning Glory Storytime 10:30am Mon, Wed, Fri. Join BookBar's Ms. Marilyn, Ms. Carly, and special guests for virtual storytime. Sign up by emailing marilyn@bookbardenver.com. Free. Virtual Event, , , bookbardenver.com Winter Reading Challenge: A Winter Tale Cozy up to some great literature in the Poudre Libraries Winter Reading Challenge. Read and record five books for a chance to earn a prize. All ages. Pick up a log at any Poudre Library location or print one at home. Free. Virtual Event, , , read.poudrelibraries.org Museum From Home Available every day. Visit the CU Museum from home and find a range of exhibits and educational materials for families. Download bee identification guides, fact sheets, a nature bingo game, nature-themed crafts, and more. New content is added often. Many offerings are available with Spanish translation. All ages. Free. Virtual Event, , , colorado.edu Raíces y Ramas: Roots and Branches Marvel at master expressionist Tony Ortega's artwork celebrating identity and tradition from Mexico to the U.S. Ortega explores the Chicano experience in American culture. Find it in the Gardens' Freyer-Newman Center gallery. $15 adults; $11.50 seniors, military, $11 children and students ages 3-15, free members and age 2 and under. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St., Denver, 7208653500. botanicgardens.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 Senga Nengudi: Topologies 10am-5pm. Witness a 40-year span of work by Segna Nengudi, a prominent figure of the 1970s Black American avant-garde and Black Arts Movement, featuring her responses to being Black, and being a woman, mother, and caregiver. Enjoy performance art, sculpture, photography, and mixed media at this showing. $10-$13 adults, $8-$10 senior, military, and college students, free age 18 and under. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy., Denver, 7208655000. denverartmuseum.org Ice Castles Mon, Thu, 4-9pm; Fri, noon-10:30pm, Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-8pm; Closed Tue-Wed unless a holiday or school break. Slide down slippery slopes, crawl through tight spots, and stare in awe of illuminated fountains at this elevated igloo attraction. Ice Castles will operate at reduced capacity this season to promote social distancing. One-way markings will limit face-to-face interactions. Mask wearing is required. $18 ages 12 and up, Mon-Thu; $13 child, Mon-Thu; $23 ages 12 and up, Fri-Sun; $18 child, Fri-Sun; free ages 3 and under. Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo St., Dillon, icecastles.com Zumba for Kids Jan. 2, 11-11:30am; Jan. 25, 4:30-5pm. Move and groove in this high-energy class inspired by Latin American song and dance. Register online. Ages 0-12. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com Naturalist Nature Walks: Choose Your Own Adventure 1-2pm Jan 2, 3, 23. Develop your own nature program with the help of the Naturalist team at Morrison Nature Center. You and family members can learn more about what interests you the most. Choose a date and time, think of a topic, and call the Nature Center to schedule. First come, first serve. One family per time slot. Free. Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E Smith Rd., Aurora, 303 –326 –8445. auroragov.org Baby and Me Yoga 10-11am Sun.. New moms and babies are welcome to this class focused on postpartum recovery, strength and flexibility, plus calming techniques for parent and child. Register for the seven week class online. $72, $63 Lakewood residents . Virtual Event, , , rec.lakewood.org Parent and Tot Yoga 9-9:45am Sun.. Share in fun partner yoga poses, movement, play, and song. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Register for this seven week class online. $54, $47 Lakewood residents. Virtual Event, , , rec.lakewood.org Explore Mythical Creatures Through Art 4-5:30pm Wed. Draw, paint, sculpt and create a mask of your favorite fabled and fantasy animals. Bring a healthy after school snack each week of this 10 week series. Ages 6-12. Register online. Note: This program may be canceled or changed due to COVID-19. All in-person programs require masks, temperature screening, small class sizes, and physical distancing. $90. Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, arvada.org Wreck This Book Club! Wed, 4-5pm. Follow a prompt from Wreck this Journal, a book featuring opportunities to fill the pages with mistakes and messes. Use it for inspiration in your own journal, talk to other artists, ask questions, and show off your work. Ages 8-12. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.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 Star K Kids 9:30-10am Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; 9:30-10am. Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities, and virtual storytime. Age 5 and under. Register to receive the Zoom link. Free. Virtual Event, , , auroragov.org Observational Drawing for Kids Fri, 4:30-6pm. Nurture an interest in art by drawing what you see. Students will learn to translate pictures and three-dimensional objects into a two-dimensional drawing on paper. Register online. $50. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com Storytime Saturday Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 20; 9:30-10:30am. Join the DCPA in 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 Hula Hoop Kids Workout 4-4:55pm Tue.. Play theatrical games, memorize choreography, and find unique expression through the art of hoop dance. Professional hula hoops are available on loan for the class. Ages 5-15. Registration required. $60. Virtual Event, , , rec.lakewood.org Fresh Start Parent Support Group 11am-noon Tue.. Tune in to a virtual support group over Zoom for parents of all ages. Discuss how to understand the role of family history in shaping discipline strategies and relationships with children. Call 720-523-3182 for a screening to see if the group is a good fit. $70 per family per group session. Virtual Event, , , groundedresiliencellc.com Dazzling Dave: Yo-yo Performance and Workshop Jan. 13, 4-5pm; Jan. 23, 1-2pm. Take notes from yo-yo master Dave Schulte, a dazzling performer. Keep a yo-yo on hand to participate in trick tutorials. Register online. Ages 5-12. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.org Principles of IDEA and IEP 9am Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 8. Learn about helping a student with a disability by learning about educational surrogate parenting. This workshop is for guardian ad litems, special advocates, foster parents, teachers and administrators, community volunteers, and caring community members. Join PEAK Parent Center online. Free. Virtual Event, , , peakparent.org Webinars For Families and Educators on the IEP Noon-1pm Thu.. Join PEAK Parent Center for one or all three of this webinar series all about the IEP: how to prepare for one, content guides, implementation, and follow up. Explore consent for services, eligibility, SMART goals, and more. Register online.   Free. Virtual Event, , , peakparent.org Family Fun Workshops Jan. 16, 30; 1-4pm. Craft fun creations in a series of workshops that include the whole family. Make a felted snowman and create indoor snowflakes. A material supply kit will be available for pickup prior to virtual class. All ages. Register online.   $25 each class. Virtual Event, , , rec.lakewood.org Zoom In On Masterpieces Sat., 9:30-10:30am. Explore styles and techniques of master visual artists, and put your learning into practice with crayon, paint, and imaginative play. Each of the four sessions takes a piece of classic or contemporary art "off the wall" and transforms it into a theatrical experience. All supplies necessary are delivered to your door ahead of time. Grades K-1. Register online. $90. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org Musical Madness Live Online Sat., 1-3pm. Create a story, lyrics, and dance moves with other DCPA theater students. At the end of this six-session adventure, perform your original online musical for friends and family. Grades 3-5. Register online.   $240. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org Pow! Bam! Zoom! Zip! Sat., 11am-noon. Use your voice and body creatively, through the power of theatrical language. Learn about the roots in poetry and spoken word, then move and speak as various characters. Grades 4-5. Register online for the four sessions.     $80. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org Middle School Improv Sat., Noon-1:30pm. Explore the spontaneous world of improv. Engage in short-form games, scene work, and group activities that will help you discover how to make strong character choices. Register online for the four sessions. $120. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org Middle School Acting Foundations Sat., 10-11:30am. Develop a toolbox of acting essentials while exploring scene analysis, improvisation, working with objectives, and learning key theatre vocabulary. Register online for the four sessions. $120. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org High School Acting Technique Sat., 10-11:30am. Join the DCPA for four sessions that will help students develop an understanding of core acting theory including scene analysis, improvisation, and key theatre vocabulary. Register online. $120. Virtual Event, , , denvercenter.org Artivism Jan. 19, 21, 23, 5-6pm virtual class, 6-6:30pm virtual studio. Learn what art can do to change hearts and minds, and produce your own works that provoke social change. Instructor Lisa Villanueva will empower students to discover their passions and find their voices. Ages 9-12. Registration, supply list, and kit pickup information online. $100, $85 FAC members. Virtual Event, , , artschool.csfineartscenter.org Start the Conversation: How to Talk with Young People about Vaping, JUULs, and Other Electronic Nicotine Products Jan. 20, 27 (English); Feb. 3, 10 (Español); 5:30-7pm. This workshop will provide knowledge about how to support young people, and give adults new skills to engage in conversations that strengthen your relationship as a trusted adult. For more information, contact Cheryl Miller: cherylm@rmc.org. Este taller brindará información sobre cómo apoyar a los jóvenes, y dotará a los adultos de nuevas habilidades para iniciar conversaciones que fortalezcan el vínculo como adultos de confianza. Para mas informacion contacte Cheryl Miller: cherylm@rmc.org. Free. Virtual Event, , , form.jotform.com 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. $16-$40 members, $18 - $45 nonmembers. Virtual Event, , , longmontcolorado.gov Seedlings: Nature’s Art Jan. 20, 9:15am, Ages 18-24 months; Jan. 20, 10:30am or 1pm, Ages 2-6; Jan. 21, 9:15am, 10:30am, or 1pm, Ages 2-6. Create a masterpiece by turning plants and natural objects into art tools. Gain an understanding and appreciation for plants, plus enjoy stories, and a nature walk. Register online. Class sizes are small and masks are required. $10, $8 toddler/preschooler member. One adult per child free.. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, , , botanicgardens.org Mysteries of the Masaya Volcano 6:30-8pm Join Citizen Scientist Ed Talbot as he and a team of Earthwatch researchers descend into the Masaya volcano in pursuit of answers. With 19 eruptions from 1524 -b2020, this volcanic wonder is spewing dangerous gases that are of concern to over one million persons who live within five kilometers of its craters.  Age 16 and up. Register online. $5. Virtual Event, , , arvada.org Virtual Magic Show 6:30-7:30pm Join magician and mentalist Gary Ferrar for a virtual performance full of unexpected moments and unique effects. It is recommended that you turn on your camera for this interactive event. All ages. Register online. $10 per household. Virtual Event, , , hrcaonline.org Virtual Little University: Sing and Dance with Mr. Wil 3:30-4pm Join in a "sing and dance" program with Denver Public Library favorite Mr. Wil and his instruments. Bring a favorite stuffed animal friend. Ages 0-5. Register online for the Zoom link.   Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org 22 Friday The Superpowers of Owls 1-2pm Discover what special skills the owls of Aurora have: precision hearing, night vision, silent flight, and sharp talons. Register to receive the Zoom link. Free. Virtual Event, , , auroragov.org Fifth Annual DDAM Drag Show Jan. 22-Feb. 15, 5pm. Grab your family and/or COVID buddies and stream this special performance together. Enjoy Shirley Delta Blow's "Fact or Fiction?" show and contribute to the funds going directly to the Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship, which is awarded to a graduating high school student who intends to pursue advanced education in the study of arts. Tickets are available online. $20 minimum. Virtual Event, , , clocktowercabaret.com 23 Saturday Getting Here: From Wheelbarrow McGraw to DIA 2pm Join Dr. Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel as he takes guests on a ride in the various contraptions used to get around this state full of obstacles. In this virtual lecture, learn how Native Americans used the travois and gold rushers used wheelbarrows, all the way to using automobiles for transportation, and on to the space age. All ages. Free. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, tesoroculturalcenter.org Karate Kangeiko Zoomeez 11am-12:15pm Join Colorado Children's Chorale alumna Akemi Tsutsui-Kunitake for an introduction to karate for all ages. In this one-hour class, she will lead a class focusing on entering the new year with positive energy. After the class, she will engage in a Q&A session about her experience as a U.S. Team member and what it feels like to be nationally recognized in her martial art. All ages. Register online.   Free. Virtual Event, , , childrenschorale.org Wildlife After Dark Campfire Series 4:30-5:30pm Discover how humans have impacted nocturnal wildlife with some fun stories and virtual family activities. All ages. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arvada.org CU Wizards: The Tumultuous Life of Cumulus Clouds 9:30am. Enjoy a program all about the wonders of science. The CU Wizards program features professors at the university who guide interactive presentations once a month. This month is all about cumulus clouds. Free. Virtual Event, , , colorado.edu Podcast Workshop 11am-3pm. Join Youth on Record for an interactive workshop to pursue a podcast or radio project. Gain skills in recording, editing, and uploading audio pieces. Participants are encouraged to bring an original piece of text (poem, short essay, or reflection piece) to record during the workshop. Ages 14-20. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , youthonrecord.org Paper Bag Journals for Teens 1-4pm. Create your own journal and upcycle some paper bags. Collage, paint, draw, and design your own book with secret compartments to add a personal touch. Register online. $50. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com Annual African American Youth Leadership Conference Sat., 9am and 10:30am sessions. Log on to a series of weekly virtual workshops that will help middle and high school students grow in their understandings of college/workforce prep, STEM, Black History, and Financial Literacy. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , aaylc-co.org 24 Sunday Karma Moon: Melissa Savage Book Launch 4pm. Join BookBar Denver and author Melissa Savage for a virtual book launch of the middle grade novel, Karma Moon. It's a tale following the titular character battling anxiety, interpreting the signs of the universe, and getting footage of a real ghost while staying at a haunted Colorado hotel. To join, email marilyn@bookbardenver.com. Free. Virtual Event, , , bookbardenver.com 26 Tuesday Drop-In Writing Online 1-3pm Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, 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 Diversión en español: Hábitats con el Zoológico de Denver 3:30-4pm ¡Vean animales activos en vivo y aprendan de los hábitats interesantes donde viven. Todo en Español. Por años 0-5. See live zoo animals and learn all about the habitats where they live. All in Spanish. Ages 0-5.   Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org 27 Wednesday Anythink Animals After Dark 4:30-5:30pm. Find out what Anythink stuffed animals do after dark. Grab your own lovable animal and join the imaginative adventure. Pre-K through elementary school-age kids. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , anythinklibraries.org 29 Friday 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 30 Saturday Aquarium Tours for Kids: A Peek at Penguins 11am-noon Go nose-to-nose with more than 75 Antarctic penguins. Witness their unique behaviors and discover the amazing adaptations of these birds from a front row seat (virtually) at the Henry Doorly Zoo's penguin exhibit. Register online. Ages 0-8. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.org Sixty Minute Celestial 8-9pm Join naturalist Mike Dempsey, and a very large telescope, for an hour of viewing the night sky and answering any celestial questions you may have. Age 6 and up. Register online. Free. Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, 17208987405. arvada.org Flatirons Food Film Fest: Puppet-Making for Everyone Available starting Jan. 30, 10am. Begin streaming within six days.. Join master puppet-maker Cory Gilstrap for a participatory creation class and short film screening of Thriller (Sock Puppet Parody) and Sock Puppet Film Noir. Bring a sock, scissors, glue, and everyday materials like buttons and ribbons to bring it to life. Age 4 and up. Find tickets online. Free. Virtual Event, , , flatironsfoodfilmfest.org 1 Monday Accidental Acrobats Feb. 1, 4-4:30pm; Feb. 27, 2-2:30pm. Prepare to be amazed, and tickled, by an acrobatic comedy duo. Ages 5-12. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com Parents’ Happy Hour at Home 5:45pm. Meet other moms and dads online and enjoy some laughs plus real conversations about parenthood. Bring your drink and a donation if possible. Register online. Donation based. Virtual Event, , , themamahood.com Flatirons Food Film Fest: Keepers of Black American Food Culture Available starting Feb. 1, 6:30pm with four days to start watching. Celebrate Black History Month with a series of short films from the Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA). Indulge your eyes on feasts and flavors of seven Black American culinary artists. After the films, Adrian Miller, subject of Table of Ideas, will discuss the collection with Filmmaker Joe York, who directed many of the films. Find tickets online. $12. Virtual Event, , , flatironsfoodfilmfest.org 2 Tuesday Book Queeries 4:30-5:30pm. Celebrate queer representation in teen fiction. Teens across the gender and sexuality spectrum are welcome to attend and engage in fun, respectful dialogue and activities. Read stories that resemble your experience and discover others' perspectives and experiences. Allies are welcome. This month's book is You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. Register online. Grades 6-12. Free. Virtual Event, , , calendar.boulderlibrary.org Diversión en español: Arte con La Piñata de Aprendizaje 3:30-4pm. Disfruta de una tarde de arte y manualidades con La Piñata de Aprendizaje. Por años 0-5. Todo en Español. Enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts with the Learning Piñata. Ages 0-5. All in Spanish. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org Make It Move! Family Creative Learning Workshop Feb. 2 (English), Feb. 11 (Español); 6-7pm. Tell a story by bringing everyday objects to life using stop motion animation. No prior experience is necessary. Register online. Cuente una historia usando objetos de casa con Stop Motion, una técnica de animación. No se necesita experiencia previa. Inscribirse en línea. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org Picture Book Party 4-4:30pm. In this virtual book talk, Arapahoe Libraries staff will share favorite new picture books for children ages 0-5 years old. Adults, parents, and caregivers. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com Bullet Journaling Workshop Feb. 2, 17; 4-5pm. Learn the basics of the Bullet Journaling method, a systematic way of organizing personal goals and aspirations in a creative way. Get tips and ideas from presenter Kim Alvarez of Tiny Ray of Sunshine. Age 12 and up. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com Watercolor for Kids Tue, 4:30-6pm. Explore watercolor through painting techniques such as color mixing, mixed media, and layering. Try creating with different subject matter including still life, landscape, and abstraction. Register online. $50. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com 3 Wednesday Teens in Conversation About the State of the Education System 5pm. Tune in to this inter-generational conversation hosted by MCA Denver's Teens. Discuss how the pandemic has highlighted concerns many students, parents, teachers, and administrators have had about the education system for decades, and engage in some critical thinking in community. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , mcadenver.org Caricature Drawing Feb. 3, 16; 4-5pm. Enter the exaggerated, cartoony world of caricature. Join Denver artist Stan Yan who walks participants through shape identification, quick illustration, and drawing silly but recognizable faces. Ages 9-18. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com LGBT+ Book Club and Social 7-8:30pm. Looking to share your interest in LGBT+ media with others? Join this group and share the latest book, movie, or artist that you enjoyed. All gender identities and sexual orientations welcome. Age 12 and up. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com Penguin Cake Decorating Class 5-6:30pm. Join instructor and master cake decorator Chayla Turner as she walks you through how to decorate a Penguin Cake. Cakes are pre-baked and everything you need to decorate is provided. All ages and skill levels. Register online. $55. My Make Studio, 5505 W 20th Ave., Edgewater, mymakestudio.com 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 4 Thursday Virtual Little University: Sense-a-tional Rocky! 3:30-4pm. Journey alongside Kaylee & Casey Coyotes and Ranger Cinda as they explore their senses in Rocky Mountain National Park. They invite you to do the same in your own backyard. Bring a stuffed animal friend along for the fun. Grades Pre-K-2. Register for the Zoom link. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org Stories with Queen Nur Feb. 4, 4-5pm; Feb. 20, 11am-noon. Enjoy a rich array of tales from the African and African American oral custom, presented by storyteller Karen Abdul-Malik, known as Queen Nur. Ages 5-12. Register online. Free. Virtual Event, , , arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com 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 member. Southridge Rec Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch, hrcaonline.org Robots, Creatures, and Aliens Thu, 4:30-6pm. Learn the difference between collage and assemblage art by creating works of both types. Students are asked to bring magazines and “junk drawer items." $50. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com Solo Minded Dance Thu, 6-7pm. Groove on your own at home with just a little space and some instruction from jazz dancer Laurel Ryan. All skill levels welcome. Register online.   $10 per session, $50 all six classes. Virtual Event, , , cmdance.org Star K Kids Thu, 9:30-10am. Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities, and virtual storytime. Ages 0-5. Register to receive the Zoom link. Free. Virtual Event, , , auroragov.org 5 Friday Matthew Dane & Christina Jennings: Music for Violas & Flute 2:30pm. Listen in as violist Matthew Dane of Opera Colorado and Boulder Piano Quartet, and flutist Christina Jennings of CU Boulder, present a highly diverse program of solos and duos from Baroque to contemporary. Find the program streamed on the Longmont Museum Facebook Live. Free. Virtual Event, , , longmontcolorado.gov Textured Art Fri, 4:30-6pm. Learn about the visual element of texture and how artists manipulate it in a painting. Create using different techniques including bubble wrap, string, and Q-Tips in this four-week course. Register online. $50. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com In Your Element Laugh, create, and have fun together while supporting The Conflict Center with this weeklong skill-building auction. Sign up for classes taught by skilled community members, including a makeup tutorial with Drag Queen Dixie Krystals. $30-$45. Virtual Event, , , conflictcenter.org 6 Saturday Virtual Little University: Kids Concert with Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music 10:30-11am. Dance and sing at this interactive musical performance with Grammy-nominated Katherine Dines. She's earned 37 national awards as "Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music" and created 12 albums. Ages 0-5. Register for the Zoom link. Free. Virtual Event, , , denverlibrary.org Carnival Parade 7pm. Take it to the virtual streets of New Orleans. Tune in for a night of music, fun, and special guests to celebrate Mardi Gras. Find the event on Mile High Freedom Bands' YouTube. Free. Virtual Event, , , mhfb.org Sibling Clubhouse 4-5pm. 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. Free. Virtual Event, , , autismcommunitystore.com