Classes, Adventures and Plays This Weekend
November 10, 2016
From creative classes and teen craft activities to family adventures to hand-clapping stage performances, there is a lot to choose from this weekend in and around Southshore!
TODAY/TONIGHT, Thursday, November 10
BUILD A MINI-TERRARIUM
If you have a green thumb but minimal garden space, why not create your own enclosure filled with lush and beautiful plants in your own mini-terrarium?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora
4:15 p.m.
Phone: 303-739-1940
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
This special story time is for little ones and their favorite stuffed animal followed by a stuffed-animal sleepover at the library. Kids will pick up their stuffed friends on the next visit and learn about all their silly nighttime shenanigans.
Central Library, 14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
7:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-739-6600
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Calling all teens to be a part of a Teen Advisory Group (TAG) every first and third Thursday. The group creates displays, plans programs and activities, enjoys snacks and meets new people, all while earning volunteer hours.
Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora
4:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-627-3050
FAMILY DISCOVERY SERIES
Looking to introduce your family to new experiences? Each show in this series of classes is affordably priced and under 60 minutes. This session is an exploration of the sun, planets and several of the moons in the solar system. The presentation by Win Pendleton, Ph.D., will be followed by viewing the night sky through a telescope –and hot cocoa!
Recommended for ages 9 and up
Parker Arts Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5
Thursday-Saturday, November 10-12
BOTANIC GARDENS GIFT MARKET
Start your holiday shopping at the Winter Gift Market and browse among unique vendors selling handcrafted pieces, specialty foods, clothing, seasonal items, even rare collectibles and antique furniture. Enjoy a leisurely experience complete with wine and hard cider. Tasty desserts will also be offered, and live holiday entertainment.
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
Thurs., 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Fri., 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
DENVER FILM FESTIVAL
In its 39th year, the Denver Film Festival is the largest in the Rocky Mountain Region. The event showcases feature film selections, short films and complete sidebars. Check out the calendar for film times, locations and prices.
Friday, November 11
BUILD-IT-FRIDAYS
Every Friday kids can use their imaginations to engineer different buildings, cars or a creation they dream up on the spot in creative classes. Using different materials every week, guides will give them a license to build their dreams!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora
3:30 p.m.
Phone: 303-739-1940
Friday-Sunday, November 11-13
DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
In this gripping adaptation integrating newly discovered writings as well as survivor accounts, this story of the people persecuted under Nazi rule is timelessly compelling. Adapted from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, edited by Otto Frank, winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics Circle Award, and virtually every other coveted prize of the theatre. As an added treat, Author/Speaker Cara Wilson-Granat who befriended and corresponded with Otto Frank, Anne’s father, will speak after the performance on Saturday, November 12.
Parker Arts Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., Sun., 2:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $20
MILE HIGH HOLIDAY MART
You’ve seen some of the handcrafted holiday shopping opportunities around town, but here comes premiere event of the season: The Mile High Holiday Mart! This 30-year-old tradition sponsored by the Junior League of Denver (JLD) features one-of-a-kind merchants displaying and selling their wares. There will be a drawing for custom tree decorations, a limited edition JLD ornament, and
University of Denver, Gates Field House, 2201 E. Asbury Ave., Denver
Fri., 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sun. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10
STELLA AND LOU
This compelling play focuses on a quiet night at Lou’s Bar, where two kindred spirits seek solace as they navigate changing times and relationships past. From the author of The Outgoing Tide comes an intimate exploration of friendship, forgiveness, and the longing for companionship that grows over time.
Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.
Phone: 303-856-7830
Tickets $24-30
THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940
On a stormy night in a dark and scary mansion a group of actors, directors, and producers come together for one chaotic rehearsal. Little do they know, the house is laced with secret passages, blood soaked carpets, and a whole lot of comedy. Join this whimsical cast as they solve the mystery and try to figure out whodunit!
Legend High School, 22219 Hilltop Rd., Parker
7:00-9:00 p.m.
COST: $5 for students/seniors/military, $10 for adults
Saturday, November 12
PAWS FOR READING
PAWS for reading is a fun way to develop read-aloud skills and experience, by reading to Harvey, the furry friend of the library! Call 303-326-8600 to sign up for an appointment.
Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hamden Cir., Aurora
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-326-8600
MAD HATTER TEA
Join the Mad Hatter for a splash of lemonade, Krispy cake, and whimsical games, but the best part of all: making your own Mad Hatter hat! Perfect for ages 5 to 11.
Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora
3:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-627-3050
HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL!
Teens interested in writing fiction (middle and high school age) will learn tips and tricks for writing their first novel in this series of guided classes. Eat snacks, type fast and reach your 50,000 words with instructor-led prompts.
Iliff Square Library and PC Center, 2253 S. Peoria St., Aurora
4:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-739-1567
Saturday, November 12
TEEN CRAFT NIGHT
Is your teenager looking for something to do on Saturday nights? Drop them off for some awesome specialty crafts geared toward teens for a fun evening with friends, aged 10 to 15. Activities include Ping-Pong, guitar hero or rock band challenges, foosball, a pool table and other board games.
Teen Center Southlands Shopping Center 6155 S. Main St. Suite 220, Aurora
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Register here
MANHATTAN TRANSFER AND TAKE 6
Two highly acclaimed jazz groups, each with a number of honors and 20 Grammys between them, come together for an evening of vocal virtuosity and brilliant harmonies. Don’t miss the chance to see these two celebrated groups bring down the house!
Parker Arts Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., Sun., 2:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $55-$60
Sunday, November 13
RHYTHMIC FUSION: RUSTED ROOT
Famous for a unique fusion of acoustic, rock and world music, a dynamite percussion section that draws from African, Latin American and Native American influences, and relentless touring, Rusted Root has sold more than 3 million albums worldwide and garnered legions of followers and fans.
Parker Arts Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $44-$54
Tuesday, November 15
COMPUTER TUTORING
Need a refresher or basic computer training? One-on-one computer classes are offered in 45-minute sessions with topics covering Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher, as well as computer basics and eReaders. Call 303-739-1572 to register or visit aurora.gov.
Hoffman Library and PC Center, 1298 Peoria St., Aurora
11:00 a.m.
Phone: 303-739-01532
COST: $15:00
Classes and Events Mean More To Do at Southshore
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Have a great weekend, everybody!