Events Around Southshore This Weekend
January 5, 2017
Here’s a brand-new slate of weekend events to attend in and around the master-planned community of Southshore in Aurora. Whether you want to whoop it up at a historic cattle drive, test recipes in your Southshore kitchen, or laugh out loud at comedic theater, there are events or activities nearby for every age. And don’t forget to visit The Pond at Southlands, sponsored by Southshore, where you can ice skate to your heart’s desire!
TODAY! Thursday, January 5
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
If you know a teen, sixth to 12th grades, invite them to be part of the Tallyn’s Reach Library’s Teen Advisory Group, every first and third Thursday. Kids will help create displays, plan programs and develop activities while earning volunteer time. They’ll meet new peers and enjoy snacks for their time and trouble!
Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora
4:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-627-3050
Friday, January 6
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
The kids are in for a night of fun and food and movies (while you take advantage of free adult time!) Happy Feet, a Warner Brothers film about a penguin named “Mumble,” who can’t carry a tune but he can dance something fierce! Please note that the Kids’ Night Out will be at the Wheatlands Clubhouse this week while construction is completed at the Lakehouse.
The Wheatlands Clubhouse, 6601 S. Wheatlands Pkwy, Aurora
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Ages “potty-trained” to 10-years-old.
Admission: $15 for one child; $10 each additional child
Phone: 720-870-2221
Friday-Saturday, January 6-7
LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE BEAST!
The legendary “tale as old as time” enjoys its final performance on the Vintage stage! Join Belle, the Beast, and musical kitchenware for an evening of love, intrigue, and iconic music brought to life.
Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $22-$31
Friday-Sunday, January 6-8
FLY FISHING SHOW
Calling all anglers! The International Federation of Fly Fishers is hosting a three-day expo with casting demos and classes in fly casting, tying flies, trout hunting, and nymphing. With author booths and presentations, seminars, giveaways and other events. On Friday night only, the International Fly Fishing Film Festival will feature a beautifully photographed film about, what else? Fly Fishing.
Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave., Denver
Fri., 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 (Children ages 5 to 12: $2) Cash Only
Friday, January 6
CREATE WITH PAPERCRAFT
Papercraft is a craft activity using paper to create three dimensional objects. Come make figures from Minecraft, Pokémon, Star Wars and more! For fourth to eighth graders.
Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora
4:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-326-8600
Saturday, January 7
COOKING WITH FOOD FANS
Every month participating chefs will choose and cook a different recipe from a selected cookbook. Bring in a sample and discuss your cookery with other foodie folks. Registration required. Stop by Tallyn’s Reach to decide which delicious dish you will create.
Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora
11:00 a.m.
Phone: 303-627-3050
Registration
GAME CLUBBERS
Know any kids who’d like to travel the world, find buried treasure or take over Tokyo? Bring them to Game Club Saturday to play classic and new board games filled with adventure, excitement and intrigue. Open to kids of any age who want to make new friends and play with old ones.
Iliff Square Library, 2253 S. Peoria St., Aurora
3:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-739-1567
Saturday-Sunday, January 7-8
THE WIZ
The Wiz is a seven-time Tony Award-winning musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz set in the context of African-American culture. With an infectious funky soul score and lyrics, The Wiz brings a refreshing and relevant update to the timeless classic.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora
Sat., 7:30 p.m. Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $28
Phone: 866-811-4111
BECKY’S NEW CAR
Becky, a middle-aged, middle manager in a middling marriage is ready to flee her mediocre life when a millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where she works. Becky is tempted to chuck it all and start a new life in this Firehouse Theater Company original comedy.
John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl., Denver
Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $23
Saturday, January 7 through January 22
Stock Show Super Dogs
NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW
The National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation, with Mutton Busting, Xtreme Dogs, the MLK, JR. African American Heritage Rodeo and PBR Bull Riding. An111-year-old entertainment event, the Stock Show includes professional rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows, and Colorado’s largest western trade show, attracting more than 650,000 visitors each year. This is one of the biggest events of the year — don’t miss it!
National Western Stock Show Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Admission: $10–$20
Phone: 303-296-6977
Tuesday, January 10
FREE LEGAL CLINIC
Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain processes and procedures for the legal issues in the areas of family law, civil litigation, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, veteran’s benefits, and civil protection orders. This clinic is for information only; they offer no representation and recommend seeking your own subsequent legal representation. Walk-ins are welcome.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Phone: 303-739-6699
COMPUTER TUTORING
Free 30-minute, one-on-one tutoring on a variety of computer topics including e-Readers, Microsoft Office programs, how to prepare resumes and more. Call 303-326-8600 to reserve date and time and specify a topic.
Mission Viejo Library
6:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-326-8600
OVER A BARREL
The price of oil has plummeted from over $100 a barrel to $30 a barrel. Join ACTIVE MINDS to hear about the causes and consequences, the impact of fracking, as well as the oil sector in the U.S. and the role of OPEC.
Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Phone: 303-322-7727
Wednesday, January 11
THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Millions of refugees are fleeing danger zones in Syria and elsewhere creating a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. Join ACTIVE MINDS as they explore how the international community is coping with these challenges.
Heather Gardens’ Auditorium, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-751-1811
Make Visiting Southshore One of Your Top Events This Weekend!
The master-planned community of Southshore welcomes everyone shopping for a new home in Aurora. Visit one of the beautiful models at Village Homes and check out the new collection from Richmond American Homes. Coming in January, Century Communities will also offer new homes in The Hills at Southshore. This new neighborhood features spacious single-family homes with unique curb appeal, including six new floor plans in ranch and two-story models. Homes at Southshore are priced from the $400s to the $700s.