AURORA | Time spice up your weekend event calendar with some variety. The Park Hill Dance Academy is blending some ballet, modern dance and serious jam for audiences Saturday at the Aurora Fox Arts Center. Come see someone show you the story as a way of telling it. It’s just one of a long list of amazing ways to spend your weekend and beyond. Scroll down.
Park Hill Dance Academy Choreography Showcase at Aurora Fox
Park Hill Dance Academy brings its annual Student Choreography Showcase to the Aurora Fox mainstage. The performance highlights original works developed, staged, and performed by emerging dance talent. Featuring a diverse program spanning classical ballet, contemporary movement, and modern dance techniques, the event showcases artistic development and creative storytelling through movement.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Nov. 7
Place: Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: $15–$25
Information: aurorafoxartscenter.org or 303-739-1970
“Clue: On Stage” at The People’s Building
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie and the classic Hasbro board game, this comedy murder-mystery brings six mysterious guests to Boddy Manor on a dark and stormy night. Presented by the Apex Performing Arts Collective, the audience joins Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, and the rest of the colorful cast as they try to decipher who committed murder, in which room, and with what weapon before the killer strikes again.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Opens Nov. 12 with performances through Nov. 15 (Showtimes vary)
Place: The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora
Tickets: $15–$25
“9 to 5 JR.”
Three unlikely friends turn their office upside down in this high-energy musical adaptation of the hit movie and Dolly Parton’s Broadway favorite. Performed by the middle school talent of the Apex Performing Arts Collective, the story follows Violet, Judy, and Doralee as they outsmart their pompous boss, discover the true power of friendship, and stand up for workplace equality. Packed with memorable musical numbers and comedic fun, this production is tailored for audiences of all ages.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Performances Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.
Place: The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: $20–$25
Information: www.thepeoplesbuilding.com or 720-819-6680
Momentos de Memoria” Día de Muertos Activation at DAM
In observance of Día de Muertos — Day of the Dead — the Denver Art Museum hosts a museum-wide participatory installation celebrating remembrance, art, and life. Visitors can collect colorful handcrafted paper skulls and place them near artworks that resonate with personal memories of loved ones. The interactive project transforms gallery spaces into a collective ofrenda, encouraging reflection on ancestry, grief, and community heritage.
In conjunction with Day of the Dead commemorations.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through Nov. 11
Place: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Tickets: Included with General Admission
Information: denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-0130
“Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History: Aurora” Exhibition at Aurora History Museum
Adapted from the award-winning exhibit developed by the Museum of Boulder, this comprehensive visual and historical showcase documents the vibrant history, systemic milestones, and ongoing cultural contributions of Black Coloradans in Aurora. Through oral histories, vintage photographs, regional artifacts, and interactive narrative displays, the exhibit celebrates local pioneers and community builders while deepening public understanding of Colorado’s diverse history.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Closing week through Nov. 7 Museum is open Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: Aurora History Museum in the Community Gallery, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: auroragov.org/aurorahistorymuseum or 303-739-6660
Information: www.thepeoplesbuilding.com or 720-819-6680
Daku Con 2026 at Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center
Colorado’s premier 18+ geek and pop culture convention brings a unique, adult-focused weekend celebration of anime, gaming, comic arts, and costuming to Aurora. Features include expansive artist alleys showcasing local graphic illustrators, guest voice actor panels, tabletop gaming tournaments, live performance art, and creative cosplay competitions in a relaxed convention setting.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Nov. 13 through Nov. 15
Place: Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 E. 14th Pl., Aurora
Tickets: $45–$85 weekend passes (Age 18+ ID required)
Information: hyatt.com or 303-365-1234
“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” at Vintage Theatre
Vintage Theatre presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s eerie, atmospheric stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic gothic tale. Set in Victorian London, respectable scientist Dr. Henry Jekyll creates a chemical potion to isolate human evil, unleashing his monstrous alter ego, Edward Hyde. In this theatrical concept, four different actors embody the role of Mr. Hyde to reflect his shifting, unpredictable personality. The production combines dark suspense, moral dilemmas, and intense psychological drama.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through Nov. 22 Fridays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Place: Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St.
Tickets: $20–$38
Information: vintagetheatre.org or 303-856-7830
Mozart Requiem with Gemma New at Boettcher Concert Hall
Guest conductor Gemma New leads the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus in a classical vocal and symphonic showcase. The centerpiece of the concert is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s *Requiem in D minor*, his final, unfinished masterpiece. The program opens with Salina Fisher’s modern composition *Kintsugi for Orchestra* and Maurice Ravel’s *Le Tombeau de Couperin*.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Nov. 6 through Nov. 8
Place: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St.
Tickets: $18–$108
Information: coloradosymphony.org or 303-623-7876
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” at Buell Theatre
The beloved animated fairy tale comes to life in an updated theatrical production presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The classic story follows Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under an enchantress’s spell. To break the curse before time runs out, the Beast must learn to love and be loved. Featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, the production showcases lavish costumes, ornate sets, and stage magic.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Runs through Nov. 7
Place: Buell Theatre, 1400 Curtis St.
Tickets: $40–$180
Information: denvercenter.org or 303-893-4100
Park Hill Dance Academy Choreography Showcase at Aurora Fox
Park Hill Dance Academy brings its annual Student Choreography Showcase to the Aurora Fox mainstage. The performance highlights original works developed, staged, and performed by emerging dance talent. Featuring a diverse program spanning classical ballet, contemporary movement, and modern dance techniques, the event showcases artistic development and creative storytelling through movement.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Nov. 7
Place: Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: $15–$25
Information: aurorafoxartscenter.org or 303-739-1970
John Scofield’s “Electrospective” at Newman Center
Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist John Scofield brings his “Electrospective” tour to Gates Concert Hall. Joined by a master lineup featuring bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Larry Goldings, and drummer Adam Deitch, Scofield explores the intersections of electric jazz, funk, rock, and improvisation. The concert showcases Scofield’s distinctive guitar voice across decades of influential compositions.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Place: June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO
Tickets: $35–$75
Information: newmancenterpresents.com or 303-871-7720
“What a Glorious Feeling!” at Garner Galleria Theatre
Written by Jay Berkow, this intimate play with music pulls back the curtain on Hollywood history to explore the behind-the-scenes drama of the classic 1952 film *Singin’ in the Rain*. Set inside MGM Studios, the narrative centers on co-director and star Gene Kelly, his codirector Stanley Donen, and dancer Jeanne Coyne. Rich with vintage song-and-dance numbers, the show captures the creative sparks, personal rivalries, and romantic complexities that fueled iconic cinematic magic.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Opens Nov. 7; runs through April 4, 2027
Place: Garner Galleria Theatre in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Curtis St.
Tickets: Start at $61
Information: denvercenter.org or 303-893-4100
Voices Rock Fall Show at Newman Center
Community choir organization Voices Rock brings its signature fall concert to the Newman Center stage. Featuring multiple choral ensembles performing harmonies across classic rock, pop anthems, and modern indie arrangements, the high-energy production highlights community music-making and vocal performance.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Nov. 14 with shows at 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.)
Place: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.
Tickets: $20–$35
Information: newmancenterpresents.com or 303-871-7720
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Isata Kanneh-Mason at Newman Center
Presented by Friends of Chamber Music, the conductorless Orpheus Chamber Orchestra joins forces with acclaimed British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The concert program features classical masterpieces and contemporary compositions by Handel, Mozart, Jenkins, and Haydn. Operating without a formal conductor, the ensemble’s collaborative approach delivers dynamic chamber orchestra interpretations.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Nov. 15 at 4 p.m.
Place: June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.
Tickets: $30–$65
Information: friendsofchambermusic.com or 303-871-7720
Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids
This exhibition explores the real-world science, natural history, and folklore behind some of humanity’s most enduring legendary beasts. Featuring life-sized models—including a 17-foot dragon and an enormous kraken—the gallery displays ancient fossils, cultural artifacts, and interactive elements. Visitors can examine how historical sightings of real animals like narwhals, giant squids, and extinct megafauna gave rise to stories of mythical sea monsters, land beasts, and creatures of air.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through April 4
Place: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Tickets: Included with Museum General Admission ($20–$25)
Information: www.dmns.org or 303-370-6000
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!”
Mo Willems adapts his beloved, award-winning children’s book into a lively musical for families. When a bus driver takes a short break, a persistent and vocal pigeon tries every tactic imaginable to sit in the driver’s seat and take the wheel. Featuring catchy original music, interactive audience moments, and colorful puppetry, the show delivers a humorous exploration of boundaries, desire, and determination designed for young theatergoers.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through Dec. 20
Place: Weeks Conservatory Theatre at DCPA, 1101 13th St.
Tickets: $20–$35
Information: www.denvercenter.org or 303-893-4100
“DIVA” at Denver Art Museum
This Denver Art Museum exhibition traces the history and influence of iconic performers across music, theater, and cinema through high-fashion costumes, photography, original stage designs, and historic archival media.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Exhibit runs through Jan. 31, 2027.
Place: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Tickets: Tickets for the exhibit during the run are $5-$39.
Information: denverartmuseum.org or 720-865-5000
“Storytellers: The Blackfeet Nation and Charles M. Russell” at Denver Art Museum
This major visual arts exhibition examines the creative interactions and artistic dialogue between Western painter Charles M. Russell and members of the Blackfeet Nation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The gallery combines Russell’s paintings with historic and contemporary Blackfeet beadwork, quillwork, and paintings to present a multi-voiced look at cultural storytelling and artistic influence.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through Jan. 24, 2027
Place: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Tickets: $15–$22 (Free for museum members and youth 18 and under
Information: denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000
“Live Music at The Local Drive’ at Stanley Marketplace
This ongoing live music series transforms the Stanley Marketplace hangar into a vibrant performance space featuring local and regional musicians. The programming spans genres—from indie and folk to jazz and rock—creating an eclectic soundtrack for Aurora’s creative community.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Fridays and Saturdays after 5 p.m.
Place: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St.
Tickets: Free admission