AURORA | If you’ve ever wondered how smart people with tight synapse think about stuff and weird things, you can know for sure. The Aurora Fox opens ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ this weekend. Based on the best-selling book, the show is part suspenseful mystery and mostly a masterwork in telling how amazing people really are. There’s much more to get you out of the house and into something completely different this weekend. Read on.
Aurora Fox — ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
The Aurora Fox Arts Center brings the Tony Award-winning drama ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ to the stage through April 13. Adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, the show follows 15-year-old Christopher Boone, a brilliant but socially challenged teenager, as he investigates the mysterious death of his neighbor’s dog. What begins as a detective story quickly evolves into a deeply moving journey of self-discovery, perception, and resilience. Directed by Richard R. Cowden, the production features striking visual effects that immerse audiences in Christopher’s unique perspective. “This play is a deeply moving exploration of perception, trust, and resilience,” said Cowden. “It’s a story that resonates as both a mystery and a profound coming-of-age journey.” Recommended for teens and older, the production includes strong language, mature themes, and sensory-sensitive effects.
IF YOU GO
When: March 21 – April 13, with curtains on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Aurora Fox Mainstage Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: $17-$42
Details:
AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org and 303-739-1970.
Guys and Dolls
Back from the past, some of the most memorable favorites of the stage will run through March 23 at the Vintage Theatre in Aurora.
Guys and Dolls and all the favorites, including “Adelaide’s Lament,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “If I Were a Bell,” and “Luck Be a Lady,” and all the classic characters from the legendary Broadway musical are on tap.
IF YOU GO
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 23. Evening curtains at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$39
Venue: Vintage Theatre,
1468 Dayton St.
Details: vintagetheatre.org and 303-856-7830
What’s to come with space travel, an expert panel discussion
Join leading space industry experts at for an insightful panel discussion on the future of crewed space missions. Covering topics such as astronaut health, technological advancements, international collaboration, and commercial spaceflight, this event offers a deep dive into what lies ahead for human space exploration.
The panel features Alires Almon, an expert in behavioral health in space; Barry Hamilton, CEO of Red Canyon Engineering; Angie Wise, Chief Safety Officer at Sierra Space; and Carolyn Overmyer, Chief Engineer of the Orion Program at Lockheed Martin.
IF YOU GO
Tickets: $20-$25 and must be purchased in advance. Online sales close at Noon March 28.
When: 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd.
Details: wingsmuseum.org and 303-360-5360
From the Sea to the Stars: Faythe Freese in Concert
The Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents world-renowned organist Faythe Freese in “From the Sea to the Stars: The Organ and Multimedia.” a captivating concert showcasing the 32-rank McManis pipe organ. The program includes works by J.S. Bach, Alesh Jermar’s Revêtu de Lumière with recorded whale songs, and an excerpt from Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar score. The event will offer a behind-the-scenes discussion and a reception with the artist.
IF YOU GO
Tickets: The event is free, with donations accepted
When: 7 p.m. March 21
Where: Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts, 7530 West 38th Ave.
Details: www.agodrmc.org and 720-323-1274.
The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama
The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama features more than 40 paintings loaned to the museum by the Japanese American National Museum and Ueyama’s family, whose combined efforts to preserve his work have allowed the story of this accomplished and cosmopolitan artist to be told at the Denver Art Museum for the first time.
Born in Japan, Tokio Ueyama moved to the United States in 1908 at age 18, where he made a home until his death in 1954. This exhibition tells the story of Ueyama’s life, including his early days as an art student in San Francisco, Southern California, and Philadelphia; his travels abroad in Europe and Mexico; his role as artist and community member in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles; and his unconstitutional incarceration during World War II at the Granada Relocation Center, now the Amache National Historic Site, in southeast Colorado.
IF YOU GO
Through June 1
Where: Denver Art Museum,
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy Tickets:
Included in general admission,
which is free for members and for
all visitors 18 and under.
Details:
www.denverartmuseum.org
MAD LIBrarians Improv Show
No beige sweaters with this book-ish cast. “Whenever this team of buttoned-up librarians hears about a fantastic new book, they go wild,” Arapahoe Library District officials said in a statement. “In each show, buttons go flying as the MAD LIBrarians craft a new book title based on your suggestions and then — right before your very eyes — they act, sing and shout that book out full-blast.” Improv-bookings? “Come visit the library that can’t ever keep quiet …no matter how hard its terribly serious and wonderfully silly librarians may try, presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company.” Suggested for kids of all ages, even old ones.
IF YOU GO
When: 1 pm March 23
Where: Koelbel Library,
5955 S. Holly St.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/2398392137169732/
Art Crawl: Guardians of the Galleries at Clyfford Still Museum
The Clyfford Still Museum invites caregivers and infants (newborns to 14 months) to explore art together in Art Crawl: Guardians of the Galleries. This interactive program encourages little ones to engage with art while museum educators lead discussions on early art exposure and its benefits. March’s session will focus on conservation practices and cause-and-effect exploration.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Admission is free for museum members, $15 for adults, and discounted for seniors, teachers, military personnel, and Museums for All participants. Arrive 10 minutes early to settle in before the program begins in The Making Space on the museum’s second floor.
IF YOU GO
When: 10:30 a.m. March 23
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St.
Tickets: Free for museum
members $15 for adults with some discounts available.
Details: clyffordstillmuseum.org or 720- 354-4880.
Get the buzz on beginning beekeeping
The Denver Botanic Gardens is offering Beginning Beekeeping, a two-session course designed to introduce aspiring beekeepers to the fundamentals of the craft. Led by expert beekeeper Beth Conrey, this class will cover essential topics such as local beekeeping regulations, hive types, equipment sourcing, colony setup costs, and the time commitment required. Participants will also gain insight into bee biology and colony social structure, providing a strong foundation for responsible and successful beekeeping.
Conrey brings extensive experience as the owner of Bee Squared Apiaries, which manages 200 colonies across Colorado. She is a former president of the Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association, the Colorado State Beekeepers Association, and the Western Apicultural Society. Currently, she serves on the boards of the Pollinator Stewardship Council and the People and Pollinators Action Network, both dedicated to improving pollinator health through pesticide reduction and habitat conservation.
This hands-on class is perfect for those considering beekeeping as a hobby or looking to deepen their understanding of honey bees.
IF YOU GO
When: 6:30 p.m. March 25
Tickets: Registration is required, $75-$80
Details:
www.botanicgardens.org/
programs/beginning-beekeeping and 720-865-3500
Where: 1007 York St.