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First Friday art walks are almost a tradition in Denver districts such as the Golden Triangle. It’s a chance to view some cool artwork, while exploring neighborhood shops and restaurants. Now, Arvada gets into the act with its own spin on First Fridays.

Organizers say this kind of event can be a way that gets people walking around the Olde Town Arvada district and is the perfect place to be showcasing local art and having creative experiences. [Read more…] about First Fridays in Olde Town Arvada

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2018 season of The Met: Live in HD concludes with Massenet’s Cendrillon on Saturday, April 28 at select Denver cinemas. This series brings live performances of the world’s best operas into local movie theaters. For the first time ever, Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met. [Read more…] about Guaranteed Seats! See The Met Opera: Live in HD – ‘Cendrillon’

Corteo the latest arena production from Cirque du Soleil will be in Broomfield from May 24 to May 27 at the 1st Bank Center and Loveland from May 31 to June 3 at the U.S. Budweiser Events Center. Save with the family pack offer and enjoy the show with your whole family. [Read more…] about Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo – Save On Family 4-Pack Of Tickets

Downtown dwellers and workers have a unique option when it comes to exercise. Civic Center MOVES is a FREE series of exercise classes held four days a week in Civic Center Park. This year’s series gets movin’ on Monday, April 30. The line-up and instructors vary each day, but nearly everyone should find a time and workout to suit their needs. Here’s the 2018 schedule: [Read more…] about Civic Center MOVES: Free Exercise Classes Every Week

The Boulder Police Animal Protection Unit and the Boulder Valley Humane Society Vet Clinic offer low-cost vaccinations and licensing at the Valmont  Dog Park on Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabies, DHPP and FVRCP vaccinations cost $10 each, payable by cash or check only.  Vaccinations are given on a first-come, first-served basis. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers. 5275 Valmont Rd., Boulder.

After a few delays, Harkins Theatres is finally ready to cut the ribbon on its second Colorado location.

On Thursday, April 26, join the weekend-long grand opening celebration of Harkins Arvada 14, located at 5550 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. The blockbuster fun kicks off at 4:45 p.m., when Harkins’ Owner, Dan Harkins, will lead a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The first 100 ticket holders receive a FREE $10 Harkins Gift Card.

Throughout the opening weekend, customers can enjoy various events and receive great prizes. All ticket holders will receive a scratch-and-win game card (while supplies last) and, the best part, every card is a winner.

Prizes include concession vouchers, Harkins Loyalty Cups, movie collectibles, Harkins Gift Cards and one lucky winner will receive a year’s worth of FREE movies.

Hundreds of minerals, rocks, fossils, books and maps and more are on sale Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29 at the the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum. The museum is home to one of the state’s two Goodwill moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission and displays mineral, fossil, gemstone, meteorite and historic mining artifact exhibits on two floors. [Read more…] about Buy Some Rocks! Geology Museum Mineral and Fossil Sale

The end… is near…. Enter our exclusive contest to win FREE Fandango tickets to the most anticipated film of the decade, Avengers: Infinity War. As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. [Read more…] about Win Prize Pack With Tickets To ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Here’s your chance to try some true Native American foods. The Native Food Concession is Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church. Chow down on Indian tacos, mutton stew and frybread.

Native arts and crafts, silver and turquoise jewelry, beadwork and baked goods will also be on sale. This is a student fundraiser for east, Lincoln and George Washington High School students for the 2018 Dance To Your Future Powwow, College Fair, Community Feed, & Art Show. 3000 S. Race St., Denver.

9NEWS steps up again to help the community by partnering with Techno+Rescue to host a huge FREE electronics recycling event celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 21 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Arapahoe Park Horse Track.

This event used to be held on S. Havana St. in Aurora. But, it has become so popular that organizers decided to move it to a much larger site. Everyone is the metro area is welcome to bring their old electronics and devices for recycling. [Read more…] about Free 9News Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event in Aurora

Anglers 64 and older are invited to a FREE morning fish-off with prizes on Saturday, April 21. The event requires a valid Colorado fishing license, and both live bait and artificial lures are permitted. The pond has a wheelchair-accessible fishimg pier. Wally Toevs Pond, part of the Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, is at 4221 N. 75th St., Boulder. For more information, call 303-678-6219.

 

IKEA Centennial is celebrating Earth Day with giveaways. On Saturday, April 21, the first 200 IKEA FAMILY members to show their membership card at the lobby entrance will receive a FREE SNAJDA laundry bag. On Sunday, April 22, the first 200 IKEA FAMILY members to show their membership card at the lobby entrance receive a FREE STAJLIG multifunction hanger. On both days, the early birds also get a FREE Talanda milk chocolate bar or Talanda dark chocolate bar.

The celebration starts at 9:30 a.m., so get there early. (If you’re not already a member of its loyalty program, it’s FREE to join IKEA FAMILY. To join now, click here.) The giveaway is part of its IKEA Make Room For Nature event. [Read more…] about IKEA Celebrates Earth Day With Free Laundry Bags and Workshops

The Wild Animal Sanctuary hosts its Wild Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the festival is FREE. The day features a celebration with arts, crafts, vendors and food. The Sanctuary provides safe, natural habitats for more than 450 carnivores rescued from inhumane conditions. If you want to see the animals, bring a potted tree or shrub to donate for FREE admission to its Sanctuary Walkway. [Read more…] about Bring Greenery for Free Earth Day Entry to Animal Sanctuary

While no one would argue that reading, writing and arithmetic form the core of a child’s education, we’ve always believed the performing and visual arts play a large part, as well, in forming a well-rounded, creative individual. Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) provides arts education programs for urban youth ages 3 to 17.

If you child loves art, you should check it out. For most programs, the price is right… FREE. [Read more…] about Does Your Child Love Art? Check Out DAVA Free Open Studio

Know the best way to get a child to read? Give them their very own book, with the hope they will become passionate bookworms. One Book 4 Colorado does just that by providing a FREE book to preschoolers.

Any four-year-old in the state can pick up his or her own copy of “Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown” by Eric Litwin in English or Spanish. [Read more…] about One Book 4 Colorado – Free ‘Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown’ for All Preschoolers