December happenings
Through December 7 Shop locally made, artisan crafted goods at the annual Holiday Art Bazaar. Established and emerging artists will be showcasing their talents in many mediums. Ah Haa School for the Arts, Telluride. telluride.com/event/ holiday-arts-bazaar
transform Main Street into a glowing winter wonderland. Main Street, Breckenridge. gobreck.com/event/lighting- breckenridge-race-santas 7 Sunday Latkes and Lights Hanukkah Celebration 10am–1pm The event includes Hanukkah fun and food including a latke competition where guests can taste and judge latkes to determine who has the best from local Denver restaurants and a separate latke competition from community members’ family recipes. Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center, Denver. jccdenver.org 8 Monday Yalda Food Demonstration with Persian Cultural Circle 5:30–6:30 pm Join the Persian Cultural Circle of Colorado to taste and prepare foods for the Persian Winter Solstice celebrations of Yalda. Families come together on the longest and darkest night of the year and read poetry and eat. Museum of Boulder, Boulder. museumofboulder.org 9 Tuesday ASL (American Sign Language) Conversation Group 5:30–7:30 pm Practice American Sign
Language conversation with others in an informal, conversational setting. Attendees are recommended to have some previous ASL experience to effectively participate, but everyone is welcome! Longmont Public Library, Longmont. longmontcolorado.gov Brizida Magro & Theresa Howell – “Books on Bikes” 5:30pm Brizida Magro & Theresa Howell will speak about and sign their new book, Books on Bikes. Boulder Bookstore, Boulder. boulderbookstore.net 10 Wednesday Aaron Abke – “The Three Beliefs of Ego” 6:30–7:30pm Aaron Abke will speak about and sign his new book, “The Three Beliefs of Ego,” at Boulder Bookstore. Boulder Bookstore, Boulder. boulderbookstore.net The Studio (Boulder) Holiday Market Pop & Shop 5:30–8:30pm Sip, shop, and celebrate the season at The Studio (Boulder) with local artists, artisans, and complimentary drinks from Cocktail Caravan! 11 Thursday Read to a Dog 3:45–5:00pm Students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade can build confidence and fluency in their abilities by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. The dogs will listen without correcting or judging. Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, Broomfield. broomfield. org/276/Library-Home The Pioneer Woman Live with Tattered Cover Book Store 6–9pm The Studio, Boulder. thestudioboulder.com
Join Trinity United Methodist Church as they celebrate Ree Drummond’s new cookbook in a great conversation with her daughter, Paige. Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver. tatteredcover.com
12 Friday Carolfest 6:30–7:30 pm Young and old alike enjoy
6 Saturday A Charlie Brown Christmas - LIVE! 7:30pm
caroling in Old Town Fort Collins with the Choice City Singers. We will carol and perform at the Old Town Square at 6:30 p.m. Old Town Square, Fort Collins. downtownfortcollins.com
With live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music, this is a beloved holiday performance you won’t want to miss. Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. artscomplex.com Krampus Market and Ball 10am Shop spooky art by day and dance by night. Enjoy 80+ artists, crafters and vendors with spooky, creepy and holiday items. Cosplay, costumes, panels, presentations and make and takes with performances by the Queens of Darkness. Plaza Hotel Denver Central, Denver. www.eventbrite.com The Lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the Santas 2–7p.m. Watch the town light up as hundreds of Santas run through the streets and 11.2 miles and 250,000 lights
Jingle Bell Jam 5–8pm
Savor some holiday magic with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, and decorate an ornament. Family FunPlex, Greeley. greeleyco.gov
13 Saturday Balloon Glow 5:30–6pm
Five hot air balloons will inflate and illuminate the evening sky with their vibrant colors. Steamboat Resort, Steamboat Springs. steamboat.com Rock and Roll Playhouse - The Music of Taylor Swift for Kids 11am The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the music of Taylor Swift and more for kids. Bluebird Theater, Denver. therockandrollplayhouse.com 14 Sunday Bells of the Rockies concert 4–5pm Northern Colorado’s auditioned handbell ensemble presents this year’s holiday concert, “Merrily on High.” Mountain View Presbyterian Church, Loveland. bellsoftherockies.org
Chautauqua WinterFest: Dec 13
15 Monday Boulder Opera Company: The
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