happenings January
new book, Mamiachi & Me by local authors, and mother and son: Jolene Gutiérrez and Dakota Gutiérrez. They will also be joined by Shaian Gutiérrez, Jolene’s daughter and Dakota’s sister, to read The Ofrenda That We Built . Second Star to the Right Books, Denver. secondstartotherightbooks.com Ages 7 and up can unleash their inner artist as a talented stage artist guides the class through creating their own masterpieces. Painting with a Twist, Lakewood. paintingwithatwist.com New Life Beginnings Coat Drive 3–4pm Drop off your clean and gently- used or new coats, hats, and gloves. Prodigy Coffeehouse, Denver. prodigyventures.org Starry Night for Kids: Family Night 11am–12:30pm Watch the Avalanche take on the Canadiens. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com 5 Sunday Art Crawl 10:30–11:15am Infants up to 14 months old and their caregivers can experience art, build relationships, and learn together. Clyfford Still Museum, Denver. clyffordstillmuseum.org Book Swap 10am–Noon Pass along old books to new readers and pick up some new books for yourself. Blue Sparrow Coffee, Denver. bookswapsociety.com 6 Monday Colorado Avalanche vs. Florida Panthers 7pm Watch the Avalanche take on the Panthers. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com Colorado Avalanche vs. Montreal Canadiens 5pm
Sensory-friendly time at the museum Jan. 8
to do today
1 Wednesday Snow Days 9am–4pm
comedy musical features two aspiring playwrights performing a backers’ audition for their newest project–a musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. Garner Galleria Theatre, Denver. denvercenter.org 2 Thursday Thursdays at the Museum 9am–4pm A full day of programming for children to get creative and have fun while learning. Children’s Museum of Denver. mychildsmuseum.org Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. This spectacle of light and color will take you on a cross-cultural adventure. The show recurs daily through May 24. Denver Museum of Nature & Science. dmns.org Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres 7pm Watch the Avalanche take on the Sabres. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com 3 Friday Kids Open Mic Night One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure 10am
5:30–6:30pm Every first Friday of the month, kids are invited to let their talents shine at this local bookstore. Jokes, songs, stand-up magic, and more are welcome. Second Star to the Right Books, Denver. secondstartotherightbooks.com Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs 7pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Spurs. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com 4 Saturday Free Music Class for Kids 9–10am Join for a completely free introductory music class for children. Children’s Music Academy of Arvada. childrensmusicacademy.org Children and accompanying adults can enjoy a fire-related story and craft time the first and third Saturday each month. Please call the Museum at (303) 892-1436 or go online to register. Denver Firefighters Museum. denverfirefightersmuseum.org A Family Book Launch & Storytime 11–11:30am Celebrate the release of the Fun at the Firehouse 10am
Glide around a rink, sled on real snow, sip hot cocoa, and enjoy even more winter activities! Children’s Museum of Denver. mychildsmuseum.org
Snow Much Fun All Day
See holiday lights in Boulder’s historic Central Park and Civic Area. Lights from 13th Street to the library will be active through January 18. Central Park, Boulder. bouldercolorado.gov
Minecraft 3:30–5pm
Ages 7–12 can bring their gaming device and play Minecraft with new friends. Neurodiversity
Community Center. neurodiversitycc.org
Gutenberg! The Musical! 7:30pm Running through May 4, this
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Mini Picasso 10:30–11:15am
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