Life-Sized Monopoly, Art & Sip, and Halloween!
If you haven’t played life-sized Monopoly® you might want to grab a few friends and check out this giant board game for all ages. Or you can sip an adult beverage and create art or celebrate Halloween like a middle schooler. It’s your choice! This weekend you can also enjoy a variety of comedians, indie artists and a fall festival, too — with various locations in Erie and nearby Boulder, Lafayette and Longmont.
TODAY/TONIGHT, Thursday, October 24
KATE NASH
Nearly 20 years into her ever-evolving career, London and LA-based, Brit award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and activist Kate Nash has seen it all, from finding huge commercial success in 2007’s hit single Foundations, rocking the world as an independent punk artist and even starring in HBO’s hit wrestling drama, GLOW. Her melodic, bright-on-the-surface but deeply layered songs started to emerge out of creative scenarios that had been completely changed by the pandemic. On 9 Sad Symphonies, Nash has taken another huge step towards cementing her place as one of Britain’s most unique and fearless talents.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $30
Info: 303-447-0095
ART & SIP: ZOMBIE JEWELRY
Celebrate Halloween with handcrafted custom zombie jewelry. We will repurpose and transform plastic doll limbs with paint, glitter and glue into couture adornments. By popular demand, more class times have been added so now you can join one or both art classes on Thursdays. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes designed to guide beginners as well as bring new skills to experienced artists and crafters. Beer, wine, fizzy water and snacks are available to purchase at the Atrium Bar.
Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
4:00 & 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
Info: 303-651-8374
Thursday-Sunday, October 24-27
LIFE SIZED MONOPOLY!
Monopoly Life-Sized is a fun and interactive way to play the world’s favorite board game in an exhilarating 70-minute experience. Bring your friends to comprise a team of no more than six players – with four teams per board. You’ll be guided by your very own personified MONOPOLY token as you and your team solve escape room-style challenges on a giant MONOPOLY board. Successfully solving challenges will unlock your chance to buy property, charge rent, and break out of jail! It’s time to…Play big. Win big. All is fair in MONOPOLY!
DCPA OFF CENTER AT BROADWAY PARK, 407 S. Broadway, Denver
Starting at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $24.44-$28.75
THE BALLOT OF PAOLA AGUILAR
Just in time for the November election comes this smart comedy about ethnic stereotypes, feckless political consultants and one woman’s journey toward personal fulfillment. A major unnamed political party — we can all guess which one it is — hires a university professor to help it stop the hemorrhaging of Hispanic voters. Desperately in need of cash to pay for sperm, and IVF treatments to start a family, Professor Aguilar reluctantly takes the job.
This critically acclaimed comedy by Mexico-born playwright Bernardo Cubría pokes fun at America’s obsession with identity politics while exploring one woman’s very non-political quest to become a mother.
Dairy Arts Center, Carsen Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15-$50
Info: 303-440-7826
HAMILTON
If you missed this revolutionary story of passion, ambition and the dawn of a new nation last year, you’re in luck – this epic show is back in town! HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St., Denver
Fri./Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs./Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$110
INFO: 720-865-4220
Friday, October 25
COMEDY COVEN
This fall, an all-female stand-up comedy show is coming to a stage near you. The antidote to the perpetual patriarchy of male-dominated comedy, come laugh with the women of Comedy Coven.
Producers Zoe Rogers and Steph Sprenger are passionate about showcasing women in comedy and bringing relatable entertainment to female audiences across the metro area.
Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Info: 303-440-7826
MAGNETIC FIELDS
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its release, the Magnetic Fields will continue to perform 69 Love Songs—the 3-disc masterwork that marked a significant breakthrough for the American band—in its entirety over the course of 2 nights, for the first time in over two decades. Featuring multiple singers, the band delivers signature orchestral-pop arrangements with cello, uke, guitars and keyboards. The first night is sold out so act now to book tickets to Sunday, October 27.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $49.50
Phone: 303-786-7030
Friday-Sunday, October 25-27
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
Sheridan Whiteside, a famously cranky but beloved radio celebrity, slips on the ice after attending dinner at an Ohio home. Forced to recuperate in place with a broken hip, he proceeds to turn that home upside down with an egomaniac’s glee.
The Man Who Came to Dinner is a brilliantly witty comedy by two of the greatest writers of the American stage, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It’s filled with delightful characters, romantic intrigue, penguins, movie stars, and as many wicked insults as can be crammed into two rollicking hours.
Dairy Arts Center, Grace Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
Fri., 7:00 p.m.; Sat./Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Admission: $25-$30
Info: 303-440-7826
I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER
This vibrant and poignant adaptation of Erika L. Sánchez’s New York Times Bestseller follows Júlia, a Chicago high schooler who is definitely not your perfect Mexican daughter. That’s her older sister Olga’s role. But everything in Júlia’s life weighs heavier after Olga dies in a tragic accident, leaving Júlia to manage her family’s grief and unravel the secret truth — that her sister may not have been so perfect after all.
As she struggles with the all-too-real challenges of coming of age in Chicago and the sense that she’s failing to live up to her family’s expectations, Júlia barely clings onto her dream of becoming a writer and is left questioning what she really knows about anything. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is a love story to young Latinas who, in trying to find the truth about the people and the world around them, end up finding themselves.
“Every so often a show comes along that moves you in such a way that you are changed.” – Broadway World
Kilstrom Theatre, DCPA Complex, 14th and Curtis St., Denver
Thurs.-Sat., 7:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $46
AVAAZ
Meet Roya, our fabulous hostess, as she welcomes you into her home to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. She’s preparing a feast, but the main attraction is Roya sharing her great American journey from Tehran to “Tehran-geles,” California. Get ready for the time of your life with this hilarious and deeply personal tribute to the playwright’s mother, exquisitely portrayed by the person who knows her best — her son. Traditions, humor, and passionate storytelling transform this tale of family bonds into an unforgettable theatre event!
Avaaz is a radiant celebration of resilience, rebirth, and joy, brought to life by Emmy-nominated writer and actor Michael Shayan. Join the festivities and get your tickets to this one-person show that has delighted audiences across the nation when it makes its Denver Center debut this fall.
Singleton Theatre, 1350 Curtis St., Denver
Fri.-Sat., 7:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $41-$68
INFO: 720-865-4220
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Jesters Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont
Fri.-Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $22-$55
Saturday, October 26
LAFAYETTE FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
The 3rd Annual Lafayette Fall Harvest Festival is a fun-filled fall event featuring a marketplace with vendors selling seasonal, farm fresh produce, as well as other farmers market type offerings such as handcrafted, artisan foods.
Think “farmers market’ meets festival with a harvest/Halloween theme!” There will be food vendors, high quality arts and crafts, kids art contest displayed by Lafayette Window Painting Contest, a costumed dog parade (all registration fees donated to RezDawg Rescue), kids stations with art/crafts/interactive booths, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painting, live music and free treat/market bags for customers.
Stop by the food court for breakfast or lunch. Stroll the event and visit the petting zoo. Pick up a pumpkin or two at the pumpkin patch and feel free to dress up in costume. And don’t miss the parade with pets in costume to benefit RezDawg.
N. Harrison St. between E. Simpson and Geneseo, Lafayette
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
FREE
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE IN A PLAY!
Get ready for a fun-filled musical experience, leaping from the pages of Mo Willems’ award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that’s jam-packed with new toys, ice cream, trumpets, parties, and wild-and-wacky costumes!
An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong. Piggie is not worried at all. She’s even happier and more excited than usual. That’s because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.
Filled with beloved characters and lively songs, Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is the perfect way to introduce young people to the magic of theatre!
Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre, 1101 13th St. (DCPA), Denver
1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $23
BEETLEJUICE MATINEE
This timeless Halloween-ish movie will be screened as part of Movies on Main Street. After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. Starring Michale Keaton in the title role, with Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Catherine O’Hara.
Longmont Theater Company, 513 Main St., Longmont
2:00 p.m.
Tickets at the Door: $10
WICKED WANDERINGS
“Don’t wander alone in the woods” is a caution as old as time, and for good reason. So many frightful things lurk amongst the trees – from wicked witches to frightful fairies – and what is a mere mortal to do when confronted with such evils? Join Guide Patti Murtha on the trail as we explore tales that will show us just how dark the forest can be.
These hikes are usually at a moderate level/pace and last no more than two hours. When you first arrive, you will be greeted by your hiking 
guide who will lead the way down the trail to each scene location. Once you arrive at a scene location, you can sit back and relax and watch a scene from the production. Once the scene is complete, we all gather our things and hike to the next location.
During an Arts in the Open production, you will be hiking along a moderate trail. Organizers encourage all audience members to wear proper hiking attire and shoes. We also recommend you bring: Weather appropriate clothing, water, snacks, hats, umbrellas, sunscreen, and blankets to sit on and/or lightweight camping chairs. There will be water and granola bars available for a suggested donation.
Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder
3:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.25
Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27
HALLOWEEN LASER MAGIC
Enjoy this family-friendly treat (no tricks) at Fiske! Wear your favorite costume and explore the most bizzare, eerie, and otherworldly moons of the Solar System. Then, groove to the laser Halloween magic of Monster Mash, Jaws, Weird Science, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Superstition, Wizard of Oz, Time Warp and more!
Bring your questions! There will be plenty of time to get them answered. Age recommendation: If you’re 5 to 99 years of age you’ll enjoy this show!
Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr., Boulder
Sat., 2:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10+
Info: 303-492-5002
Next Week: Monday, October 28
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
Join Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band performing songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody’s Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album, Heavy Soul. Her guitar skills are unmatched, while her vocals and songwriting soar to new heights as she unveils an impressive repertoire of material. Joanne will also dig deep into her rich back catalog where she will hand-pick songs from her previous recordings and classic blues songs. Taylor has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern Blues scene, and soon you’ll see why. Get ready for an electrifying night of pop, soul, and blues-rock with Joanne Shaw Taylor—this is a performance you won’t want to miss!
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $29.50
Phone: 303-786-7030
Tuesday, October 29
MUSICAL VANGUARDS: BANDONEGRO
Bandene Bandonegro is a world-class tango orchestra, among the most original and recognizable performers of this genre. The ensemble presents traditional Argentine tango, tango nuevo, and creates its own compositions with elements of jazz. The musicians constantly strive to discover and showcase the diverse facets of tango. They quickly developed their own musical language, encouraging listeners to experience the genre in a completely new light. In their music, tango gains new life, continuously inspiring next generations of listeners. Their extraordinary passion, fresh sound, and unique style that is perfect for dancing, captivate audiences as the band performs on stages around the world.
Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $32-$35
Info: 303-440-7826
Wednesday, October 30
ODD MOB
Odd Mob broke through with the ubiquitous 2014 track ‘Is It A Banger’, a track that resonated with Australian listeners, charting in Triple J’s ‘Hottest 100’ and has since amassed over 8 million streams across platforms. The boundary-pushing producer showed no signs of slowing down, subsequently releasing tracks ‘Intrinsic’, ‘Lithium’, ‘LEFT TO RIGHT’, ‘Give You’ as well a slew of collaborations with LA producer on OMNOM on ‘Losing Control’, ‘Mind Awake, Body Asleep’ and most recently ‘All Day, All Night’ which saw Odd Mob surpass well over 50 million streams across platforms.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $25
Thursday, October 31
ART & SIP: DRIED HERBS AND WATERCOLOR
As garden season comes to an end, we can continue to cherish our beloved herbs, plants and flowers. Learn watercolor techniques by painting a lovely, dried plant still life.By popular demand, additional class times have been added! Now you can register for one or both art classes on Thursdays. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes designed to guide beginners as well as bring new skills to experienced artists and crafters. Beer, wine, fizzy water and snacks are available to purchase at the Atrium Bar.
Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
4:00 & 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
Info: 303-651-8374
SHANIN BLAKE
Shanin Blake’s message behind her conscious pop music is the spark that sets her apart from the status quo. Native to Utah, Blake found her connection to music as a self taught musician at an early age, going as far as calling music her safe space. From playing open mics at cafes regularly, ukulele and guitar in hand, Shanin became an overnight local celebrity through her affirmative lyricism, flourishing an enthusiastic fan base from the ground up. Having her daughter at the age of seventeen, Shanin knew the road ahead would be an uphill battle as a single mom and rising artist, yet music remained her constant. Posting a cover on Facebook in 2014, the video became an internet sensation, populating hundreds of thousands of views and spreading Blake’s music nationwide, gaining traction and leading to the release of her 2018 debut album, Soulchild.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $29.59
Friday, November 1
SABRINA CARPENTER
Get your tickets now for the Short and Sweet tour featuring Sabrina Carpenter, who first gained recognition starring on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, and signed with the Disney-owned Hollywood Records. She released her debut single, “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying” in 2014, followed by four studio albums: Eyes Wide Open, Evolution, Singular: Act I, and Singular: Act II; three of her singles—”Alien”, “Almost Love”, and “Sue Me”—topped the US Dance Club Songs chart. From August 2023 to March 2024, Carpenter served as the opening act on Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, supporting her for a number of shows in Latin America, Australia and Singapore.
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $239
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