Smell the flowers
BALLET|Ballet Arts Theatre in conjunction with Fiesta Colorado Dancers and Ballet Ariel presents a Theater in the Park performance of “Ferdinand, the Bull,” a tale about the little bull who would rather smell flowers than fall in line with his peers. Starring Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero and “Pablo” Fiorino, with narration by Reggie Rivers.|7:30 tonight|Greek Amphitheatre, Civic Center Park; free; 303-825-7570.
2005 DMC Colorado
MUSIC CONTEST|The state’s top turntablists will participate in this regional DJ competition sponsored by KVCU 1190-AM. The Colorado DMC is a precursor to the DMC World Championships, an event that has boosted the careers of artists such as Q-Bert and Mixmaster Mike. The aim of the competition is to push DJs to create new, vibrant music using only their turntables, a mixer and a pile of vinyl.|9 tonight|Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St.; $12.50; all ages; 303-786-7030.
Rare opportunity
OPERA|The opera “Intermezzo” contains some of the most beautiful music Richard Strauss wrote. But it is rarely performed, in part because the thin story of an annoying, overly paranoid wife struggles to support the length of the opera. Conductor David Zinman and the Aspen Chamber Symphony will present a semi-staged version of the work with soloists such as tenor Raymond Very. |8 tonight|Aspen Music Festival, Benedict Music Tent; $63; 970-925-9042 or aspenmusicfestival.com.
“Mapuche power”
SYMPOSIUM|The Mapuche, an indigenous people of southern Chile and Argentina, have carved out a contemporary identity by combining traditional practices and modern technologies. An afternoon symposium will explore such aspects of their culture as shamanism, resistance movements and artistic practices. The event is in conjunction with the exhibition “Nehuen: Mapuche Power.”|Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. symposium; 5:30 p.m. Chilean wine tasting|Museo de las Americás, 861 Santa Fe Drive; $55 nonmembers, $45 members; 303-571-4401.
Kids’ book illustrators
ART|Who can resist the beautiful art that often accompanies children’s books? Seventy original works used for such illustrations are included in a traveling exhibition titled “Upon a Time: The Picture Book Art of Creative Editions.”|Opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 4|Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road; free; 303-651-8374 orci.longmont.co.us/museum.
Salida’s best
CHAMBER MUSIC|One of the most productive musical collaborations in the state is the longtime relationship between Salida Concerts and the Aspen Music Festival. Three noted musicians who are teachers or guest artists this year in Aspen will team for an all-French chamber concert in Salida – pianist Ann Schein, violinist Earl Carlyss and cellist Darrett Adkins.|7:30 p.m. Saturday|John Held Auditorium, Salida High School, 10th and D streets; $8; 719-530-0764 or salidaaspenconcerts.org.
Singin’ the blues
MUSIC FEST|Big Bill Morganfield headlines this year’s Red, White and Blues Fest. Morganfield, a son of blues icon Muddy Waters, has made a name for himself as a singer, songwriter and slide guitar player. Two local blues-rock groups open: the Delta Sonics and the Erica Brown Band.|6 p.m. Sunday|Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive; $10; 303-797-8565.
Western favorites
POPS MUSIC|Hey, cowpuncher, how about a little music? The Fort Collins Symphony presents a free outdoor concert of popular favorites titled “How the West Was Won.” Audiences are invited to bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy this summertime offering. |6 p.m. Sunday|Colorado State University Oval, Fort Collins; free; 970-482-4823.
Go back in time
ANTIQUE SHOW|Sixty-five exhibitors will display and sell a variety of antiques at the Eighth Annual Heritage Festival Antique show. The show is sponsored by the St. Vrain Historical Society and benefits historic preservation.|10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday|Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont; $3; 303-776-1870.
Make ’em laugh
SINGLE-CLOWN CIRCUS|Jim Jackson’s one- clown circus features, magic, juggling and other clownish things that appeal to audiences of all ages. Jackson has been clowning around for 20 years.|10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday|Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland; $2-$3; 970-962-2120.
