Last free days of the year at the Botanic Gardens
9 A.M.-5 P.M. | The second-to-last free day of the year at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., is today. Colorado residents can stroll among the countless plants and flowers on view in the 23-acre garden. A variety of entertainment is scheduled throughout the day. Call 720-865-3500; botanicgardens.org. The final free day is Oct. 17.
Watermedia exhibit presents artists from around the U.S.
10 A.M.-5 P.M. | GOLDEN The 32nd-annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibit is on display through Nov. 6 at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. The juried show features works by artists from Colorado and all over the country. The center is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. A “Watercolor Demo Day” is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1. Call 303-279-3922; foothillsartcenter.org.
“Etown” features String Cheese Incident, Shimabukuro
7 P.M. | BOULDER The “etown” syndicated radio show presents String Cheese Incident and Jake Shimabukuro onstage at the Boulder Theater, 2034 14th St. Tickets are $15. Call 303-786-7030; bouldertheater.com.
