Author of Alzheimer’s book, PBS documentary to speak
7-9 p.m. | The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a free program featuring author David Shenk, who will speak in Hamilton Recital Hall at the Newman Performing Arts Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Shenk has written “The Forgetting,” a book on Alzheimer’s disease that was also made into an Emmy-winning PBS documentary. A discussion and book signing follows. Call 303-813-1669 or visit alzco.org.
Classic Cagney gangster film screened at Starz FilmCenter
7 p.m. | The Denver Art Museum Cinema’s Spring 2006 Film Series, “Top of the World, Ma! The Classic Gangster Film,” continues tonight with “Angels With Dirty Faces” (1938) at the Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Parkway. Call 303-820-3456.
“Pippin” at Arvada center through middle of May
7:30 p.m. | Arvada | The award- winning musical “Pippin” recently opened at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The story of the ninth-century prince continues through May 14. Tickets vary. Call 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
