DAYPLANNER
TODAY
Get up, already!
JAVA FEST
6 a.m.- 2 p.m., Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, free
303-326-8386 or auroragov.org/java
Colorado’s only festival dedicated to the pursuit of java nirvana starts with a shot of Joe, a wave to runners speeding by at the start of the Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon and moves right into coffee sampling, music from Bop Skizzum, Media, Liza and Xiren, poetry readings, games of life-sized chess and bocce ball, handwriting analysis, viewing of a huge inflatable sculpture and Ethiopian coffee ceremony and a market. Got all that? No? Have another cuppa, and try again.
MORE FOR TODAY
8 A.M.-Look for the Birdy | Naturalist Doris Cruze leads a bird walk for all abilities at Roxborough State Park. Bring a bird book and binoculars if you have them. Free with park admission. | 4751 Roxborough Drive, Littleton | 303-973-3959
9 A.M.-3 P.M. -Blooms | Kids can explore wildflowers firsthand during a tribute to native plants at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Grownups might appreciate a horticulturist-led tour of native plants at the main gardens and at the satellite Centennial Gardens at 1101 Little Raven St., northeast of Six Flags Elitch Gardens. | 1005 York St., Denver | botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500
10 A.M.-2 P.M. -Flapjacks and Bocce Ball | The Market at Belmar opens for the season today with a pancake breakfast to benefit Alameda High School. In addition to the usual fruits and veggies available for sale, this year’s line up includes urban gardening classes (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and an open bocce tournament (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.) | Alasaka Drive, Lakewood | belmarcolorado.com or 303-742-1520
11 A.M. -Tour of Lucas Homestead | This 2-mile hike starts with the history of the homestead and then a mostly uphill walk through four ecosystems to the top of the rim at Castlewood Canyon State Park. It’s meant for the whole family, but strollers don’t roll well on the sandy, rocky trails. Meet at the Lucas Homestead parking lot, on the west side. Free with park admission. | Five miles south of Franktown, on Colorado 83 | 303-688-5242
1-6 P.M. -More Blooms | The Garden Club of America presents “Treasures of the West” invitational flower show and photography exhibit. The exhibition remains open through Tuesday. If you want to buy more than you want to look, check out the Columbine Boutique, open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday only. Free. | Adam’s Mark Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver
MORE FOR THE WEEK
TUESDAY -Preview and Review | Preview the Central City Opera’s performance of “The Ballad of Baby Doe” and tour the Baby Doe collection at the Colorado History Museum. 6:30 p.m. Free. | 1300 Broadway, Denver
WEDNESDAY -Rise of the Silver Queen | Historian Duane Smith and co-author Christine Bradley illustrate Georgetown’s rise to international notoriety with the discovery of silver in 1864, part of the Colorado Historical Society’s 2006 lecture series. 7 p.m. $7; $5.50 non-members. | Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, Denver | 303-866-4686
WEDNESDAY -The Future of Denver’s Art World | Community panel moderated by Patty Ortiz, executive director of Museo de las Americas, takes a look at Denver’s art scene and the challenges ahead. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. | Capsule Art & Event Center, 560 Santa Fe Drive | 303-623-3460
FRIDAY -Big Art, But Little | The Creede Arts Council’s sixth annual National Small Print Show opens in the lobby of the Creede Repertory Theatre with a wine and fine music reception. Local printmakers will be on hand to answer questions about their work, which includes lithographs, etchings, seriograph and other printing techniques. 7-8 p.m. Free. | 124 N. Main St., Creede | 719-658-2602
