TODAY
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Celebrate Diwali, the annual five-day Festival of Light marked by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs throughout the world. This celebration of life, and of good over evil, commemorates the end of the 14-year exile of King Rama of Ayodhya. His subjects greeted him by illuminating scores of lamps (deepawali). This celebration is hosted by Colorado Kannada Koota. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Piney Creek Club House, 5800 S. Joplin Way, Centennial; 303-918-7373, .
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TUESDAY
Fill ‘er up – Make your reservation to pose for a free photograph with Colorado Ballet performers in front of the 6,000-glass champagne cascade, the Brown Palace Hotel’s festive holiday season kickoff event Nov. 18. Or pay $50 for a VIP deal that includes unlimited champagne, snacks and a backstage tour of the Colorado Ballet. 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 18, Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St., Denver, 303-297-3111.
THURSDAY
Grow Food, Not Lawns advocates increasing local organic food production by replacing bluegrass lawns with gardens, saving water and sharing excess produce. This Social Action Committee examines the feasibility of this national initiative. 7 p.m., Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave., Fort Collins; .
FRIDAY-Nov. 18
L’Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour shows off five Old Cherry Hills Village homes. Shuttles depart regularly from Kent Denver School’s student center for the arts, which hosts an associated boutique. Proceeds from the $20 tickets benefit the Central City Opera House Association. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., parking and shuttles at Kent Denver School, 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood; 303-292-6700, .
SATURDAY-Nov.18
The second Nexis Holistic Expo focuses on holistic and complementary medicine, spirituality and environmental well-being, along with over two dozen workshops on meditation, nutrition, naturopathy, bodywork, etc. Admission is $7. 10:30 a.m., Denver Merchandise Mart; 303-442-6662; .
SATURDAY
Sip & Slide is the Colorado Photographic Arts Center’s potluck and slide show, open to established and novice photographers. Bring a contribution to the potluck, no more than 10 of your slides to show, and sign in early. Free. 7 p.m., Gifford Ewing studio, 800 E. 19th Ave., Denver; .
