Out of the book. A short film celebrates the final work of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam, left, “The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War.” Joan Didion, Anna Quindlen, Bob Woodward and others share the screen with Korean War veterans whom Halberstam interviewed. Refreshments afterward. Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th St. 7 tonight.
Cold sweat. Scratch that itch to perform at Bug Theatre’s Freak Train. Anyone from rank amateur to seasoned pro can take over the Bug stage for five minutes. (It may just be the longest five minutes of your life!) This monthly event draws standing-room-only crowds. Doors open at 7 tonight; show starts at 8. Tickets $5.
Tuesday. Skip the Funktologist presents “1st School of Funk” with Terry Black at Jazz at Jack’s, in the Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St. Show starts at 8:30 p.m., 21 and older. $6 cover.
