TODAY
What a Troc!
Les Ballets Trockaderos de Monte Carlo, the all-male ballet ensemble, combines comedy and quite respectable ballet technique that dancers and balletophiles will applaud. The repetoire includes “Go for Barocco!” — a spoof of George Balanchine’s choreography — and “Pas de Quatre,” a vicious competition of egos and toe shoes (in that order). Tickets are $28 to $30. 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins
MORE FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY
Historical prints and maps of the world from the Dave and Lily Cole collection include prints from the Renaissance through the 20th century and a work by poet and artist William Blake. Reception today; exhibit through March 14. 5 to 7 p.m., Hatton Gallery, Visual Arts Building, E. Pitkin St. at S. Shields St., Colorado State University, Fort Collins; 970-481-1989 and online at
WEDNESDAY THROUGH FEB. 3
The Medieval Snowdown starts with a scavenger hunt through “Dragon-Infested Durango,” offers a coat-of-arms design competition, and a What Not To Wear (medieval couture) lecture with immediate examples at hand, thanks to Durango’s distinction as USA Today’s Worst Dressed Community. And that’s just Wednesday. All day, various locations, Durango; visit
for times and locations.
FRIDAY
Mark Merryman and the Canyon Rats pick a little, talk a little during their bluegrass gig. Merryman, a seasoned musician, describes his solo efforts as “desert cowboy country music.” His music is familiar to KGNU listeners. 8 to 11 p.m., The Fat Frog, 2530 W. Main St. Littleton
SATURDAY
The Alley Loop Nordic Ski Marathon & costume party is a beloved spectacle, with a course threading through downtown Crested Butte’s alleys, over footbridges and through residential neighborhoods. The event is open to all ability levels and ages, with distances ranging from 1.5 kilometers to 42 k. Race organizers encourage costumes while skiing. 9:30 a.m., on Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte; 970-349-1707 and online at
SATURDAY
Eagle Day Festival offers people a chance to admire our fierce national symbol, along with basic tips on birdwatching, Koshare Indian dancing and nest-box building. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lake Pueblo State Park headquarters, 640 Pueblo Reservoir Road, Pueblo; 719-561-5300 and online at
SATURDAY
Mile High Indoor Rowing Sprints, one of Denver’s odder winter traditions, the “official satellite regatta of the granddaddy of indoor rowing sprints.” Competitors race on Concept2 Model rowing ergometers, vying for a trip to the granddaddy event in Boston on Feb. 24. Pre-register by Tuesday to participate. Buy one of the rowers ($825 each) immediately after the event. 8:15 to 4 p.m., Colorado Athletic Club, 2695 S. Monaco Parkway, Denver; 303-331-2860
SATURDAY
Ya Es Hora Ciudadania: Now is the Time for Citizenship workshop with community organizers and attorneys helping legal permanent residents apply for citizenship, with between 100 and 150 people expected to attend. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mi Casa Resource Center, 360 Acoma St., Denver; 303-995-9662
SATURDAY
Carnival meets Mardi Gras Continuing a more than 50-year tradition in North Denver, the Potenza Lodge Players celebrate the start of the Lenten season Italian style, with a traditional spaghetti dinner and hilarious 1-hour play. 6-10 p.m., Potenza Lodge, 1900 W. 38th Ave., Denver; 303-396-0090
SATURDAY – FEB. 3
The 30th Colorado Motorcycle Show and Swap installs cruisers, choppers, custom bikes, 125 show bikes and more. More than 800 vendors’ booths, plus the comely Miller Girls, and, of course, a wet T-shirt contest. Live music from 1 to 6 p.m. Pinstriping contest on Feb. 3 featuring some of the country’s top pinstripers. Show admission: $15 or $20 for both days. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., National Western Complex, Denver; online at
