Saturday. If every picture is worth 1,000 words, the Denver Art Museum has a whole library. That’s why the museum celebrates the art of storytelling with its “Once Upon a Time” family day. Free activities will be scattered throughout the two buildings: music, crafts, stories and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway; 720-865-5000. Admission is free for Colorado residents, otherwise $20 for adults, $17 for college students and seniors over 65 and $12 for children ages 6 to 18. Kids under 5 are free. For more details, call 720-913-0167.
Saturday. A month ago, Broomfield’s aspiring performers signed up and now Saturday is their time to shine at “Marvelous Musicales.” This community talent show features short pieces by locals of all ages and in all categories. Don’t worry about endless renditions of “My Heart Will Go On” — a ban on karaoke accompaniment will keep the show from turning into “American Idol.” 4 p.m. Saturday. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road; 303-464-5835. Admission is free, though donations are suggested: $5 for adults and $2 for seniors and students.
Saturday-Thursday. Jfferson County’s open spaces are the place to be for nature lovers this week. On Saturday, walk along Bear Creek and learn about ptarmigan and blue grouse, two of Colorado’s year-round bird species. These little survivalists find clever ways to get through tough mountain winters. 10 a.m. Saturday at Lair o’ the Bear Park, about 4 miles west of Morrison on Colorado 74. Then, on Thursday, bring your yoga mat to Lookout Mountain Nature Center for Full Moon, Snow Moon Yoga. Teens and adults are invited to practice in front of a spectacular view of the rising moon. 6 p.m. Saturday. Lookout Mountain Nature Center, north of I-70 off westbound exit 256 or eastbound exit 254. Both programs are free, but call 720-497-7600 to register in advance.
Saturday. Little ones who love to sing can belt it out at Swallow Hill Music Association when the music school hosts a monthly sing-along. There’s a variety of tunes and activities: Learn to keep time with popular folk songs, join in on a kids’ favorite and be prepared to march and dance around. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday. Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave.; 303-777-1003. Call or visit to register. Admission is $3.
Tuesday-Thursday. See how our differences make us special, courtesy of a couple of friendly amphibians, in the Arvada Center’s new show, “A Year With Frog and Toad.” The musical follows cheerful Frog and grumpy Toad as they hop through the seasons, enjoying the weather and learning about friendship. But this is no ordinary kids show: “Frog and Toad” was nominated for three Tony Awards, including best musical, after its Broadway debut in 2003. Noon Tuesday, 10 a.m. and noon Wednesday and Thursday. Shows run through May 2. Dates and times vary. The Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.; 720-898-7200. Weekday tickets $8, weekend tickets $9. Call for tickets or buy online at .
