Thursday. Elmo, “Sesame Street’s” squeaky-voiced superstar, helps kids imagine their grown-up selves when “Sesame Street Live” visits Denver for a four-day run next week. The show, “When Elmo Grows Up,” features a new Muppet, Abby Cadabby, as well as Oscar, Big Bird and the other Sesame Street neighbors. With lots of songs, cool sets and a clever script, kids learn they can be anything they want when they grow up. Maybe they’ll follow Elmo’s lead and dream of being a “weather monster.” 7 p.m. Thursday. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 18; 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 19; 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. April 20. Magness Arena, 2240 Buchtel Blvd.; 303-871-2336. All seats are $12 Thursday, except $35 Gold Circle seats. Tickets are $15-$35 for other shows. 303-830-8497 or to purchase.
Friday-Sunday. It sounds like something out of Chicago gangster days, but it happened here: In 1922, a gang of robbers stuck up the Denver Mint and made off with hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, budding sleuths can sniff out the suspects themselves with a historical walking tour of downtown presented by Denver Inside and Out. Clues pop up throughout the 2 1/2- to 3-hour tour, along with shady characters from Denver’s past. Then, unravel the mystery at Marlowe’s with free soft drinks and snacks. Work on your best Jimmy Cagney impression, and you’ll blend in perfectly. 10 a.m. Fridays through Sundays. The tour starts at Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. Tickets are $40 for adults and $35 for kids ages 6 to 11. Kids under 6 are free. Reservations are required; or 303-330-9871 to sign up.
Saturday. Winter blues start to thaw Saturday when the Colorado Children’s Chorale presents “Spring With the Children’s Chorale.” All five choirs welcome warmer months with a cheerful program including sunny music from Brazil and beautiful Aaron Copland melodies. The music’s set to the Chorale’s fun choreography, too. 2 p.m. Saturday. Boettcher Concert Hall, 14th and Curtis streets; 303-893-4100. Tickets are $19-$44. 303-830-8497 or at .
Friday-Sunday. Look — up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Frequent Flyers! The latest show from the Boulder aerial dance troupe pays homage to the comic-book characters we love so well. “The New Comic Book Heroes” follows the tale of Equinox, a wandering superhero. In his kooky travels he meets more of his kind, like Alexis Scissor Legs and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, also known as The Dashboard Nun. Comic-book guys and girls of all ages are welcome. The show runs next weekend, April 18-20, too. 8 p.m Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; 303-440-7826. Tickets are $14-$27. 303-444-7328 for advance tickets.
Saturday. Celebrate Asian art and artists with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s Family Fest on Saturday. Learn tai chi, make your own sushi as a snack and practice your origami skills. Family-friendly tours of the museum’s exhibits will be offered, too. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St.; 303-443-2122. Admission is $5 for one child and $3 for each additional child. It’s free for museum members.
