Today-Sunday. Looking for the 2008 Greek Festival? Follow the cries of “opaa!” Held on the grounds of the gold-domed Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the festival celebrates the joy of being Greek for three full days. Entertainment is nearly constant, with Greek-music group Etho Ellas, the cathedral choir and groups from the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver performing multiple shows.
Vendors in the “Greek Boutique” will sell jewelry, Greek clothing, art and more. Of course, the food’s a big attraction, too — ah, the food: spanakopita, gyros, souvlaki, baklava and other Mediterranean munchies. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave.; 303-388-9314. Visit for a full schedule of events. Free.
Wednesday.The 36th annual Snowmass Rodeo roped its first steers of the year earlier this week. Now it’s open for business every Wednesday through Aug. 20. Drop by for a high-country hoedown: bull riding, barrel racing and bronc- busting, plus lots of kids’ activities. There’s a mutton-bustin’ competition for aspiring rodeo riders, plus a mechanical bull, petting zoo and pony rides for cowpokes-in-training. Tasty barbecue and brews will be available for Mom and Dad, too. After all the calves are roped for the evening, join in the campfire sing-along and roast some marshmallows. The grounds open at 5 p.m.; the rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 20. The Rodeo Grounds, Brush Creek Road, Snowmass. Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for youth ages 11 to 15. Kids age 10 and younger are free. Call 970-923-8898 to purchase tickets in advance.
Thursday. Northglenn hosts its 16th annual Teddy Bear Picnic this week. Bring along your favorite snuggly teddy and get ready to have fun in the sun. Take a break with children’s entertainer Beth Epley to sing songs and listen to stories. Don’t forget to pack a little picnic — teddy bears get hungry. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the party will move across the street to the D.L. Parsons Theatre at the recreation center and begin at 10:45 a.m. If the weather is clear, it’s 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Free.
Saturday. Don’t sleep too late on Saturdays this summer or you won’t have time for Denver’s Playin’ in the Park. Catch a new children’s entertainer each week while soaking up the sun. This week, Big Green Rabbit teaches kids about healthy eating and living, and Wayne Wingnut brings chuckles with ventriloquism and comedy. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Skyline Park, Arapahoe Street along 15th and 18th Streets. Free.
Tonight. The two sides of a man’s personality tear him — and others — apart in “Jekyll and Hyde,” premiering tonight at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Performance Now’s production of the dark-hearted musical is in much the same vein (pun intended) as Tim Burton’s recent film version of “Sweeney Todd.” Which is to say it’s bloody, and better-suited to teens than toddlers. After Dr. Jekyll unleashes his evil alter ego, Edward Hyde, a murderous rampage begins before Jekyll gets him under control. But how long can Hyde stay hidden? 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The show runs again next weekend with the same showtimes. Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for students ages 13 to 21 and seniors age 65 and older, and $18 for children ages 3 to 12. Visit recreation-lakewood.org to order tickets online, or call 303-987-7845.
