Chamber orchestra sends in threesome to go for Baroque
Sunday. Chamber music. The leaders of the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado — violinist Cynthia Miller Freivogel and harpsichordist Frank Nowell — will change contexts for a more intimate musical experience. The two will join flutist Tamara Meredith in chamber works by such baroque notables as Handel, Telemann and C.P.E. Bach. The concert is set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St. Suggested admission is $20, with the proceeds to benefit the orchestra. 303-889-1012 or . Kyle MacMillan
Earl Schofield show extended
Ongoing. Painting. Earl Schofield finds beauty in the imperfect, the distressed, the marred. He will do just about anything to achieve the surface effects he wants in his encaustic paintings, even shooting a work with a shotgun. Michele Mosko Fine Art, 136 W. 12th Ave., has extended its solo exhibition of his depictions of the New England countryside through Aug. 9. The gallery will have extended viewing hours today from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. 303-534-5433 or . Kyle MacMillan
Dance
Tuesday-Thursday. Touring company. For 30 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been one of the bright lights on the American dance scene. Under the artistic direction of Jim Vincent, the company has continued to broaden its repertory, bringing even more depth to the fun and froth that has long been its hallmark. It will make its fourth appearance in Aspen, performing at 8 each night in the reopened Aspen District Theatre, 335 High School Road. $20-$64. 970-920-5770 or aspensantafeballet . Kyle MacMillan
Classical Music
Sunday. Choral music. Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem ranks among the most powerful choral works ever composed. A highlight of the Music in the Mountains Festival will be a presentation of the masterwork at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Community Concert hall at Fort Lewis College in Durango. The festival’s orchestra will join four soloists and choral societies from Durango and Telluride. Guiding this massive work will be Guillermo Figueroa, pictured above, the festival’s new music director. $35 and $45. 970-385-6820 or . Kyle MacMillan
Cultural history
Friday and Saturday. Worthy site. Brookvale is a historic site near Evergreen with a rugged pioneer past that includes being home to one of Colorado’s first fish hatcheries, stage coach stops and Pony Express post offices. The site is currently being restored by the private Fiorino Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming Brookvale into a contemporary arts colony and environmental preservation site. The foundation also is producing a documentary called “Try, Try Again: The Making of Brookvale.” It hosts Brookvale Days and open houses of all its historic buildings from noon to 4 p.m. Information at brook . or 303-825-7570.
Music
Saturday. Rock. With its Spector- styled production, frenetic guitars and chirpy, ’60s-worshipping attitude and backup vocals, Titus Andronicus’ simply titled “Titus Andronicus” is one of those rare songs that grabs you instantly. No need for multiple listens here. Check it out — . titusandronicus — and you’ll see what we mean. This New Jersey band, playing the Larimer Lounge on Saturday night, isn’t to be missed. More: . Ricardo Baca
Saturday. Punk. Denver’s thriving local music scene has reunion fever. In the wake of the celebrated Fluid reunion shows last month, two long- gone groups are getting together on Saturday night — separate shows — to remind their fans why the music was so special in the first place. First: Boss 302 headlines the 3 Kings Tavern on Saturday, spreading their hot-rod punk rock with the masses. (More: .) That same night: Pinhead Circuswill take on the Marquis Theatre. Remember the punk bliss of “Bomb the Strip Malls”? Yeah, so do we. More: . Ricardo Baca
Film
Thursday. Road documentary. He shoots up (“Trainspotting”). He sings (“Moulin Rouge”). He vrooms. You heard right, Scottish actor Ewan McGregor hits a very, very long road when he and motorcycle mate Charley Boorman travel from Scotland to South Africa (that would be 15,000 miles). Just as daunting a challenge must have come when filmmakers David Alexanian and Russ Malkin shaped the 1,200 hours of footage that became “Long Way Down.” See the duo’s second epic sojourn (after “Long Way Round”) for one-night at a multiplex near you. For theater locations and ticket information go to fathom . Lisa Kennedy
Food
Saturday. Learn how to make your own perfect cupcake at the Denver Public Library on Saturday. Tran Wills and Emma Rose of local cupcake bakery The Shoppe will demonstrate their techniques for adults and kids with a guardian. Yes, there will be samples. 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Level B2 conference center, Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway; 720-865-1111. Free.
