TODAY
“You call this a happy family?”
“It’s A Wonderful Life” live radio play offers a chance to be part of the radio audience as five actors present this classic. Foley sound effects and silly sponsor commercials, too. 6:30 p.m., The Backstage Theatre, 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge; 970-453-0199
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TODAY through Jan. 9
National Collage Society’s 24th annual Juried Exhibit shows off two- and three-dimensional works by more than 50 nationally prominent collage artists. 1-5 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; 303-651-8374, /museum
TODAY through March 1
Middle East exhibit features textiles, clothing, utensils, calligraphy, furniture, carpets and other cultural artifacts from the Arabian Gulf area. Look for a rare 1930s-era Bahrain pearl merchant’s teak chest and tools associated with the pearl trade. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora; 303-739-6666,
TUESDAY
A Colorado Christmas Concert features Randy and Heidi Gunn and their GunnPoint Band, veteran performers who played Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, singing popular traditional carols. 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland; 970-420-8237,
WEDNESDAY through Dec. 20
CHAC Gallery’s annual Luminarias del la Guadalupe and Christmas Mercado is in full swing. Find handmade gifts by Denver artists, sculptors, potters, photographers and jewelry makers. A huge display of “Guadalupe” items, including Gracias de la Guadalupe fundraiser bracelets, guarantees you’ll be set for the upcoming fiestas on Dec. 12. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, CHAC Norte Christmas Mercado, Chicano Humanities & Arts Council, 772 Santa Fe Drive, Denver; 303-571-0440,
THURSDAY
Lighting of Dillon ushers in the Christmas season. Free photographs with Santa, and crafts with Mrs. Claus (Santa hats and reindeer headbands), carols and snacks. Spanish-speaking volunteers will help with translation. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Village Place, Dillon; 970-468-2403
FRIDAY
KGNU holiday book and recording sale offers bargains on books, records and CDs. Bring a canned or nonperishible food item to donate, and get a $5 discount on a purchase of $20 or more. All items collected will be donated to the Metro Food Bank of Denver, which recently suffered losses from a fire. 6-9 p.m., “Trust the Dust” retail space at Blue Sky Books and Media, 9635 W. Colfax Ave., Denver; 303-777-2745,
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
An Alpine Christmas symphony features the 65 voices of the Alpine chorale in works by Bach and John Rutter, conducted by Dr. Farrell Coy. Free. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Annunciation Church, 609 Poplar St., Leadville, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Salida Steam Plant, 220 West Sackett Ave., Salida; 719-539-6258
FRIDAY
Night on the Town showcases local art galleries, music and entertainment venues, works by local artists and a workshop on holiday decorating. 5 p.m., Greeley History Museum and surrounding area, 714 Eighth St., Greeley; 970-356-6775,
SATURDAY
Parade of Lights and Lyons Christmas Bazaar combines a gift market with the 34th parade competition, followed by live music and entertainment, including fireworks. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. bazaar, Lyons Elementary School gym, Fourth Avenue and Stickney Street; 6:30 p.m. parade on Colorado 66 to Sandstone Park at Fourth Avenue and Broadway, Lyons
SATURDAY
Boulder’s 150th-anniversary Lights of December Parade shows off a replica of a 19th-century stage coach and two vintage automobiles from the Stephen Tebo collection. Visit the event website for cool photos and an entertaining video. 6 p.m., 15th and Pearl streets to 16th and Spruce streets, Boulder; 303-449-3774,
