TODAY
Tranquility in a teapot
Tea and its social and health benefits is the subject of scholar Kenneth Cohen’s book “The Taste of Enlightenment,” and the subject of his presentation today. He will discuss Chinese quigong and native American medicine, and tea’s role in Buddhism and Taoism. This is the second in a series that stresses the “tea” in “lecture,” with future presentations on acupuncture and architecture. The lecture includes free tea tastings. 2 p.m. Seven Cups, 1882 S. Pearl St., Denver; 303-777-2877,
MORE FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
Last day of “Charles Darwin: The Man and his Journey” exhibit honoring the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. Displayed texts include “The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin” (1896), “The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection” (1896) and Darwin’s 1891 published Beagle journal. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., Denver; 720-865-3500,
TUESDAY
Mardi Gras in the Mountains brings a little of New Orleans up to altitude. The event includes a costumed parade, king cake, a bead throw with 30,000 necklaces, crawdad boils and hurricane drinks. Everything is free. 1 p.m. Base Village mall, Snowmass
FRIDAY
“What Good is Denver?” is a challenging question posed during the “Denver Inside and Out” symposium marking Denver’s 150th anniversary. Leading Friday evening’s presentation: Denver Post columnist and Colorado Central publisher Ed Quillen and Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel. Fee: $8.50 for the Friday evening presentation only. 7 p.m., Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, Denver; 303-866-4686,
SATURDAY
Little Shop of Physics open house displays more than 250 homemade experiments. This year’s focus: Light — infrared, visible and ultraviolet. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., main ballroom, Lory Student Center, just east of University Avenue at Meridian Ave., Colorado State University, Fort Collins; 970-491-3212, lostate.edu
SATURDAY
Intermediate Snowshoeing offers a three-hour guided hike. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water. The program is free, but a $6 use fee applies at the park; meet at the group pavilion. 10 a.m., Hermit Park, just southeast of Estes Park off U.S. 36; 970-679-4561, register at /naturalresources/registration/index .cfm
SATURDAY & MARCH 1
All About Kids Expo brings Radio Disney’s popular event to Denver. Admission is $10 (adults) and $5 (children ages 14 and younger), and everything else — pony rides, petting zoo, giant slide, climbing wall, jump castle — is free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; all-about-kids.org
