TODAY
Art-to-art talk
IRUS is a collaboration between Iranian and U.S. artists, on display only for a week. See the artists on the blog , Projects in the show, coordinated by Denver artist and Iranian native Morehshin Allahyari, include a pop-up book, street graffiti and posters of Mark Twain and fabled storyteller Scheherazade. Andenken Gallery, 2990 Larimer St., Denver; 303-941-2458,
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TODAY
Annual Al Johnson Memorial Uphill/ Downhill telemark ski race celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The event is named for the die-hard 19th-century Crested Butte mailman whose delivery route included remote mining camps. Costumed participants ascend 600 vertical feet, then race down double-black-diamond terrain. Noon, Mount Crested Butte ski area base, Crested Butte; 970-349-5210
TUESDAY
“Kids’ Hour” features a presentation by one of Roxborough Park’s volunteer naturalists. Registration required. 10:30 a.m., Roxborough Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton; 303-973-3959
SATURDAY
“California Zephyr: Silver Thread Through the West” details the history of one of the world’s most famous passenger trains. Speaker Richard Luckin discusses both the Rio Grande Zephyr and Amtrak’s California Zephyr. 11 a.m., Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver; 303-297-1113, forney
SATURDAY
Annual Downtown Alamosa ArtWalk showcases San Luis Valley artists, poets and performers. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 30 locations (mostly on State and Main streets), Alamosa; 719-580-8125, alamosaartwalk
SATURDAY
Baritone Robert Gardner sings the title role in Felix Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio “Elijah” with the Golden Concert Choir and the niwot Timberline Symphony Orchestra. The event celebrates the bicentennial of the composer’s birth. Tickets: $15, ($10 for students and seniors). 7:30 p.m., Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot; 303-494-3206 , , timberlinesymphony
