Today. Plum Creek will be awash in plucky rubber ducks at the 13th annual Ducky Derby and Street Festival in Castle Rock. For $5, you can “sponsor” a duck on its way to the finish line. One lucky winning duck will be worth $1 million. If duck racing isn’t your thing, Second Street will be lined with such activities as a silent auction and face painting. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The duck race begins at about 2 p.m. Perry and Second streets in Castle Rock. Admission is $5; $20 for five. Visit for more information.
Today. The Paul Green School of Rock Music begins a month of Saturday concerts with a “Tribute to Funk and Reggae” show. Students ages 8 to 18 will jam to songs by James Brown, Bob Marley, Funkadelic and more. Budding rock stars and their families are welcome, of course. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada; 303-GO-DNOTE. Admission is $8. Visit school for information on upcoming concerts.
Today. Small singers with big voices and even bigger hearts take center stage when the Colorado Children’s Chorale mounts “Performing Small Miracles.” This long-standing ensemble dedicated to turning the kid next door into a first-class entertainer has performed for kings, presidents, popes and movie stars. The show spotlights its youngest stars-in-training. Tickets are $11 and $16 through Ticketmaster. 2 p.m. Teikyo Loretto Heights Theater, 3001 S. Federal Blvd. Visit for more information.
