TODAY
Lace up your dancing shoes
Dance historian Sharon Guli will provide instruction, and the Grandview Old-Time Orchestra will play music from the past two centuries at the Fort Vasquez Museum’s Heritage Family Dance. 2 to 5 p.m.; 13412 U.S. 85, Platteville, $8 per person; $21 for a family of four; children 5 and under are free. 970-785-2832
MORE FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY
Birding Tips for the Front Range will be presented by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory as part of the Colorado Chautauqua Nature Forum in Boulder. Biologist Greg Levandoski will teach how to recognize birds by sight, sound and behavior. 7 p.m., $5 admission, Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; 303-442-3282;
FRIDAY-JUNE 14
Parker Country Festival, in its 32nd year, features 15 free concerts. A carnival, arts and crafts, parade, food and the “Parker Idol Karaoke Contest” are among the attractions at the annual event in downtown Parker. Randy Houser headlines on Sunday evening. Friday entertainment starts at 6 p.m., Saturday concerts are noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 9:30 p.m. Carnival hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
FRIDAY-JUNE 14
Silverton Jamboree promotes and preserves the musical and cultural heritage of Silverton. The jamboree kicks off Friday with performances at the Grand Imperial Hotel; Saturday and Sunday’s performances are at Kendall Mountain Recreation Area. Friday, 8-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Ticket information and more details at 970-387-5654;
SATURDAY
Turner Farm living history farm in Buena Vista, which is in its final phase of restoration, opens for the season. A barbershop quartet will perform at 6:30 p.m., and a food vendor will be on-site. On Sundays beginning June 21, a farmers market will be held at the farm. Opening at 4 p.m.; regular hours through Aug. 15 will be 4-8 p.m. each Saturday. Admission to the farm and the concert is $5 for adults, $1 for kids 6-16, $10 for families. 719-395-8458;
SATURDAY
DeLaney Farm Open Days offer tours of Gully House and DeLaney Round Barn to learn about the people who lived there a century ago. Free; 1-4 p.m.; 170 S. Chambers Road, Aurora; 303-739-6666;
SATURDAY and JUNE 14
The Estes Park Wool Market includes sheep, llama, alpaca, cashmere and Angora goat competitions and fleece contests; exhibits; demonstrations; handcrafted items for sale; and a children’s tent. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Free admission (parking is $5); Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park;
