TODAY
A bloody singalong
Show tune karaoke hosted by the cast of the Avenue Theater’s morbid comedy “Die! Mommy Die!” offers a chance at novel interpretations of Broadway hits. Don’t forget your pancake makeup! 9 p.m., JR’s Bar & Grill, 777 E. 17th Ave., Denver; 303-831-0459,
MORE FOR THE WEEK
THURSDAY
Mission Wear Oktoberfest Fundraising Party features live music, refreshments and a silent auction, 7 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $15, VIP tickets are $25 (includes gift bag). Mission Wear employs women who are in recovery from addiction, felony incarceration and prostitution. Temple Events Center, 1595 Pearl St.,
SATURDAY
Parker Fall Festival features pumpkin painting, live music, a petting zoo, seasonal treats and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker,
SATURDAY
“Celebrate Colorado’s Japanese!” as part of a Family Day program, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Museumgoers can learn about the contributions made by Japanese immigrants to Colorado. Free. Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, 303-866-4686,
SATURDAY
PBS documentary screening
“Packard: An American Classic Car” is a one-hour documentary scheduled to air on PBS in the spring. You can get a sneak peek at 1 p.m. at the Forney Museum of Transportation. The documentary traces the Packard’s 59 year history. $10, $8 seniors, $6 ages 3-15. There’s a $2 discount for advance purchase by Friday. 4303 Brighton Blvd., 303-297-1113,
SATURDAY & OCT. 11
24th annual Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Expo will showcase new 2010 snowmobile and ATV models, along with clothing, safety products and accessories, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11. $10, free for children under 12. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
SATURDAY
“The Journey of Asian Adoption: Building a Multicultural Family” conference offers representatives from 8 of the West’s top 10 adoption agencies will answer questions about domestic and international adoptions. 8:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 7675 E. Union Ave., Denver Tech Center; 303.265.2959, ext. 113,
