TODAY
For the birds
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program hosts a rare open house, giving visitors an inside look at how the staff and volunteers care for the 300-plus raptors treated and rehabilitated here annually. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, 720-B E. Vine, Fort Collins;
Welcome new carillonneur Carol Lens as she performs at the University of Denver’s 11th annual holiday carillon concert. A carillon is similar to an organ but uses bells instead of pipes. DU’s Williams Carillon contains 65 bronze bells, the largest of which weighs 6 tons. The free one-hour concert begins at 3 p.m. The listening area is between the Williams Tower and Stapleton Tennis Pavilion. There is free parking in Lot 103 at Buchtel Boulevard and High Street, and Lot 108 at South Josephine Avenue and Buchtel Blvd.
Singer-songwriter Laura Goldhamer and the Silvernail open Swallow Hill’s annual Member Holiday Party, also featuring Elephant Revival. The annual bash offers music and dancing. Party begins at 7 p.m., free for members, $15 for nonmembers, 71 E. Yale Ave., 303-777-1003,
MORE FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY
Lance Armstrong signs his new book, “Comeback 2.0,” a coffee-table tome (mostly photographs by Elizabeth Kreutz) with Armstrong’s anecdotes on his life during the past year, including living in Aspen. (He gives props to the local hospital). He will sign only copies of his new book. 5:30 p.m., Explore Booksellers, Aspen; 970-925-5336
THURSDAY
If you have six-pack abs and a sexy “ho ho ho,” Central City is holding a contest for Hunky-Claus. Grab your Santa hat and red pants and head to the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. The winner will stroll the streets of Central City and be available for photos the night of Dec. 19. Hunky- Claus also wins free lodging and dinner for two that night. Auditions are 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., between Glenarm Place and Welton Street, visit for details.
SATURDAY
The Winter Solabration combines solstice and Christmas customs, including storytelling, sword and Morris dancing, the Abbot’s Bromley Horn Dance, singing, Wassail, traditional group dances and the ancient good vs. evil mummer’s play. 6 p.m., Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Blvd.; 303-571-9112,
