TODAY
Fresh peace
Colorado peace activist Sonia Bawa (1989-2005) lived by the credo “Cancer caused her pain, but war made her cry.” Before her death at age 15, she raised money for victims of the World Trade Center 9/11 attack and worked with the Red Cross. This concert, with Grammy nominee Sonia of Disappear Fear, raises money for the Sonia Bawa Foundation to continue her pacifist vision. 7:30 p.m., Avogrado’s Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins; 970-493-5555, .
MORE FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
Author Jeff Blumenfeld presents his new book “You Want to Go Where?: How to Get Someone to Pay for the Trip of Your Dreams” in three programs this week. Blumenfeld will discuss various expeditions and how people can acquire funding for their travels and adventures. He will be at the REI in Lakewood (5375 S. Wadsworth Blvd.) at 7 p.m. Monday, Boulder Public Library (1001 Arapahoe Ave.) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Center (710 10th St. in Golden) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, a reception begins at 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
“Getting Hitch: The Films of Alfred Hitchcock” movie series continues with “Notorious” (1946). Walter Chaw hosts the series continuing Tuesdays through Feb. 23. Stick around for the discussion after each screening. 6 to 9 p.m., Level B2 Conference Center, Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway,
WEDNESDAY
Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live Series celebrates Black History Month with a program featuring Hasan Davis. Davis will take the stage as Angus Augustus Burleigh, a 19th century ex-slave, who at age 16 enlisted in the Union Army and went on to become an educator, scholar and minister. Davis holds a law degree, serves on the Federal Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, and owns his own business that focuses on youth development. The free program begins at 6 p.m. at the Blair Caldwell African-American Research Library, 2401 Welton St.,
SATURDAY and FEB. 7
With a goal “to connect the mining history of the past with the Nordic traditions of the present,” Frisco celebrates the 40th anniversary of Salomon Gold Rush Weekend with two days of activities, including fireworks, skiing and snowshoeing. Visit .
