Weekend Live!
Dancing for donations
The David Taylor Dance Theatre hosts its annual fundraising gala at 6 p.m. today. Gala admission is free. It will be followed by the company’s final performance of the season, “Eclipsing Venus.” Tickets, $18-$22, are required for the show. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. 303-987-7845 or
Pachyderm party
The Denver Zoo celebrates National Elephant Day today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with toasts to its two Asian Elephants, Mimi and Dolly. Visitors can learn more about the connections between humans and elephants, as well as the zoo’s endangered-species-preservation efforts. Admission: $5-$7; kids 3 and under get in free. 2300 Steele St. or 303-376-4800
At the Movies
In the zone
Matt Damon is back in his comfort zone as he plays a straight- shooting U.S. Army officer who goes rogue in “Green Zone.” R. 1 hour, 55 minutes.
Culture clash?
Following in the footsteps of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “Our Family Wedding” is a comedic romp through the runup to the marriage between a Hispanic woman and an African-American man. PG-13. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
Homebodies
Missed connections
In “Up in the Air,” out now on DVD, George Clooney plays a noncommital guy who makes his living flying around the country to lay people off. His only commitment is to maintaining his commitment-free life until his job is grounded and his wings are clipped. He begins to question the choices he’s made, but is it too late? R. 1 hour, 48 minutes.
Precious mettle
Claireece “Precious” Jones is a young girl who manages to survive her terribly abusive upbringing with her spirit and values intact. Nominated for best picture, this film now out on DVD is tough to watch, but ultimately resonates with hope as Precious learns to express herself. R. 1 hour, 49 minutes.
