TODAY
Love and Haiti
DeVotchKa violinist and accordion player Tom Hagerman leads a lineup of excellent Colorado musicians at this benefit funding rebuilding projects in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The musicians include The Boulder Acoustic Society, Impromptu, Hunker Down, and the Greg Tanner Harris Afro-Caribbean Jazz Band. Tickets are $25 ($15 for students). Swallow Hill, 71 East Yale Ave.; 303-777-1103,
TODAY
Spring is right around the corner (officially Saturday), and you can celebrate in Palisade with a self-guided art and wine tour. “Pig Tails & Wine Trails” kicks off at Blue Pig Gallery with art, food and live blues and jazz with James Baird. The gallery will provide visitors with a map and directions to each participating artist and winery. The first 10 people to arrive for the tour will receive a free wine glass. The Blue Pig’s current exhibit is “100% for Haiti,” with proceeds going to the disaster victims of Haiti. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 119 W. Third St., Palisade, 970-464-4819,
MORE FOR THE WEEK
FRIDAY-MARCH 21
Community Cycles, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization, presents the “Mountain States Bike! Bike! Conference” in Boulder. The eighth annual conference covers a variety of bike- related subjects. Groups and individuals from New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Montana and Wyoming will attend. Visit .
SATURDAY
The Autism Society and AMC Entertainment have partnered to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special monthly movie opportunity. The “Sensory Friendly Films” program is geared at providing a comfortable setting for children with special needs. Families are welcome to bring in snacks and food, and there will be no previews or advertisements shown. The lights will remain on, and the sound will be lowered. This month’s movie is the family comedy “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” The movie begins at 10 a.m. at three theaters, including AMC Flatiron 14, 61 W. Flatiron Circle in Broomfield, AMC Highlands Ranch 24, 103 W. Centennial Blvd. and AMC Westminster 24, 10655 Westminster Blvd. Visit /sensoryfilms.
SATURDAY
Table Mountain Animal Center is offering a special Saturday low-cost vaccine clinic for your furry family members. Feline and canine vaccines (rabies and distemper) are $35. Weekday clinics are offered 3 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. 2 to 4 p.m., 4105 Youngfield St., Golden, 303-278- 7575,
NEXT WEEK
MARCH 23
Head to Pueblo for a “Weed Management Class.” No, not that kind of weed. Real weeds: the annoying ones that never go away in your flower beds, vegetable gardens and lawn. Learn how to control them with a variety of biological, mechanical and chemical options. Registration deadline is Tuesday. The class is offered 6 to 9 p.m. March 23, CSU-Pueblo campus, $15, call the CSU Extension office at 719-583-6566
