Visual arts
Divine inspiration
Today.Paintings and sculptures. Brenda Stumpf’s latest series of intricately constructed, large-scale paintings and sculptures are inspired by the Egyptian goddess Seshat. The works, which incorporate an array of found objects, will be featured in the Denver artist’s second solo exhibition at Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. It opens with a public reception today from 6 to 9 p.m. and continues through May 29. Free. 303-355-8955 or . Kyle MacMillan
Pop Music
The King still reigns
Monday.Blues. A B.B. King concert should be treated like an event, so what better place to see the “king of the blues” than an elegant theater like the Buell? It’s impressive that the 85-year-old Mississippi native still tours, but it’s clear he takes his ambassador role very seriously — though not as seriously as his music. And there’s reason for celebration. The artist’s two-year-old disc, “One Kind Favor,” thanks to a little help from buddy/producer T Bone Burnett, is one of the best records King has released in the last 20 years. King plays the Buell Theatre on Monday. Tickets, $45-$85, . Ricardo Baca
Idol hit Daughtry is back
Tuesday.Radio rock. When he was on “American Idol” in 2006, Chris Daughtry made clear that he was a mainstream rocker with dreams of dominating the FM band. So it’s no surprise that Daughtry and his band are as hugely popular as they are now. Their songs are easily consumed, and it seems like he’s doing exactly what he wants to do. Like the songs or not, that’s pretty dang cool. Skillet and Cavo open the show at the 1stBank Center on Tuesday. Tickets, $29.50-$39.50, . Ricardo Baca
Family fun
Building plans
Saturday-Sunday. Architecture. Denver’s skyscrapers, historic mansions and hidden gems are on display during the sixth annual Doors Open Denver event. More than 80 sites are on this year’s roster — pick up a map or sign up for guided tours at Union Station. Kids are invited to help build a mini-city of their own at “Box City for Kids” at the Wellington Webb Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Valley Trolley will be running both days, offering a short tour along the South Platte River. Hitch a ride behind REI at 1416 Platte St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Event headquarters is at Union Station. Free. More at . Kathleen St. John
Daredevils!
Today-Sunday. Circus thrills. Death-defying stunts abound at the El Jebel Shrine Circus at the National Western Complex. The main event is Cannonball Smith, who will attempt to beat the world record for longest indoor human cannonball flight at each show. 7:30 p.m. tonight; 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. National Western Complex Events Center, 4655 Humboldt St.; 303-297-1166. Tickets are $12-$18, kids under 5 are free with a paid adult. . Kathleen St. John
Sounds of Africa
Saturday. Music and dance. Rock to the sounds of highlife at a 10th anniversary concert for the University of Colorado Highlife Ensemble. Born in Ghana, highlife is an upbeat fusion of Western sounds and traditional African music. A group of chiefs and queen-mothers from Ghana also will be at the show, sharing music traditions from the Asante Kingdom. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Macky Auditorium, 17th Street and University Avenue, Boulder campus; 303-492-6309. 10-$35; or call 303-492-8008. Kathleen St. John
Classical music
Boyd’s weekend
Today and Saturday. Symphonic music. Douglas Boyd returns for his second consecutive weekend with the Colorado Symphony. For this outing, the orchestra’s principal guest conductor will lead a program that includes Elgar’s popular “Enigma Variations.” Concertmaster YuMi Hwang-Williams will serve as soloist for Ravel’s “Tzigane” and Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending.” 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday in Boett cher Concert Hall. $15-$75. 303-623-7876 or . Kyle MacMillan
Men and boys voices
Today. Choral music. Oxford University’s New College Choir of Men and Boys has gained following with its worldwide tours and 70 recordings. The group, renowned for performances of Renaissance and baroque music, will sing at 7:30 p.m. today at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. $25, $20 students, seniors and $10 children 12 and younger. General admission. 303-577-7723 or . Kyle MacMillan
Big names, good cause
Saturday. String duo. Broomfield High School knows how to do things in a big way. As a benefit for its orchestra instrument and activities fund, the school is presenting a concert by two top string virtuosi — bassist Edgar Meyer and Mike Marshall, who plays mandolin, guitar and fiddle. 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the high school auditorium, 1 Eagle Way. $50 reserved seats, $25 general admission. Meyer and Marshall also will present a demonstration at 2 p.m. 303-396-7543 or bhsorchestrabenefit@comcast.net. Kyle MacMillan
Film
Celebrating the dumb
Friday and Saturday. Strictly B-movie. In the low-budget comedy “Mystery Team,” a trio of kid detectives hit adolescence only to find their services aren’t so needed (or so cute) any longer. What to do? This R-rated debut feature — some laughs, some groans — arrives from Derrick Comedy, the Internet sketch troupe out of New York University. So what’s the “Mystery Team” diagnosis? If dumb fun doesn’t quite suit you, skip it. Or see it for a gander at the first big-screen outing of a group of smarty-pants film folk who are sure to be around a while. Midnight at the Esquire theater, 590 Downing St., $7.25. 303-733-0148. Lisa Kennedy
