Weekend Live!
Up, up and away…
Come out tonight for the Curious Theater Company’s season finale, “Up.” A tale of hope and possibility, “Up” is based on the true story of “Lawnchair Larry,” the California man who built a flying lawn chair powered by helium-filled weather balloons so he could soar with the birds. 1080 Acoma St.; 8 p.m. Tickets: $34-$42. or 303-623-0524.
Biking into history
Pedal over to the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center to see “Bicycles! 150 Years of Gears.” The exhibit includes antique and vintage bikes from private collectors, shops and the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Expect to see everything from 1800s models to this era’s sleek, cutting-edge bikes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Admission: $2-$5. or call 303-651-8374.
At the Movies
Behavior to Crowe about
Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” is a prequel to the story of the legendary archer who fights the brutal and corrupt leadership of Nottingham to become the eponymous champion of the poor — and win Lady Marion’s hand. This adult version of the famous tale stars Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and William Hurt. PG-13. 2 hours, 20 minutes.
A film fit for a queen
Queen Latifah and Common star in “Just Wright,” the story of a physical therapist (Latifah) who falls for a pro basketball player (Common) who is instead enamored of her gold-digging friend. But who’s the real deal when the athlete is seriously injured? Can nice girls finish first? PG. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
Homebodies
Vamping it up
It is 2019, and a bizarre plague has taken over Earth in “Daybreakers,” now on DVD. But this plague is special: It turns humans into blood-sucking vampires. Starring Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe. R. 1 hour, 38 minutes.
