TODAY
What’s in a name?
See the final performance of “Romeo and Juliet” as performed by Colorado State University’s Shakespear at Sunset Summer Theatre. Tickets to the timeless story of love, family rivalry and regretable timing are $10 apiece; youths 17 and under are free. 7 p.m., University Theater, University Center for the Arts, Colorado State University campus, Fort Collins;
TODAY
See 7 unique lofts in the third annual LoDo Loft Tour of lofts between Wazee and Wynkoop streets. Entry fee is a donation of school supplies or money donations to Family HomeStead, a nonprofit organization that houses homeless families. 2 to 5 p.m.; details at .
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
The 71st Eagle County Fair and Rodeo is this week, and fans will find numerous riding, roping and steer-wrestling competitions along with a carnival, exhibits, booths, vendors and more. Visit for more information.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Popular children’s author and illustrator Mike Thaler is on tour to promote his recent “Tales From the Back Pew” series of books. Dubbed “America’s Riddle King,” Thaler travels to schools, libraries and churches teaching language skills via constructing riddles. There are four opportunities to meet him. He’s at the Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave. in Jefferson County, 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, and 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Conifer Library, 10441 Colorado 73. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Thayler visits the Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden, and from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, he’ll be at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.
FRIDAY
Grease is just one of the words at the “Grease Sing-a-Long” movie event today at AMC Cherry Creek. Were you born to hand-jive? Do you remember “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Beauty School Drop-out” and “You’re the One That I Want”? Uh-oh, those summer nights! Rama lama lama ke ding a de dinga a dong, 7:45 p.m., Cherry Creek Cinema, 3000 E. First Ave., Denver; .
SATURDAY
Brings back memories of elementary recess. HealthONE’s the Medical Center of Aurora Emergency Medical Services and Trauma departments in combination with the American Heart Association are hosting a benefit Community Kickball Tournament. Hospital employees and their families compete against teams from other local hospitals and medical centers. Other attractions: Fire engines, helicopter tours, a jumping castle and face painting. Donations benefit AHA. Free. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Highline Park, 200 S. Peoria St., Aurora, 303-873-5757,
