WEEKEND LIVE!
I spy the night sky
DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory is hosting an astronomy open house tonight at 6. Get familiar with fall’s night sky with a lecture and telescope viewing hosted by the Denver Astronomical Society. 2930 E. Warren Ave.; Info: 303-871-5172 or mysite.du ~rstencel/Chamberlin
Spread your wings
Bring your imagination (and little ones) to the Colorado Takes Off! exhibition at the Boulder History Museum today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exhibition celebrates 100 years of Colorado aerospace history and features plenty of hands-on activities. 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder. Info: 303-449-3464 or
AT THE MOVIES
School superheroes needed
From the director of “An Inconvenient Truth” comes “Waiting for Superman.” This look at the dismal status of American education will get you talking. PG. 1 hour, 42 minutes.
Reunited, and it feels so …
This film’s all-star cast is “RED”-y for action. Morgan Freeman, Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich hold a reunion of sorts to save one of their own. Explosions, chases and humor galore. PG-13. 1 hour, 51 minutes.
HOMEBODIES
All you need is love?
Tilda Swinton stars in “I Am Love,” a drama set in Milan at the turn of the 20th century. Family, fortune, loyalty and love compete for top priority in this visually stimulating film, now on DVD. R.
Bounty-hunter high jinks
Josh Brolin is “Jonah Hex,” a wanted bounty hunter who takes on a job he can’t refuse in order to clear his name and buy his freedom. His mission: to save the world from a deranged terrorist. John Malkovich and Megan Fox also star. PG-13. Monnie Nilsson, The Denver Post
