A great day in any language
Día del Niño hits the Denver Art Museumon Sunday with events including the performance of award-winning Mexican ballerina Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez leading the prestigious contemporary dance company Mexico en Movimiento. The celebration recognizes children and their important role in society, and is celebrated in more than 120 countries. It’s now one the fastest-growing multicultural events for children in Denver. Check out related bilingual activities at the Byers-Evans House Museum, the Clyfford Still Museum, the Denver Public Library and the History Colorado Center. The DAM and other museums will have free admission; the history museum will be free to kids under 12. And San Cajetan’s Church will also be hosting a free festival celebrating Día del Niño on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. with dance and theater performances, food and music. More: ; San Cajetan’s, 303-922-6306.Photo: Christina Jackson, DAM
Party animals, times two
Well-known veterinarian and comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald will supply the laughs at tonight’s sixth annual “Power of Love” benefit for Almost Home Adoptions, 5-9 p.m. The nonprofit is an adoption center, rescue and sanctuary for kittens and cats. Silent and live auctions are included. Tickets are $45 and cover dinner. Double Tree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive, Westminster; . Or head to Boulder tonight for another animal benefit: The “Bark to the Future! Puttin’ on The Leash Gala 2012” begins at 6 p.m. at the Coors Event Center on the CU-Boulder campus. The 20th annual gala includes a live and silent auction, food and drinks to benefit the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Tickets are $60, $120 for premium seating. Visit for information.
Sew much fun
Authors Nicole Blum and Debra Immergut will discuss and sign their new book “Improv Sewing” from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Fancy Tiger Crafts, 59 Broadway. The duo’s philosophy is “pursue joy, not pursue perfection” and that’s why there are no patterns to follow and just a few rules for the 101 sewing projects featured in their book. A demonstration and refreshments are included.
Craft a cool (and hot) Mother’s Day gift
Weehawken’s All Fired Up! Clay Center in Ridgway offers an extensive schedule of classes and workshops (and even parties) for all ages. “Make a Mom Memory” is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. An “Introduction to Pottery for Adults” is 6-8 p.m. May 4 and 11. You can “Make a Mosaic Flower Pot!” on May 5. For information on these classes and others, call 970-318-0150, e-mail questions@weehawkensarts .org or visit . The center is located at 167 N. Cora St., Ridgway.
Bargain facials and event makeup
To honor Mother’s Day, Emily’s Spa, the day-spa service at Emily Griffith Opportunity School, 1250 Welton St. Denver, is offering a free paraffin skin-care mask for face or hands with purchase of a facial May 7-11. Budget-minded promgoers should note the deal on special-event makeup: $10. Other services include waxing (starting at $5 for half-legs, eyebrows, chin or upper lip, and going up to $20 for full leg), facials, back treatments and specialty masks. To book an appointment, call 720-423-4924.
