Dinosaur Ridge goes free for Colorado's sesquicentennial

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SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado's Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!

Dinosaur Ridge is holding an SCFD free day on Sunday to mark Colorado's sesquicentennial.

Free entry to the Exhibit Hall and the Deep Time Detour Exhibition, plus $5 off guided bus tours, as Dinosaur Ridge marks Colorado's 150th year. It's where the state fossil, the Stegosaurus, was uncovered, and it suits all ages.

Sunday at 9 am · Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO, 80465

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Denver Zoo Free Days

Saturday

Denver Zoo's free day lets you wander the grounds without buying a ticket.

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

Saturday at 1:30 pm; also 3:30 pm, Sun 1:30 pm, Sun 3:30 pm

Denver Center, Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre, 1101 13th St., Denver, CO, 80204

Mo Willems' mischievous Pigeon sets out to drive a city bus in this interactive musical with songs, puppets and plenty of shouting along. Kids and grown-ups are both invited to join in.

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2nd Saturday at CSU Spur (The Science of Art)

Saturday at 10 am

CSU Spur, 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, 80216

CSU Spur opens its doors for free, family-friendly fun every second Saturday, presented by Canvas Credit Union. This month's theme is the science of art.

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Sheridan Green Park Grand Opening

Friday at 3 pm

10951 Harlan St Westminster CO 80020

Westminster celebrates its newly renovated park with free gumbo and beignets while supplies last. You can also be among the first to explore the new swamp-themed features.

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Sophie Lowenstein Presents: Birth music

Thursday at 7 pm; also Fri 7 pm, Sat 7 pm

Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204

A solo show written and performed by sketch writer and midwife Sophie Lowenstein. It follows one midwife through a wild call shift, mixing surreal, dark humor with the history of American birthwork. Free.

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Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin

Thursday at 7:30 pm; also Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 7:30 pm

MSU Denver Studio Theatre, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO, 80204

Steve Martin's absurdist comedy imagines Picasso and Einstein meeting in a Paris café, with art and science trading barbs. MSU Denver's production runs through November 22.

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The Red Chair Bookshop 3-Day Used Book Sale

Friday at 10 am

Central Library, 10 W 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO, 80204

Thousands of used books, CDs and DVDs fill Park View at the Central Library over three days. Sunday is a $15 bag sale, so bring a tote. Proceeds support the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation.

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Winter Artist Market

Friday

Center for Visual Art (CVA)

Holiday shopping with handmade goods from more than 40 local artists, including jewelry, ceramics, small sculptures, prints, cards, books and textiles. It's a good place to find an affordable, one-of-a-kind gift.

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PLAN AHEAD

• Nov. 28Colorado Ballet - The Nutcracker, Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Details
• Nov. 29It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center. Details
• Nov. 29Home Alone in Concert, Boettcher Hall. Details

WHAT DID WE MISS?

We do our best to read every calendar in Denver, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.