Upcoming events.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Stanley Marketplace
Get into the Halloween spirit at Stanley Beer Hall’s Pumpkin Carving Contest! Bring your creativity and carve up something spooky, silly, or spectacular. Cost is FREE!
They will provide the pumpkins and carving tools, you bring the creativity.
This family-friendly event is open to all ages, no tricks, just treats and a chance to show off your pumpkin-carving skills.
Grab a drink, settle in on the patio, and let your imagination run wild.
Fall Trivia Leaguge
Second Dawn Brewing Company
Join Jill and Austin for weekly trivia every Wednesday from September 10th to October 29th. Win fun weekly prizes and compete for the grand prize! First place gets to brew a beer with owner and brewmaster Ross Koenigs! We’ll wrap up the season with a Halloween formal at our final game. See you there!
Ghostlight
The People’s Building
Step into the shadows with Ghostlight—six spine-tingling tales from behind the curtain, where the line between theatre and the supernatural disappears. From haunted costume shops and eerie seances to unsettling cries in empty theatres, each story—told by a stage manager, director, professor, costumer, scenic artist, and actor—reveals the chilling mysteries that linger long after the lights go out.
Dare to discover the ghosts of the theatre.
Hogwart's Movie Night
Stanley Marketplace
Grab your wands and robes, it’s time for a magical evening! Join us on the patio at Stanley Beer Hall for a Hogwarts-themed movie night featuring one of the beloved Harry Potter films.
What to Expect:
Themed food & drinks worthy of the Great Hall
Wizarding-world activities & games
Fun photo ops to capture the magic
Cozy patio vibes for the ultimate movie night
Bring your fellow witches, wizards, and muggles for a night of enchantment, community, and cinematic adventure.
Aurora Road Runners Club
Second Dawn Brewing
THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM & SUNDAYS @ 8:30 AM with pancakes on the first Sunday of the month
The Aurora Road Runners is a community-based run club that focuses on bringing people together and showcasing the best of Northwest Aurora. Whether you walk, run, roll, or stroll, we'd love to see you at one of our weekly events!
We have a 4 mile and 1.5 mile route for you to enjoy . Afterwards, you get 15% off your tab.
Las Llamas del Humor: Comedia En Español
Manos Sagrados
Las Llamas Del Humor: Comedia en Español presenta:
Israel “El Cinico”
Alex Ruiz
Miriam Moreno
Kristian Velando
Larissa Cheverria
Carlos Santos
Emma Perkins
Pat Truer
Puertas Abren 7:30, Show 8:30
The Witching Hour
The People’s Building
The Denver Rock Orchestra returns in October with a new concert series just for the Halloween fans! Join us for a delightful evening of spooky and scary staple songs.
The Witching Hour
The People’s Building
The Denver Rock Orchestra returns in October with a new concert series just for the Halloween fans! Join us for a delightful evening of spooky and scary staple songs.
Halloween Costume Contest
Aurora Fox Arts Center
Plans for Halloween? On Oct. 31, join us at the Aurora Fox for a spooky performance of LIZZIE and a costume contest!
All audience members are invited to participate — the cast of LIZZIE will serve as judges, and prizes will be awarded for first, second, third, and fourth place winners.
Get your costumes ready and your tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org — may the best costume win!
SONIDERO HALLOWEEN
Manos Sagrados
You're invited to the HALLOWEEN SONIDERO on Friday, October 31st, from 9 pm-close at the new community venue, Manos Sagrados! Come dance CUMBIA with us and invite everyone you have ever met.
¿Quieren HALLOWEEN SONIDERO? ¡Pues toma!
¡Los invitamos al SONIDERO HALLOWEEN el viernes 31 de octubre, de las 9 pm hasta la madrugada en el nuevo espacio comunitario, Manos Sagrados! Ven a bailar CUMBIA con nosotros e invita a todos tus conocidos y si no quieren venir, ven solo(a) y haz nuevos amigos con mejor gusto.
Turn it Up 2025
The People’s Building
A Kpop dance showcase that features 180 performers from all parts of Colorado, coming together to celebrate Korean culture and the community.
Konnectpop is one of Colorado’s staples in event planning and cultural exchange; From showcases to competitions, concert support to random dances for other events, we provide a safe space for the community to have fun and support Korean culture.
Warning: loud music.
5280 Theatre: Romeo & Juliet
Vintage Theatre
Step into the timeless tale of love and tragedy with our Romeo and Juliet Experience! This immersive performance will captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking drama.
Don’t miss this chance to witness Shakespeare’s iconic masterpiece like never before.
Grab your tickets now and be part of an experience that will leave you spellbound!
LIZZIE
Aurora Fox Arts Center
LIZZIE
Friday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Studio Theater
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Aurora Fox presents LIZZIE, a fierce and captivating rock musical based on the infamous 1892 Borden family murders. In the heat of late summer, Andrew Borden and his wife are brutally killed in their home, and the prime suspect is Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Drawing from historical records, LIZZIE explores the tense days leading up to the murders and the trial’s controversial outcome. With a cast of four powerhouse performers, a dynamic live band, and a score inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, this production blends raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a pulse-pounding musical experience.
Content Advisory: Recommended for adults. Contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content, depictions of violence, and references to child abuse.
LIZZIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. BroadwayLicensing.com
Ancestor’s Tea
La Victoria Healing Kitchen
Prepare for an evening of mindful remembrance and enchanting celebration at our Ancestors’ Tea Party! Join us on Saturday, November 1st as we honor the spirits of the past with a unique blend of the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos and All Souls Day from the Slavic region.
La victoria healing kitchen will be transformed into a sacred space, adorned with elements that bridge both worlds. Imagine flickering candlelight, vibrant marigolds, intricate papel picado, and subtle, respectful nods to both spectral charm and ancestral reverence. It’s a space designed for reflection, connection, and a touch of joyful mystery.
Aurora Road Runners Club
Second Dawn Brewing
THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM & SUNDAYS @ 8:30 AM with pancakes on the first Sunday of the month
The Aurora Road Runners is a community-based run club that focuses on bringing people together and showcasing the best of Northwest Aurora. Whether you walk, run, roll, or stroll, we'd love to see you at one of our weekly events!
Turn it Up 2025 (Copy)
The People’s Building
A Kpop dance showcase that features 180 performers from all parts of Colorado, coming together to celebrate Korean culture and the community.
Konnectpop is one of Colorado’s staples in event planning and cultural exchange; From showcases to competitions, concert support to random dances for other events, we provide a safe space for the community to have fun and support Korean culture.
Warning: loud music.
LIZZIE
Aurora Fox Arts Center
LIZZIE
Friday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Studio Theater
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Aurora Fox presents LIZZIE, a fierce and captivating rock musical based on the infamous 1892 Borden family murders. In the heat of late summer, Andrew Borden and his wife are brutally killed in their home, and the prime suspect is Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Drawing from historical records, LIZZIE explores the tense days leading up to the murders and the trial’s controversial outcome. With a cast of four powerhouse performers, a dynamic live band, and a score inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, this production blends raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a pulse-pounding musical experience.
Content Advisory: Recommended for adults. Contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content, depictions of violence, and references to child abuse.
LIZZIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. BroadwayLicensing.com
5280 Theatre: Romeo & Juliet
Vintage Theatre
Step into the timeless tale of love and tragedy with our Romeo and Juliet Experience! This immersive performance will captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking drama.
Don’t miss this chance to witness Shakespeare’s iconic masterpiece like never before.
Grab your tickets now and be part of an experience that will leave you spellbound!
Día de los Muertos Celebration at DAVA
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
Join us at DAVA for a vibrant Día de los Muertos community celebration filled with art, music, and tradition. Enjoy art activities, storytelling, traditional folklorico dance, local vendors, and live music on our outdoor dance floor. This family-friendly event is a chance to honor culture, memory, and creativity together. Shop local vendors and explore the Aurora Cultural Arts District with a scavenger hunt.
You are welcome to bring an item for our community altar. (Please label your item so we can return it.)
Everyone is welcome! Please register to help us plan.
Presented in partnership with Colorado State University Arapahoe County Extension.
FREE and open to all! (Registration requested)
Aurora Road Runners Club
Second Dawn Brewing
THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM & SUNDAYS @ 8:30 AM with pancakes on the first Sunday of the month
The Aurora Road Runners is a community-based run club that focuses on bringing people together and showcasing the best of Northwest Aurora. Whether you walk, run, roll, or stroll, we'd love to see you at one of our weekly events!
We have a 4 mile and 1.5 mile route for you to enjoy . Afterwards, you get 15% off your tab.
Guys and Dolls Jr.
The People’s Building
Guys & Dolls JR. is a high-spirited musical comedy that brings the bustling streets of New York City to life! Follow the unlikely adventures of small-time gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romantics in this classic Broadway tale. When Nathan Detroit needs a place to host his infamous dice game, he makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson that sets off a hilarious chain of events. Add in the dazzling Miss Adelaide, the straight-laced Sarah Brown, and plenty of unforgettable songs and dance numbers, and you’ve got a show filled with laughter, charm, and heart.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, Guys & Dolls JR. is a lively, family-friendly production that will leave you smiling long after the final curtain!
First Friday Aurora Arts
Cerebral Brewing
Join us from 5-8PM for great food, live music, beer releases, local vendors and a vibrant community celebration on the first Friday of every month!
First Fridays
Stanly Marketplace
Join us on the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, and community! Local artists will showcase their work throughout the halls of Stanley, creating a vibrant, gallery-style experience. Enjoy live music, explore our shops and restaurants—open late just for you—and soak in the creative energy. Bring your friends, stay awhile, and make it a monthly tradition.
Guys and Dolls Jr.
The People’s Building
Guys & Dolls JR. is a high-spirited musical comedy that brings the bustling streets of New York City to life! Follow the unlikely adventures of small-time gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romantics in this classic Broadway tale. When Nathan Detroit needs a place to host his infamous dice game, he makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson that sets off a hilarious chain of events. Add in the dazzling Miss Adelaide, the straight-laced Sarah Brown, and plenty of unforgettable songs and dance numbers, and you’ve got a show filled with laughter, charm, and heart.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, Guys & Dolls JR. is a lively, family-friendly production that will leave you smiling long after the final curtain!
Guys and Dolls Jr.
The People’s Building
Guys & Dolls JR. is a high-spirited musical comedy that brings the bustling streets of New York City to life! Follow the unlikely adventures of small-time gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romantics in this classic Broadway tale. When Nathan Detroit needs a place to host his infamous dice game, he makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson that sets off a hilarious chain of events. Add in the dazzling Miss Adelaide, the straight-laced Sarah Brown, and plenty of unforgettable songs and dance numbers, and you’ve got a show filled with laughter, charm, and heart.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, Guys & Dolls JR. is a lively, family-friendly production that will leave you smiling long after the final curtain!
Guys and Dolls Jr.
The People’s Building
Guys & Dolls JR. is a high-spirited musical comedy that brings the bustling streets of New York City to life! Follow the unlikely adventures of small-time gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romantics in this classic Broadway tale. When Nathan Detroit needs a place to host his infamous dice game, he makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson that sets off a hilarious chain of events. Add in the dazzling Miss Adelaide, the straight-laced Sarah Brown, and plenty of unforgettable songs and dance numbers, and you’ve got a show filled with laughter, charm, and heart.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, Guys & Dolls JR. is a lively, family-friendly production that will leave you smiling long after the final curtain!
Mynabirds
Manos Sagrados
Undertow Presents The Mynabirds Living Room Tour Fall 2025!
Mynabirds are back with a new album, It’s Okay To Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward, on November 7th.
American singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn is a shape-shifter who can't sit still. Since 2010 she's worked under the moniker The Mynabirds, releasing three critically acclaimed and stylistically different albums on Saddle Creek: What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood (2010) and GENERALS (2012), both produced by Richard Swift, and Lovers Know (2015). She has also toured as a member of the Postal Service (2013) and Bright Eyes (2011), helped found Omaha Girls Rock (a non-profit helping young girls find their voices), and in 2013 gave a TED talk based on her "New Revolutionists" portrait project, exploring what it means to be a revolutionary woman in this day and age. Before The Mynabirds, Laura was a member of DC indie band Georgie James with Q And Not U's John Davis, and also put out two self-produced solo albums on the label she founded herself, Laboratory Records.
CL Fondal: Soul, Contemporary R & B, Pop, Rock, Dance
Aurora Fox Arts Center
The Aurora Rhythms concert series continues in November! Join us at the Aurora Fox Arts Center on Nov. 12, when C.L. will take the stage with Retro Mitch on electric drums, performing original songs and genre-bending music that spans soul, R&B, hip-hop, rock and blues.
Everyman Theatre: Ghostlight
Vintage Theatre
Ghostlight
Playing on the Berg-Young Cabaret Stage
Tickets: $24 in person
Step into the shadows with Ghostlight—a collection of six spine-tingling tales from behind the curtain, where the line between theatre and the supernatural disappears. From ghostly cries in empty auditoriums to haunted costume shops and eerie séances, each story—told by a stage manager, director, professor, costumer, scenic artist, and actor—reveals the chilling mysteries that linger long after the lights go out. Dare to discover the ghosts of the theatre.
Fall Wine Tasting
Fall Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Join the Creative Alliance of Downtown Aurora for its first fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 13, 7–9 p.m., at Mr. B’s Wine & Spirits in Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a live DJ, small bites and more than 50 wine tastings. Tickets are $45, with $35 early-bird pricing through Oct. 11. Proceeds benefit the Creative Alliance of Downtown Aurora.
Madagascar Jr.
The People’s Building
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. is a laugh-out-loud journey for the whole family! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, Melman the Giraffe, and those hilarious plotting penguins as they escape from the Central Park Zoo and find themselves on a wild adventure to the magical island of Madagascar. Filled with catchy songs, high-energy dance numbers, and plenty of heart, this musical celebrates friendship, teamwork, and embracing who you are.
With colorful characters, nonstop fun, and toe-tapping music, Madagascar JR. is the perfect adventure for audiences of all ages!
Apex Performing Arts Collective is dedicated to inspiring young artists through high-quality training, performance opportunities, and community engagement. We believe in nurturing creativity, discipline, and confidence while fostering collaboration and a lifelong love of the arts. Our programs empower students to grow as performers and individuals, preparing them for success both on and off the stage.
Madagascar Jr.
The People’s Building
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. is a laugh-out-loud journey for the whole family! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, Melman the Giraffe, and those hilarious plotting penguins as they escape from the Central Park Zoo and find themselves on a wild adventure to the magical island of Madagascar. Filled with catchy songs, high-energy dance numbers, and plenty of heart, this musical celebrates friendship, teamwork, and embracing who you are.
With colorful characters, nonstop fun, and toe-tapping music, Madagascar JR. is the perfect adventure for audiences of all ages!
Apex Performing Arts Collective is dedicated to inspiring young artists through high-quality training, performance opportunities, and community engagement. We believe in nurturing creativity, discipline, and confidence while fostering collaboration and a lifelong love of the arts. Our programs empower students to grow as performers and individuals, preparing them for success both on and off the stage.
Madagascar Jr.
The People’s Building
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. is a laugh-out-loud journey for the whole family! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, Melman the Giraffe, and those hilarious plotting penguins as they escape from the Central Park Zoo and find themselves on a wild adventure to the magical island of Madagascar. Filled with catchy songs, high-energy dance numbers, and plenty of heart, this musical celebrates friendship, teamwork, and embracing who you are.
With colorful characters, nonstop fun, and toe-tapping music, Madagascar JR. is the perfect adventure for audiences of all ages!
Apex Performing Arts Collective is dedicated to inspiring young artists through high-quality training, performance opportunities, and community engagement. We believe in nurturing creativity, discipline, and confidence while fostering collaboration and a lifelong love of the arts. Our programs empower students to grow as performers and individuals, preparing them for success both on and off the stage.
Madagascar Jr.
The People’s Building
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. is a laugh-out-loud journey for the whole family! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, Melman the Giraffe, and those hilarious plotting penguins as they escape from the Central Park Zoo and find themselves on a wild adventure to the magical island of Madagascar. Filled with catchy songs, high-energy dance numbers, and plenty of heart, this musical celebrates friendship, teamwork, and embracing who you are.
With colorful characters, nonstop fun, and toe-tapping music, Madagascar JR. is the perfect adventure for audiences of all ages!
Apex Performing Arts Collective is dedicated to inspiring young artists through high-quality training, performance opportunities, and community engagement. We believe in nurturing creativity, discipline, and confidence while fostering collaboration and a lifelong love of the arts. Our programs empower students to grow as performers and individuals, preparing them for success both on and off the stage.
The Art of Growth
The ART of GROWTH
In celebration of the Denver metro area’s cultural community, the Aurora Fox Arts Center and the SCFD will host a FREE screening of “The Art of Growth”, which recently premiered on RMPBS DT1. Directed and produced by Cynthia Cazanas Garin, "The Art of Growth" tells the compelling story of the power of arts to inspire, educate, and enrich lives. The short film features creative artists including a 6th grade student actor, a beloved science educator, and a legendary and dancer and choreographer; and highlights the story behind the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)
Leonard E. Barrett Jr. Sings Dean Martin
Vintage Theatre
Dean Martin Tribute
Playing on the Berg-Young Cabaret Stage
Tickets: $24 in person
Celebrate the legacy of Dean Martin — the beloved singer, actor, and comedian known as the “King of Cool.” One of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century, Martin’s smooth voice and effortless charm defined an era of classic American entertainment.
Grand Slam
Manos Sagrados
A slam team selection process where some of Denver’s best poets compete for 5 spots on the Mercury Slam team!
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Grooveline: Line Dance with Raw Groove
Manos Sagrados
Learn the line dances everybody loves — plus some fresh ones you won’t find anywhere else. Step in, catch a vibe, and move with us! $20, all levels welcome. DJ Set/dance party afterwards!
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
The People’s Building
Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the Book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Get ready for a GIANT adventure!
Packed with magic, music, and mayhem, James and the Giant Peach JR. takes you on a wildly imaginative journey across the ocean — inside a giant peach! Join James and his quirky insect friends as they discover the power of friendship, courage, and a little bit of magic. This Roald Dahl classic bursts to life on stage in a tuneful, high-energy musical that’s perfect for the whole family!
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
The People’s Building
Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the Book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Get ready for a GIANT adventure!
Packed with magic, music, and mayhem, James and the Giant Peach JR. takes you on a wildly imaginative journey across the ocean — inside a giant peach! Join James and his quirky insect friends as they discover the power of friendship, courage, and a little bit of magic. This Roald Dahl classic bursts to life on stage in a tuneful, high-energy musical that’s perfect for the whole family!
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
The People’s Building
Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the Book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Get ready for a GIANT adventure!
Packed with magic, music, and mayhem, James and the Giant Peach JR. takes you on a wildly imaginative journey across the ocean — inside a giant peach! Join James and his quirky insect friends as they discover the power of friendship, courage, and a little bit of magic. This Roald Dahl classic bursts to life on stage in a tuneful, high-energy musical that’s perfect for the whole family!
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
The People’s Building
Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the Book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Get ready for a GIANT adventure!
Packed with magic, music, and mayhem, James and the Giant Peach JR. takes you on a wildly imaginative journey across the ocean — inside a giant peach! Join James and his quirky insect friends as they discover the power of friendship, courage, and a little bit of magic. This Roald Dahl classic bursts to life on stage in a tuneful, high-energy musical that’s perfect for the whole family!
Cheluna Running Club
Cheluna Brewing
Begun in March 2017 just three months after opening Cheluna, our run club welcomes people of all abilities to move their bodies every Tuesday, meeting up at 5:45 pm year round. Participants gather together at 5:45 before we head outside to run, walk or roll at 6 pm; choose your own distance, pace and modality, and most Tuesdays there is also an optional track workout for those looking for an extra challenge.
Reconvene afterward in our taproom for some great community, free food (potluck meal the first Tuesday monthly) and discounted beverages. We are a casual and welcoming run group for athletes of all kinds and abilities and embrace coming together weekly for a workout, shared food, delicious beer and camaraderie.About
A Clown Ballet Cabaret
The People’s Building
A multifaceted dance performance: The Story of a Ballerina torn between tradition and expression. To find her artist’s path she bravely follows a gaggle of clowns through a fever dream. With ballet, tap, tango, and clowning she is able to release what tradition has suppressed and what is no longer serving her. This journey gives her permission to reach back and find her own innate exquisite nature. This rekindling of passion in dance will leave you hopeful for the beauty of traditional dance to continue its storied journey through the never ending circus of time.
Comedy Open Mic
Manos Sagrados
Comedian Joshua Emerson hosts a slightly curated open mic, featuring some of Denver’s best comedians performing 10-minute sets. Sign up on-site and catch the laughs every 4th Monday. Emerson, a Navajo comedian, writer, and actor, is a founding member of the award-winning DeadRoom Comedy.
LIZZIE
Aurora Fox Arts Center
LIZZIE
Friday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Studio Theater
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Aurora Fox presents LIZZIE, a fierce and captivating rock musical based on the infamous 1892 Borden family murders. In the heat of late summer, Andrew Borden and his wife are brutally killed in their home, and the prime suspect is Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Drawing from historical records, LIZZIE explores the tense days leading up to the murders and the trial’s controversial outcome. With a cast of four powerhouse performers, a dynamic live band, and a score inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, this production blends raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a pulse-pounding musical experience.
Content Advisory: Recommended for adults. Contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content, depictions of violence, and references to child abuse.
LIZZIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. BroadwayLicensing.com
Walk This Way - A Fashion Fundraiser for DAVA
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
Step into an unforgettable experience where art meets fashion, community, and purpose. Walk This Way celebrates the creativity and courage of DAVA youth, whose original designs will light up the runway alongside works from local designers. Every look tells a story of imagination, resilience, and the transformative power of art education.
Your ticket supports Downtown Aurora Visual Arts’ mission to provide free, high-quality arts education for youth nurturing their creativity, confidence, mental wellness, and future opportunities. From improving cognitive skills to strengthening problem-solving and emotional resilience, art changes lives and your attendance helps make it possible.
Dancing In The Dark: Escape The Haunted Library
The People’s Building
Life/Art Dance and Rocky Mountain Rhythm invite you to celebrate the spooky season with a trip to your local haunted library! Take a stroll through classic tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural as they come alive in this immersive dance experience. We just ask you this...
How will the story end?
Sunday Brunch + Chess
milieu fermentation
El Meson’s Brunch Menu is fire. We are partnering with them to bring your food directly to your table all day.
Aurora Road Runners Club
Second Dawn Brewing
THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM & SUNDAYS @ 8:30 AM with pancakes on the first Sunday of the month
The Aurora Road Runners is a community-based run club that focuses on bringing people together and showcasing the best of Northwest Aurora. Whether you walk, run, roll, or stroll, we'd love to see you at one of our weekly events!
LIZZIE
Aurora Fox Arts Center
LIZZIE
Friday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Studio Theater
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Aurora Fox presents LIZZIE, a fierce and captivating rock musical based on the infamous 1892 Borden family murders. In the heat of late summer, Andrew Borden and his wife are brutally killed in their home, and the prime suspect is Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Drawing from historical records, LIZZIE explores the tense days leading up to the murders and the trial’s controversial outcome. With a cast of four powerhouse performers, a dynamic live band, and a score inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, this production blends raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a pulse-pounding musical experience.
Content Advisory: Recommended for adults. Contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content, depictions of violence, and references to child abuse.
LIZZIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. BroadwayLicensing.com
Dancing In The Dark: Escape The Haunted Library
The People’s Building
Life/Art Dance and Rocky Mountain Rhythm invite you to celebrate the spooky season with a trip to your local haunted library! Take a stroll through classic tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural as they come alive in this immersive dance experience. We just ask you this...
How will the story end?
Classic Cocktails with a Spooky Twist
La Victoria Healing Kitchen
Get into the spirit of the season with our "Classic Cocktails with a Spooky Twist" Workshop, where timeless drinks get a chilling Halloween makeover! You'll learn to craft popular favorites—like the Old Fashioned or the French 75—with unique, eerie flavor infusions and presentation techniques. Our expert mixologist will guide you through all the necessary tricks, and light, complementary snacks will be provided. Perfect for elevating your next spooky soirée, this class is the perfect blend of elegant drinking and frightful fun.
Dancing In The Dark: Escape The Haunted Library
The People’s Building
Life/Art Dance and Rocky Mountain Rhythm invite you to celebrate the spooky season with a trip to your local haunted library! Take a stroll through classic tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural as they come alive in this immersive dance experience. We just ask you this...
How will the story end?
Fox Film Series: The Wiz
Aurora Fox Arts Center
“Ease on down the road” to Oz in this 1978 musical spectacular starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Richard Pryor. Catch The Wiz on the big screen at the Aurora Fox at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Concessions will be available.
Tiny Artists Huntrix Night - Paint & Sip
Manos Sagrados
Join us for an exciting family friendly painting event! October 24th from 6-9pm.
Doors open at 5:30, class will begin at 6:15.
LIZZIE
Aurora Fox Arts Center
LIZZIE
Friday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Studio Theater
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Aurora Fox presents LIZZIE, a fierce and captivating rock musical based on the infamous 1892 Borden family murders. In the heat of late summer, Andrew Borden and his wife are brutally killed in their home, and the prime suspect is Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Drawing from historical records, LIZZIE explores the tense days leading up to the murders and the trial’s controversial outcome. With a cast of four powerhouse performers, a dynamic live band, and a score inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, this production blends raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a pulse-pounding musical experience.
Content Advisory: Recommended for adults. Contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content, depictions of violence, and references to child abuse.
LIZZIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. BroadwayLicensing.com
Dancing In The Dark: Escape The Haunted Library
The People’s Building
Life/Art Dance and Rocky Mountain Rhythm invite you to celebrate the spooky season with a trip to your local haunted library! Take a stroll through classic tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural as they come alive in this immersive dance experience. We just ask you this...
How will the story end?
Sound Bites
Cerebral Brewing | Aurora Arts
Nanos Pi invites you to enjoy delicious pizza every Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM, accompanied by live music from 5 PM to 7 PM.
Halloween Party with Rainbow Dome
Second Dawn Brewing Co.
Join us for our favorite month to celebrate our favorite holiday: Halloweeeeeeeen! And the best part, this party is a FUNdraiser for Rainbow Dome’s future home. Second Dawn has generously offered to donate 10% of their sales towards Rainbow Dome. Come celebrate the future possibilities of Rainbow Dome with a brew and fun activities, including tattoos, astrology readings, a DJ set by Talia Tucker L’Whor, a costume contest, and more.
This event is co-hosted by The Rainbow Dome and Second Dawn Brewing Co.
Aurora Road Runners Club
Second Dawn Brewing
THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM & SUNDAYS @ 8:30 AM with pancakes on the first Sunday of the month
The Aurora Road Runners is a community-based run club that focuses on bringing people together and showcasing the best of Northwest Aurora. Whether you walk, run, roll, or stroll, we'd love to see you at one of our weekly events!
We have a 4 mile and 1.5 mile route for you to enjoy . Afterwards, you get 15% off your tab.
First Date
Vintage Theatre
Book by Austin Winsberg
Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner
Directed by Brandon Lopez
Playing on The Berg-Young Cabaret Stage
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?
Fall Trivia League
Second Dawn Brewing Company
Join Jill and Austin for weekly trivia every Wednesday from September 10th to October 29th. Win fun weekly prizes and compete for the grand prize! First place gets to brew a beer with owner and brewmaster Ross Koenigs! We’ll wrap up the season with a Halloween formal at our final game. See you there!
First Date
Vintage Theatre
Book by Austin Winsberg
Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner
Directed by Brandon Lopez
Playing on The Berg-Young Cabaret Stage
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?
Cheluna Running Club
Cheluna Brewing
Begun in March 2017 just three months after opening Cheluna, our run club welcomes people of all abilities to move their bodies every Tuesday, meeting up at 5:45 pm year round. Participants gather together at 5:45 before we head outside to run, walk or roll at 6 pm; choose your own distance, pace and modality, and most Tuesdays there is also an optional track workout for those looking for an extra challenge.
Reconvene afterward in our taproom for some great community, free food (potluck meal the first Tuesday monthly) and discounted beverages. We are a casual and welcoming run group for athletes of all kinds and abilities and embrace coming together weekly for a workout, shared food, delicious beer and camaraderie.About
Nourish
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
Reconnecting with Our Roots Through Art and Gardening
Artwork by DAVA Youth with guest artists Greg Nelson and Sarah Wallace Scott
Exhibition open until November 14th. Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm.
* Open late on Friday November 7th for first Friday (6- 9 pm)
First Date
Vintage Theatre
Book by Austin Winsberg
Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner
Directed by Brandon Lopez
Playing on The Berg-Young Cabaret Stage
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?
Diwali Party!
Roshni Healing Arts Sanctuary
Hosted by Roshni and Eye for Prevention/Denver Health
Join us for an inspiring evening that uplifts youth leadership and talent while creating space for intergenerational healing and multicultural connection.
Learn about and honor the tradition of Diwali, the five-day “Festival of Lights” celebrated across various religions and cultures in India. Enjoy dance, delicious ethnic food, henna art, games, and more as we celebrate this beautiful tradition together.
This event will also offer community tools and resources focused on overdose prevention and harm reduction, promoting healing and positive mental health through culture and connection.
RSVP today and be part of this vibrant celebration of light, learning, and wellness.
Nourish
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
Reconnecting with Our Roots Through Art and Gardening
Artwork by DAVA Youth with guest artists Greg Nelson and Sarah Wallace Scott
Exhibition open until November 14th. Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm.
* Open late on Friday November 7th for first Friday (6- 9 pm)
LIZZIE
Aurora Fox Arts Center
LIZZIE
Friday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Studio Theater
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Aurora Fox presents LIZZIE, a fierce and captivating rock musical based on the infamous 1892 Borden family murders. In the heat of late summer, Andrew Borden and his wife are brutally killed in their home, and the prime suspect is Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Drawing from historical records, LIZZIE explores the tense days leading up to the murders and the trial’s controversial outcome. With a cast of four powerhouse performers, a dynamic live band, and a score inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, this production blends raw emotion, historical intrigue, and a pulse-pounding musical experience.
Content Advisory: Recommended for adults. Contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content, depictions of violence, and references to child abuse.
LIZZIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. BroadwayLicensing.com
Dance Nation
The People’s Building | Phamaly Theatre Company
Experience the explosive energy of Dance Nation, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play about ambition, identity, and adolescence as a preteen dance team navigates growing up and chasing glory at the national finals.
In an unnamed middle American town, a dance team of preteen girls is preparing for the most important moment of their lives – the national dance final in Tampa Bay. Dive into the electrifying world of “Dance Nation,” where ambition, adolescence, and the transformative power of dance collide.
This bold and provocative Pulitzer Prize-nominated play follows a group of young dancers navigating the complexities of growing up while preparing for high-stakes competition. As they push their bodies and dreams to the limit, they grapple with identity, desire, and the fierce longing for acceptance in a world that provides them with many questions but few answers.
Advisory Notice: This production contains stylized depictions of vulgar situations that some might find uncomfortable or unnerving. Additionally, references are made that include descriptions of disordered eating, suicide, mental illness, sex, sexual assault, harassment, cancer, and death. Certain elements of blood, coarse language, and depictions of self-harm and masturbation are shown onstage. Finally, there will be various amounts of undress including full nudity in the show.
Sunday Brunch + Chess
milieu fermentation
El Meson’s Brunch Menu is fire. We are partnering with them to bring your food directly to your table all day.