Miners Alley play raises tough questions

LIFEGUARDS

Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, will present “ e Oldest Boy: A Play in ree Ceremonies” by Sarah Rule. It’s described as: “In this moving exploration of parenthood, an American mother and a Tibetan father have a 3-year-old son believed to be the reincarnation of a Buddhist lama. When a Tibetan lama and a monk come to their home unexpectedly, asking to take their child away for a life of spiritual training in India, the parents must make a life-altering choice that will test their strength, their marriage, and their hearts.” From May 19 through June 11. ursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.

‘Elizabeth Rex’

Eleven Minutes eatre Company will present “Elizabeth Rex,” by Timothy Findley. Elizabeth I meets an actor. At e People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 720333-3499. rough May 13. 720-3333499, 11minutestheatre.com.

Summer reading

Douglas County Libraries present a Summer of Reading: “Dog Days of Summer” with a free summer lunch program for those younger than 18 at Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch and Parker. (Castle Rock will be moving into its new building.) No meals June 19 or July 4. Program runs through July 28. Holiday May 29 for Memorial Day. See dcl.org.

Curious Theatre

Curious eatre Company presents “On the Exhale,” featuring outgoing leaders, Dee Covington in a one-woman show, directed by Chip Walton. Runs May 6-June 10, at Curious eatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org.

Art exhibit

Paint Box Guild will open a juried show at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. in Littleton through May. is is the 50th Anniversary year for the Paint Box Guild.

Photo show

Lone Tree Arts Center presents “Exploring the Light Photo Show,” through June 5. Tunes on the Terrace: June 23, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4. See lonetreeartscenter.org.

Walking tours

Historic Walking Tours — onehour walk in downtown Littleton on First Fridays at 6 p.m. Dates will be added during Western Welcome Week in August. To be announced. Meet in front of the Old Courthouse on Littleton Boulevard.

Summer music

Summer concerts at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street. July 17 — Fitz and the Tantrums. July 24 — Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Aug. 1 —Andy Grammer. Aug. 2 — Steep Canyon Rangers and Amythyst Kiah. August 9 — Ozomatli. See botanicgardens.org.

ACC fundraiser

Arapahoe Community College

Art and Design Center and ACC Foundation invite you to enjoy art experiences at a fundraiser on May 18 from 6:30 to9 p.m. at the Art and Design Center, corner of Prince and Alamo from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Scanning, photography, ceramics, silkscreen, jewelry.

Music festival

Colorado Music Festival offers 20 different concerts at the Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. June 29 through Aug. 6. See chautauqua.com.

Art comes back

Denver Art Museum will unveil three reimagined Hamilton Building Collection Galleries on May 14. African Arts, Forms of Power, Modern and Contemporary Art. Some have been in storage for more than a decade. Some new acquisitions will also be shown. e Arts of Oceana Gallery will reopen with a site speci c work by Niki Hastings-

McFall: large “Lei-bombing” installations. See denverartmuseum.org.

Opera season

Central City Opera starts with “Romeo and Juliet” on June 2 adding “Kiss Me Kate” and “Othello.”

On some days, an Opera Bus is available. On others, the printout we have says a “lunch and a song.” There are performances in afternoons and a few evenings at 7 p.m. See centralcityopera.org.

Art at library

Smoky Hill Library at 5430 S. Biscay Circle in Centennial, has an exhibit of art by Casey Kawaguchi, who started of as a graffitti artist. May is Pacific Islander Month.

Thu 5/18

Wind, Women, & Water Clinic @ 4:30pm / $55