Through Sunday. St. Patrick’s Day comes a little early this year when “Lord of the Dance” visits the Buell Theatre. Created by Irish-dance master Michael Flatley, the Celtic extravaganza features more than 40 dancers telling the folk tale of a battle between the Lord of Darkness and the Lord of the Dance. Originally staged 16 years ago, this latest production features updated costumes, sets and lighting—including video on an LED wall. 7:30 p.m. tonight, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Buell Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis Streets. Tickets are $30-$85. Buy tickets by calling 303-893-4100 or visit denvercenter.org. lordofthedance.com
Saturday. The Colorado Railroad Museum presents a unique take on Black History Month with “Black On Track.” A collaboration between the Railroad Museum, the Black American West Museum and the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library, the event explores the ways African Americans contributed to the railroading industry in the decades after the Civil War. Take a ride in one of the museum’s passenger coaches, watch actors recreate the period and check out a display of photos from the early 20th century. Food from the delicious CoraFaye’s will be on-hand, too. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden; 303-279-4591. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children ages 2 to 16. A $30 Family Pass admits two adults and all kids under age 16. coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Saturday-Sunday. Music fans of all ages are invited to the Aurora Symphony’s annual free children’s concert. This year’s show is a production of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” a classic for young audiences. The symphony is joined by the Audience of One youth theater company—the all-kid cast will take over the roles of Peter and his animal pals. After the performance, youngsters can come onstage to get a closer look, ask the orchestra members questions, and even give some of the instruments a try. 3 p.m. Saturday. Vista Peak Preparatory School, 24500 E. 6th Ave., Aurora. 4 p.m. Sunday. Living Way Fellowship Church, 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Pkwy., Highlands Ranch. Admission is free. aurorasymphony.org
Sunday. It’s not often kids get to spend an evening at a comedy club, but they’ll get their turn when “Conjure” appears at Comedy Works South. The kid-friendly show, created by the Handsome Little Devils theater troupe, combines storytelling with magic and comedy. The show takes audiences back in time to the turn of the 20th century, where “mad magician” Newton performs his illusions with the help of his lovely assistant, Abigail Nightly. Young ones can bring an appetite, too—Comedy Works now has a children’s menu. 6 p.m. Sunday. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place; 720-274-6800. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids age 12 and younger. Buy tickets and learn more at comedyworks.com.
Friday-Saturday. Go on a musical trip around the globe in the Colorado Wind Ensemble’s latest concert, “It’s a Small World.” The show features works like the Latin-inflected “Latitudes,” by Jerome Naulais, and “Slavyanskaya” Symphony No. 3 by Boris Kozhevnikov. French composer Laurent Jacquier will be in attendance to premiere his piece “Court Metrage,” and younger fans get a shout-out in Percy Grainger’s “Children’s March.” 7:30 p.m. Friday. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, $6 for children age 12 and younger; buy at coloradowindensemble.org. 7 p.m. Saturday. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; 303-805-6800. Tickets are $11-$19 at pacecenteronline.org. Tickets for both performances are also available at the door.
Kathleen St. John
Author: Mile High Mamas
