Ruined(01 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Starts Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m., runs through April 30Where: Ricketson TheatreTickets: Tickets start at $10This Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows the Mama Nadi as she struggles to keep hope running a bar and hostel during Congo's civil war. (credit:Flickr: Jeffrey Beall)
Persepolis(02 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m.Where: Denver Public Library, Central BranchTickets: FreeThis beautiful Academy Award-nominated film tells the story of an outspoken Iranian girl coming of age during the Islamic revolution. The animation is dark and simple compared to the computer animation we are used to, but it is beautiful and fits the story so well.
Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show(03 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, March 20Where: Denver Merchandise MartTickets: $8Visit the Denver Merchandise Mart this weekend to see over two-and-a-half acres of toy trains of all scales, including over 20 operating layouts. The kids can enjoy hands-on layouts, a rideable train, story time and puppet shows.
Dinosaur Detectives and Sun-Earth Day(04 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m.Where: Dinosaur RidgeTickets: FreeThis event is for 6- to 9-year-olds, but other ages are welcome too. Check out the dinosaur footprint course at the visitors' center. And, for Sun-Earth Day, search for an iron meteorite and look for the North Star in the daytime.
Shen Yun Performing Arts(05 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Saturday, March 19 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.Where: Ellie Caulkins Opera HouseTickets: Start at $59See the rich history of China as 5,000 years of civilization comes to life on stage through music and dance. (credit:Getty)
71st Annual Colorado State Spelling Bee(06 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Saturday, March 19, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Where: Colorado Convention CenterTickets: TBAWatch Colorado's brightest kids compete in the Denver Post Spelling Bee. The winner will get an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee. (credit:Getty)
Denver Home Show(07 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20Where: National Western ComplexTickets: $11 at the door, $8 in advanceMore than 500 experts will be on hand to offer advice and tips on home remodeling, decor and renovations. There will also be thousands of products and services offered.
Women's History Tea(08 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Saturday, March 19 at noonWhere: Hotel BoulderadoTickets: $33Enjoy tea and snacks while celebrating Women's History month. The Legendary Ladies will perform a 30-minute program featuring monologues in period costumes.
Writers' Fest(09 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Tattered Cover Book Store Historic LoDoTickets: FreeMingle with all kinds of writers, while learning and teaching tips on the craft. Every half-hour, a speaker will give expert advise on an aspect of writing.
Finding Nemo Storybook Ball(10 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen: Saturday, March 19 at 6 p.m.Where: Sheraton Denver Downtown HotelTickets: Start at $225 This ball supports the Ronald McDonald Houses of Denver and Aurora. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, auctions and entertainment from Beatles' cover band, the Fab Four while supporting a good cause.