
January 17, 2025
Mary Poppins, The Stock Show, and Justin Timberlake!
Start the New Year right with loads of entertainment options just 10 to 20 minutes from your front door in Looking Glass! Don’t miss the 119th year of the 16 best days in January at the National Western Stock Show in Denver with its rodeos, bucking broncos and petting farms or Mary Poppins when she descends into Parker! And you might want to catch one of these: performances by Jim Jefferies, Yeol Eum Son, Justin Timberlake, or the Sisters of Swing!
STARTING TONIGHT: Thursday-Saturday, January 16-18

CAROLINE RHEA LIVE!
Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and numerous comedy specials on Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime.
Caroline is currently starring in Disney Channel’s Sydney to the Max, and hosts Caroline and Friends, her hit game show for Game Show Network, now in its second season. She is a regular panelist on ABC’s Match Game with Alec Baldwin and is often on other game shows such as Hollywood Squares and Funny You Should Ask. About 20 minutes from your front door in Looking Glass, Comedy Works South is entertainment within reach!
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
Thurs., 7:30; Fri., 7:00 & 9:30 p.m.; Sat., 6:30 & 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$40
Phone: 720-274-6800
SISTERS OF SWING

Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters follows the remarkable journey of LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews from their humble beginnings to becoming one of the best-selling female vocal groups of all time. With over 90 million records sold and more Top Ten hits than the Beatles or Elvis, their story comes alive through 20 of their greatest hits including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Bei Mir Bist Du Schön. This intimate musical reveals the personal struggles and triumphs behind the harmonies that helped define an era, from entertaining troops during WWII to the tensions that eventually pulled them apart.
Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$39 + Taxes & Fees
Phone: 303-856-7830
SHE KILLS MONSTERS
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Content Awareness: She Kills Monsters contains Adult Language, and some Mature Themes.
Bond Trimble Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30-$36
Box Office: 303-856-7830
Thursday-Sunday, January 16-26
NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW

Billed as the best 16 days in January, the National Western Stock Show is underway right now (and continues through January 26), with a jam-packed schedule of rodeos, riding events, and a Military Appreciation Night saluting active-duty and retired servicemen and servicewomen from all branches of the armed forces.
Don’t miss this extravaganza of foot stompin’ animal antics, professional sportsmen and women, fancy trick roping, bull riding, barrel racing, The Great American Petting Farm, swing and country line dancing, rodeo clowns, Mutton Bustin’, the Pink Pro Rodeo, the MLK, Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo, the annual Cattle Drive (January 18) animal displays, Western livestock and agricultural culture, competitions, a trade show, and all-ages fun events to celebrate the 119th year! Check out the schedule and get your event tickets to enjoy this entertaining Denver tradition!
National Western Stock Show, Parking at Coors Field 1601 Park Ave. W., Denver
All Days, Various Times
Tickets: Start at $7 for Grounds Admission
ANIMALS OF THE RAINFOREST

Closing Sunday, exhibitors at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science invite you to discover the wonders of the rainforest and meet its incredible inhabitants. At “Animals of the Rainforest,” you’ll encounter fascinating live animals, from sloths to reptiles and amphibians. Witness expert animal care demonstrations, learn about conservation efforts, and get up close with these extraordinary creatures.
For families, there’s plenty to explore. Climb on life-sized animal replicas and tree sculptures for a fun and memorable experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the rainforest’s biodiversity and have a blast doing it!
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission: $23-$26
Info: 303-370-6000
GLIDE AROUND THE POND

Nothing beats the feeling of gliding effortlessly around an ice rink! This old-fashioned pastime will become a new family favorite event when you bring the kids, or friends and family to THE POND. Just 13 miles and 20 minutes from Looking Glass, you can meet up with friends or make new ones having cold weather recreational fun! FAQs here!
The Pond at Southlands, 6155 S. Main St., Aurora
Thurs., 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Fri./Sat./Sun., 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Phone: 303-627-5000
Friday, January 17
MARY POPPINS COMES TO PARKER

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”
PACE CENTER, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $40
Saturday, January 18
ITZHAK PERLMAN

One of the most extraordinary masters of the violin, with a spectacular 50-year career, violinist Itzhak Perlman brings his celebrated brilliance to a performance of Beethoven’s illustrious Violin Concerto with Music Director Designate Peter Oundjian and your Colorado Symphony. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond to his remarkable artistry and irrepressible joy for making music, which he communicates through his expressive performances. His repertoire will include Adoration by Florence Price, The Firebird: Suite (1919) by Stravinsky and Violine Concerto in D major, Op. 61. For ticket availability call the Box Office at 303-623-7876.
Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, #15, Denver
Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $60 plus fees/taxes
Phone: 303-623-7876
NEXT WEEK: Wednesday, January 22
ARTS IN THE PM: RAGTIME AND BEYOND

Scott Kirby has achieved a rarified status as a performer of ragtime and related American styles. His unique presentation highlights the worlds of Classic Ragtime, New Orleans Jazz, and Blues, then expands to include the marches of John Philip Sousa, the songs of Stephen Foster, Latin-American styles, Afro-Cuban rhythms, European Romanticism, Rock & Roll, and original works. Kirby will be joined for a few songs by his partner Eileen Henry on vocals, formerly of New York City Opera.
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree
1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $24
Friday-Saturday, January 24-25
JIM JEFFERIES: SON OF A CARPENTER

Authenticity has never been an issue for Australian comedian Jim Jefferies. This Aussie who comes across as slightly surly as he regales audiences with a ton of stories that resonate as observational and genuine. He makes you want to laugh along with him. Jefferies is not short on opinions, either, and his delivery makes you actually want to hear them. Says Inlander Magazine in a recent review, “He’s the cheeky crank who might somehow segue effortlessly from a rant about gun control laws to a story about an old one-night stand without missing a beat.”
Jefferies’ blunt point of view has earned him the opportunity to co-create and star in the FX sitcom Legit and the Comedy Central late-night show The Jim Jefferies Show in addition to putting out 10 stand-up specials (most recently 2023’s High and Dry, his sixth special for Netflix).
Paramount Theater, 1621 Glenarm Pl., Denver
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $85
THE MIRACLES

Motown’s “soul supergroup,” The Miracles featuring former NFL great Sydney Justin are true trailblazers in the story of popular music. The first group to sign with Motown records, this unstoppable group continues to keep the Motown sound alive with their vibrant music and energetic choreography. Armed with some of the greatest songs ever written like Shop Around, I Second That Emotion, Tears of A Clown, and more, this incredible quartet is attracting enthusiastic audiences all over the world. Act now – limited ticket availability!
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree
7:30 p.m. (both nights)
Tickets: $50-$75
Box Office: 720-509-1000
Friday-Sunday, January 24-26
MOZART PIANO CONCERTO: YEOL EUM SON

For much of his life, Brahms felt the omnipresent weight of Beethoven’s shadow looming over him, but with the long-awaited completion of his First Symphony, he emphatically vanquished his symphonic demons with a work that simultaneously contains echoes of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and stands alone as a truly magnificent symphonic achievement. Featured soloist Yeol Eum Son brings an expressive style to Mozart’s revered Piano Concerto No. 20, creating a performance that will captivate from the first note to the last.
The night’s repertoire includes Euryanthe: Overture by Weber; Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K.466 by Mozart, and Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68.
Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, #15, Denver
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 to $141 Plus Taxes & Fees
Phone: 303-623-7876
Tuesday, January 28
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Justin Timberlake found fame as a member of *NSYNC and has since become a Grammy-winning solo musician and actor. The Tennessee native was a child star on The All New Mickey Mouse Club, alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. In 1995, he became a teen heartthrob with the boy band *NSYNC. After the pop group’s immensely successful run, Timberlake went solo in 2002. He proved he could stand alone with his Grammy-winning solo debut album, Justified, and has continued that success with four more albums and hit songs such as “SexyBack” and “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” Also an actor, Timberlake has starred in the movies The Social Network, In Time, Palmer, Candy and Reptile. His latest album, titled Everything I Thought I Was and featuring the song “Selfish,” released in March 2024.
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $77.25
Out and About Near Looking Glass!

There’s no shortage of things to do near the master-planned community of Looking Glass. Living in these close-knit Parker neighborhoods gives you access to paths and parks, community connections and nearby recreation, entertainment and shopping. Stop by the beautiful model homes from D.R. Horton, Taylor Morrison, Dream Finders and later this year, Richmond American Homes, from the $600s.