March 13, 2025
Josh Turner, Michael Longfellow and Dancing with the Stars!
Pick your entertainment pleasure this weekend with a blockbuster performance by country music superstar Josh Turner, comedians Michael Longfellow or Sal Vulcano, Boxing Banjo or Dancing with the Stars. The next two weeks are loaded with entertainment options just 10 to 20 minutes from your front door in Looking Glass!
TODAY/TONIGHT: Thursday March 13
JOSH TURNER
With timeless songs like Long Black Train and Why Don’t We Just Dance, Josh Turner’s global reach has surpassed 5.8 billion global streams, 6.5 million album sales and almost 12 million track sales world-wide. Turner’s five No. 1 singles also include “Your Man,” for which the official music video surpassed 223 million views. A native of South Carolina, Turner has been nominated for three GMA Dove Awards and won his first GMA Dove Award in 2021 for I Saw the Light featuring Sonya Isaacs, off his I Serve a Savior album. He has been nominated for two GRAMMY Awards, five CMA Awards, two ACM Awards, one CMT Award, seven ACA Awards and has received six Inspirational Country Music Awards.
CRESSMAN AND FAQUINI
Describing the musical partnership of Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini as a duo is accurate, but their collaboration contains multitudes. She’s a trombonist, vocalist and songwriter from San Francisco. He’s a composer, guitarist, and singer from Brasilia. Together they’ve honed a singularly expansive creative communion encompassing their love of the Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft.
Their original material features lyrics in Portuguese, French and English set to music drawing from a vast stylistic spectrum. With sumptuous two-part vocal harmonies hugging Brazilian-accented Portuguese accompanied by trombone and acoustic guitar, Cressman and Faquini’s richly orchestrated sound seems to emanate from a much larger ensemble.
Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15
MICHAEL LONGFELLOW
Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live since season forty-eight. Prior to SNL, Michael was one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural Netflix Introducing…showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in 2022 and made his late-night debut on Conan in 2018. He looks like he’s about 12 years old but has been doing stand-up for over a decade and talks about very ADULT subjects.
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
7:15 & 9:45 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$35
Phone: 720-274-6800
Friday, March 14
SAL VULCANO LIVE!
Best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, Impractical Jokers, comedian Sal Vulcano has had a long successful run – since 2011. He recently announced the EVERYTHINGS FINE TOUR – his newest national stand-up tour – which kicked off in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 markets during his previous tour, including several notable landmark venues.
Friday-Sunday, March 14-16
GREAT SOLAR SYSTEM ADVENTURE
Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.
From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Planetarium, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Various Show Times)
Admission: $23-$26
Info: 303-370-6000
GUYS AND DOLLS
In this beloved Broadway classic, smooth-talking gamblers and strait-laced missionaries collide in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City. When hustler Nathan Detroit needs cash for his underground craps game, he makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson that sets off an unlikely chain of events. As Sky pursues the virtuous Sarah Brown from Times Square to Havana, and Nathan’s long-suffering fiancée Adelaide pushes for the altar after a 14-year engagement, Frank Loesser’s irresistible score brings this romantic comedy to vivid life, proving that sometimes love is worth rolling the dice.
Vintage Theatre/Nickelson Auditorium, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$39 + Taxes & Fees
ALICE IN WONDERLAND BALLET
Follow Colorado Ballet down the rabbit hole for Septime Webre’s acclaimed ballet, ALICE (in wonderland) . Infused with humor, whimsy, and athleticism, ALICE (in wonderland) promises an extraordinary journey that reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic tale in a way that is as enchanting as it is exhilarating—complete with composer Matthew Pierce’s buoyant score, larger-than-life sets and costumes, and a host of magical characters. Performed with live music featuring the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis St., Denver
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40 to $175 Plus Taxes & Fees
Phone: 303-623-7876
Saturday, March 15
BOXING BANJO
Hailing from the picturesque west coast of Ireland, Boxing Banjo has quickly become one of the hottest musical properties around. Comprising four of the most accomplished Irish musicians, brothers Darragh and Mícheál Healy, along with Joseph McNulty and Cillian King, Boxing Banjo has amassed more than 20 Irish Championship titles on various instruments in traditional Irish music and singing, along with four World bodhrán titles.
Described by the Irish Echo as “complete naturals on stage,” their live shows exude a feel-good factor that persuades the inner dancer and vocalist in every audience member. Combining a myriad of instruments, including button accordion, tenor banjo, guitar, fiddle, and bodhrán, their sound transcends musical boundaries, bringing listeners on a truly captivating musical voyage like no other. One of Ireland’s great young touring bands, Boxing Banjo, is a crowd favorite all over the world!
The Schoolhouse, 19650 E. Main St., Parker
4:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $40
Info: 303-805-6800
Saturday-Sunday, March 15-16
THE FOUR SEASONS WITH AVI AVITAL
Baroque is at its best with this stirring program showcasing a perennial masterpiece: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. A narrative piece that paints a portrait of Italy’s expansive landscapes, mandolinist Avi Avital shows the versatility that this age-old warhorse maintains to this day. In a stunning performance not to be missed, Avital will shine on mandolin while simultaneously leading the ensemble. He is the first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy, Avi Avital has been compared to Andres Segovia for his championship of his instrument and to Jascha Heifitz for his incredible virtuosity. Passionate and “explosively charismatic” (New York Times) in live performance, he is a driving force behind the reinvigoration of the mandolin repertory.
Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, #15, Denver
Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $12.80 to $163.50 plus fees/taxes
Phone: 303-623-7876
Sunday, March 16
DANCING WITH THE STARS
See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnold and special guests Stephen Nedoroscik and Chandler Kinney! Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!
THE PETTY NICKS EXPERIENCE
MEMBERS ONLY! The Petty Nicks Experience has been thrilling audiences around the country with a “What if” presentation: “What if Stevie Nicks had joined Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers full time?”
Come and enjoy the soaring vocals and harmonies on hit after hit, spectacular costumes and staging, beautiful and authentic instruments, an amazing light show, and to top it all off, a captivating and fantastic video show. With so many memorable moments, the show leaves audiences feeling euphoric and totally entertained.
The Petty Nicks Experience is authentic, organic, powerful, and the music is performed 100% live. Experience rock ‘n roll highs like “American Girl,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” and “The Edge of Seventeen” to more mellow musical moments like “Landslide” and “Leather and Lace.” Hear your favorite numbers from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Stevie Nicks, and a bit of Fleetwood Mac for some extra zip!
IMPROV’S COLIN MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. Mochrie an alumnus of Toronto Second City became a household name working on Whose Line is it Anyway? hosted originally by Drew Carey and Sherwood is best known for 13 seasons on the same Emmy-nominated show.
Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie and Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.
Sunday, March 16
UPLIFTING, EXUBERANT DANCE
“This is a ‘dance your heart out’ (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise” – The New York Times
Led by Artistic Director David Parsons, “one of the great movers of modern dance” (The New York Times), Parsons Dance is a New York City-based contemporary American dance company, internationally renowned for its energized, athletic ensemble work. Flawlessly fusing the gestures and movements that comprise modern dance with the discipline and precision of a classical dance company, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy, and passion, creating experiences that are charming, uplifting, affirming and exhilarating.
NEXT WEEK: Tuesday-Saturday, March 18-22
LIFE OF PI
Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation LIfe of Pi is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal). Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (“The Today Show”). After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions— a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, Life of Pi creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.
Buell Theatre, DCPA 14th and Curtis Streets, Denver
Tues.-Sun., 7:30 p.m., Sat./Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30
Wednesday, March 19
ARTS IN THE AFTERNOON
Cleo II (the 2nd company of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance) blends the traditions of historic and cultural preservation with those of myth and legend, through music, dance, and spoken word. “Dreamcatchers” shares stories of iconic African American historic figures of the West, including Clara Brown and James Beckwourth, as well as indigenous and African leaders of the Americas such as Ximalma and Yanga.
Friday-Sunday, March 21-23
GRAND HORIZONS
Regional premiere! Set in the Grand Horizons Senior Living Community, this Tony-nominated new play features Deb Persoff. By turns funny, shocking, and painfully honest, Grand Horizons explores a family turned upside down and takes an intimate look at the wild, unpredictable, and enduring nature of love.
*Please note a 3.75% City of Aurora Admissions Tax is automatically applied to the price of each ticket.
Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$36 + Taxes & Fees*
Phone: 303-856-7830
BEETHOVEN’S SEVENTH SYMPHONY
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony has been dubbed the ‘apotheosis of dance’ due to the whirling, spinning motion at the heart of the composition. The iconic second movement “Allegretto” stands alone as a powerful, hauntingly beautiful, and relentlessly rhythmic piece of music that remains one of Beethoven’s most beloved and well-known works.
Your Colorado Symphony’s own Principal Oboe Peter Cooper takes center stage on the delightful Hidas Concerto for Oboe & Orchestra while Rossini’s Overture from William Tell highlights some of the most recognizable musical passages of all time, including the thunderous finale which is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.
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
Come Home to 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.