Aurora Fox Arts Center’s Fox Flix
The Aurora Fox Arts Center is bringing classic, family-friendly films to the big screen with its new monthly film series, Fox Flix. The program aims to fill the void left by the recent closure of some of the metro area’s independent movie houses. Movies screen one Saturday at 2 p.m. each month at the Aurora Fox Mainstage Theatre at 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Here’s the current schedule: March 1, “Labyrinth”; April 19, “The NeverEnding Story”; May 10, “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure”; June 14, “The Goonies”; July 12, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”; Aug. 30, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”; Oct. 25, “The Wiz”; Nov. 15, “Encanto”; and Dec. 6, “Scrooged”. Admission is $5. aurorafoxartscenter.org/fox-flix
Natural Grocers reusable bag giveaway
There’s no better way to celebrate Colorado than at one of the state’s own homegrown businesses. From March 3 to 5, customers will receive a free limited-edition reusable bag and sticker, while supplies last. And the grocery chain is supporting other Centennial State businesses with a huge sale on a variety of Colorado favorites through March 22. naturalgrocers.com
IHOP National Pancake Day
Pancake lovers will flip for free flapjacks. In celebration of National Pancake Day, for the 19th year, IHOP is serving up free pancakes on March 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Diners enjoy a complimentary short stack of three buttermilk pancakes (dine-in only). Limit one stack per customer. ihop.com/en/national-pancake-day
Blarney on Belmar
For those who want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early, check out Blarney on Belmar. Wear your green and join in the fun on March 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Belmar Shopping Center (7337 W. Alaska Drive) in Lakewood. The shopping center transforms into an Irish celebration with live music, dancers and family-friendly activities. Shop the Lucky Clover Market for unique, handmade goods from a variety of local vendors. Plus, kids will find lots of fun activities to keep them entertained. Admission is free. belmarcolorado.com/event/blarney-on-belmar-march-8
Assistance League of Denver’s Thrift Shop
Want a great deal on antiques and vintage items? Look no further than the Assistance League of Denver’s Thrift Shop for lots of trinkets and treasures. The shop is also holding an Antique and Vintage Sale March 10-22. The sale includes vintage clothing, hats and purses and the antiques section of home goods and collectibles will be expanded with more items for sale. The shop’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store is located at 6265 E. Evans Ave. in Denver. assistanceleague.org/denver/thrift-mart
Daiso Grand Opening
Waribiki. That’s how you say “discount” in Japanese. And bargain hunters looking for a fun and unique shopping experience are excited for the opening of Colorado’s first two Daiso locations. Japan’s popular discount store is a 50-year-old, family-owned company, with more than 100,000 products available. They operate more than 150 locations within the U.S. — now including Colorado. On March 15 and 16, Daiso opens its doors at the Pavilion Shopping Center at 4300 S. College Ave. in Fort Collins. On March 22 and 23, the chain debuts in Aurora at the Village on the Park shopping center at 2353 S. Havana St. The first 100 customers who make a $30 purchase each day will receive an exclusive goodie bag. Open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. facebook.com/events/557470537301266; facebook.com/events/531562549953923
St. Paddy’s celebration in Aurora
Can’t make it to Downtown Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities? Town Center at Aurora (14200 E. Alameda Ave.) goes green on March 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. The afternoon of festive entertainment includes live performances by Celtic Steps and Queen City Rovers, free beer from Helga’s Haus (21+ only), kids’ crafts and face painting. towncenterataurora.com/events/st-patricks-day-celebration-at-town-center-at-aurora/
Free cab rides
No doubt, lots of green beer (and other celebratory libations) will be flowing for St. Patrick’s Day. The Wilhite Law Firm is offering a free safe ride home for revelers from March 14 to 16. The firm is offering a $20 credit for a Lyft or UBER ride home over the holiday weekend. You will need a digital receipt and copy of your valid ID. Submit your request online at wilhitelawfirm.com/rideshare-program. Submissions are due two weeks after the last date of the program to be eligible for the credit. You must be 21 or older to participate. The deal is only valid for a one-way ride home within the Denver metro area.
Jewels for Hope
Fine jewelry can be expensive, but not when you buy from Jewels for Hope. The group collects pre-owned jewelry and holds sales throughout the year with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation of Denver. Find plenty of bling at their March Madness Sale on March 15 at its shop in Englewood (3500 S. Corona St.) The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this sale, receive one free $10 item for each $10 item you buy. Plus, there will be a big selection of handbags for sale. Jewelry ranges from vintage to contemporary and diamonds to rhinestones, all reasonably priced. childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/jewels-for-hope
Denver Lyric Opera Guild competition
No need for a fancy dress or tuxedo for this opera experience. Some of Colorado’s finest young opera singers take to the stage at the Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s 2025 final competition on March 15 at Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E. Girard Ave.) in Denver. Finalists perform before a panel of distinguished judges from 1 to 5 p.m., in hopes of singing their way to the top prize. Admission is free, with open seating. Stay for all the performances or come and go as you please between performers. Past winners have gone on to successful operatic careers at companies such as Opera Colorado, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Metropolitan Opera. denverlyricoperaguild.org/2025-competition
Phamaly Theatre Company
A motley crew of six adolescents take the stage, but only one will earn the title of champion in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!” The show is performed by Phamaly Theatre Company from March 20 to April 6 at Northglenn Arts Parsons Theatre (1 E. Memorial Parkway). The delightfully witty and heartfelt musical has captivated audiences since its Tony Award-winning premiere in 2005. Phamaly Theatre Company is the foremost disability-affirmative, nonprofit theatre company in the country. It produces professional plays, musicals and original work cast entirely of performers with all nature of disabilities. General admission tickets range from $28 to $30 and can be purchased in advance online. Half-price tickets are available at the door by request one-hour before each performance. phamaly.org
Prom Dress Exchange
No one should miss out on the experience of prom simply because of the expense of getting all dressed up. Fortunately, there is an inexpensive option for families on a budget. The 25th Annual Prom Dress Exchange offers more than 2,000 gently-used dresses on March 22. The event takes place at Adams 12 Five Star Schools (1500 E. 128th Ave.) in Thornton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students will find a range of formals from minis to ball gowns. Each dress will be available for a $10 donation. However, no one will be turned away. If you have dresses you want to donate, drop them off at the venue the day of or at any Tide Cleaners location prior to the event. promdressexchange.org
Denver Center for Performing Arts
It’s showtime! The Denver Center for Performing Arts’ next on-sale date for its discounted DCPAccess tickets is on March 25 at noon. A limited number of $15 tickets will be available for “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Hot Wing King.” (There is also a $2.25 service fee per ticket, for a total of $17.25.) The sale is extremely popular and often sells out quickly, so plan accordingly. Longtime patrons of the program will note that the ticket price and service fees have both increased from $10 and $1.50, respectively. However, it still remains one of the best deals in town for theater lovers on a budget. denvercenter.org/dcpa-access-sale
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