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Junie B. Jones The Musical
Nineties kids know Junie B. Jones well; where do you think they got all their spunk? But now a new generation is being introduced to Barbara Park’s beloved children’s series when the theatrical adaptation comes to the Arvada Center. Recommended for kids ages kindergarten through fifth grade, Junie B. Jones the Musical demonstrates skills like resilience, personal responsibility, and teamwork through the quirky, lovable Miss Jones herself. Jan. 27–Feb. 27; times vary; $19 per person
The Odd Couple (Female Version)
The original version of this hilarious Neil Simon play—which was turned into a movie and 1970s sitcom—featured mismatched male roommates, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, as they learned to live together following their respective divorces. In 1985, Simon revised the script to follow two females, Florence and Olive, instead. The result? Even more hilarity. Catch this female-centric version at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center to see what happens when a neat freak and a free spirit find themselves under one roof. Jan. 28–March 8; $45–$60
Nat Geo Live: Wild Cats Revealed with Sandesh Kadur
For aspiring adventurers who leaf through National Geographic in their free time, this live lecture series brings the brand’s explorers close to home. Indian wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sandesh Kadur will take the stage at Lone Tree Arts Center to talk about the wild felines native to his home country, from elusive clouded leopards to tiny Pallas’s cats. Jan. 30; 7:30 p.m.; $30–$42
Brooklyn Laundry

Award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley—the mastermind behind Moonstruck and Doubt—is back with this off-Broadway play. Follow Fran, one of three sisters who’s taking care of an ill relative, and Owen, a laundromat owner, as they talk about love, life, and the challenges of adulthood. Savoy Denver: Jan. 30–Feb. 15; Dairy Arts Center: Feb. 20–March 30; times vary; $44
UllrGrass Beer Festival
If you think winter isn’t a suitable time for a music festival, you must be new here. At this partially outdoor fest named for the Norse god of winter, you’ll enjoy a long lineup of bluegrass, funk, and jam bands (from the Still House String Band to the Nershis) across two stages. If you do start to catch a chill, warm up from the inside out with more than 30 craft breweries on-site. Jan. 30–Feb. 1; Friday 4–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; day passes start at $18
Boutique Warehouse Sale
Buyer’s remorse begone—at this fundraiser shopathon, all items are 50 to 75 percent off and your purchases will help Rocky Mountain Alliance Children’s Foundation. Grab a complimentary drink and sift through deals from 10 local female-owned shops such as Jupiter and Jo, Stitch Boutique, and Lady Jones. Feb. 1; general admission 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; $15–$25

