Boulder County Farmers Market — already!
Saturday. We’re only a week into spring, but the Boulder County Farmers Market is already back for the season, starting Saturday, April 1. This is one of the busiest and most recognized farmers markets on the Front Range, mixing dozens of longtime producers with new food businesses and rotating seasonal vendors, live music, kids crafts and product sampling.
The market runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays at 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard in Boulder; the Longmont version of the market also returns the Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. The Wednesday market returns in May. Get information at bcfm.org. — Jonathan Shikes
The Queen of Tejano Music
Saturday. Tireless Colorado Symphony resident-conductor Christopher Dragon this weekend will head up an homage to late, undisputed queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla (or just Selena, as fans know) at the rescheduled “The Music of Selena” concert.
Dragon will lead the full orchestra, with vocals by soloist Isabel Sánchez, through a selection of Selena’s influential, chart-pioneering music as well as covers. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th St. in Denver. Tickets: $15-$98 via 303-623-7876 or coloradosymphony.org — John Wenzel
Russell Square’s free family fun
Saturday. There really is such a thing as a free lunch: The first 200 people to show up to the “grand re-opening” of Russell Square Park in Denver’s Cole neighborhood on Saturday will get a free hot dog lunch, according to Denver Parks & Recreation.
The $1.25 million improvement project, which is being unveiled by Parks & Rec and partners My Outdoor Colorado and Great Outdoors Colorado, includes “an expanded nature-based playground, a small water feature, picnic area updates, an outdoor classroom amphitheater, and a multi-use court,” organizers said.
The celebration is free and open to the public and will feature a ribbon cutting, speakers, an Easter egg hunt, giveaways and games. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Russell Square Park, 3600 Vine Street. Free and all-ages. — John Wenzel
Much-needed laughs, songs
Thursday-April 8. Slow news days don’t really exist anymore, and the stories we are hearing aren’t exactly improving our mental health. Comedy and music have always been there to soothe and challenge us, poking holes in our anxieties and reminding audiences that we have more in common than we may think.
This week’s bounty includes hilarious Denver favorite and trailblazing LGBTQ comic Cameron Esposito, who performs at downtown’s Comedy Works from Thursday, April 6 through Saturday, April 8. Various times at 1226 15th St. Tickets: $25-$30. 303-595-3637 or comedyworks.com
Also uplifting: Denver Gay Men’s Chorus will this weekend become one of the first three choruses in the nation to present “Disney PRIDE in Concert,” featuring music from classics such as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins,” “Coco” and more backed by a 25-piece orchestra and “choreography and visuals using assets from Disney’s films and archives,” according to a press statement.
Shows run at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. in Denver. All ages. Tickets: $25-$90 via axs.com — John Wenzel
