The Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center will be the location for “Raices,” staged by Maria Vasquez and Nino de Los Reyes at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. Flamenco Denver will bring Maria Vasquez, Nino de Los Reyes and Francisco Orozco. “Raices” is a Spanish word for “roots” or “beginnings” and the concert will explore the roots of Flamenco. Dancer Nino de Los Reyes, and cantores (singers) Amparo Heredia and Francisco Orozco will be accompanied by musicians Jose Manuel Alconcel (guitar) and Diego Alvarez (percussion). Tickets: newmancenterpresents.com or 303-871-7720.
Looking at Greece
“The Greek Eye” is at Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, through Oct. 27, including works created by Workforce and Community Travel Program students who visited Greece in June 2023. A reception is planned for Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Tesoro lecture series
The Historic Tesoro lecture series begins in mid-October at the Fort restaurant in Morrison, accompanied by dinner. The lectures will also be available at several South Suburban recreation centers. The lectures are: The Widowed Ones: Beyond the Battle of the Little Bighorn; The Night The Stars Fell; Hawaiians and the Fur Trade; Colorado and the Civil War; Colorado: The Highest State; A Tribute to Howard Lamar; Kit Carson — Mountain Man; More Work Than Glory: Buffalo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1866-1916 — An Overview; and The Fall of Bent’s Fort — 175 Years Later. For lecture information, locations and dates, go to TesoroCulturalCenter.org and click on “Historic Lecture Series” or call 303-839-1671.
Things to do in Lakewood
The new Bravo magazine is available in Lakewood, listing classes and events. Pick up a copy at a government building. Lots happening, from Flamenco to holiday decorations …
Craft fair
A Holiday Craft Fair will be held at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, on Nov. 17-18. Plan to shop. Crafters who want to sell work should inquire in advance: trishsangelo@arapahoe.edu.
Littleton exhibit
“Side by Side” is the current show at Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See depotartgallery.org.
Check out museum
Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., offers “Wonder Wednesdays” and a new exhibit of works by Taiko Chandler, “Thoughtful Intuition,” through Jan. 7, 2024.
`Dreamgirls’
Lone Tree Arts Center will produce “Dreamgirls,” directed by Kenny Moten Oct. 19 to 29 at Lone Tree Arts Center., 10075 Commons St. See lonetreeartscenter.org or call 720-509-1000.
Hudson Gardens
Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton will have a new show with immersive lighting, according to South Suburban. See hudsongardens.org.
Aurora Fox
The Aurora Fox Mainstage Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., will stage “Blues in the Night” through October 8. Tickets: $28-$40. See aurorafox.org or call 303-739-1970.
Miners Alley
Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, offers “The Cherry Orchard,” in a new version by Staples. 303-935-3044. See minersalley.com or call 303-935-3044.