City Council Town Meetings
• Ward I (Crystal Murillo) - Thursday, April 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to noon
New Nation Church, 2001 Jamaica St.
• Ward II (Nicole Johnston) - Thursday, April 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St.
• Ward III (Marsha Berzins) - Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m.,
Aurora Municipal Center City Cafe, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway (second floor)
Thursday, April 18, 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. (Mornings with Marsha)
Tin Cup Cafe, 50 S. Peoria St.
• Ward IV (Charlie Richardson) - Thursday, April 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fire Station No. 11, 2291 S. Joliet St.
• Ward V (Bob Roth) - Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Heather Gardens, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
• Ward VI (Françoise Bergan) - Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center (CAPSTC), 25950 E. Quincy Ave.
City Council Meeting
Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora Room
"Caroline, or Change"
Through May 5
Set in the heat of the Civil Rights Movement, this Tony-nominated musical masterpiece follows a black maid working for a middle-class Jewish family in Louisiana. When a small amount of money goes missing, buried tensions threaten to rip two families—and the struggling Caroline—apart.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Library Rhythms: The Klez Dispensers
Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of traditional klezmer music performed by Denver-based quartet The Klez Dispensers, and learn about the history and culture of this music genre. All ages. Free event, but registration is required
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
Stanley Marketplace Walking Tours
Saturdays, April 13 to May 18, 10:30 a.m.
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn the unique and eccentric stories hidden in this community-focused marketplace and historic landmark. $5 per person
Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St.
Aurora Symphony Orchestra Chamber Works
Sunday, April 14, 3 to 5 p.m.
Join the first Aurora Symphony Orchestra Chamber Works Concert, an intimate and personal experience with sublime music for small ensemble featuring strings, winds, brass and more. Admission is free admission but donations are appreciated.
The People's Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.
Lecture Series: Exploring Space Resources
Wednesday, April 1
7, noon to 12:45 p.m.
In 2017, the Colorado School of Mines initiated a new graduate program in the field of space resources. Come learn about this program intended to prepare future professionals to responsibly explore, extract and use resources on the moon, Mars and asteroids. $4 ($3 for Aurora residents)
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Author Kwame Alexander at Library
Thursday, April 18, 6:35 p.m.
Newbery Award-winning and bestselling author Kwame Alexander is coming to Aurora Public Library for a special presentation and book signing celebrating the release of his new book “The Undefeated” and the paperback release of bestsellers “Booked” and “The Crossover.” Books will be available for purchase from Tattered Cover Book Store. All ages. Registration is required.
Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road
Free (Mulch) Loader Day
Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to noon
Bring a pickup truck or open trailer and we’ll load it full of mulch for free. Come with your own shovels, pitchforks and containers to serve yourself. The mulch is only accessible during these advertised Free Loader Days.
Near the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and Dawson Street
Free Ukulele and Hula Lessons
Saturday, April 20, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn to play ukulele and to dance hula, for free. All levels are welcome. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Antique Appraisal Fair
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Have fun while having your antiques and collectibles evaluated by our fabulous and friendly local appraisers. Cost from $10 for one item up to $35 for five items. Sign up is required.
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, Community Room