Best Bets this week  An expo for Young an old(er); DAM's big Friday and more Dance: Everybody's got that swing Today-Sunday. Swing dancing has weathered decades of fads and its own revival to prove itself as sturdy and sprightly as any unique American art form. The true believers will pay hoppin' tribute this weekend during the fifth annual Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout, which includes three days of workshops, Balboa-style dance contests and live swing/jazz dance and music performances from L.A.'s Jonathan Stout and His Campus Five, as well as others. Classes are open to all ages; children 12 and younger pay $5 when a parent purchases at full price. Denver Turnverein, 1570 Clarkson St. $5-$25. 303-883-6691 or balboablowout.com. Family fun: Celebrate Buffalo Bill's birthday Sunday. The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave throws a rootin'-tootin' birthday hoedown for its namesake. The party starts with a "Happy Birthday" sing-along led by an ensemble of Buffalo Bill look-alikes, plus free cake and ice cream. Then it's time for games, including buffalo-chip-throwing and a Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley costume contest. The birthday celebration also marks the first days of the museum's new exhibit, "Buffalo Bill Superhero." Using a collection of old "dime novels" as a backdrop, the exhibit draws parallels between modern-day comic-book superheroes and Buffalo Bill's real-life personality and adventures. Noon to 3 p.m. Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987-1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden; 303-526-0747. Admission is free. buffalobill.org. Family fun: An expo for young and old(er) Saturday. It's a smorgasbord of all things kiddie at the ninth annual Colorado Baby and Kidz Expo. The vendor booths are for the grown-ups (mostly), but the rest of the expo is a fun-fest for youngsters. Decorate cupcakes, join a foam-sword battle, meet animals in the petting zoo, go bowling or ride a mini-train — the expo is your oyster. Live performances will run throughout the event, including a magic show, science experiments and martial arts demonstrations. Fans of Dora the Explorer should be prepared for a photo op: The Disney cartoon star will be stopping by for a visit. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors age 65 and older, free for kids age 12 and younger. theexpopros.com/denver. More Best Bets >> |
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