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SATURDAY Laughing, running human bears, 400 of them in bruin costumes, take over Bear Creek Park on Saturday for the 10th annual Bear Creek Bear Run Fundraiser. Check-in at 8:15 a.m.
, costume contest at 9 a.m., bear yoga at 9:30 a.
m. and, at 10 a.m.
, bears run in a 5K or 3K fun run and walk. The crazy fun benefits Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers. Cost: New runners $65 adult bear onesie, $45 child onesie.
Returning bear runners: $25 adult, $20 child, $5 dog. communityservices.elpasoco.
com/nature-centers/bearrun FRIDAY-SUNDAY One of the most beloved love stories, "The Velveteen Rabbit" is staged for a second weekend by First Company Theatre at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Hearts have long been touched by the Margery Williams story about the stuffed rabbit who so very much wants to become a real bunny sharing the life of his special little boy.
Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 p.
m. onthestage.tickets/show/first-united-methodist-church/670fd376fa1c940d37fc0578 SUNDAY See why Taylor Swift loves her cats so much at Cat Fest Colorado , Sunday at National Western Complex Expo Hall in Denver.
Hundreds of other kitty fans will be there, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.
m. and VIPs starting at 10 a.m.
, for entertainment, cat toys, vendors, celebrity cats and even cats for adoption. Guest of honor is Moshow the Cat Rapper. Admission $20 and family packs available.
catfestco.com FRIDAY Grass it Up brightens up the night with a bluegrass and Americana Friday concert at The Black Rose Acoustic Society. The well-known group has produced original music since 2005 and has six albums.
Showtime 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.
m. No advance ticket sales, admission first-come first served, $15, students with ID $8. Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road.
blackroseacoustic.org/concerts SATURDAY-NOV. 17 Enjoy the latest in fashion, hair styles and must-haves during the nationally recognized, inclusive Denver Fashion Week, described as "a platform for emerging designers, local boutiques, national brands, hairstylists, makeup artists, and models to shine.
" A Western Fashion Show is perfect for Colorado style. The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Blvd., Denver RiNo.
A DFW schedule and tickets: denverfashionweek.com SATURDAY Turn the daytime into party time at The Pancake Jam Indoor Day Party. Free pancakes and music from noon to 5 p.
m. Saturday. "Daytime parties are in," invites host Chef Brother Luck.
A full menu too at Eleven 18, Latin Tapas Bar, 334 E. Colorado Ave. facebook.
com/search/top/?q=eleven%2018%20Tapas SATURDAY A free night of music for the community with the Academy District 20 2024 Honor Choir Festival Saturday at Pikes Peak Center. Beginning at 7 p.m.
, doors at 6 p.m., hear D20 Honor Choirs, the Air Force Academy Cadet Chorale, and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.
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