If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.
Thursday
Happy Hour Fundraiser for the Colorado Avalanche Alumni Association — Featuring special cocktails by Mile High Spirits and light appetizers, 5 p.m., Foraged, 1825 Blake St. Reservations: tinyurl.com/muf7988k.
17th Annual Don Kaufmann Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament — 5:30 p.m. Denver, 6:30 p.m. play begins, JCC Denver, Denver, $100-$200 suggested donation. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3cbx9pje.
Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza — 6 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Denver, $39 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Sun Jr. — With Hollow Head and the Drawn Out, 7 p.m., Skylark Lounge, Denver, $12-$15. Tickets: skylarklounge.com.
Decibel Metal & Beer Pre-Fest — 7 p.m., Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St., Denver, $15. Tickets: tinyurl.com/52aajnyt.
Damien Sneed’s Joy to the World: A Christmas Musical Journey — 7:30 p.m., Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, $24 and up. Tickets: newmancenterpresents.com.
The Frank White Experience — A live tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. with Lil Cease, 9 p.m., Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, $20-$25. Tickets: axs.com.
Shane Smith & the Saints — With Andy Sydrow, 9 p.m., Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $28.50. Tickets: axs.com.
Disney’s “Newsies the Musical” — Through Dec. 30, Town Hall Arts Center, Littleton, $35-$50. Tickets: littletonrocks.com.
Thursday-Saturday
Haul Out the Jolly — Presented by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Central Presbyterian Church, Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: denverchoruses.org.
The Lil Smokies — 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $29.95. Tickets: axs.com.
Thursday-Dec. 24
“Santa’s Big Red Sack” — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays and Dec. 24, The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $29.50. Tickets: santasbigredsack.com.
