COMMUNITY CALENDAR Where To Go, What To Do Near You A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Feb. 4-5 — The Symphony marks 400 years since Bard’s passing with Shakespeare Fest at Boettcher, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-871-7720. Park Service Fête, Feb. 6 — The Symphony and Young Artists Orchestra celebrate the Park Service’s 100th at Boettcher, 2:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-7876. Pressed Flower Art, Feb. 6 — Can’t wait for spring flowers? Create your own master- piece at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 10 a.m.-noon. Information: 720-865-3580. Kaleidoscope, Feb. 6-7 — Dinner, an overnight stay and more to benefit Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation at the Ritz Carlton. Information: 303-839-6782. Beethoven & Brews, Feb. 9 — Enjoy music, beer and light bites during Colorado Symphony fundraiser at Call to Arms Brewing, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-7876. Think Italy, Feb. 10 & 20 — Italian Institute hosts travel seminar on Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m., again Feb. 20, 10 a.m. Registration by 24 hours prior: Information: 303-733-4335. Valentine’s Day Gum Drop Festival, Feb. 13 — Make geodesic domes and sweet sculp- tures at the English Teacup on Havana, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 303-360-7505. Planting A Spring Vegetable & Herb Garden, Feb. 13 — Learn about those that germi- nate in cool soils at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1-4 p.m. Information: 720-865-3580. Women’s Divorce Workshop, Feb. 13 — Workshop on legal, financial and social issues at the Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 303-210-2607. Sierra Boggess, Feb. 13-14 — The Little Mermaid star and Denver native joins the Colorado Symphony at Boettcher, 7:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. Information: 303-623-7876. Colorado Garden & Home Show, Feb. 13-21 — See an acre of landscaped gardens, juried flower show at Colorado Convention Center. Information: 303-932-8100. Jimmy D. Lane, Feb. 14 — Chicago Blues Hall of Fame winner gives his first Denver show in the Riviera at the Breakers resort, 6 p.m. Information: 303-888-5455. Valentine’s Day 5K, Feb. 14 — Come for the love at the Valley’s oldest Valentine’s Day run and kids fun run in Wash Park, 10 a.m. Information: 303-522-4387. Metric, Feb. 16 — With release of their first album in three years the Canadian indie pop band entertains at the Fillmore Auditorium, 8 p.m. Information: 303-837-0360. An Evening With Paula Burger, Feb. 18 — The Holocaust survivor, artist and author speaks at the Eisenhower Chapel in Lowry, 7 p.m. Information: 303-757-7658. Boettcher Tropical Conservatory At 50, Feb. 19 — Learn about this 600-species Denver Botanic Garden’s mid-century landmark, 6-8 p.m. Information: 720-865-3500. Alice In Wonderland, Feb. 19-28 — See charming show with colorful costumes, whim- sical sets and a variety of dance styles at the Ellie. Information: 303-837-8888. Vegetable Gardening 101, Feb. 20 — Learn steps to building a bed, growing vegetables at this Denver Botanic Gardens class, 1-3 p.m. Information: 720-865-3580. Artma, Feb. 20 — Attend art auction fundraiser for Morgan Adams Foundation with more than 200 pieces of art at the Glitterdome, 6 p.m. Information: 303-758-2130. Paul Taylor Dance Company, Feb. 20-21 — Contemporary dance troupe performs at Gates Concert Hall, Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Information: 303-871-7720. Orchid Showcase, through Feb. 22 — View hundreds of exotic blooms in the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Orangery and Marnie’s Pavilion. Information: 720-865-3580. Queen Of Hearts Ball, Feb. 25 — Alice in Wonderland-themed Colorado Ballet gala with performance by the dancers in the Ellie, 5:30 p.m. Information: 303-837-8888. Symphony Of Color, Feb. 25 — The Colorado Symphony explores the musical aspects of color at DU’s Newman Center concert, 7:30 p.m.: Information: 303-871-7720. Pianist Sean Chen, Feb. 26 — The Van Cliburn competition winning pianist performs in concert at Saint John’s Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-831-7115. Red Cross Heroes Soiree, Feb. 26 — Plated hors d’oeuvres, hosted bar and an honor cer- emony at the Exdo Event Center, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 303-722-7471. Denver Heart Ball, Feb. 27 — Heart Assn. fundraising dinner with entertainment and dancing at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center, 6 p.m. Information: 303-801-4655. Soul Food, Feb. 27 — See the 1997 American comedy-drama film that ends Black History month series at Peoples Presbyterian Church, noon. Information: 303-297-9071. All The Way, through Feb. 28 — See political drama concerning the ambitious, ruthless President Lyndon Johnson at the Stage Theatre. Information: 303-893-4100. After School Rugby, March 1-April 7 — Boys and girls K to 8th grade flag and tackle rugby at Infinity Park on Tues. and Thur., 4:30-5:45 p.m. Information: 303-639-4713. DU Founders Celebration, March 2-3 — Annual program adds two new public events — a Founders Forum on the 2nd and Feast on the 3rd. Information: 303-871-2777. Putnam Spelling Bee, March 3-6 — Funny show at Metro State U’s Studio Theatre in the King Center, 7:30 p.m., March 6, 2:30 p.m. Information: 303-556-2296. The Journey, March 4 — Jenna Bush Hager is the Junior League’s annual fundraiser speaker at the Hyatt (Convention Center), 6 p.m. Information: 303-692-0270. Shen Yun, March 4-6 — See classical Chinese dance with live orchestra, dazzling cos- tumes and animated backdrops at DCPA’s Buell, 7:30 p.m. Information: 719-520-7469. Saturday Night Alive, March 5 — DCPA’s fundraiser with dinner in the Seawell Ballroom, 8 p.m. then Stage Theatre entertainment, 10 p.m. Information: 303-446-4815. Think Italy, March 7 & 23 — Italian Institute hosts free travel seminars on both dates at 5:30 p.m. Registration closes 24 hours before event. Information: 303-733-4335. Riverdance, March 8-13 — The international Irish dance phenomenon brings its 20th Anniversary Tour to The Buell Theatre in the DCPA. Information: 303-893-4100. Maverick Thinkers, March 9 — Event honors Bruce DeBoskey and Snooze eatery’s Jon and Adam Schlegel at the Grand Hyatt, 6 p.m. Information: 303-974-2900. Business For the Arts Awards Luncheon, March 9 — Businesses and individuals hon- ored at annual event in the Seawell Ballroom, 11:15 a.m. Information: 303-282-5135. St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 12 — The 54th parade winds through LoDo beginning at 9:26 a.m. to kickoff Irish-themed revelry. Information: www.dspdp.com. Raptors At Home, March 12, 19 & 26 — Stadium games set against Belmont Shore, Denver Barbarians and Olympic Club, 3 p.m. Information: glendaleraptors.com. ICON Awards Gala, March 18 — Event honors most creative people in the event indus- try, raises money for charity at the Grand Hyatt, 6 p.m. Information: 303-694-1289. Under The Guillotine, through March 19 — See the etchings of James Gillray plus pres- ent-day counterparts at the Center For Visual Art. Information: 303-294-5207. Soup For The Soul, March 28 — Chefs serve up gourmet soups and appetizers at Porter Hospice fundraiser in Sheraton Downtown, 5:30 p.m. Information: 303-715-7600. Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey, April 8 — Enjoy music of Peter, Paul and Mary as they entertain at the Paramount Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-0106. Symphonic Tribute To Mel Brooks, April 9 — Tribute with scores from movies, Broadway adaptations at Boettcher Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-871-7720. Dust, April 15 — Wonderbound, Curious Theatre and Jess Manley Band mark the dustbowl in dance and music at Gates Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-871-6200. Lily Tomlin, April 23 — The talented performer and comic entertains at Colorado Public Television benefit in the Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. Information: 303-893-8497. Escapes Elsewhere Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, Feb. 3-7 — See ski-jumping competitions, dog-sled pulls, obstacle races, a tubing party and fireworks. Information: 970-879-0880. Snow Sculpture Championships, through Feb. 7 — Go to Breckenridge and see snow being transformed into art from 20 ton blocks of snow. Information: 877-864-0868. Winter Wondergrass Festival, Feb. 19-20 — Bluegrass, roots and string bands plus craft brews and whiskeys at Nottingham Park, Avon. Information: 970-748-4000. Beaver Creek Easter Egg Hunt, March 26 — Bring kids 12 and under to search for 4,000 eggs during 24th annual event in Creekside Park. Information: 800-953-0844. Taste Of Vail, March 30-April 2 — Enjoy food and fine wine at several ski resort ven- ues plus the festival’s annual Colorado Lamb Cook Off. Information: 970-401-3320..